What splashback??

9 years ago

last modified: 9 years ago

This is a work in progress in our 1960's renovated home. Kitchen cabinets and stone bench top just installed but more decisions need to be made! The wall around the window is in really poor condition and has many decades of paint and texture and apparently to plaster over it is a specialised job? It has been suggested to continue the splashback all the way to the ceiling so as not to have to bother 'fixing' the wall. I have considered subway tiles (we have a lot of painted brick and I think this might 'go') and glass (too expensive). Today a friend suggested pressed tin. Just don't know what to do and all advice and suggestions welcome:)

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wuff

9 years ago

I have a similar aged house, I thought of pressed tin as well, but then thought it was the wrong era, so I have decided on the subway tiles as I have some exposed bricks in the old fire place where the stove is now. Just my thought process for myself, but I really like pressed tin. It is so pretty. We once lived in a really old house, over 100 years old. It had some pressed tin ceilings

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My Beautiful Abode
9 years ago
I would go for tiles in this circumstance. I agree, pressed tin is the wrong vintage for this architectural features of your home. Do a houzz search of 'mid century tiles' and you'll see a great range of designs to set you on the right path.
Designer
9 years ago
I guess you have decided to go with 'contemporary design' now. I would suggest to put highly reflective dark glass or even a mirror style to add 'sharpness'. It will add another look reflecting the interior space harmonizing with the scene of the outside from the window.
Eventually the narrow look of the kitchen will gain extra 'visual' extension beyond the flashback wall.

Also, it might be a good idea to extend the overhead cabinet to touch the ceiling for tidy look. Especially the unreached top of the cabinet over the gastop area will end up piling grease and dust. It can be cabinet to store items that you don't use much.

Good luck with your beautiful
Kitchen and all the best!
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Creative Elegance Interiors Pty Ltd
9 years ago
I agree with Designer's comments to use mirror however you have to be careful with the period of home and whether the reflection in the splashback is actually worth looking at i.e. if mirror opposite external doors leading to a nice landscaped area or feature art piece then possibly worth doing as it also makes the space appear a lot larger than it may actually be. Problem is, in Victoria anyway, there is only one silvering plant who coats toughened clear mirrors and, from personal experience, I have not been overly successful in getting clear mirror perfect finish. Easier to conceal imperfections in tinted mirror splashback but, once again, if the period of the home is not contemporary then I think your safest and most affordable option would either be simple subway tiles or consider glass but matched to the wall colour (or slightly different strength to the wall colour) for a completely seamless look. This doesn't date and the family can even write notes to each other (correct pen of course :-) ). Good luck! Looks like you are on the right track.
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Longer Time2004
9 years ago
I love pressed metal and there are so many patterns now that I'm sure you could find something that would look excellent. On the other hand, having the wall stripped back and re-plastered is a long-term solution that provides more options, but it is quite a messy exercise.
Anne Salmon
9 years ago
No. 1 - priority is go for the option that is the easiest to clean & keep clean - it is your wet area plus it is a kitchen - tiles or glass - go hunting for something from the 60's - cleaning is the most important aspect here.
User
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
We recently had a new kitchen build and when choosing the splash back, we were told that colours tend to date very easily so eo should stick to white, and considering that we have a reasonably small house, that darker colours would close it up and make it look smaller, this may not be of any relevance, but I just though you may like to know. Also, glass splash backs are very easy to clean, some tiles can get food caught in them and if not done properly the grout can stain.
Little Marigold
9 years ago
I know subway tiles are back in but that's exactly the point I want to make. They were everywhere in the 90s, went out of fashion in the noughties and now they're back in again. I don't like anything that dates. I don't like pressed tin with your kitchen - just feel it's the wrong era. I think I'd pick a large rectangular tile in 2 colours. Take one colour up to a third the height of the window then switch to white up the ceiling. Large tiles have less grout to clean, are fairly cheap, easy to lay and not fussy. Subways are fussy IMO.
kooky_karen
9 years ago
I agree with Anne Salmon - easy to clean is first priority. Have you thought of plain stainless steel?
jackjnr
9 years ago
I think pressed tin looks beautiful. Check out this website....
http://www.heritageceilings.com.au/index.php
Wouldn't mind hearing from someone who has had experience, as to how well it wears.....
Heather
9 years ago
Love the kitchen. I'm putting in marble subway tiles in soft whites and Greys. Would look stunning here too. Found mine in EBay at $145m2 with free delivery.
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Shelley Brauer
9 years ago
pressed tin is beautiful and you can get it powder coated to any colour, although that can be expensive too and you have a modern kitchen , but do what you like not whats in fashion because your the 1 that has to look at it and clean it. subway tiles nice and you could have feature tiles with them so many options you don't have to go with the flow be your own person and your own style
Yolande thanked Shelley Brauer
Tilly
9 years ago
Splashback, window sill and strip below in subways.
I'd suggest Subway Dove Gloss (tile Boutique).
I know that the plaster might need extra work but it will be worth the effort.
Paint in Dulux Whisper White.
Yolande thanked Tilly
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Arkopanel
8 years ago
see arkopanel.com for ideas...
User
8 years ago
Do you like cleaning grout, or is a wipe or squigee more your thing?
PRO
Arkopanel
8 years ago
One of the great things about LustreGlass Splashbacks from Arkopanel is that you can easily wipe clean with a damp cloth. There is no grout to worry about.
Rebecca Davey
8 years ago
I'm going pressed tin in my mid 80's house. Google pictures of pressed metal splash backs and you will be surprised at how beautiful they are in any kitchen. It's also able to be used in bathrooms, on walls as a feature, etc. Patterns choices are vast and once powder coated or painted it's apparently easy to clean by wiping over with warm soapy water. No grout or streaky glass! Do some research!! Pros and cons for all splash back choices!
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Arkopanel
8 years ago
@RebeccaDavey, we can supply pressed metal splashbacks for you. Contact Arkopanel on (08) 8276 8811 for more information
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Masters
8 years ago
I like the idea of mirror as well, but it is glass and can cost around $900 to install professionally.

A stainless still splash back for your cook top and acrylic sides can be more cost effective too.

Another glass solutions is a picture of a unique stone, unique artwork or forest view that we can add to splash back glass, this would be a great visual as the position of your glass is so direct. This would also distract attention from above and your windows, it would be the wow factor of your kitchen, not that it needs to stand out it can also be subtle.

Masters does offer this service but you need to request it from their kitchen specialist, it is a third of the price of real stone and slightly more expensive than glass. This is an great kitchen, it deserves a great splash back. Kind regards Marina
Barbara Hill
8 years ago
melbourne_mum I know this is an old thread but I'm keen to know how you got on with your marble subway tiles. It's what I want for my new kitchen but people are trying to talk me out of it, saying they would stain. Were you happy with the tiles that were sent? picture??
Hope you get this.
Yolande
Original Author
8 years ago
I went with a white subway tile ... looked lovely and I did apply a sealant. We did move house though a few months after renovating (not planned) and I now have a glass splashback which I LOVE. Good luck:)
Anne Salmon
8 years ago
I have a 70's cavity-brick home - we built it ourselves - I know most people want to render everything - It is quite dark inside - very earthy - structurally sound - as our internal walls are all exposed brick - there is never a problem with having to paint or try & find solutions to colour choices - except in our furnishings - we have NO curtains - we have wood blinds where necessary - we have reinvented our kitchen - quite industrial - but this is not to the taste of everyone - we have always been in love with our home - but then I am biased - I never get sick of it - unless rooms need reinventing - our next room will be our main bathroom. Again stainless steel & ply & concrete - our home is low-maintenance.