Printed Glass Kitchen Splashbacks

Printed Glass Kitchen Splashbacks

Glass splashbacks have been a popular inclusion in kitchens for a number of years now. With the popularity of glass splashbacks has come a push to produce glass splashbacks that have more than one colour option or a graphic or image printed onto the glass. The process followed is very similar to the painted glass splashbacks – the image is printed onto the rear of the glass and sealed to protect it from heat, food and oil residue.

Like painted glass splashbacks, this is very easy to keep clean. With the use of modern software, almost any high resolution image or graphic can be printed onto glass.

Glass Splashback Costs

The choice of splashback is commonly dependant on cost, with tiling often chosen simply because it is the least expensive option. The downside to tiling an area where a lot of cooking is performed is the oil and food residue that accumulates in the grouted joints between the tiles. This is almost impossible to remove and discolours the grout lines over time, leading to a rather unsightly look.

Painted glass splashbacks have become increasingly popular over the past 10 years. The cost of the product has remained fairly consistant and in most cases is around 50% more expensive than the tiling option. The colour is painted on to the rear of the glass, protecting it from heat and food or oil residue. Glass splashbacks are easy to maintain and will retain their colour for longer than the life of a modern kitchen. With no grout lines to worry about, glass is by far the most user-friendly product for the kitchen or bathroom.

For the ultimate though, nothing beats a printed glass splashback – where the opportunities to express yourself are limitless. Colour is one thing but an image is another thing altogether! Costs are generally 25% more expensive than a single colour splashback but the results are stunning and definitely worth the investment.