Browse Forums Kitchen Corner 1 Apr 15, 2010 10:24 am Just the laminex, no glass in front of it. Is it allowed? It wont be in front of a gas hob, just a ceramic hob, so no fire problems etc it will just be 600 x 700 or whatever a splashback size is behind a hob, cos next to hob is a window so wont be very big (this was on the formica website FAQ Can I use Formica for a splashback? Yes, any Formica decor or finish can be used as a splashback. Please check your local regulations as they may prohibit using laminate behind a cook top. ) has anyone done it? Are you happy with it? Is it a cheap way to have a splashback compared to tiles/ glass etc? thanks nicky Re: Can you have Laminex / formica as a splashback? 2Apr 15, 2010 2:10 pm it is unlikely you would be able to use just the laminate. They have a new product called "Metalux" or "Metaline" which is specifically designed splashback material. "I never learned a thing until I finished school" - Unknown "You can get anything accomplished, If you don't mind who gets the credit" - Ned Hay Re: Can you have Laminex / formica as a splashback? 3Apr 15, 2010 3:41 pm 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 Build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=32574 Re: Can you have Laminex / formica as a splashback? 4Apr 16, 2010 12:05 am Thank you both, for your replies. I will do some searching...very interesting....mmm, I think maybe I can then! thanks Re: Can you have Laminex / formica as a splashback? 5Apr 17, 2010 8:13 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 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 39245 2 10936 Hey everyone Not for me or anyone I know, just generally interested. For a single allotment house, are you allowed to take the fence on both sides of your house and… 0 20728 |