The last of the kitchen bits and pieces was installed on, of all days, Friday, March 13th! Despite that, nothing broke!
The kitchen cooktop and exhaust hood, but bare wall behind.
Then magic happens and this is the result - the glass splashback is installed! Now, whatever splatters towards the rear, ends up on the glass, and not the painted wall. The glass is much easier to clean!
A closer view of the finished job.