Browse Forums Kitchen Corner Re: Anyone used a window for a splashback and any regrets? 2Mar 12, 2013 6:06 am There is no difference between the glass used in a splash back and a window so that wouldnt be an issue. I cant see a powder coated frame being affected either. Plenty of people are doing window splash backs. Just go for it if you like the idea! Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: Anyone used a window for a splashback and any regrets? 4Mar 12, 2013 8:32 am We are having a window as our splashback. It is 3 metres long. I would have loved to go bigger, but it was going to be very expensive as we would have had to go for a commercial window. From the outside of the house http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s112/paris-stella/6F80A132-944D-442E-85F6-74D38AB24296-28580-000006D43E8262CF.jpg Don't have any pics of it from the inside yet. There is currently no kitchen as it is still under construction Here are the plans The bits that look like tiles on the splashback will be glass. I have no concerns with heat. My biggest concern is fat splashes, but they will be easily cleaned. Modified Fernside 38 Rawson Homes Blog: http://www.thehousethatmatandjenbuilt.blogspot.com Build Thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=60501 Re: Anyone used a window for a splashback and any regrets? 5Mar 12, 2013 12:04 pm Liliana That's strange. I asked our building designer for a window splashback and she said you needed to use special glass that was heat resistant? Just standard toughened glass, these windows are popular in many display homes. Consider having it awning style, so you can open it. Ed "ECOECO" At 'EcoEco', we design windows, we design the best windows, we do it for you, so that when you’re happy we are happy. Tel. 1800 326 326 Re: Anyone used a window for a splashback and any regrets? 6Mar 12, 2013 12:13 pm We have a window as the splashback for our kitchen, it just has to be toughened glass, it wasn't that expensive to put in. I love it ! Building again . . with Redink Pre-start 04/12 Keys - 03/13 Finishing off. . . Painting/Floor Tiles/Carpet - 04/13 Walk In Robe/Lighting/Blinds and Moving 05/13 Gates/Front Landscaping / Pool 05/13 Re: Anyone used a window for a splashback and any regrets? 7Mar 12, 2013 12:38 pm Thanks everyone for your replies and suggestions and I appreciate the photos Jen. I am going to go for it and now I have to let the builder know I would like it to open... an even better idea for air flow. Our sales rep at Beechwood said that they 'don't like doing it'. Wonder why? I am sure it is going to become a popular request. Deposit paid to Masterton 30/05/13 Contracts signed and 5% deposit paid 09/10/13 CDC Approval 14/11/13 Slab 22/01/14 Frame 18/02/14 Brickwork 14/03/14 Roof 22/03/14 Lock Up 11/04/14 Re: Anyone used a window for a splashback and any regrets? 8Mar 20, 2013 11:10 pm Yes the standard for heat areas is Toughened glass in the window. The other issue is the rubbers in the window over time harden due to exposure to high heat but that s the only issue you should get. The main issue is cleaning as glass gets condensation on it therefor everything will stick to it but its easily clean. This photo shows window and glass together but it is becoming more common, home builders dont like doing specials as they tend to have basic suppliers and limited range and for a 1 of its a headache for them to arrange. Re: Anyone used a window for a splashback and any regrets? 9Mar 26, 2013 6:28 pm That looks great, hoping to achieve that in our kitchen. Does anyone know how much a 2000mm x 500mm window splashback would cost. Attached are kitchen plans, just waiting on drafts to be returned. Our OH cabinets will be 600mm off the bench and 320mm deep. How high would you recommend the window be. The sink will be infront of the window. Will the cabinets be in the way when using the sink? Re: Anyone used a window for a splashback and any regrets? 10Mar 30, 2013 11:17 am Over your sink, the cupboards will be too low if they are only going to be 600mm off the bench. You will hit your head when you are using the sink. Stewie Re: Anyone used a window for a splashback and any regrets? 11Mar 30, 2013 12:46 pm Best height for above sink area for overheads would be around 750mm that added to base height will give you 1650mm from floor level which is probably best. If you are using the window as a splashback behind a sink it doesnt need to be toughened glass, standard glass is fine as there is no heat issue. Re: Anyone used a window for a splashback and any regrets? 12Mar 30, 2013 1:21 pm we were pushed into a commercial window and it was double glazed so it did get quite pricey. In the end however we are very happy with the result. The window is on a boundary so it had to be frosted, it is north facing and lights up with the winter sun on it. http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/sceen7/110712003.jpg Re: Anyone used a window for a splashback and any regrets? 13Mar 31, 2013 5:35 pm Hi all, We have a 3.0m window that has a 1.5m fixed pane in the middle as the splashback for the cooktop with louvres either side. ----------------------------------------------- http://pab34newdigs.blogspot.com.au/ ----------------------------------------------- Re: Anyone used a window for a splashback and any regrets? 14Mar 31, 2013 6:10 pm PAB_34 Hi all, We have a 3.0m window that has a 1.5m fixed pane in the middle as the splashback for the cooktop with louvres either side. love love love!! especially with the raking window above! Jen Building with HomeGroupWA (started as Scott Park Homes ) - Grand Wisteria Check out my Build Thread!! Time line on P1. Re: Anyone used a window for a splashback and any regrets? 15Apr 02, 2013 10:00 am Our window is 600mm high and 3000mm long and it was $2,000. The top of the window will be in line with the bottom of the over head cupboards. Picture of the kitchen as it is at the moment. This is what the window should look like with the cupboards installed as per one in Rawsons show home. Modified Fernside 38 Rawson Homes Blog: http://www.thehousethatmatandjenbuilt.blogspot.com Build Thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=60501 Re: Anyone used a window for a splashback and any regrets? 17Apr 02, 2013 7:02 pm I quite like this style shown on the timpelle kitchens website. It allows a traditional splashback to be combined with a window. I will probably go for opaque so I don't need blinds. Build thread: here Land Nov 12, Contract 6/07/13, Consent 15/08/13, Start 20/09/13, Slab 25/09/13, Frame 4/10/13, Brick 21/10/13, Roof 2/11/13, Lock-up 17/12/13, Handover 3/3/14 Re: Anyone used a window for a splashback and any regrets? 18Apr 03, 2013 1:00 pm Our windows... double glazed.
Open 600H x 2650W = $451 + GST Not installed, excluding delivery. Ed "ECOECO" At 'EcoEco', we design windows, we design the best windows, we do it for you, so that when you’re happy we are happy. Tel. 1800 326 326 Re: Anyone used a window for a splashback and any regrets? 20May 22, 2013 12:36 am We will have a big window in the northern wall of our new kitchen. Unlike those pictured above, there won't be cupboards above it so we can have any size. I have to decide whether to have the bottom of the window at bench height, or 10 to 30cm above the bench so we have a tiled splashback under it. The sink will be in the middle, and I'm worried water will splash on the window & get in the window frame and be harder to clean. - ? I think I heard that it would cost more to have it line up with the bench because it's more fiddly - ? But then there'd be less tiling to do. Any pros & cons please! As title suggests, looking at using the interlocking Pentablock stacked stone products to replace failing timber retaining… 0 18613 there is only 20% difference in concrete strength between 20 mpa and 25 mpa, so check with your engineer first if it fits his calculation tolerances. There are ways to… 6 18542 No. The same paint that they paint the wall with will be fine. The builder probably had every intention to paint it and not leave it black. 7 1499 |