Are glass splashbacks worth it?

At Express Toughening, we’re confident that we can help! Offering the highest quality glass splashbacks, including everything from toughened glass to mirrors and fire glass – we’re your go-to toughened glass suppliers in Essex.

In a bid to work through some of our most frequently asked questions, our blog is going to be a dedicated place for all DIY renovations to see you through these uncertain times. And, this week we’re concentrating on the humble glass splashback, and whether this popular home application is really worth it!

Why consider glass splashbacks?

Splashbacks are a vital part of most kitchens and bathrooms and work to protect the walls from splashes, spills and general day-to-day grime. So, deciding whether to have a splashback or not is a bit of a no brainer. The difficulty comes with trying to select the right type for your home, and glass splashbacks have been a firm favourite for many years now.

Easy to wipe down and available in a range of styles, colours and patterns – glass has rivalled tiled splashbacks for the top spot, particularly in modern homes where glass is often deemed a more versatile choice. And adaptability isn’t the only benefit of opting for a glass splashback, here are some more:

  • Low-cost
  • Attractive
  • Easy to clean
  • Easy to install
  • Customisable

So, it’s easy to see why so many people want to know all they can about glass splashbacks before considering other options.

Glass splashbacks are great for busy households!

Nothing says low maintenance quite like glass. Although it may show up finger marks easily, it is just as easy to quickly wipe down at the end of a cooking session or on your way out the door!

If you have a large family, are an avid cook or just don’t want to spend large amounts of time cleaning up, glass splashbacks are an excellent choice. All you need to clean your glass splashbacks are some lint-free cloths and a simple, non-abrasive kitchen or glass cleaner, and you’re good to go!

Customisable glass splashbacks for all types of décor

Whether you have contemporary or traditional taste in interior design, glass splashbacks are versatile enough to fit in with the rest of your home with ease. We offer decorative glass cut to size, as well as a host of colour variations to ensure that your kitchen or bathroom looks the part. You can even choose the type of glass you’d like to use, including toughened glassfire glass or low-e glass.

Are glass splashbacks expensive?

Okay, so time for arguably the most important question of all; are glass splashbacks affordable? If you’re watching the pennies, we can understand why this may be of great importance, and the good news is – yes they are incredibly affordable!

Compared to other popular materials, like tile, glass is incredibly well priced and still offers longevity, making it the perfect investment, especially if you’re looking to upgrade your home on a budget.

Contact Express Toughening for your glass splashback needs!

We hope today’s blog has offered some food for thought – but if you’re still wondering whether glass splashbacks are worth it, then why not get in touch with our team? We’re more than happy to discuss the kinds of splashback we have on offer and can answer any queries you might have.

Simply call us on 020 8500 1188 or drop us an email at info@expresstoughening.com. We are currently still shipping all bespoke glass orders, so you can be confident that during these difficult times, Express Toughening are here to help.

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What Our Customers Say

Andrew Cooke

Superb customer service from the Express Toughening team – when I made a mistake on my order online, they dealt with the issue quickly organising partial refund immediately. My order arrived quickly and their courier messaged me before delivery to check I was in. Quality product at the best price I found online.

Rated 5 out of 5
Kiron Kular

A massive Thankyou to Helen from Express Toughening for being so patient, co-operative and helpful with my orders. She resolved a re-make without any fuss and in an extremely timely manner. If you want glass – go to Express Toughening and ask for Helen!

Rated 5 out of 5
Andy Beviere

Extremely easy company to deal with, glass ordered weeks ago and asked for a specific delivery date due to glass testing and no one being onsite. Delivered on time and when asked for other types glass stated they couldn’t help but recommended an equally helpful company!!

Wouldn’t hesitate to use again.

Rated 5 out of 5
Brian White

I’ve used Express Toughening twice now and have been very impressed with the glass they have supplied and also the helpfulness of the staff. The first job was a couple of years ago when they supplied me with a 6mm satin frosted toughened glass door for our shower room. From my measurements they supplied a fabulous door which had the hinge and lock holes cut out and also took into account the out of square measurement of the door frame. It fitted a treat and is stunning to look at.

More recently (late last year) they supplied me with painted toughened glass splash backs (7 items altogether in 6mm glass with the biggest being 2.1 metres long), all cut to my sizes and with numerous switch and socket cut-outs. My local glass supplier said they could not cut out the close together sockets and switches, but Express did and got it spot on!

As with the glass door, the splash backs were delivered to me by Expresses’ own transport and without any problems and quality issues.

After the scary bit of fitting them all the result is faultless and stunning. Thanks go to Alex who helped me with the ordering process and technical aspects of glass splash backs.

Rated 5 out of 5
David Convery

4mm toughened glass for greenhouse. Although slightly dubious about ordering from a company I’ve never heard of and not local (300mile away) I’m so glad I took the plunge. A great customer service from Helen and the team from start to finish, clearly there was nothing for me to worry about.

Their website is easy to use and made ordering online a doddle and for those shapes, they don’t have on their website a quick email and rough diagram sorted any issues there. All glass arrived on time well packed and with no breakages.

It’s a company I wouldn’t hesitate to use again and I’d definitely recommend it to others who need quality glass cut to size.

Rated 5 out of 5
Tony Fields

Excellent product.
Exactly what it says on the tin.
Brilliant, friendly service from Helen.
Definitely recommended.
(And we’re on the Scottish border)

Rated 5 out of 5
Tony Owen

Fantastic service, fantastic prices and fantastic products – I could not recommend Express Toughening highly enough – I got an immediate response to my request for a quotation, and Helen was so helpful in answering my questions. Order placement was easy and everything arrived exactly on time and as promised. I won’t look anywhere else for my next order – great prices (way cheaper than other quotes) and great service!

Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5
Sam Richardson

We have been using Express toughening for a number of years, mainly for glass screens and Toughened Glass for balustrade. The company are always reliable, deliveries always on time and friendly helpful service.

Rated 5 out of 5