splashbacks

Kitchen wall panels

Splashbacks are panels mounted on walls behind sinks, stoves, or countertops to protect against water, grease, and food splatters.

Typically made of tile, glass, or stainless steel, they're both functional and decorative: We chose a mosaic tile splashback for the kitchen.

Primarily British; Americans usually say backsplash.

kitchen

tiles

Flat covering pieces

stove · grout · ceramic · glass · stainless steel · cooktop · grease · cooking · mosaic · subway tiles

bathroom

shower

Water spray for bathing

  • tilesFlat covering pieces
  • wet roomFully waterproofed bathing space
  • vanityExcessive pride in oneself

basin · waterproofing · steam · mirror · glass panels · silicone · grouting · wall panels · moisture · bathtub

water

spray

Dispersed liquid droplets

  • dropletsMinute liquid globules
  • puddleShallow collected rainwater
  • wetSaturated with liquid

fountain · pool · wave · rain · spatter · dripping · moisture · surface · ripple · faucet

Categories
Opposites
vertical vs horizontal surfaces

splashbacksflooring

Surface underfoot material

floor tiles · floor · countertops · worktops · benchtops

protected vs unprotected wall

splashbacksdrywall

Gypsum-core building panels

plaster

Family

splashback

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G