I have an entire backsplash that is one sheet of glass. It is painted the wall color on the back, not clear. Clear will cast shadows on the wall behind. It is Starfire glass (ultra clear so it does not give the wall color a green cast.)

It goes behind the stove and sink, it has not been a problem.

It will reflect the bulbs of the undercounter lighting from certain low angles. Not when you are in the kitchen.

I used a regular piece of glass only behind the range in a client's house and it looks green, compared to the real wallcolor. She is messy, but it only looks dirty when its really dirty.

Mine is held in place by close fit and clear caulk, the client's is held in by two mirror clips that tuck in the space next to the underside of the rangehood,since it is Only behind the stove.

mindstorm- I just checked out your photos. The glass backsplash is phenomenal. I am jealous. Leaf29-good luck.

I've never heard of this. Mindstorm its beautiful!

Thank You!!!

Palimpsest - your description of how to do this is perfect!

Mindstorm - what a gorgeous kitchen!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

(sorry for the delay in responding - I ended up having to travel unexpectedly...)

What a great look! I love it.

Palimpsest and Mindstorm - Where did you get your glass? I am guessing Home Depot isn't going to be the best source.

Thanks!

Am curious as to how an installer deals with outlets/light switches, wall irregularities.

Am also wondering about cost.

There is another thread with glass backsplash discussion of a cracked one. Comment?

Am dealing with two lengths of abt 10 feet under cabinet, but with range area in one and a window in another. And a number of outlets and switch plates.

Wolverine Glass Products, Inc supplies Krystal Kolours, it looks great when used as a back splash. We can cut out areas for light switches/outlets. We do not install. WolverineGlassProducts.com

Google "back painted glass" and your city and you should get some options. At least where I am (DC metro area) the prices varied wildly. All of my outlets are under cabinet, but i understand the glass folks simply cut out the outlets and polish the edges, just as the edges at the end of a counter run are polished to a smooth finish. My glass has little tiny notches cut out for the wire for the under cab plugs. Best of luck.

fwcor, who did your backpainted glass?

Fwcor, we are in Annapolis and searching for someone with experience to fabricate and install a back painted glass backsplash in our kitchen. Who did yours?

I am looking for a company to to this, however it is hard in phoenix. I found one company which charges 100sq feet. Now, I found another ones in the US for 25-35 square feet. I will be getting a quote pretty soon.

You can buy tempered glass online, incl. cut-outs.

may you elaborate where can i buy it?

We are in Annapolis, MD and contacted local glass companies for quotes. We chose Bel Pre Glassworks, Inc., in Rockville, MD 20850, 301-948-6003 A representative came to our house and measured. When one of the panels delivered was a little off, they redid it. My advice is to choose a local company with experience with this type of product & installation that will stand behind their product if it is not exactly right.

Does the wall behind the glass have to be smooth. I’ve removed old tiles and plastered the holes but it’s not smooth.