Section 5: Kitchen Splashbacks
Installations
5.1 Items Required for Installation of Laminex Metaline Splashbacks
Sheet Inspection
• Double-sided tape – 3M VHB 4991 tape
or 3M Scotchtape 4008 (or equivalent)
in minimum 12.5mm width
• Neutral Cure silicone
• Silicone application gun
• Glazier’s suction cup x 2
• Straight edge/spirit level
• Builders angle
Important Note: Minimum installation distance for gas and electric cooktops is
30mm
For all inbuilt gas and electric cooktops – Laminex Metaline splashbacks must
be installed with a minimum of 30mm set back from the edge of the appliance
(base plate). This applies to all gas, electric and induction cooktops. The minimum
benchtop width, for a cooktop installation, suitable for Laminex splashbacks is
600mm.
Important Note: Laminex Metaline Panels are not suitable as a splashback
for commercial gas cookers, domestic or commercial BBQ installations, or
freestanding cookers/ranges with rear vents.
30mm
30mm
150mm
150mm
200mm
200mm
590-610mm
490-510mm
85-
105mm
Figure 4:
Gas Hotplate clearances
Figure 5:
Electric Hotplate clearances
• Measuring tape
• Scraper or similar
• Utility knife
• 3mm packers
• Laminex Metaline splashback
panels
• Laminex Metaline metal edge
roller