If you are asking about fitting sockets into a Quartz splashback then that is tricky. Basically the splashback has to be removed. Usually this is glued on and damage to it and surrounding area can happen. You need to contact a Quartz company who are used to fitting the product and get their advice
Brilliant video! And i've juts watched your one on the Cube too, so helpful! Can I please ask, what is the worktop in this vide at point 7:50 in the video? This is the exact worktop ive been trying to find to go with matt black doors and I haven't been able to find it! Thank you so much in advance of your help!
Hi Isabelle. Many thanks for your generous comments. The dark work top you are referring to is actually a ceramic worktop. One thing you will notice about it is that is 12mm thick. This particular top has a “honed” finish, Matt not polished. You can achieve a similar look and thickness with Quartz. You may also want to look at a product called Dekton, which is very similar.
Very informative video. Can you advise me please these come ready made with the aluminium hanging strip or would the kitchen fitter do this himself. Also where you can buy the accessories to hang on the strip. Thanks
Hi Jennifer. Thanks for your comment. We get the hanging strip,from our kitchen manufacturer, who are German. They are n integral part of the splash back which in turn generally matches the work top. You could find a local kitchen company that deals with the quality end of the market and just buy the splash backs from them . But they won’t match your tops. The alternative is to just buy surface mounted strips as opposed to an integrated strip.
Hai am doing my kitchen and the doors are dust grey and the worktop is a kind of white laminate. Am planning to go with a dekton splash back (black color) as I have a gas hob. Would it look odd to have laminate worktop and dekton splashback
Very much in the eye of the beholder. There’s no problem having different materials it’s just if the colour combination works. However, black is neutral and usually there is already black in the kitchen, ceramic hob and oven doors, so I think it should be fine
Hi Penny. I have used acrylic doors but not splashbacks. You shouldn't have a problem with an induction hob if isn't set too close to the splashback. This can have a lot to do with the thickness of the splashback. Gas would be a problem.
Usually the laminate will.. be bonded onto chipboard or MDF. Water ingress ion is not a concern providing it has a good edge and sits in a waterproof track. Thanks for getting in touch
I can't find anywhere where I can buy the accessory track online. I checked so many online stores that sell splashbacks but can't find anything. Not on amazon or ebay too. Can you please advise where can I buy these from
Ok I'm afraid the track we show comes from the kitchen manufacturers and is built in to the splashback. You can buy surface mouneted rails but they don't look quite as good, sorry
Another very helpful video. I've a question about the laminate system. I've not seen the metal strip to join the splashback and worktop before. Is that a proprietary system of a laminate manufacturer, if so which one? Or can it be used with any brand?
Hi, yes it is a great method of fitting splash backs to the work top. You should find that most, quality, manufacturers have a similar system. The one I showed you is supplied by our manufacturers who are a German company, called Schuller. I’m sure if you approached kitchen studios who sell custom made kitchen, usually continental. They would be happy to supply you with some. You may have to wait a few weeks as most companies wouldn’t stock them. Bear in mind that they are designed to take a better quality splash back, ie. 16mm thick. So, check on the type of splash back first before investing in the metal strips.
Hi, in my new kitchen is it possible to just have the laminate splashback extended all the way across including behind my induction hob? I have researched that this isn’t advised if you’ve got a gas hob, but I’ve seen varying advice when pairing induction hob and a laminate worktop splashback. Keen to hear your advice, as you opted to go from laminate extension to glass splashback, in the first part of the video, but I don’t think this is an induction hob. Thank you kindly
Yes we run laminate splash backs behind induction hobs often. The only reason you shouldn’t do it with a gas hob is because the flame can spread up the side of the pan and can get quite close to the cladding especially with large pans like woks. If any of our clients has reservations about doing this with induction hobs we occasionally make the work top 650mm deep to create a bigger space at. The back of the hob.
@@TheKitchenDesignExperts thank you very much, your video was well structured and your reply has given me the assurance needed. I have 2 options as I want the laminate to be extended to below the kitchen units rather than just an upstand so I could either have the laminate also extended as the Splashback behind the hob and the extractor fan, or I could have a black/silver glass extractor. Virtually everyone has said to have the laminate otherwise it would look odd to have the glass as it would stand out, but my reservation was whether it’s wise to do this. But you’ve helped tremendously so thank you! Have an amazing day ahead!
@@TheKitchenDesignExperts just to add in cases where you’ve not deepened the worktop, what’s your recommended distance from the induction hob to the laminate Splashback, as I’ve seen varying advice on this too? Thank you kindly
Hi Liz. I don’t particularly like steel/aluminium splash backs. I know they are used mostly in commercial settings where function is more important than appearance. They are difficult to keep looking good and tend to show all,the grease splashes. I have done quite a few she the client has specifically asked for them and there is no real problem in fitting them. You don’t use the metal trough though. Because of their, if it’s available to you, use the steel that is bonded to a panel which makes it thicker. Just using 2mm thick sheets makes the seal to the top tricky especially if your work top isn’t a perfect fit to the wall. The thicker panels will usually wrap the steel around any seen edges so it looks quite good. Hope this helps.
Sorry but quite simply somebody has measured them wrong. They should fit tight up to the wall units. Get back on to the kitchen company and get them to change them.
Do splashbacks have to sit on top of a work surface? I need a splash back behind a free standing cooker. So the splash back will not be resting on a work surface but just glued against the wall.
Hi, thanks for your question. Yes they would usually sit down onto a work top. If they are running behind a free standing oven we would usually run them further down, say 50mm, and sit that on a small baton. 2”x1” say, for extra support . Remember if you are having a gas top then the splash back needs to be heat resistant.
There are manytypes of splashbacks apart fron granite and quartz. Glass is readily available, but if you want laminate you need to go to a kitchen specialist
Hello! Love your videos as we're planning our kitchen now. Can you have splashback that's laminate and an island with quartz? Or is that going to look odd?
Hi. Yes you can have a different splashback to the work surface. We do it many times. However, neutrality is key. In a typical kitchen there are usually 3 fixed items. The work top , the door, and the floor. Usually we suggest that one of the 3 can be a strong colour and the other 2 should be neutral. You can use the same finish that’s on the door as the splashback finish and you will still only have 3 colours. But if you don’t do this then you have introduced a 4th fixed colour. In this case we suggest that you match , as close as possible, to one of the neutral colours that appear on the top, door or floor. Remember that black and wood grains are neutral colours.
Hi, that particular knife box is from the Schuller Next 125 range. It's called the Cube system. Be aware that it requires a particular splashback system to hook into.
I am learning so much! Thank you
That’s absolutely great, thank you for your comment
Thank you, that was very helpful!
That’s great, pleased to be of service
A very informative and interesting video. Thanks for sharing.
Hi, glad you liked it, much appreciated
can extra sockets be added after a quartz work top is fitted
If you are asking about fitting sockets into a Quartz splashback then that is tricky. Basically the splashback has to be removed. Usually this is glued on and damage to it and surrounding area can happen. You need to contact a Quartz company who are used to fitting the product and get their advice
A television over the hob???! Some great ideas here, thank you 🙏
Thank you for commenting, it’s really great to get feedback.
It's an extractor - not a TV ;)
Brilliant video! And i've juts watched your one on the Cube too, so helpful! Can I please ask, what is the worktop in this vide at point 7:50 in the video? This is the exact worktop ive been trying to find to go with matt black doors and I haven't been able to find it! Thank you so much in advance of your help!
Hi Isabelle. Many thanks for your generous comments. The dark work top you are referring to is actually a ceramic worktop. One thing you will notice about it is that is 12mm thick. This particular top has a “honed” finish, Matt not polished. You can achieve a similar look and thickness with Quartz. You may also want to look at a product called Dekton, which is very similar.
Thank you so much!!!!!!! You have been so helpful!
Very informative video. Can you advise me please these come ready made with the aluminium hanging strip or would the kitchen fitter do this himself. Also where you can buy the accessories to hang on the strip. Thanks
Hi Jennifer. Thanks for your comment. We get the hanging strip,from our kitchen manufacturer, who are German. They are n integral part of the splash back which in turn generally matches the work top. You could find a local kitchen company that deals with the quality end of the market and just buy the splash backs from them . But they won’t match your tops. The alternative is to just buy surface mounted strips as opposed to an integrated strip.
Hai am doing my kitchen and the doors are dust grey and the worktop is a kind of white laminate. Am planning to go with a dekton splash back (black color) as I have a gas hob. Would it look odd to have laminate worktop and dekton splashback
Very much in the eye of the beholder. There’s no problem having different materials it’s just if the colour combination works. However, black is neutral and usually there is already black in the kitchen, ceramic hob and oven doors, so I think it should be fine
What do you think of acrylic backsplash, are they suitable behind induction hob?
Hi Penny. I have used acrylic doors but not splashbacks. You shouldn't have a problem with an induction hob if isn't set too close to the splashback. This can have a lot to do with the thickness of the splashback. Gas would be a problem.
is this Laminate wall cladding made of fabricated wood chip? or wood at the end of the day? or is that plastic UPVC or 100% water proof material?
Usually the laminate will.. be bonded onto chipboard or MDF. Water ingress ion is not a concern providing it has a good edge and sits in a waterproof track. Thanks for getting in touch
I can't find anywhere where I can buy the accessory track online. I checked so many online stores that sell splashbacks but can't find anything. Not on amazon or ebay too. Can you please advise where can I buy these from
Ok I'm afraid the track we show comes from the kitchen manufacturers and is built in to the splashback. You can buy surface mouneted rails but they don't look quite as good, sorry
What material would you recommend to go behind a gas hob but also look good around a window sill?
Another very helpful video. I've a question about the laminate system. I've not seen the metal strip to join the splashback and worktop before. Is that a proprietary system of a laminate manufacturer, if so which one? Or can it be used with any brand?
Hi, yes it is a great method of fitting splash backs to the work top. You should find that most, quality, manufacturers have a similar system. The one I showed you is supplied by our manufacturers who are a German company, called Schuller. I’m sure if you approached kitchen studios who sell custom made kitchen, usually continental. They would be happy to supply you with some. You may have to wait a few weeks as most companies wouldn’t stock them. Bear in mind that they are designed to take a better quality splash back, ie. 16mm thick. So, check on the type of splash back first before investing in the metal strips.
Hi, in my new kitchen is it possible to just have the laminate splashback extended all the way across including behind my induction hob?
I have researched that this isn’t advised if you’ve got a gas hob, but I’ve seen varying advice when pairing induction hob and a laminate worktop splashback. Keen to hear your advice, as you opted to go from laminate extension to glass splashback, in the first part of the video, but I don’t think this is an induction hob. Thank you kindly
Yes we run laminate splash backs behind induction hobs often. The only reason you shouldn’t do it with a gas hob is because the flame can spread up the side of the pan and can get quite close to the cladding especially with large pans like woks. If any of our clients has reservations about doing this with induction hobs we occasionally make the work top 650mm deep to create a bigger space at. The back of the hob.
@@TheKitchenDesignExperts thank you very much, your video was well structured and your reply has given me the assurance needed.
I have 2 options as I want the laminate to be extended to below the kitchen units rather than just an upstand so I could either have the laminate also extended as the Splashback behind the hob and the extractor fan, or I could have a black/silver glass extractor. Virtually everyone has said to have the laminate otherwise it would look odd to have the glass as it would stand out, but my reservation was whether it’s wise to do this. But you’ve helped tremendously so thank you! Have an amazing day ahead!
@@TheKitchenDesignExperts just to add in cases where you’ve not deepened the worktop, what’s your recommended distance from the induction hob to the laminate Splashback, as I’ve seen varying advice on this too? Thank you kindly
Hello.How about aluminium splashback?Is it any good? Can I use the metal trough with aluminium splashback?
Hi Liz. I don’t particularly like steel/aluminium splash backs. I know they are used mostly in commercial settings where function is more important than appearance. They are difficult to keep looking good and tend to show all,the grease splashes. I have done quite a few she the client has specifically asked for them and there is no real problem in fitting them. You don’t use the metal trough though. Because of their, if it’s available to you, use the steel that is bonded to a panel which makes it thicker. Just using 2mm thick sheets makes the seal to the top tricky especially if your work top isn’t a perfect fit to the wall. The thicker panels will usually wrap the steel around any seen edges so it looks quite good. Hope this helps.
My fitter has fitted me splashback but there is half an inch space at the top. Is there something else that goes at the top. Need advice please thanks
Sorry but quite simply somebody has measured them wrong. They should fit tight up to the wall units. Get back on to the kitchen company and get them to change them.
Thank you for prompt reply will get back to my kitchen supplier
Do splashbacks have to sit on top of a work surface? I need a splash back behind a free standing cooker. So the splash back will not be resting on a work surface but just glued against the wall.
Hi, thanks for your question. Yes they would usually sit down onto a work top. If they are running behind a free standing oven we would usually run them further down, say 50mm, and sit that on a small baton. 2”x1” say, for extra support . Remember if you are having a gas top then the splash back needs to be heat resistant.
Can you use them panels in your bedroom?
I don't see why not, unsure what they would look like though
Exactly what I want. What type of company or contractors to I call. I only find granite and quartz when I google.
There are manytypes of splashbacks apart fron granite and quartz. Glass is readily available, but if you want laminate you need to go to a kitchen specialist
Just go with glass, laminate and heat not good together
Hello! Love your videos as we're planning our kitchen now. Can you have splashback that's laminate and an island with quartz? Or is that going to look odd?
Hi. Yes you can have a different splashback to the work surface. We do it many times. However, neutrality is key. In a typical kitchen there are usually 3 fixed items. The work top , the door, and the floor. Usually we suggest that one of the 3 can be a strong colour and the other 2 should be neutral. You can use the same finish that’s on the door as the splashback finish and you will still only have 3 colours. But if you don’t do this then you have introduced a 4th fixed colour. In this case we suggest that you match , as close as possible, to one of the neutral colours that appear on the top, door or floor. Remember that black and wood grains are neutral colours.
Great video! Love the information. What brand is that knife box? ua-cam.com/video/50pt1i-uvc8/v-deo.html
Hi, that particular knife box is from the Schuller Next 125 range. It's called the Cube system. Be aware that it requires a particular splashback system to hook into.