A painted glass splashback is one of the quickest ways to change a kitchen’s look and feel. It is also a big, bright surface you will look at every day, so the colour matters. Here is how our customers across Cambridge, Ely and Newmarket choose with confidence.

Start with what will not change post-installation of your painted glass splashback

Look at the fixed elements first: worktops, cabinet doors, flooring and any tiles that may be staying put. Your splashback should either tone with these or deliberately contrast with one of them. Choosing it last, once the kitchen is fitted, often gives the best result.

Three approaches that work for painted glass splashbacks

  • Tonal: a shade slightly lighter or darker than the cabinets. Calm and seamless, ideal for smaller kitchens.
  • Contrast: a bold colour against neutral units, such as deep green with white or soft pink with grey. The splashback becomes the feature.
  • Match the worktop or accents: pick out a fleck in a stone worktop or the colour of your bar stools.

Remember glass changes colour

Paint seen through glass looks deeper and glossier than on a paint chart. Standard float glass also has a slight green tint, which shifts pale colours such as white, cream and pastel blue. That is why we use low-iron (extra-clear) glass as standard for our painted splashbacks, so lighter shades and pastels stay as true to the sample as possible. The best way to judge is to see a real sample, which is why we invite customers to our Cottenham showroom, as well as provide samples you can take away with you to see what colours look like in your own kitchen.

RAL colours and colour matching for a painted glass splashback

We offer standard colours from a range of paint manufacturers and the full RAL range. If you want to match a paint from your walls, or a cabinet colour, bring a sample and ask about our colour matching service.

Gloss or satin?

Gloss reflects more light and suits modern kitchens. A satin or frosted finish softens reflections and hides fingerprints better.

Practical points for painted glass splashbacks

  • Every splashback is toughened safety glass (BS EN 12150), made to handle the heat behind a hob.
  • Cut-outs for sockets and switches are made before toughening, so we template carefully.
  • Glass splashbacks must be fitted after the worktops are installed, so measurements are exact.

FAQs for painted glass splashback

Can I have different colours on different walls? Yes, and it can look great in larger kitchens.

Will the colour fade? No, Paint on the back of the glass is protected from cleaning and wear.

How do I clean my glass splashback? Read our easy guide here.

We are a trusted, local glass and glazing company- but don’t just take our word for it; visit our Trust Index page to see for yourself.  Thinking about a splashback before Christmas?  Time is running out, last order date for our painted glass splashbacks is Monday 16th November.

Visit our Cottenham showroom or ask us for a free quotation Contact us today!