Glass Splashback

[active149]

I’ve just installed a new kitchen in my brand new extension and would like to install a glass splashback behind the ceramic hob. The walls are insulated to current regulations and painted with emulsion. I have heard that in some cases you could get mould forming on the wall behind the glass. Would I need to seal around the glass or would I need to mount the glass slightly off the wall? Has anyone got any experiences with doing this, good or bad?

thanks in advance.....

 

[Diyisfun]

I think that you may need safety glass, due to the heat.
You will get mould due to the increase of steam.

 

[Paulboy]

i wouldnt mind putting a glass splash back, where can u get them from?

 

[Thermo]

glass merchants funnily enough!

 

[active149]

You can get them from B&Q as well.........

Could I prevent any mould forming behind the glass if I seal the gap between the wall and glass?

Has anyone on this forum either fitted one or know anyone who's got one?
Just wondered if i'm worrying over nothing?

thanks.....

 

[Thermo]

as long as you can remove it, then you can periodically clean it

 

[Diyisfun]

as long as you can remove it, then you can periodically clean it

So its probably best to fit it using mirror screws, as I doubt if it could be stuck on with leaving a small hole for moisture & steam will find a way in
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[chappers]

My mate has one fitted in his kitchen it has special screws which stan it off from the wall by a couple of millimeters his has been there for nearly two years and no sign of mould behind it. he said he had to take it off once when a spider decided to set up home behind it.

 

[Diyisfun]

chappers Posted:

My mate has one fitted in his kitchen it has special screws which stan it off from the wall by a couple of millimeters his has been there for nearly two years and no sign of mould behind it. he said he had to take it off once when a spider decided to set up home behind it.

Thats what I was meaning, but forgot to say.

 

[Paulboy]

i am going to have tiles above my worktops but would like a glass splash back behind cooker, would this be ok?

 

[masona]

Yes that's okay, I use stainless steel for mine.

 

[active149]

Thanks Chappers……this is encouraging news. Any idea what these ‘special screws’ might be called? They sound just the job.

 

[chappers]

Sorry mate the one he fitted came specially designed as a splashback with the fittings and knowing him its probably a special one from Nepal made from sand from sand from the Lombuk glacier, and cost a fortune.
If going the Diy route I would get some 6mm minimum glass drilled for screws in each corner, get the edgers pencil polished and then toughned.
Would have thought mirror screws with a small rubber washer behind the glass would be OK.

 

[dextrous]

Hi all,

This is my first foray into this sort of forum so treat me gently.
I have a Glass Splashback in 6mm Toughened Glass, but it is one of the new kind that has a special paint on the back and you can get them in any colour. It is totally not see through, so it is not so critical about dirt behind etc, and because it is stuck to the wall with a special adhesive, it is also sealed all round with silicone. You can't do it with clear glass, because you can see the silicone and glue through it obviously. I am not sure if I am allowed to say, but I brought mine from a Specialist in my local village, they are called dgsplashback.com. Hope this helps everyone.
Paul javascript:emoticon('')

You don't need any special paint to put on the back of the glass really, provided it sticks well to it.

As for the special clips that have been mentioned - if you look round IKEA for example you may see clips on mirrors that will do the trick (those long wavy mirrors have them) - two "fixed" and two "spring loaded". Iinstead of mirror screws, you may prefer to use these and sling the mirror.

bit like these http://www.ebor.co.uk/shop_products...s&prod_subcat=Clips,_Locks,_Brackets_&_Hinges

 

[Mark Elvin]

After much phoning around we finally placed an order for colour matched glass splashbacks with these chaps - http://www.glasskitchensplashbacks.com/

They were not actually the cheapest (but not far off) and the conversation I had on the phone gave the impression they actually cared.

The can colour match and also cut socket holes to my drawing.