Making a Splash

They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, and to keep it that way the self-builder can easily add some extra light and colour with the aid of toughened glass splash backs. I believe toughened glass splash backs can add both beauty and strength to the kitchen, providing that extra dimension to make your self-build stand out from the rest. Light is important to any kitchen and the wonderful reflective qualities of glass can transform the smallest area and bring individuality to larger areas. With no grout lines the look is seamless and there are very few limitations with what can be achieved in terms of colours, shapes and sizes. In my view toughened glass splash backs aren’t just aesthetically pleasing, they are also extremely effective for protecting your walls from staining and water damage. A glass splash back behind the hob or stove allows for easier cleaning of all foodstuffs that could potentially stain your bare walls. The properties of glass make it easily cleaned when marked with water, grease, foodstuffs and bacteria. With the glass being toughened it is both physically and thermally stronger than regular glass, so that the heat of the hob and the stress of knocks are

For more information on Making a Splash talk to The Glass Warehouse by Express Toughening Ltd