Do You Need an Upstand?

An upstand not only provides an aesthetic purpose, but can also be used to cover the gap between a straight worktop and an uneven wall. We recommend that upstands are attached directly to the wall using a suitable adhesive, allowing the worktop to move underneath if needed.

Do you have to have Upstands in a kitchen?

This is down to personal preference, there's no right or wrong answer. It's whatever you think looks and functions best for your kitchen and lifestyle. However, personally, if I'm tiling or putting a glass splashback throughout a kitchen, I won't have an upstand.

Can you have Upstands and tiles?

Mix & match

Feel free to mix and match and find which combination looks the best in your kitchen! You could opt for matching upstands as well as a line of stylish tiles to add visual interest as well as wall protection, or something else entirely.