7 Reasons Why a Porcelain Splashback is Best in Kitchens
7 Reasons Why a Porcelain Splashback is Best in Kitchens
At Archant, we believe every aspect of the design is an opportunity to add beauty and value to the space. With our wide variety of porcelain surfaces, splashbacks can be used to elevate your kitchen design and enhance functionality.
We love to help people to make the design process enjoyable. Whether you purchase a benchtop and splashback from us, or a competitor, you’ll have a lot more information after reading this article.
What is a Splashback?
The original intent of a splashback was to protect walls from moisture, heat, and cooking oils. While that sounds quite straightforward, we hear from customers all the time who are overwhelmed by all the choices on the market today. There’s glass, ceramic tile, and scores of other options to wade through.
1) Splashbacks Add Style
Porcelain’s limitless design potential makes it possible to seamlessly match your benchtop to the splashback. Now you can add colour, texture, and life to your kitchen design without compromising on the quality of material. Archant Porcelain can be made to look like nearly any material including marble, metal, and cement. There has never been a more exciting time to design a kitchen.
2) Makes the Space Feel Larger
A unique benefit of Archant Porcelain are the large slab sizes. With sizes at 1600 x 3200mm you can buy fewer slabs and bring down the raw material cost. The large sheets will also have less grout and visible join lines. This can make a smaller space feel much larger.
3) Porcelain is Non-Combustible
It won’t get damaged or burned even when used directly behind an industrial gas cooktop. Porcelain stoneware is a mixture of natural materials pressed and subjected to a firing process at over 1200°C. This makes the surface resistant to thermal stress, even from the hottest pans.
4) A Nearly Scratch-Proof Splashback
Splashbacks are in a prime spot to take the brunt of cutting boards, pots, and pans. Using a sophisticated blend of natural raw materials and proprietary technologies, our porcelain products are nearly un-scratchable. This makes it an ideal choice for high-traffic spaces near sinks and ovens.
5) Worry Free Food Prep
Easy Maintenance and Cleaning – We already mentioned that splashbacks protect your wall, but what about the actual splashback? Will cooking oil and grease ruin this beautiful stone?
With porcelain, you can rest easy knowing that you’ve chosen a truly durable, easy to clean surface. Maintaining your porcelain splashback is as simple as wiping down with a sponge and warm water. For a deeper clean you can use a bit of dish soap. There’s no need to seal the stone or buy any special products.
6) Porcelain Splashbacks are Stain Resistant
Due to the non-porous nature of porcelain, cleaning up splatters and splashes is simple and easy. It is also food-safe, hygienic, and does not require sealing. The splashback will maintain its appearance over its entire life span even when used outdoors. It does not stain or yellow as it contains no resins.
7) Brighten Up Dark Corners and Tight Spaces
The way porcelain reflects the light can be add an elegant design touch that’s too often overlooked. With a porcelain splashback, even those dark areas under cabinetry can come to life. It’s subtle details like this that make a splashback more than just a functional item, but a great design element as well. Archant Porcelain opens new frontiers in design environments, ensuring maximum freedom of expression.
Don’t Overlook the Splashback
As you can see, the benefits of adding a splashback are quite impactful. Let’s take a moment to recap the main advantage of porcelain.
- Adds Style and Depth
- Make Small Spaces Feel Larger
- Resistant to Thermal Shock and Heat Damage
- Resists Scratching Exceptionally Well
- Low Maintenance to Keep Looking Great
- Stain Resistant and Doesn’t Fade
- Reflects Light Beautifully
What Makes Archant Special?
By now we hope you have a better idea of why an Archant Porcelain benchtop will add value to your kitchen. We know it’s a big decision and will be glad to discuss your project. We have a team of dedicated experts who specialise in fabricating and installing porcelain benchtops and splashbacks.
You can expect not only an impeccable product, but world class support throughout the process, even after installation. From start to finish, we’re by your side making your vision a reality. For even more peace of mind, Archant Porcelain comes with a lifetime warranty.
Come Visit a Showroom
Our showrooms offer you a unique opportunity to see and feel the products in person. Fall in love with the true colour of our stone or feel the quality of our handle collections. Our expert team are there to guide you through.
