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Prepare the Surface
Clean the wall with mild detergent. Remove grease, dust, and debris. Dry thoroughly.
EASYFIT INSTALLATION GUIDE
Installation Guide — Measure, Cut, Stick
Our EasyFit Technology makes installation simple. Follow our step-by-step guide to transform your space.
You'll Need
Scissors or a craft knife
Tape measure and metal ruler
Cleaning cloth
Squeegee (optional)
QUICK & EASY INSTALLATION
Install It in 5 Simple Steps
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Position the Film
Peel back 10–15 cm of the backing paper. Align the edge with your wall.
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Stick Slowly
Press the film onto the wall while peeling the backing off. Use your hand or a squeegee to smooth out air bubbles.
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Trim Edges
Use a sharp knife to trim around sockets or edges.
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Enjoy Your New Space
Make sure to remove the front protective film once you have completed installation.
Now step back and admire your transformation.
Tools Required & Wall Preparation
Before beginning your splashback installation, ensure you have the following tools and materials ready:
- Utility Knife / Craft Knife: Included with your Danario splashback kit for sharp, accurate cuts.
- Metal Straightedge or Ruler: Essential as a firm cutting guide to prevent slipping.
- Screwdriver: Required to safely remove and reattach UK socket faceplates.
- Tape Measure or Folding Ruler: For measuring wall and socket box dimensions accurately.
- Pencil or Marker: To draw cutout lines on the backing grid.
Surface Compatibility: Our splashback adhesive is suitable for smooth tiles, painted walls (except latex paint), primed plaster, drywall, and glass. Ensure the wall is completely clean, dry, and free of grease before applying.
Step-by-Step Cutting Guide
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STEP 1
Safety First & Socket Faceplate Removal
Turn off the electrical power supply to the socket circuit at your fuse box. Always double-check that the socket is dead before proceeding. Next, use a screwdriver to unscrew and carefully detach the faceplate cover from your UK double or single plug socket. Leave the electrical metal backbox securely mounted in the wall. Thoroughly clean the surrounding wall and tiles using a damp, lint-free cloth to remove dust and grease, ensuring maximum film adhesion.
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STEP 2
Accurate Measurement & Reverse Marking
Measure the precise distances from your reference edges (such as the kitchen worktop, adjoining wall, or tiled border) to the outer metal edges of the exposed socket box. Flip your self-adhesive splashback film face down so the white release liner backing is visible. Draw the socket cutout dimensions onto the rear backing film in reverse (mirror-image). Re-measure your drawn guidelines against the wall to verify exact positioning before making any cuts. Measure twice, cut once.
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STEP 3
Precision Cutout with Utility Knife
Place the splashback film on a flat, sturdy surface or cutting mat. Align a metal straightedge ruler strictly along your drawn guidelines to serve as a cutting guide. Using a sharp utility knife, slice cleanly along the straightedge to remove the rectangular socket cutout. Do not worry about microscopic uneven edges along the cut line—the socket faceplate will overlap the cutout by several millimeters to create a perfect finish.
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STEP 4
Dry Fit & Alignment Check
Before peeling off any adhesive backing paper, hold the cut splashback film up against the wall. Align the cut rectangular opening over the exposed socket backbox and check the fit across the entire splashback length. If any edge binds or overlaps the backbox screw holes, perform minor trimming with your utility knife now before proceeding to permanent application.
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STEP 5
Applying & Smoothing the Self-Adhesive Film
Roll up one end of the splashback panel to make handling easier. Peel back the first 20 cm of protective backing paper, starting from the side closest to your UK electrical outlets. Carefully position the opening around the socket box and attach the film to the wall. Press down gently step-by-step with the flat of your hand or a soft cloth, working from the center outwards to smooth away air bubbles. If the alignment is slightly off, gently peel the film back, reposition it, and press firmly to lock in final adhesion.
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STEP 6
Reattaching UK Faceplate for a Flawless Finish
With the self-adhesive splashback firmly applied and bubble-free, place your UK plug socket faceplate back over the exposed wall box. Insert and tighten the fixing screws until the faceplate sits flush against the splashback surface. The outer trim of the faceplate neatly conceals the cut edges, giving a custom, seamless, professional result. (Optional: Apply a thin bead of clear kitchen silicone along the splashback edges to guard against moisture).
Pro Tip for Perfect Results
Never stretch the self-adhesive splashback film during application, especially around cutouts. Allow the material to lie naturally on the wall. The adhesive allows easy repositioning during installation, so take your time to ensure all air bubbles are worked out before applying firm final pressure.