Solihull · West Midlands
Glass Splashbacks in Solihull
A glass splashback in Solihull starts with templating after the worktops are fitted, then a written quote that fixes the price for the glass, colour and finish shown.
- B91
- B92
- B90
- Guide from £225
Coloured glass splashback in Solihull
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.
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 templated once the worktops, units and hob are fitted, not from kitchen plans. Worktop heights, wall angles and socket positions often move during installation, and the glass is made to the finished dimensions so edges line up and gaps stay even.
Our glaziers remove and refit socket and switch faceplates so the glass can sit behind them, with the power isolated first. Moving or adding sockets, or any other electrical alteration, needs a qualified electrician, ideally before the splashback is templated.
What you get
- Removal and refitting of socket and switch faceplates
- Back-painting to your chosen colour or finish
- Bonding with adhesive compatible with the painted back
- Survey and templating after worktops and hob are fitted
About Solihull for this job
- Postcodes covered
- B91, B92, B90 and the surrounding area, including Shirley, Acocks Green and Washwood Heath
- Coast
- Solihull is well inland, around 82 km from the nearest coast, so salt exposure is not usually a factor.
- Daylight and sun
- In Solihull the midwinter sun reaches about 14° above the horizon at noon, with roughly 7.4 hours of daylight, rising to about 61° and 16.6 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
- Kitchens in flats and terraces often have narrow access and tight stairs, so long splashbacks may be split into shorter panels with planned joints. Parking for the fitting team and building rules on working hours can also affect scheduling.
- 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 Solihull
| 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 |
Specification choices
Satin finish
Acid-etched glass with a soft, low-sheen face that reduces reflections and glare, useful opposite windows or bright lighting.
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.
Low-iron glass
Glass with less iron, removing the green tint of standard glass so whites, creams and pale colours look true to the sample.
Glass Splashbacks in Solihull: questions
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.
Can I fit a glass splashback myself?
It is possible, but the risks are mostly in measuring and handling. A small error in templating or a socket position means the toughened panel has to be remade, because it cannot be trimmed. Large panels are heavy and awkward to place without damaging worktops, and the adhesive must suit the painted back. We measure, make and fit as one job.
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.
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.
Do you cover Solihull for glass splashbacks?
Yes. We can quote for glass splashbacks across Solihull and the surrounding West Midlands area, including postcode districts B91, B92 and B90, and nearby Shirley, Acocks Green and Washwood Heath. 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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