Most installs take 1–2 hours.
1. Check the wall is clean, dry, flat and free of loose paint. Sand any rough spots; fill any deep gouges. The wall does not need to be tiled; bare plaster or painted plaster is fine.
2. Dry-fit the splashback to check the cut-outs line up with sockets, hobs and switches. Mark the fixing points on the wall with pencil if you are using mechanical fixings.
3. Apply low-modulus neutral-cure silicone in a serpentine bead across the back of the splashback — every 200mm or so, plus a perimeter bead 25mm in from the edges. We supply a recommended sealant on request.
4. Press the splashback firmly into position and hold for 30 seconds. Pack the bottom with shims or matchsticks to keep it level while the silicone cures.
5. Run a fine bead of clear silicone around all visible edges to seal against splashes. Tool with a wet finger.
6. Leave undisturbed for 24 hours before using the kitchen. Remove shims and clean up.
Tools and materials
- ✓Low-modulus neutral-cure silicone (we recommend Soudal Silirub 2)
- ✓Silicone gun
- ✓Spirit level
- ✓Shims or matchsticks
- ✓Wet cloth for tooling
- ✓Mineral spirits for cleanup
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