Acrylic or glass splashbacks?

The renovation of a kitchen is a tough nut to crack, especially if you plan not only to replace the kitchen equipment, but also the furniture and tiles. We often receive questions about what kitchen splashbacks to choose - acrylic or glass? Which have higher durability, resistance to dirt and dust, as well as the proximity of the heat source. We have collected for you a bunch of useful information that will allow you to choose the best kitchen splashbacks for yourself - acrylic or glass.

Wall splashbacks for the kitchen are a very important element of its decoration, which in addition to protect the walls against greasy marks and dust, complements the entire interior composition. Each of you has a different sight, some look for intense and expressive colours, to effectively break the white or black, others prefer delicate, floral patterns. We offer a wide range of designs and colours, both of acrylic and glass splashbacks.

The location of the splashbacks decides whether to choose acrylic or glass ones. Acrylic is not suitable for placing near heat sources (especially on the wall behind the hot plate: both gas or inductive). Acrylic is a material that breaks and crashes under the influence of heat. In this case, a better solution would be a glass kitchen splashback, which should be resistant to cracking under the influence of heat. It should be remembered that such a splashback must be made of tempered glass. We encourage you to consult our employees before buying.

Choosing a wall splashback for the kitchen is also dependent on your financial options - the tempered glass panels are associated with a higher cost due to the quality of workmanship and greater durability of the material. If you do not have a large budget, you can boldly choose an acrylic panel, after prior consultation with one of our specialists regarding the location of the panel.

Another important difference is the way of cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen splashbacks - glass has to be cleaned more often, because they tend to get dirty, especially to greasy fingerprints. If the glass splashback is placed behind a hot plate, there will be splashes of oil and sauces on it. The acrylic splashback is less susceptible to dirt and dust. Although it is often enough to wipe the splashback with a damp cloth (or with soap and water), you have to do it several times a week. Using soap and water can cause unsightly streaks.

The next thing to pay attention to when purchasing splashbacks for the kitchen is their durability. Glass kitchen panels should be made only from tempered glass, which will ensure longer material life. Usually, glass splashbacks quickly break and deteriorate under the influence of heat and mechanical factors like hitting with a pot or a frying pan. Acrylic is extremely susceptible to scratches, so the acrylic splashback should not be near the hot plate or sink.

When decorating the kitchen, you should consider what installation will be more beneficial for you - glass splashbacks have a bigger weight than acrylic ones, which is associated with the use of stronger adhesives, and often also with the application additional load. Acrylic is an extremely light material and should not cause problems during the assembly.

We hope you will use the information we have collected and choose the best splashback for you. In case of any doubts, we encourage you to contact our specialists.