Hi, we are wanting to change our glass splashback for tiles, has anyone ever removed a glass splashback? Not sure how to go about it (renovation amateurs!)
Many thanks
Browse Forums Kitchen Corner Re: Removing glass splashback 3Aug 05, 2009 4:22 pm The colour of the glass doesn't match the rest of the kitchen & whoever put it in didn't do a very good job, there are gaps. It also looks too modern for the style of the kitchen. I tried to find out from a splashback company but they weren't any help. Also asked a tiler, his idea was that if it was too difficult to remove then maybe could glue cement board on top of the glass & then tile but he wasn't 100% sure. Re: Removing glass splashback 4Aug 05, 2009 4:44 pm I just had mine put in and didn't think I liked it twas a bit of a shock at first...anyway, I rang to see about getting it replaced and they weren't even going to charge me for the removal, so I am thinking it isn't too much of a difficult job...but it may also depend on how long it has been there and what was used to stick it on with. I know if it were my husband he'd probably get a screw driver and stab it down the sides until it cracked, BUT that's him. Sorry, I'm still no help, why don't you get a quote from a glass company for the replacement of it and pick their brain while they are there. Re: Removing glass splashback 7Aug 21, 2009 11:10 pm Hello guys,here, Hi, i have just bought a kitchen and need to remove the glass splashback with it. i have contacted a glass place and they said maybe use a strong fishing line and using a jig saw affect cut through the silicon.... does anyone know of an easier way to remove it without breaking it?can any one please help? Re: Removing glass splashback 8Jan 25, 2012 10:42 am It will depend on the type of adhesive that has been use on the glass splash back , if silicon was used then its straight forward, first protect the bench with some ply wood or similar , break the glass in sections and slowly remove . If adhesive was a glass past then the plaster wall will need replacing , again breaking small sections and slowly removing the glass with the plaster . Re: Removing glass splashback 10Jan 25, 2012 9:23 pm I'm pretty sure toughened glass 'crumbles' into relatively safe, small pieces, rather than shattering into large, sharp shards. It has quite different physical properties to normal glass. I recall reading (possibly on this forum someone) that glass splashbacks can be levered and pulled off the wall - however the silicone is a very strong adhesive and will likely bring some plasterboard with it. Re: Removing glass splashback 11Jan 27, 2012 11:25 am Most glass companies will use double sided tape to stick the glass to the wall and then use a fine bead of silicone to seal splashback. If you have an open end to start, I would suggest carefully (highlighting the word carefully) cut the silicone with a stanley knife and then use something like a wide blade brick chisel. Make sure you are wearing safety glasses and gloves, and be prepared for it to shatter like a car windscreen. I would be covering you benchtop with a couple of drop sheets, as I have seen a cooktop badly damaged from someone doing a similar type of thing. Nothing beats gettig an expert in to do this type of work. Hope this helps With 25 years kitchen experience and a passion for what I do, I have joined this forum to offer advice or at least my opinion on all things relevant to kitchens. I was a cabinetmaker by trade and am now a senior manager of a kitchen company. 6 9173 The best advice is for you to get a competent building consultant to guide you through your build 7 3786 |