Splashback

Given the condensation and grease in the kitchen, the walls around the cooking and near wet areas need to be covered with a heat, water and stain-resistant material.

Most people tile around the cooking and wet areas. This isn’t actually necessary. You can just paint the walls with special kitchen emulsion or eggshell – this is hardwearing and wipeable. Alternatively, be creative - attach a sheet of glass (colored or transparent, but heat-resistant!), stainless steel, aluminium or Perspex (colored or transparent). You can also sandwich wallpaper, posters, holiday snaps between the plastic sheet and the wall to create a unique splashback! Don’t forget to seal the top with silicon