Help me choose a splashback
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Rags

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259 months

Sunday 19th September 2010
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Hello,


I am in the process of selecting a glass splashback.


I am not sure whether to go for a bright colour like lime green or to play it safe and get something else.


Above is what it looks like colour wise.

To help the floor is going to be a light grey, polished porcelain.

Many thanks.

Edited by Rags on Sunday 19th September 20:08

Simpo Two

91,291 posts

288 months

Sunday 19th September 2010
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Natural greeny-blue colour works for me:



This is 'normal' toughened glass (not low silica which is perfectly clear) with a white-sprayed back.

Edited by Simpo Two on Sunday 19th September 20:10

Rags

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Sunday 19th September 2010
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I thought you might respond..:: the only issue with light for me is that my worktop is also White which might make it look like a White wash with no contrast.

However, it really suits your kitchen due to the contrasting wood top.
This glass malarky is both my least and most favourite part of the kitchen fit. I love the process of it's cutting and the principle however choosing a sensible colour is proving tough! A bold colour might be a regret in a few years...hmmmm..

Simpo Two

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288 months

Sunday 19th September 2010
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Rags said:
the only issue with light for me is that my worktop is also White which might make it look like a White wash with no contrast... however choosing a sensible colour is proving tough! A bold colour might be a regret in a few years...hmmmm..
It's tricky because you've got two 'holes' to fill. Maybe it would have been better to have the Corian all the way... too late now.

I might just leave them matt white.


Rags

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Monday 20th September 2010
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I thought you might respond..:: the only issue with light for me is that my worktop is also White which might make it look like a White wash with no contrast.

However, it really suits your kitchen due to the contrasting wood top.
This glass malarky is both my least and most favourite part of the kitchen fit. I love the process of it's cutting and the principle however choosing a sensible colour is proving tough! A bold colour might be a regret in a few years...hmmmm..

dave_s13

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292 months

Monday 20th September 2010
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What do you think of the Corian worktop then?

How does it compare to granite in terms of cost and useability?

We have been quoted over 3k for granite but we're open to other cheaper (much cheaper) options.

Rags

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Monday 20th September 2010
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dave_s13 said:
What do you think of the Corian worktop then?

How does it compare to granite in terms of cost and useability?

We have been quoted over 3k for granite but we're open to other cheaper (much cheaper) options.
My worktop is actually silestone. As much as I liked the idea of corian, it isn't ideal as you will have issues with hot items being placed on the surface. Not that I do that often but it just takes one error and the worktop will be destroyed.
In terms of cost, quartz is dearer than granite and corian is equally expensive so you won't be saving any money!

However the quality and look it gives the kitchen is amazing.

Rags

Original Poster:

3,674 posts

259 months

Monday 20th September 2010
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dave_s13 said:
What do you think of the Corian worktop then?

How does it compare to granite in terms of cost and useability?

We have been quoted over 3k for granite but we're open to other cheaper (much cheaper) options.
My worktop is actually silestone. As much as I liked the idea of corian, it isn't ideal as you will have issues with hot items being placed on the surface. Not that I do that often but it just takes one error and the worktop will be destroyed.
In terms of cost, quartz is dearer than granite and corian is equally expensive so you won't be saving any money!

However the quality and look it gives the kitchen is amazing.

Grandad Gaz

5,259 posts

269 months

Monday 20th September 2010
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If I was you, I'd spend the money on a new pc wink

I thought granite scratches quite easily, though?

Simpo Two

91,291 posts

288 months

Monday 20th September 2010
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Grandad Gaz said:
If I was you, I'd spend the money on a new pc wink
Absolutely - he's got '12 hour repeating virus'!

m3jappa

6,889 posts

241 months

Monday 20th September 2010
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Play it safe i think, black/white/grey glass or stainless steel.

I love the look of all the crazy colours i really do but i can't help thinking that in 5 years or so they will look utterly ridiculous.

Another alternative is a nice stone slab, cant remember what worktops you have but something like staturio marble is stunning,modern and timeless.

sjb1

30 posts

212 months

Tuesday 21st September 2010
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on a related note, can anyone recommend a company that can template, supply and fit glass splashback, based in London? cheers

Rags

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Tuesday 21st September 2010
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sjb1 said:
on a related note, can anyone recommend a company that can template, supply and fit glass splashback, based in London? cheers
The Londonglass company
Iglass
Alm