The Difference Between Residential & Commercial Splashbacks

There’s nothing quite like a kitchen that feels pulled together, where every surface feels intentional and thoughtfully designed.  Shower splashback panels are a great way to bring a space to life. That is, until they start peeling, cracking and trapping grime. 

If you’re considering installing one of these functionally crucial yet aesthetically impactful surfaces in your commercial kitchen and you’re wondering whether your home setup would cut it, then you’re in the right place. 

Here, we’ll look at some of the differences between residential and commercial kitchen splashbacks so that you make the right choice.

Hygiene and Safety Standards

Commercial kitchens are subject to far stricter hygiene regulations than home kitchens. Unlike home kitchens, commercial kitchens are subject to regular food safety inspections in grease-heavy environments. This means they need to be able to endure constant cleaning with harsh cleaning products.

A commercial kitchen splashback must therefore be non-porous, easy to clean, and durable enough to handle industrial-grade scrubbing. 

Home splashbacks can afford to be a little more forgiving. A decorative tile or a patterned glass panel might hold up in a domestic kitchen, but not in the fast-paced, high-heat, oil-spitting chaos of a commercial one.

 

Choice of Materials

In residential kitchens, splashbacks are often chosen for their aesthetics above their function. Popular choices might be glass, ceramics, acrylics, or even timber-look panels. 

In commercial settings, the material needs to do more than just look good. Stainless steel can be used for splashbacks because it resists corrosion, doesn’t absorb stains and is fire-resistant, but it generally doesn’t pack the aesthetic punch most people are after.

At Pressed Tin Panels, we use special-grade metals like aluminium, copper and zinc to make our splashbacks and give them a little more personality. This ensures both visual appeal and rugged performance, which is ideal in hospitality environments where you might want to achieve a balance of both.

Aesthetics and Longevity

With pressed metal splashbacks, your commercial kitchen can look stylish without sacrificing durability. If renovating your commercial kitchen over and over isn’t a viable option, your splashbacks must endure functionally and visually without constant touch-ups. 

Metal panels are ideal for this, as they resist wear, won’t break, can be cleaned easily and hold their design imprint beautifully over time.

Do you need a splashback that looks beautiful and holds up under pressure? Chat to Pressed Tin Panels today about custom commercial kitchen splashbacks that combine durability with standout style.