Kitchen splashback behind gas cooker
Lorraine Cobcroft
3 years ago
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dreamer
3 years agoCaesarstone still requires a 200mm gap for gas cook top.
Maybe install large tiles, so grout lines are minimal.
There is company here in Perth that does are porcelain tile splashback in one piece. https://www.waglasskote.com.au/groutless-tiles/
They may be able to give you a local company near you, that does the same.
dreamer
3 years agoThe company I mentioned has a range of plain splash back colours, which may help your choice.
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