Is kitchen backsplash just there for decoration? No. Rather, it is highly practical.
Kitchens take a lot of wear and tear over the years as the cooking and gathering hub of the home. There isn’t a day when people don’t use their kitchen, even if that means popping some leftovers in the microwave oven. As you figure out the functionality of your new kitchen design, you will eventually come to the question of backsplash. Is kitchen backsplash necessary? Yes, and here’s why.
Keeping the Kitchen Clean
The kitchen backsplash is a highly functional component of kitchen design. It is there to prevent inevitable splashes from grease, oil, and other ingredients from your kitchen’s drywall. No matter how durable or washable your paint is, it will not ultimately be the best solution for preserving the drywall. Backsplash, whether it be stone, glass, ceramic, or artificial material, is the waterproof and stain-proof surface of your wall just as your kitchen tile is the same for your floor.
Creating a Focal Point
Meanwhile, a kitchen backsplash also can create a focal point. It does not have to, as it could integrate with the countertops and cabinetry, but it could also stand out and add color, texture, and pattern to the room. If there is any part of the kitchen to showcase your style, it’s the backsplash, and today’s technology allows one to choose from hundreds of styles, colors, and materials. If you’re ready to pursue a kitchen renovation, you can come visit one of Kenwood Kitchens’ showrooms in Maryland to see what backsplash options you might like best.
Installing Backsplash
To understand the functionality of kitchen backsplash better, one should take a look at how it is installed. Usually, it goes onto the wall after the cabinetry and countertops have gone into place. It is one of the very last steps in a kitchen installation or renovation. The backsplash may come in separate pieces or in a single slab. Regardless, it will fit perfectly in between the top of the countertop and the bottom of the upper cabinets. It usually extends at least one piece below the back of the stove, or flush with the countertop. A line of caulk will seal off the countertop and the backsplash.
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