Backsplash Battle

14 years ago

We've almost completed our kitchen, but we are at opposite ends about the kind of backsplash we want to use. I want to install the glass backsplash for its simplicity and stylish accent. Although my husband loves it, he wants to make sure about its durability, practicality, safety, etc, versus traditional tiles. We would appreciate if anyone can give us more insight to this option since our kitchen will look very similarly to the attached photo.

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Dreamwalls Glass

12 years ago

There are several manufacturers of back-painted glass in the U.S. It probably IS tempered for this application due to the proximity to the heat element. It can be custom colored any color, and fabricated with holes for outlets, switchplates, or - in this case - faucets. We can even create custom outlet and switchplates to match.

Quality points to look for:
1) Starphire low-iron glass is recommended as the substrate for color clarity.
2) A 2-coat backing for opacity and no adhesive ghosting or bleed-through
3) Custom color matching capability
4) Fabrication capability for holes notches, etc.
5) A fully cured backing paint that is neither too "gummy" or brittle for ease of fabrication and installation.

FInd a reputable glass or mirror installer in your area and tell them you're interested in backpainted glass.

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Staged for Perfection
14 years ago
Glass tiles are so much more stylish and last just as long as tiles do.
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Charmean Neithart Interiors
14 years ago
This is a glass collection that I love by Stone Pewter Accents...
http://www.stonepewteraccents.com/SPA_rainbow_p1.html#3x6Brick
I have used numerous shapes and colors from this "rainbow" collection, including kitchens and bathrooms. Here is an installation...
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I love glass in kitchens, easy maintenance and an updated look make glass a great choice.
Hope that helps. Charmean Neithart
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Helga Simmons Interior Design LLC
13 years ago
The one-piece glass backsplash is the best. Can have any color as background. It's way underused in the US. In Europe an Australia it's used all the time.
alanfl
12 years ago
If you go solid glass for the back splash it should be made out of tempered glass. Sometimes referred to as Safety glass. It will be safer, won't crack as easy and will be resistant to hot objects placed near it. Tempered glass is similar to all but the newest automobile side windows. When those windows shatter they shatter into tiny pieces with no jagged edges. Newer cars are starting to put laminated glass on the front side windows. Laminated is what is put on your windshield.
luvdecor
11 years ago
@Dreamwalls Glass do you have a dealer in South Florida?
luvdecor
11 years ago
Does anyone know what the price range might be for this back-splash?