Looking for a microcement splashback in Bristol? This kitchen project shows exactly what the finish can do. In short, it gives you a seamless, waterproof surface that wraps the hob and walls with no tiles and no grout lines. Antichi Decori created it using the Valpaint E-volution Plus system a professional microcement that Andrea applies across Bristol and the South West.
What is a microcement splashback?
A microcement splashback is a thin, cement-based coating that a decorator trowels directly over the wall behind your hob, sink or worktop to form one continuous, joint-free surface. Because the finish is sealed, it stays waterproof and wipe-clean, so unlike tiles no grout lines trap grease or discolour. In addition, microcement goes straight over existing tiles or plaster, which keeps mess and cost down.
Why we chose microcement for this Bristol kitchen
The brief was clear: a calm, contemporary kitchen with a hard-wearing splashback that did not interrupt the room with grout lines. So we finished the splashback and the surrounding walls in a warm greige tone using Valpaint E-volution Plus. As a result, the surface flows uninterrupted from behind the hob across the full wall a soft, tactile backdrop that lets the veined stone worktop take centre stage.
How the Valpaint E-volution Plus microcement system is applied
Every microcement project follows the same disciplined process, and our trained specialists complete each stage in turn:
- First, we prepare and prime the existing wall.
- Next, we apply the base microcement coats (Valpaint Meteore 12).
- Then we trowel on a smooth, hand-finished microcement surface.
- Finally, we seal it with epoxy resin (Gel EP40) and a protective top coat.
As a result, the finished surface is hard, durable and water-resistant, rated 75 Shore D in other words, tough enough for a busy working kitchen.
Benefits of a microcement splashback
- Seamless and joint-free — no grout lines to scrub or discolour
- Waterproof and wipe-clean once sealed
- Applied over existing tiles or walls — less mess and less downtime
- A warm, contemporary, hand-finished look with subtle movement
- Colour-matched to your kitchen, smooth or lightly textured
Microcement splashbacks across Bristol and the South West
Antichi Decori is a Bristol-based decorative finishes studio and the official Valpaint UK distributor. In fact, we install bespoke microcement splashbacks, walls and floors for homeowners, interior designers and trade across Bristol, Bath, Gloucester, Cheltenham and the wider South West.
See the full Bristol microcement project
Finally, explore more photos and details on the project page: Microcement Splashback – Bristol.
Microcement splashback FAQs
Yes. Once you seal it, microcement stays waterproof, heat-tolerant and wipe-clean, which makes it ideal behind hobs and sinks. Because the Valpaint E-volution Plus system finishes with an epoxy resin and a protective top coat, the surface easily handles water, grease and everyday kitchen use.
Yes. Because Valpaint E-volution Plus is a bonded system, it goes straight over sound existing tiles or walls. As a result, it builds up a seamless new surface without the mess and cost of ripping the old one out.
No. A decorator trowels microcement on as one continuous, joint-free surface, so no grout lines remain to scrub or discolour. Moreover, once our specialists apply it over a properly prepared, stable substrate, it forms a hard, durable, crack-resistant finish.
Simply wipe it with a soft cloth and a mild, pH-neutral cleaner. Because the sealed surface is non-porous, it easily resists splashes and stains and needs no special maintenance.
Yes. In fact, Antichi Decori is a Bristol-based studio and the official Valpaint UK distributor. So we create bespoke microcement splashbacks, walls and floors across Bristol, Bath, Gloucester, Cheltenham and the wider South West, for homeowners, interior designers and trade.
So if you are thinking about a microcement splashback for your own kitchen, get in touch with Antichi Decori for a free, no-obligation quote. After all, we work right across Bristol, Bath and the wider South West.
