Browse Forums Kitchen Corner 1 Apr 15, 2010 9:24 am Re: Can you have Laminex / formica as a splashback? 3Apr 15, 2010 2:41 pm Build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=32574 Re: Can you have Laminex / formica as a splashback? 5Apr 17, 2010 7:13 am shellb78 If you can get your hands on the new Laminex Diamondgloss surfaces brochure, they have used a diamondgloss laminate as a splash and it looks AWESOME!! The colour they use in the brochure is a new colour called Light Wengeblock. Have googled it but doesn't show this picture so best if you pop into a kitchen showroom and grab it. I was told it could be used but not behind a cooktop... so I can't use it i think using laminate as a splashback needs clarification ,laminate can be used as a splashback with no discernable disadvantages on other materials ,but regulations state that a cooktop has to be a XXX distance from a combustable surface .this is the sticking point not the product ,as for costs laminate will set you back about $60 psm then you have to glue it into a substrate (usually 9 mm mdf) then apply to wall .so in reality its dearer than tiles Caesarstone, quantum zero, Q Stone zero, porcelain. All the manufacturers are pivoting into zero silica materials. Google any of those and have a look. Some are still… 1 1061 Thanks mate. Yeah good points! Leaning towards Option 3 to get a bit extra space in the cabinets but not going too crazy high (and expensive). Would require a mini… 13 40052 2 11105 |