Painting a glass splashback

[littlevic]

Doing up the kitchen and I like the idea of a toughened glass splashback behind the cooker but not sure what the best paint and the best way to apply it. I have seen some coloured glass splashbacks and worktops but I can scource some cheap (in value not in quality) glass from a mate and fancy saving myself a few bob by painting it myself.

 

[kevplumb]

get clear glass and paint the wall behind

 

[Diyisfun]

Clear glass, Black laminate behind

 

[JohnD]

You can paint the back surface with non-drip gloss. Will look smooth (no brushmarks show through the glass) but the colour will be a little darker and possibly greener due to the colour of the glass.

 

[littlevic]

Strewth, that was quick! Thanks folks.
The walls not in such good nick so painting it is a non-starter without replastering so I'm going to try the non drip gloss on a piece of glass in an old picture frame to see the results.
While I'm here, whats the trick to cutting glass tiles?

 

[simon_t]

If you don't want the colour to be tinted green by the glass, ask for "low iron glass" I think Opti White is the brand name of Pilkingtons low iron glass.

 

[littlevic]

Actually I've just finished the kitchen this morning and the splashback looks great and sets the whole kitchen off a treat. Went down the non-drip gloss road and I couldnt be happier with plenty of brownie points from the wife. Thanks again for all your advice

 

[JohnD]

That's great!

We love a happy ending.