Stainless steel backsplash

danedylan · ‎02-20-2011

anyone have this?--would recommend it?--is it easy 2 keep clean?--thinking about doing this in my kitchen--not sure--any help would be appreciated----------marynj

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

Dont have it, but my guess is that it would not be able to keep clean.

froggy · ‎03-10-2010

It's hard enough to keep SS appliances clean. A backsplash would be worse.

Mellyg · ‎03-16-2020

I considered it! However, I'm very practical with design; I struggle with finding the perfect deal balance of aesthetics and practicality (ie. low maintenance). I didn't go for it because (as others said), it's difficult enough to keep appliances streak free. I do like the look of it, but I know the first time I splattered sauce all over the back I'd spend an evening cursing and trying to get it clean and streak free.

But, I'm a bit type A with things such a fingerprints, streaks, etc. Also to consider, if you don't get a lot of natural sunlight, keeping it spotless may not matter (as it may not show based on your lighting).

godi · ‎03-09-2010

I have a hard time keeping my fridge clean let alone a backsplash. When this fridge goes no more stainless for me!

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

We bought a house a few years ago that had a mirrored backsplash, can you imagine?? I said to the old owner right to her face, how could you do this?? I had it changed as the first renovation, yikes!!! I cant even keep my hand mirror clean!!!

NicksmomESQ · ‎08-19-2014

@Shelbelle wrote:
We bought a house a few years ago that had a mirrored backsplash, can you imagine?? I said to the old owner right to her face, how could you do this?? I had it changed as the first renovation, yikes!!! I cant even keep my hand mirror clean!!!

@Shelbelle When I renovated my kitchen 12 years ago I did a mirrored backsplash. I find it very easy to keep clean. My kitchen is spotless. All these years later I still get lots of compliments.

kaydee50 · ‎02-07-2011

Yes, we do have a stainless steel backsplash which is approimately 2 feet high from the counter to the bottom of the cabinets. The condo we bought had been renovated and that's what was there. I like it. We also have stainless steel appliances and I don't find it a problem keep them clean. I love the way the backsplash looks. It is similar to this:

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

@NicksmomESQ wrote:
@Shelbelle wrote:
We bought a house a few years ago that had a mirrored backsplash, can you imagine?? I said to the old owner right to her face, how could you do this?? I had it changed as the first renovation, yikes!!! I cant even keep my hand mirror clean!!!
@Shelbelle When I renovated my kitchen 12 years ago I did a mirrored backsplash. I find it very easy to keep clean. My kitchen is spotless. All these years later I still get lots of compliments.

I admire your cleaning skills, but I have been in housekeeping 45 years and still find mirrors very hard to keep looking good.

NicksmomESQ · ‎08-19-2014

@Shelbelle Could it have something to do with the quality of the mirrors? Because I also have mirrored backsplashes in all 3 of my bathrooms & they are very easy to clean. No streaks or pitting at all. I got all the mirror work done around the same time.I remember paying extra for some sort of glass treatment but can't remember the details.