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Are Laminate Splashbacks a Good Bathroom Choice?

Armrock Constructions specialises in bathroom renovations on the Gold Coast. In any bathroom renovation, a number of important choices must be made about materials, inclusions and styles. In this article, we review the topic “Are Laminate Splashbacks a Good Bathroom Choice?”

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What is a Bathroom Splashback?

A splashback goes on the wall directly behind a sink or wet area. It is a distinct section, designed to add a layer of protection against water splashing onto non-water resistant areas, and also has a role to play in the presentation of the room. In the following image, you can see the splashback on the wall beneath the lights, behind the vanity unit.

Bathroom Splashback

Splashbacks can be used in bathrooms, toilets, laundries and kitchens. Splashbacks can be made from different types of materials including tiles, acrylics, glasses, laminates, and other water resistant options. In this article, we’re looking into splashbacks made from laminates, and whether they are a good choice to use in a bathroom.

Do I Need a Bathroom Splashback?

While having a splashback isn’t essential, it is essential to protect your home from water. A splashback is not the only way of achieving this. A popular option in many of our Gold Coast bathroom renovation projects is to extend the wall tiling behind the vanity to provide a layer of water resistance and protection. This style is demonstrated in the following image:

Wall Tiled Splashback

This is just one of many possible ways to solving the problem of protecting your walls from water. Another example follows, where the mirror is extended down to the top of the vanity, ensuring water resistance is achieved:

Mirror as Splashback

While splashbacks aren’t the only way to solve the problem of water-resistance behind the vanity, they are a popular solution for this problem because of the design advantages that they can bring to a bathroom. When the decision is made to include a splashback, the next choice is the type of material to use. Are laminates a good option to use in a bathroom splashback?

Laminate Splashback Viability

Bathroom splashbacks need to be water-resistant, hard-wearing, long-lasting and easy to clean. A high-quality laminate splashback meets all of these criteria. Unlike kitchen splashbacks, where proximity to the heat of a stovetop may rule out a laminated solution, they are definitely a good option to consider in bathrooms.

In addition to these features, laminate splashbacks can also be custom-made by our team to suit your vanity unit, and come in at a favourable price point compared to other splashback options. This makes laminates a highly viable splashback option for bathroom renovations.

Laminate Splashback Benefits

There are heaps of advantages to using a bathroom splashback! Let’s check out some of the common ones, which can improve the functionality and look of your renovated Gold Coast bathroom.

Easy to Clean
A bathroom splashback is usually made of materials such as glass, acrylic or tiles that are easy to clean. They can be easily wiped down with a damp cloth to remove any water spots or stains.

Moisture resistance
Splashbacks are designed to be moisture-resistant, which makes them ideal for use in bathrooms where there is a lot of moisture. They can help prevent water damage to the wall behind the sink or vanity, which can be costly to repair.

Protection
A splashback protects the wall behind the sink or vanity from water damage, stains, and mold. This can help extend the life of your bathroom and prevent costly repairs.

Hygiene
A splashback can help prevent the growth of mold and bacteria in the bathroom, which can be harmful to your health. It can also help to maintain a clean and hygienic bathroom.

Design flexibility
Splashbacks are available in a range of materials, colors, and patterns, which makes them a versatile design feature. After all, with bathrooms, it’s all about style! Laminates represent the opportunity to incorporate a huge range of styles into your bathroom design. Check out some of the options available in the Nikpol range here. You can use them to simulate timber, stone, acrylic, or introduce patterns and dynamism into your design. Learn more about timber-look laminates here. Some laminate solutions also include texture, making their presence dimensional and truer to the original material that they are replicating.

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Bathroom Splashback Solutions

An important aspect of any bathroom renovation is the splashback – the protective section that goes on the wall behind the vanity. There are a number of considerations that affect decisions about splashbacks – do you need one? What material should you use? What style should you go for? Armrock Constructions is a leading Gold Coast bathroom renovation company. On this page, we discuss splashbacks to help you understand the important considerations around this inclusion. Learn more about splashbacks and benchtops on this page, or contact our team for a free appraisal and quote for your renovation today.

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What is a Splashback?

A splashback is the name for the protective area on the wall behind a wet area benchtop in a kitchen, bathroom or laundry. Splashbacks have a dual function. They add a design touch and also protect the wall from water splashes. Since this protection can also be accomplished without a distinct splashback, the design aspect is the most significant to take into account. Here is a picture of a wet area with arrows indicating the splashback:

Do I Need a Splashback?

Where there is a wet area, such as a bathroom vanity, it’s important to protect non-waterproofed aspects from water. Splashbacks aren’t the only way to achieve this. It can also be done with tiling, a popular option in quite a few of our recent Gold Coast bathroom renovation projects. In this case, the tiles perform the role of waterproofing the area, without using a distinct splashback. Here are a couple of examples from our projects:

In other words, you don’t need a splashback, but you do need to ensure your wet area provides suitable protection for your walls, which can also be accomplished with tiling.

What Are Splashbacks Made of?

Splashbacks come in a variety of materials. Examples include tiles, laminate, glass, paint, timber and stainless steel. Splashback options range in quality, looks and functionality. A successful splashback will have a relationship with existing colours or styles in the bathroom. Here are a couple of different ways this can be achieved:

Low-Contrast Splashback

This low-contrast splashback is composed of a half-wall tiled solution. This is a great look that uses contrasting textures of the same colour to create a bathroom that is interestingly different, but very low-key in delivery.

High-Contrast Splashback

This tiled splashback creates a higher contrast against the lighter basin and vanity unit. At the same time, it manages to create a contrast with darker elements in the bathroom, such as the tinted glass and dark tapware.

Integrated Vanity Splashback

Utilising the same material for the benchtop and splashback is a safe and popular approach. There are a world of possibilities with splashbacks, but our team is here to help. We know what will look good, and can help you to arrive at the bathroom layout you need to create your ideal bathroom.

Four Key Splashback Requirements

1. Waterproof

A splashback should be sufficiently waterproof to prevent water permeating the wall. Apart from the material used, this requires a professional installation.

2. Environmental Tolerance

A splashback may be located close to heat sources including stovetop elements or device motors (e.g. fridge / microwave). A splashback should be equipped to tolerate heat from these sources. Our team will work with you to ensure your materials are up to the task required.

3. Look Great

A splashback should look great! It doesn’t need to be flamboyant or OTT to do so. Well-laid tiles always look fantastic even with the simplest design, and our team can help you create a design that will work for your walls. 

4. Easy to Clean

Some materials are easier to clean than others. Ease of cleaning and maintenance should always be considered when selecting kitchen inclusions! 

For assistance with splashbacks on the Gold Coast, talk to our renovation team today – we’re here to help!

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