A seamless, easy-to-clean finish behind the hob and sink.
Quartz splashbacks and upstands extend the worktop material up the wall — either as a low upstand (typically 100–150mm) or a full-height splashback behind the hob. Because quartz is non-porous and jointless across a single panel, it’s one of the easiest surfaces to keep clean behind cooking and prep areas.
Upstand or full-height splashback?
An upstand is a small strip that sits along the back edge of the worktop, sealing the join to the wall and catching everyday splashes. A full-height splashback runs from worktop to wall units (or higher), and is particularly popular behind a hob, where it protects the wall from grease and heat splatter and creates a genuinely seamless look when matched to the worktop.
Best designs for splashbacks
Matching your splashback to your worktop design creates the most cohesive look — our marble-effect and gold-veined designs are especially popular for full-height splashbacks, where the dramatic veining gets to be a genuine feature wall.
Practical considerations
- Heat behind the hob — quartz handles everyday hob heat well, but check clearance recommendations with your fabricator for your specific hob.
- Cut-outs for sockets — a full-height splashback needs cut-outs for any sockets or switches on that wall, which your fabricator will template precisely.
- Jointless cleaning — a single quartz panel has no grout lines to collect grease, unlike tiled splashbacks.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between an upstand and a splashback?
An upstand is a short strip (typically 100–150mm) that seals the worktop-to-wall join; a splashback runs much higher, often to the wall units, and is common behind a hob.
Is a quartz splashback heat resistant behind a hob?
Quartz handles everyday cooking heat well, but as with any quartz surface it can be affected by sustained, extreme heat — check clearance guidance for your hob. See our heat resistance guide.
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