Coloured Glass Splashbacks

What Are Coloured Glass Splashbacks?

Coloured glass splashbacks are made-to-measure, high-clarity toughened glass pieces that have been coated on the rear face with a high-spec pigment.

We use a back-painting technique to ensure you receive a glossy surface with colour that’s permanently protected behind a glass barrier. Sealing the paint on the reverse gives the glass a rich, opaque appearance that you don’t get with off-the-shelf products.

An excellent alternative to tiles or paint, our coloured tempered glass doesn’t have grout lines or a textured surface to trap dirt. They work in moisture-prone rooms (kitchens, bathrooms) and other hardworking areas of the home.

At Toughened Glass Direct, we think that this type of professional-grade coloured toughened glass shouldn’t be reserved for commercial projects. We’ve built our service specifically for homeowners who need precision-cut glass at affordable costs. If you’re ready to make a busy space brighter, get British-Standard quality at a price that fits your budget.

Why Choose Painted Glass?

1. Colour with a premium finish

Don’t trade the clean, polished finish of glass for colour: get both at once with coloured back glass. With a rear-painted finish, you get an even tone behind a smooth surface. Where standard paint can look flat or show brush strokes, our coloured glass splashbacks act as a reflective surface, interacting with natural and artificial light as it enters the home. It’s a smart, long-lasting way to bring more colour into a room.

2. Easy to clean

Sick of scrubbing grout lines? One of the biggest advantages of painted glass is how simple it is to look after. Inherently non-porous and stain-resistant, it doesn’t trap everyday mess the same way that textured surfaces might.

3. Built for real homes

Our coloured tempered glass is tougher than it looks. We use reinforced safety glass to create our made-to-measure pieces. It’s much stronger than standard ‘float’ glass and is engineered to withstand impacts that would crack or chip traditional tiles.

It’s slim enough to be installed easily over existing surfaces, but durable enough for a high-traffic family home.

4. Great for wet and hard-working spaces

Coloured toughened glass works especially well in areas where walls need more protection. Behind sinks, around hobs, in bathrooms, or in utility areas, it helps shield surfaces from splashes.

Why order painted glass with Toughened Glass Direct?

1. Made-to-measure pieces

An off-the-shelf splashback isn’t always suitable. When your home has unique dimensions and specialist requirements, a made-to-order coloured glass splashback is the most sensible solution. We make sure every piece is precision-engineered to your exact specifications.

With Toughened Glass Direct, you’re not forced to work around standard sizes. Instead, you get clean, accurate cuts for everything from simple rectangles to complex shapes.

2. Direct pricing

We focus on supplying customers with specialist-quality glass at direct prices. Now, you can order the exact piece you want (cut to your specific dimensions) and save on unnecessary extras.

3. Ideal for DIY

You don’t need a specialist team to transform your home: just the right supplier!

With Toughened Glass Direct, DIYers can commission a made-to-measure coloured glass splashback, all while avoiding the inflated costs you might face with bespoke glazing.

Absolutely – at Toughened Glass Direct, every piece of painted glass we produce undergoes rigorous thermal tempering. Standard glass becomes toughened at high temperatures, making it capable of withstanding up to 250°C.

Float glass or acrylic alternatives can crack or melt when exposed to heat, but our painted panels are safe for use behind gas, electric, or induction hobs. The back-painting is specially formulated to resist peeling, even in high-heat environments.

Coloured back glass is a great fit for kitchens, especially for low-maintenance homeowners.

Glass is non-porous, so it doesn’t have grout lines to trap grease or grime, plus it’s entirely waterproof and steam-resistant. When hygiene is your top priority, painted glass can make life much easier.

Yes, painted glass can be made with cut-outs. However, one very important thing to remember: toughened glass cannot be cut, drilled, or altered once it has been processed.

For made-to-measure pieces, we will ask for dimensions before we start production.

In most cases, a soft cloth and a standard glass cleaner, or warm soapy water, are all you need to remove marks.

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