Explore a Countertop Without a Backsplash

When updating your kitchen it is important to think about the design of one of the room’s key features: the countertop. One of the main objectives of a functional and innovative kitchen is that all of the elements can be correctly integrated to create a visibly larger, more comfortable, and more uniformed space.

That is why specific details such as choosing a countertop with or without a backsplash can be an important choice. Wait a minute… Can you choose a countertop without a backsplash? What are the benefits or drawbacks? Let us explain everything below!

What can a countertop without a backsplash offer your kitchen? 

The backsplash has been an essential kitchen feature for years, used to separate countertops from the wall. Backsplashes allow countertops to remain in a good condition for longer, preventing water and other elements from deteriorating the surface that we use for food prep.

However, this feature is now not so common in those kitchens with a more modern and minimalistic look, with less details and features. It is no longer uncommon not to see backsplashes in kitchens now, but what does that mean?

We can safely say that the use of backsplashes over the years has been more than justified, covering up any irregularities with the wall and sealing it with the edge of a kitchen countertop. However, there are an increasing number of kitchens with smooth or tiled walls with no joints, meaning that backsplashes started to become more redundant a while back. This led to more people choosing to overlook this feature and instead opt for a countertop without a backsplash, which was just as functional, more attractive, and also perfectly sealed to the wall.

How is a countertop without a backsplash installed?

A lot of people now want to forego the cladding between their countertop and wall, instead preferring for cleaner and simpler lines. To achieve the perfect join between the wall and countertop without a backsplash, we recommend you follow the tips below:

1. Fit your Cosentino countertop and seal the join to the wall with silicone or putty to prevent any water from seeping in.
2. A whole front façade that uses the same material is an elegant and practical choice. If you go for this option, make sure to add an extra half inch onto the bottom of your countertop so that the façade can be properly embedded into the wall.
3. Leave around 3 mm with the countertop join to allow it to expand. 

A countertop without backsplash undoubtedly adds more space, simplicity, harmony and cleaner lines to your kitchen. Thanks to the efficient and innovative materials and solutions offered by Cosentino, countertops without backsplashes are also now a trend that offer both esthetic and functional results.