Newmarket · Suffolk
Glass Splashbacks in Newmarket
A glass splashback in Newmarket starts with templating after the worktops are fitted, then a written quote that fixes the price for the glass, colour and finish shown.
- CB8
- Guide from £225
Coloured glass splashback for homes and businesses in Newmarket
Long runs and tall walls are usually made from more than one panel, because large sheets are heavy and hard to carry through houses. Joints are planned at corners, behind the hob centre line or at natural breaks, and are finished with a thin, neat silicone line.
Splashbacks are made from toughened glass because it copes with heat from a hob and with the stress around socket cut-outs far better than ordinary glass. Untoughened coloured glass is more prone to cracking behind a hob or across a cut-out, so we only fit toughened panels.
The wall behind a splashback must be flat, sound and dry so the adhesive bonds evenly. Old tiles are usually removed and the wall made good, because uneven surfaces show through the glass and can create stress points behind the panel.
The price depends on the total glass area, the number of panels and joints, the number of cut-outs, the colour and glass type, and access to the wall. Low-iron glass, metallic or printed finishes and complex shapes add cost. See the guide prices for typical ranges.
What a typical job includes
- Back-painting to your chosen colour or finish
- Toughened glass made to template with factory cut-outs
- Survey and templating after worktops and hob are fitted
- Removal and refitting of socket and switch faceplates
Working in Newmarket
- Postcodes covered
- CB8 and the surrounding area, including Mildenhall, Haverhill and Ely
- Coast
- Newmarket is well inland, around 55 km from the nearest coast, so salt exposure is not usually a factor.
- Daylight and sun
- In Newmarket the midwinter sun reaches about 14° above the horizon at noon, with roughly 7.5 hours of daylight, rising to about 61° and 16.5 hours in midsummer. Glossy glass reflects light from windows and under-cabinet lighting, brightening a dark kitchen. Low winter sun hitting a glass wall can cause glare, so a satin finish may suit a splashback that faces a south-facing window.
- Access and setting
- Older rural homes often have uneven solid walls with lime plaster or stone, so the wall may need making flat before glass can be bonded. Where a range cooker is fitted, its heat and clearance needs are checked before ordering.
- Rules in England
- Building regulations do not usually apply to this type of work, but we confirm anything that does in writing with your quote.
Guide prices in Newmarket
| Typical job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Hob splashback, 900 × 750 mm | £225 – £285 |
| Run behind worktop, 2400 × 600 mm | £395 – £515 |
| Low-iron, 900 × 750 mm | £235 – £295 |
Choosing your glass splashbacks
Back-painted colour
Toughened glass painted on the back in a matched colour, giving a smooth, glossy finish in almost any shade to suit units or walls.
Satin finish
Acid-etched glass with a soft, low-sheen face that reduces reflections and glare, useful opposite windows or bright lighting.
Printed design
A digitally printed image or pattern on the back of the glass, sealed behind it so the front stays smooth and wipeable.
Glass Splashbacks in Newmarket: questions
Why does my white glass splashback look slightly green?
Standard glass contains iron, which gives it a green tint that shows through pale back-painted colours, particularly white and cream. Low-iron glass has much less iron, so the colour behind looks close to the painted sample. If you are choosing a light colour, it is worth specifying low-iron glass from the start.
How do you match the colour of a glass splashback?
We can match many paint and RAL colours, and the most reliable way to choose is from a physical glass sample viewed in your own kitchen. Colours look different on screens and under different lighting. For pale colours we usually suggest low-iron glass, because standard glass adds a green tint to the painted back.
When should my glass splashback be measured?
Your splashback should be templated after the worktops, units and hob are installed and any electrical work is finished. The glass is made to the exact finished dimensions, including socket positions, so measuring from plans or before worktops go in often leads to panels that do not fit and have to be remade.
Can a glass splashback be fitted over existing tiles?
It is usually better to remove the tiles and make the wall good first. Glass needs a flat, sound surface for the adhesive to bond evenly, and grout lines, uneven tiles or loose tiles can show through or create stress points. Removing tiles also stops the glass standing too far forward of the worktop and sockets.
Do you cover Newmarket for glass splashbacks?
Yes. We can quote for glass splashbacks across Newmarket and the surrounding Suffolk area, including postcode districts CB8, and nearby Mildenhall, Haverhill and Ely. Start with your postcode on the quote form and a glazier will arrange a free survey before giving you a written quote.
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