This is where the countertop meets the wall. Its basic function is to protect the wall from spills and splashes. Here at Countertops & Cabinets Inc. we offer two styles of backsplashes.
Set on splash is where a 3\4" thick splash is set on top of the countertop and where the splash and the top of the countertop meets there will be a silicone sealer applied.
Cove backsplash is where a continuous sheet of plastic laminate rolls from the flat deck to the vertical splash. Ideally a coved splash should be your splash of choice. It is by far the easiest to clean, and it gives you much better water protection then a set on splash. Please browse the pictures below to get an idea of what the back splash options are.