Black Splashback Kitchen

Black kitchen splashback with a glass-look finish

A black kitchen splashback creates a clean, calm look while helping you protect your kitchen wall from everyday cooking mess. This black splashback is a self-adhesive kitchen splashback panel with a subtle glass-look finish, made from high-quality, UV-resistant and PVC-free material. Because the surface is water-repellent and easy to clean, it works well in busy homes where splash marks appear quickly. If you want to explore more styles and sizes, you can view our kitchen splashbacks collection for additional splashback ideas and different kitchen designs.

The panel gives you the look of a glass splashback with easier installation and practical self-adhesive backing. With a 2.6-millimetre profile, the kitchen splashback feels solid while keeping a sleek finish against the wall. The panel adheres to tiles, plaster, painted walls, wood and concrete when the surface is stable, flat and clean, helping it fit neatly into different kitchen layouts, including awkward spaces. The result is a stylish kitchen backsplash that helps protect your walls behind the hob or cooker without complicated steps.

Why this black splashback is suitable for busy kitchens

This kitchen splashback is designed to protect your walls from everyday splashes, steam, stains and grease in normal cooking situations. It is resistant to moisture and indirect heat, which makes it suitable for normal use behind the hob or behind the cooker. You should still follow the safety distances for your own hob and avoid permanent exposure to direct heat, open flames or hot air. Used correctly, the splashback helps create a durable and hygienic surface for everyday cooking.

A black splashback works with many cupboard, cabinet and worktop tones, from minimal schemes to more colourful kitchen designs. The glass-look gloss finish adds depth to the colour without needing a real glass panel, and the UV-resistant coating helps with long-term colour retention. If you are comparing glass splashbacks, coloured glass or tempered glass, this product offers a similar luxurious look with the convenience of a self-adhesive panel. It is a practical choice around a cooker, hood or appliance area where you want a clean line and a polished, modern result.

How to install your kitchen splashback as an easy DIY update

This splashback is designed for quick installation without extra adhesive, so a simple DIY approach is enough for many projects. First, clean and dry the wall, then position the kitchen splashback panel carefully before pressing it into place. For extra precision, optional accessories such as a professional mounting set, marker, cutting ruler, Stanley knife or felt squeegee can help with marking, measuring, cutting and smoothing. These tools are especially useful if you want the panel to look professionally finished around edges and corners.

For a precise fit around a worktop edge, cabinet line or hood area, the panel can be cut to size using a Stanley knife. This helps you work around small obstacles and create a cleaner joint line, especially where a cooker splashback area needs a tight fit. If a tiled look is your starting point, you can also compare our kitchen splashback tiles for a different style direction. Because the panel is thin yet strong, it can be positioned accurately on a flat wall without the weight of some other backsplashes.

Splashbacks, sizes and design choices for your kitchen

These kitchen splashbacks are available in sizes from 60x40 to 120x80 cm, with 90x60 cm as the most popular format. This range helps you select a panel that fits common spaces behind the hob or along a worktop run. The examples below show the smallest, most popular and largest formats in the collection, with more size options available within the range.

Example size in cm	Practical use in the kitchen
60x40	A compact panel for a smaller splash zone or narrower wall area.
90x60	The most popular option for balanced panel coverage in many layouts.
120x80	A larger format for more wall coverage behind the cooker or along a worktop.

You can choose a pre-designed finish or order a kitchen splashback with your own photo for a more personal look. A photo splashback can turn a practical back panel into a decorative feature that matches your kitchen colour scheme. If you prefer a softer contrast, looks inspired by marble, a marble effect or white marble can feel bright and decorative. For a contrasting look, a white kitchen splashback can create a lighter effect, while black gives a calmer and more graphic result.

When selecting the right splashback, it helps to think about the finish, cleaning and the wall area you need to protect. People choosing a kitchen splashback often compare standard acrylic, laminate, composite, aluminium, alloy, a brushed finish, a stainless steel splashback or even a copper splashback before deciding on the appearance they want. This product is not a standard acrylic or PVC panel; it is a UV-resistant, PVC-free splashback with a glass-look finish and self-adhesive backing. For more layout inspiration, our kitchen tiles for splashbacks ideas page can help you compare patterns, tile proportions and splashback colour before you decide.

Cleaning your splashback and keeping the finish bright

This splashback is easy to clean with a soft cloth and a mild cleaner, helping to keep cleaning routines simple without special products. Wipe away food residue promptly, then polish the surface dry with a microfibre cloth if you want a clear gloss finish. Avoid abrasive pads, aggressive chemicals or sharp cleaning tools, because they can cause scratches or dull the finish over time. Removing tomato sauce, curry and grease quickly helps reduce the risk of visible stains, especially on patterned or lighter design areas.

The surface coating helps the panel stay water-repellent and easier to maintain in a working kitchen. It can withstand normal moisture and indirect heat when fitted and used according to the guidance for your hob. Do not let water run behind the adhesive layer, as this can affect the bond over time. With regular care, your kitchen splashback keeps its gloss, colour and hygienic surface for longer.

Order a black splashback kitchen that fits your space

Upgrade your kitchen with a black splashback that combines a glass-look finish with fast, self-adhesive installation. This kitchen splashback panel is made from high-quality, UV-resistant and PVC-free material, and it is water-repellent for easier everyday care. You can cut it to size with a Stanley knife, helping it fit around a worktop edge or near a cooker with minimal hassle. If you want more inspiration before you decide, explore kitchen splashback ideas to visualise different layouts and finishes.

Select a size from 60x40 to 120x80 cm, or choose the popular 90x60 cm format for balanced coverage. You can also personalise your kitchen splashback with your own photo, turning a practical panel into a feature that suits your kitchen design. Optional mounting and cleaning accessories can make installation and day-to-day care even easier. Order your black splashback kitchen today and enjoy a stylish, self-adhesive finish that helps protect your walls and stays easy to clean.

Frequently asked questions about black splashback kitchens

Can I apply this kitchen splashback over tiles or plaster?

Yes, this kitchen splashback adheres to tiles, plaster, painted walls, wood and concrete when the surface is stable, flat, clean and dry. A smooth, non-porous surface gives the best adhesion.

Is the panel suitable behind the hob or behind the cooker?

Yes, the panel is suitable for normal cooking zones and is resistant to indirect heat and moisture. Always follow the safety distances for your hob and avoid continuous exposure to direct heat, open flames or hot air.

How do I clean the splashback without damaging the finish?

Use a soft cloth with a mild cleaner, then wipe or polish the surface dry. Avoid abrasive tools and aggressive chemicals to reduce the risk of scratches.

Can I cut the kitchen splashback to fit around a hood or worktop?

Yes, the panel can be cut to size with a Stanley knife for a neater fit. Measure carefully and use suitable cutting tools if you need to work around edges, corners or awkward spaces.

Which sizes are available for these kitchen splashbacks?

These kitchen splashbacks are available in sizes from 60x40 to 120x80 cm. The most popular size is 90x60 cm, and you can choose a pre-designed finish or order one with your own photo.