glass splashbacks

john · Jun 20, 2005 8:24 pm

looking at painting glass splash backs. i know they have to be sprayed with twopack poly, but do not know how to prep the surface. please let me know so i do not give glass splashbacks a bad name.

Shane · Jul 07, 2005 12:10 pm

I’m not sure how to prep the surface but I would recommend you use opti-white low ionised glass. Because normal toughened glass has a green tinge which can ruin the colour applied on the back.

mek · Jun 22, 2006 8:23 am

Does anyone have any tips on how to select glass splashback? Are some better than others? Is "3 mm toughened glass" OK? Thanks.

renomart · Jun 22, 2006 5:23 pm

3mm is way too thin. 6 - 10mm toughened is best. Normal glass has a high iron content and will give a green tinge to whatever is applied to the back of it (white especially).

Starfire glass has less iron content and will not affect your chosen splashback colour.