What can I use instead of Upstands?
What can I use instead of Upstands?
What are splashbacks? Splashbacks are much taller than upstands and may run the entire length of your wall, from the worktop to the overhead cabinets. Alternatively, you may decide to locate them just in the areas where they are most needed, such as behind the sink and the hob.
Do you need Upstands in a kitchen?
An upstand not only provides an aesthetic purpose, but can also be used to cover the gap between a straight worktop and an uneven wall. We recommend that upstands are attached directly to the wall using a suitable adhesive, allowing the worktop to move underneath if needed.
Do Upstands have to match worktop?
Whilst it is usually recommended to choose an upstand that matches your worktop, this is only for stylistic purposes. If you would prefer, you can choose an alternative type of upstand to complement or contrast the colour of your Calcutta marble laminate worktops.
What size are kitchen worktop Upstands?
An upstand is an extension of the worktop which goes from 60 to 120mm up the wall and features along the entire length of the worksurface. A splashback is much taller, usually covering the whole height of the kitchen wall.
Do Upstands go behind hob?
It is not recommended to have laminate upstands around the hob area. Laminate upstands are made primarily of wood and gas hobs can tend to project flames quite far, and as we all know, wood and flames do not mix!
How tall should a kitchen upstand be?
In kitchen terms, an upstand is a small strip of kitchen worktop, glass or acrylic usually 100-150mm in height that fits in the rear wall edge of your kitchen worktop.
How do you stick upstand to the wall?
Use a tube of adhesive in a caulking gun to fix the upstands to the wall and it s a good idea to also run a line of clear sealant along the bottom of the upstand at the same timeso you get a good seal between the work surface and underside of the upstand (stops moisture / food getting in there).
How do you stick kitchen Upstands?
Apply adhesive to the reverse face of the back panel following the instructions. Only bond to the wall, not the worktop. Leave a gap of 2 mm between the back panel and wall using appropriate spacers. Carefully position and firmly apply to the wall.
Can you put Upstands behind hob?
What sizes do Upstands come in?
Silestone® Kitchen Worktops upstands are 20mm thick and come as standard 60mm or 100mm in height.
How tall should an upstand be?
Do Splashbacks go on top of Upstands?
The upstand stops either side of the hob then the splashback is above the hob.
