Steel splashback or tiles

[craigjm]

I am sorting out the kitchen in my nephews first house and wanted to find out what the latest thinking is on wall coverings behind the hob. He has chosen tiles for under the cupboards but we are unsure whether to tile behind the hob up to the extractor or fit a steel splashback as people have been doing for the last few years. What is the current trend?

[hyphen]

craigjm said:

What is the current trend?

Personaly feel that it doesn't matter what the trend is, it depends on what 'look' you are trying to create, and what goes with what you have already, and of course what your nephew likes.

Take a look at Glass splashbacks or led backlit glass splashbacks too.

[craigjm]

I agree but he wanted to know because he is young and wants to be "on trend" so is currently googling all
Manner of ste so I just thought I would ask those of you that have renovated their kitchens in the past year or so

[hyphen]

In that case, take a look at coloured glass splashbacks or led backlit glass splashbacks if have the budget.

Edited by hyphen on Sunday 11th December 18:16

[Simpo Two]

Glass for me - natural very pale green/blue colour.

Steel always looks like a chipshop to me.

[craigjm]

Simpo Two said:

Steel always looks like a chipshop to me.

I think that too which is one of the reasons why I am asking

[B17NNS]

craigjm said:

I agree but he wanted to know because he is young and wants to be "on trend"

Then tell him to head to the newsagents and get a copy of 'Kitchens, Bedrooms and Bathrooms' magazine.

[craigjm]

B17NNS said:

craigjm said:

I agree but he wanted to know because he is young and wants to be "on trend"

Then tell him to head to the newsagents and get a copy of 'Kitchens, Bedrooms and Bathrooms' magazine.

fk that he will want me to pay for a total refurb

[hyphen]

craigjm said:

fk that he will want me to pay for a total refurb

If your paying...cheap Metro tiles. Tell him it's the in thing

[Belle427]

I found a steel splashback horrible to keep looking clean and would not use another.

[craigjm]

Belle427 said:

I found a steel splashback horrible to keep looking clean and would not use another.

yeah this is one of the reasons why I am thinking tiles

[essayer]

Tiles are a pain to clean too, tomato in the grout etc

Glass looks really nice.

[craigjm]

If you went for tile how high up would you tile?



I know a splashback would normally come up to the height of pic 2 but im thinking 3 if tiled?

[Simpo Two]

I think it depends on the colour of the tiles and units.

[loughran]

Tiles are very last century.

The latest thinking is antique glass.

[V8RX7]

I always tiled to the bottom of the hood - to prevent cooking residue staining the wall.

I've just fitted a stainless splashback to mine though - to the top of the cupboards - because I felt it needed brightening up.

[craigjm]

loughran said:

Tiles are very last century.

The latest thinking is antique glass.

Less of that its my money he is spending!
The correct answer is cheap metro tiles everywhere right?

[craigjm]

V8RX7 said:

I always tiled to the bottom of the hood - to prevent cooking residue staining the wall.

Yeah so B from the drawing above.

[craigjm]

Simpo Two said:

I think it depends on the colour of the tiles and units.

The tiles he has chosen are like huge metro tiles in a light blue and the units are cream with a black granite worktop

Tiles are this kind of size - http://www.toppstiles.co.uk/tprod46180/attingham-s...

[loughran]

craigjm said:

loughran said:

Tiles are very last century.

The latest thinking is antique glass.

Less of that its my money he is spending!
The correct answer is cheap metro tiles everywhere right?

Nope, making your own antique glass is definitely the way to go. You'll increase your net uncle worth no end, all you have to do is watch a couple of Youtube videos... and work out how the hell you can strip the backing off a piece of new mirror.