Copper is a proven material for kitchen splashbacks, offering an excellent combination of durability, hygiene, and long-term performance. As a non-ferrous metal, copper performs well in environments exposed to heat, moisture, and regular cleaning, making it suitable for both residential and commercial kitchen installations.

From a fabrication perspective, copper allows for precise cutting, clean edge detailing, and accurate cut-outs for sockets, switches, and fixtures. This makes it particularly well suited to bespoke splashbacks where exact sizing, tight tolerances, and seamless alignment are required.

Copper also offers natural antimicrobial properties, making it a hygienic surface around food preparation and cooking areas. Splashbacks can be supplied with optional surface sealing to stabilise the appearance and simplify ongoing maintenance where required.

Different copper finishes can be specified at the point of manufacture, depending on reflectivity, surface texture, and maintenance expectations. For clients seeking a made-to-measure copper splashback manufactured to specification, copper remains a versatile and dependable choice.

This page focuses on bespoke copper kitchen splashbacks fabricated to order.
For flat copper sheet cut to size for DIY or trade projects, visit our sister company Metal Offcuts.

Metal Sheets Ltd work closely with clients to design and fabricate bespoke copper kitchen splashbacks using high-quality copper sheets, manufactured to precise specifications. Whether you require a simple panel behind a cooker or a full-length splashback running the width of a kitchen, our copper splashbacks can be produced up to 3000 mm in a single seamless run, subject to layout and site access.

We work from customer measurements, templates, sketches, or technical drawings to ensure accurate fit and alignment. Fabrication is carried out in our UK workshop using laser cutting and computer-controlled press braking, allowing us to achieve clean edges, accurate cut-outs for sockets and switches, and consistent folded returns where required.

For installations requiring additional rigidity, copper splashbacks can be formed into tray sections and bonded to 9 mm moisture-resistant MDF or birch plywood, improving stability and simplifying installation. This approach is commonly specified for larger splashbacks or where wall conditions require additional support.

Where splashbacks are specified alongside other fabricated copper elements — such as copper worktops — we ensure consistent material thickness, detailing, and finish specification across all components.

In this image: A bespoke copper kitchen splashback fabricated to size and installed as a full-width panel behind a cooker run, demonstrating accurate fitting, clean edge detailing, and suitability for extended splashback layouts.

Our team are experts in fabricating non-ferrous metals, and we hold an extensive range of copper, zinc, pewter, and brass sheets in stock. Our highly skilled craftspeople handle these soft metals with precision and care, ensuring exceptional results in every project. We achieve unmatched accuracy and consistency across all our work using computer-controlled cutting, bending, and pressing machinery.

Our copper sheets are expertly cut using either laser or guillotine techniques to ensure flawless precision. We use premium-quality MRMDF or Birch Ply timber to create a strong and durable backing for splashbacks that require added thickness. Rest assured, every copper splashback we produce meets the highest engineering and quality standards.

Backing thickness varies depending on panel size and installation requirements.

This video shows two copper splashbacks being produced in our workshop. Each splashback is made from solid copper sheet bonded to 18mm MR MDF board for strength and easy installation. The copper is protected with a film during cutting on our 3m × 1.5m CNC router, ensuring a clean finish while allowing us to add precise details such as socket cut-outs. Once cut, the panels move through our patina department where the ageing process is applied, before heading to our spray shop for a durable lacquered finish that protects and enhances the copper surface.

Watch our CNC router in action cutting bespoke copper splashbacks – see the full video on YouTube.

Cleaning is straightforward for natural, aged, and satin copper splashbacks without a lacquer coating. Use a microfibre cloth with soapy water to gently clean the surface. Avoid harsh cleaning products, as they can disrupt the natural patina development. Applying beeswax is an effective solution if you’d like to slow down the patina process. We recommend Natural Creamy Beeswax by Flag Paints Ltd for the best results.

Maintenance is equally simple for lacquered finishes. Use a microfibre cloth dampened with soapy water to clean the surface, then dry it with a separate cloth to maintain its pristine appearance.

Mirror copper and hammered copper kitchen splashbacks can be polished with Brasso or a similar product. For an eco-friendly alternative, we recommend Bio-star, which provides excellent results while being kind to the environment.