3. Consider Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance need to be considered when selecting a backsplash. Different materials come with higher levels of required maintenance and cleaning. Always consider the requirements of each type of material you’re looking at adding into your kitchen as a backsplash; for example:
- Tiled backsplashes are connected with grout, which can collect dust and grime over time.
- Solid slabs can gather dirt in-between the seams.
- Natural stones don’t always react well with certain cooking products.
- Glass and stainless backsplashes require polishing.
Other backsplashes may require a wipe-down while others need a thorough scrub, and these are all facts you will want to know. It’s better to be completely informed of what you purchase, as it can help you plan out the future accordingly.