Clear glass over a tiled splashback?

Lisa Mackenzie

5 years ago

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Can you put clear glass over a tiled splashback so you can still have the tiled splashback but ease of cleaning?

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oklouise
5 years ago
for safety's sake the glass behind a stove needs to be expensive splashback glass that usually comes in colours..check on line Hardware for prices and contact manufacturers direct for specific advice for clear glass installation over tiles
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guru4glass
5 years ago
You can put clear toughened safety glass over the tiles, but it will be screw fixed with little chrome caps over the screws.
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Thanks everyone for your comments, they are great! Of course everyone will have different tastes and function that appeal to them, otherwise a designer would have a very boring job!! Its always been on my mind though. I made acrylic also as they were much cheaper than glass, but come with their own issues as they warp, scratch and deteriorate, especially if you use cleaning materials. As for prints, I did this and it is a very fine line. I have seen the most hideous designs, patterns and prints it breaks my heart. Prints can lift off the glass with the glue so be very careful with this process and get a 10 year warranty!! A waterfall image in the shower for example, looks great for the first day and to create impact, but after a month ? Selling a house with one of these gets very interesting as many try to calculate the cost to replace. Again, some will love it and go for it! Just think hard about the impact it has on the house. Also glass splashbacks have some issues with shattering, especially with companies offering inferior glass based on price. So check how your glass is made!! Thanks again and enjoy.
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Larkspur Lane Design
5 years ago
I think it could look a bit bulky having the two layers. If you really love a particular range of tiles and your kitchen bench top has a corner - why not have a glass splash back along the potentially messy area and the other wall in the tiles you love (with the glass splash featuring one of the colours from the tiles?). If there is no corner, a glass or stainless steel splash back could be used behind the cooker and flanked by the tiles on each side.

food for thought!
macyjean
5 years ago
So I've seen glass splashbacks with customised art on them, photographs and that type of thing, and I'm wondering, if you want the look of tiles and the ease of maintenance of glass, is it possible to get a glass splashback customised with your choice of a tile-like pattern?
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The Kitchen Design Centre
5 years ago
Yes, it would get quite bulky having the 2 layers. Glass also offers a different texture (smooth and shiny) to the tile which will have texture due to the grout lines. This could look a little odd if the tiles continue past the glass. If you're worried about staining the grout, ask your tilers about epoxy grout as this is nearly stain proof. Also, being new, tiles are much easier to maintain than old tiles and old grout. A simple wipe down after each use should do the trick.

Otherwise, you can customise the art as (previously mentioned) which is usually printed to on the back of the glass or you could use a wallpaper behind to give the look of tiles. It's a little complicated to do but we have done it before .
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