Does anyone have a glass splashback?

misskool

I had ordered a stainless steel splashback for the hob (and changed my mind) :rolleyes:

So now looking at glass splashbacks. Does it need a special type of glass? And how much would I be looking at? Would just want a clear glass one.

we're having a neff induction hob (no extractor), star galaxy granite worktop and upstands.

The walls are painted magnolia (very boring but safe :rotfl:)

There are no colour themes so far. Washing machine is white, fridge is stainless steel, oven stainless steel

latecomer

I had a glass splashback in my first flat. Kitchen came from MFI as it was a rush job and I didn't know any better. It was supplied as a splashback but other than it having some pre-drilled holes it looking like any other bit of clear glass. It didn't have sharp edges of course

I'm sure it was probably toughened glass to resist the heat and and potential contact with cooking items etc. No idea what it cost but even if I did it probably wouldn't be relevant these days (was bought about 7-8 years ago).

Mummy_Jo

My Dad has just ordered a glass spalshback for his kitchen. He approached a local firm where he lives who make things in glass - it might sound stupid but I don't actually know what they make! - could be windows???

Anyway he had one made to fit the hole he had for half of the price of one at B&Q that wouldn't have fit the available space anyway. I think he paid £45.00 for a piece that is 900mm high

Doozergirl

We use a mirror and glass company, they charge by the square metre and it's much cheaper than the specialist companies or B&Q etc.

We paid £200 for a splashback 3m by around 40cm high. It's 4mm and treated - toughened. You don't need to pay for a tiler so it works out really well on the saving there too.

phill99

I run a maintenance company and we installed a glass splash back as part of a kitchen refurb. Infact it was glass tiles behind the cooker. Red and Orange. (The company also did about 20 colours)Adhered with a standard tile adhesive. From memory about £40/m2.

malamala

Can't help on glass splashback, but we also are having star galaxy granite worktop. The templater convinced us to use the same granite as splashback. He said it will look much nicer and it is about the same price as a stainless steel splashback.

Have to wait and see.

misskool

malamala wrote: »

Can't help on glass splashback, but we also are having star galaxy granite worktop. The templater convinced us to use the same granite as splashback. He said it will look much nicer and it is about the same price as a stainless steel splashback.

Have to wait and see.

ooooo....that's a good idea. Ours is a pre-produced worktop so we should have a bit spare as they come in longer pieces than we need...

When is yours being fitted? I'd like to see a pic if possible. Otherwise I just like thngs plain (very minimal as I have no sense of colour!)

deano72_2

i would advise you get toughend glass or correct glass for the job.even tho you think the hob is fair bit away from the glass,by the time you put a frying pan on there its not far for it to conduct heat & will crack if its normal..go to your local glass maker,will be cheaper & can advise on the corect glass

misskool

deano72 wrote: »

i would advise you get toughend glass or correct glass for the job.even tho you think the hob is fair bit away from the glass,by the time you put a frying pan on there its not far for it to conduct heat & will crack if its normal..go to your local glass maker,will be cheaper & can advise on the corect glass

Even for an induction hob? I've never noticed the pans getting too hot.
I'm sure that's a concern for gas hobs but not sure about nduction.

Will ring a local company tomorrow but found an ebay company selling them for £62.50 for a 60cm hob.

I do want a screw in one though, not that keen that a lot of them seem to just be supplied with adhesive.

PasturesNew

I've never seen one, but I do know somebody who makes them. She emailed me photos of hers and I had no idea what they were.

CKdesigner

Hi

Proper glass splashbacks for kitchens can be toughened or not depending on whether a gas hob is used. You can't have clear glass splashbacks as you would be able to see every imperfection in the wall behind so they are all lacquered on the reverse then covered in foil so it doesn't matter what is on the wall behind. I would also say it is far better to stick it to the wall than have holes in it for screws. One of the reasons for having glass is the ease of cleaning it so why would you want screws in the suface to make it harder?

CK