Why Custom Acrylic Plastic Backsplashes Are Perfect For Commercial Kitchens
Posted on: 30 September 2019
The average commercial kitchen is hot, loud and, above all messy, and installing backsplashes on the walls behind sinks, ovens and stovetops is essential. A well-fitted backsplash will protect water vapour and accidental spillages from permanently damaging the walls of your kitchen, but not every backsplash is created equal, and choosing the right material for your backsplashes is always important.
Backsplashes can be made from a wide variety of materials, from traditional tiles to toughened glass, but plastic acrylic backsplashes are one of the best options available today. Here are five reasons why having custom backsplashes created by an acrylic plastic fabrication service can be the best way to protect the walls of your commercial kitchen:
Highly durable
Acrylic plastic is a highly durable material and is particularly resistant to heavy impacts that can easily shatter tiled or glass backsplashes. This makes them ideally suited to commercial kitchens, where hefty commercial cookware and fast-paced work environments can batter more fragile backsplashes into submission very quickly. Acrylic plastic is also highly scratch resistant, especially when compared to glass, so it will not be left with unsightly surface scratches which can harbour dangerous bacterial pathogens.
Easy to clean
The scratch-resistant, waterproof surface of an acrylic backsplash also makes it very easy to clean and sanitise, and you will not need any special cleaning compounds that can't be used on other surfaces in your kitchen. If you do choose to use stronger cleaning compounds on your backsplashes, the non-reactive nature of acrylic plastic means it won't be damaged by the harsh chemicals.
Easy to install
Acrylic backsplashes are also very light compared to glass backsplashes, and unlike tiled backsplashes, they can be installed in a single piece without the need for grouting (which can also be difficult and time consuming to clean). This lets you fit new acrylic backsplashes quickly and easily, saving you time and money on kitchen fitting and renovation projects.
Near limitless range of designs
More and more restaurants and cafés are choosing open kitchen layouts, where the inner workings of your commercial kitchen are fully visible to your patrons. These layouts can be reassuring to your customers and add an extra sense of theatre to their dining experience, but if you opt for an open kitchen, you should make sure your kitchen looks presentable.
Acrylic backsplashes can be made in almost any shape and style you can imagine by a plastic fabrication service, and they are available in a wide range of colours (including transparent and translucent designs). This allows you to design backsplashes that complement the design ethos of an open kitchen. Custom shaping also allows you to design backsplashes that will fit into awkwardly shaped spaces, such as in kitchen corners or beneath large extractor hoods.
Affordable
Despite all of these advantages, acrylic backsplashes are not expensive and are generally much less expensive than tiles, glass or metal backsplashes. Even custom-designed acrylic backsplashes, crafted into complex shapes, are usually extremely cost-effective.
Reach out to a plastic fabrication provider to learn more about your options.
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