September 8, 2016

Glass Splashback for Kitchens: A New Trend in Kitchen Design

To complete a kitchen construction or renovation project, you should install protection on the walls right above your countertops. Splashbacks safeguard your walls from stains and other marring that can take place through normal use of your kitchen over the years. While homeowners have a vast array of materials from which to select, recently, the trend is installing glass splashbacks to accomplish this task. Glass provides you a number of benefits that are hard to beat with other materials.

The Advantages of Glass Splashbacks

1. Aesthetically Pleasing

Glass is aesthetically pleasing to the eye since it reflects the light in a unique manner. Whether it is sunlight from a window or illumination from fixtures, the light will bounce back into the room to brighten the area. Splashbacks of glass also complement all types of kitchen decor styles from modern to traditional.

2. Comes in a Variety of Types and Colours

Different types of glass are available to utilise for splashbacks, including toughened glass. You also can select from a wide assortment of colours that range from clear to black. In addition, glass splashbacks are available with printed designs on them that create a mural or other pattern on your kitchen walls while they protect the walls.

3. Heat Resistant

A glass splashback stands up well to heat exposure. It will not scorch, melt or mar since you are not placing hot pots directly on it.

4. Non-Porous and Hygienic

Since glass is non-porous in nature, it will not absorb moisture. This keeps germs, bacteria, mould and mildew from finding it an appealing surface to grow on, which makes it the hygienic choice for a splashback.

5. Easy to Clean and Maintain

You can clean glass with commercial glass cleaners, vinegar and water, or even soap and hot water as long as you rinse it with clean water afterwards. Which method you use will depend upon what is on the glass. When grease or oil gets on your splashback, the hot water and soap method works best, but the other methods are fine just to spruce up the splashback.

6. Installation Costs Less

The installation and glass for these splashbacks cost less than with other materials, such as marble. For this reason, glass is a highly affordable splashback option.

Consult with Elyse Cabinets to learn what we provide in the way of glass splashbacks for your kitchen. We provide expert services for home renovations and construction for the kitchen, bathroom, alfresco area and other areas of the home.

Elyse Cabinets
For more information:
5 Egan Road, Dandenong VICTORIA 3175
Tel: (03) 9793 7717    Fax: (03) 9793 8118
Mobile: 0414 354 561   

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