Kitchen & Bathroom Glass Splashback Installations

Most kitchen and bathroom splashbacks are made from 6mm toughened glass, which is strong enough for everyday use and still sits neatly against the wall. Your layout, panel size and where the splashback is going can affect this, so we’ll confirm the right option when we measure.

Sometimes, yes. If your tiles are flat, solid and well bonded to the wall, we can often fit the glass straight over them, which saves the mess and cost of tile removal. If the tiles are uneven, loose, heavily textured or damaged, we’ll recommend removing them first so the glass sits flat and bonds properly. We’ll check this at the free measure, so you won’t have to guess.

We cut openings into the glass for power points, switches and any other fixtures. Because toughened glass can’t be cut or drilled after it’s made, every opening has to be measured and marked precisely beforehand. That’s why we take careful measurements onsite rather than working from a floor plan. If you’re changing your power point positions, tell us before we measure so everything lines up.

Ideally once your benchtops and cooktop are installed and the walls are finished. Measuring too early risks small changes in dimensions or fixture positions that could make the glass a poor fit. If you’re mid-renovation, give us a call and we’ll work out the best timing with your builder or cabinetmaker so there are no delays.

For most kitchens we use a single panel behind the cooktop or benchtop, so there are no joins. Longer runs or wrapping around corners may need two or more panels. We plan the panel layout so any joins sit in the least noticeable spot, often lined up with a natural break like a corner, a window or a cooktop edge. Narrow gaps are sealed neatly with clear or colour-matched silicone.

Toughened glass is several times stronger than standard glass, so it’s very resistant to everyday knocks and heat. Cracks are rare, but a sharp impact on an edge or a hidden flaw can occasionally cause a panel to fail. If it does, toughened glass breaks into small, blunt pieces rather than dangerous shards. If you ever have a problem, get in touch and we’ll organise a replacement.

If we’re replacing an existing splashback, we remove the old glass and take it away. If tiles need to come off to prepare the wall, let us know when we quote so we can include it and the wall is left ready for the new glass. We leave the area clean and tidy when we finish.