Browse Forums Kitchen Splashbacks 1 Nov 26, 2007 5:37 pm Hi all,
I've decided on using glass mosaic tiles as my kitchen splashback. They look great, are cost effective, however I'm unsure as to the requirements when layinjg them to make them heat resistant. This is particularly a concern behind the cooktop - there is only a 2 cm or so gap between the splashback and the cooktop. Does anyone have any experience with this situation? The tiles are glass with a coloured backing. Any advice would be much appreciated. Cheers, Mel Re: Glass tiled splashbacks - heat resistance? 2Nov 26, 2007 5:59 pm Wouldn't glass tiles have the same specs as say a glass splashback.
Check the supplier and see what they say. Glass tiles would be pretty tough. Re: Glass tiled splashbacks - heat resistance? 3Nov 26, 2007 7:06 pm Think about how the tiles were made????
COOKED! They are fine for a splash back…..ALL tiles are! They wouldn’t sell them if there was a regulation as to where they can go. Go right ahead, lay them, then look back and see how beautiful they look!! Good choice!! Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Glass tiled splashbacks - heat resistance? 4Nov 26, 2007 8:21 pm Great - thanks to you both!
My dad is laying them for me and isn't sure if he needs to use a fire-proof material behind them (cement sheeting???). Your thoughts?? Cheers, Mel PS - am buying my tiles on Ebay. Ordered a sample and if anyone is in need of Mosaics, highly recommend the seller MrMosaics. Great price and fantastic quality! Will post a pic up once they have been laid. Re: Glass tiled splashbacks - heat resistance? 5Nov 26, 2007 8:25 pm I’m not sure of this answer.
But I guess if you’re doing anything near or close to a flame, non flammable products would be best???? Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Glass tiled splashbacks - heat resistance? 6Nov 26, 2007 9:26 pm I'm not sure what is the most appropriate, but choose your grout carefully.
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