Installing coloured glass splashbacks in kitchens and bathrooms has become a very popular trend, and it is easy to understand why. Apart from offering a stunningly stylish aesthetic, glass boasts a number of other benefits too.
Including the fact that it is quick and easy to install, it is easy to keep clean as there are no grout lines, it is a supremely hygienic non-porous material which requires no maintenance at all and it is available in a very wide variety of colours.
If you are interested in installing a coloured glass splashback – here are some tips and advice that could be very useful to you:
Selecting a colour palette that complements the rest of your home: It is important to choose a colour that will tie in with the rest of the room in question – there is a wide selection of colours to choose from, ranging from bold and bright primary hues for a dramatic effect, right through to muted and neutral tones for a more subtle appearance.
Choosing the right colour: Never choose a colour based on colours that are displayed on a manufacturer’s or supplier’s website. Reason being that colours are very often not displayed accurately on a person’s computer screen, as it is completely reliant on the screen being set to display the colours correctly. For example, a screen’s brightness or contrast could have been turned up or down, which can affect the way the colours are viewed on the screen. Printed brochures are also don’t offer the most exacting colour samples. The best and most accurate way of choosing a colour is to ask the supplier to show you some samples of the coloured glass on offer. Some suppliers will even give you a small sample that you can take home and test out in the area where you would like to install it.
Coloured glass splashbacks are not transparent: Although coloured glass splashbacks are made from glass, they are opaque. This is because a layer of opaque colour is applied to the back of the glass sheet – this will give the glass splashback depth because you will see the colour on the reverse side of the glass, but that is as far as you will see. This is actually very useful, as coloured glass splashbacks can be used to hide unsightly unplastered walls and any kind of electrical or plumbing work that has been chased into the wall behind – offering a neat and tidy end result.
Installing coloured glass splashbacks: Since the glass is pre-ordered and cut and shaped to the exact size required, installing the glass is quick and a relatively simple process. Having said that however, for the best and safest results, it is a better idea to leave the installation to the experts, as if it is not installed correctly, it could fall over and break, and this could lead to a potentially very dangerous situation. Coloured glass splashbacks can be installed using silicone glue, or for very big and heavy sheets, it can be fixed to the wall using screws.
Choosing the right glass: It is essential that you use toughened safety glass for your splashbacks. The best kind of glass is usually around 6mm thick and it should cover a wide range of characteristics and tolerances. For example, if you are planning to install a coloured glass splashback behind your hob in your kitchen, it is necessary to choose glass that is heat-resistant.
Of course, coloured glass splashbacks need not only be used in kitchens and bathrooms – they can be used all over the home to great effect. Place coloured glass behind your bed as a contemporary form of headboard for example, or you can create a feature wall in your living room using coloured glass – the sky is the limit for potential applications. – Antonella Desi
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