Glass type
Back-painted glass
Glass painted on its back face in a solid colour, so the front is smooth glass that wipes clean. Used for splashbacks, wall cladding and furniture.
In our catalogue today
- Back Painted Glass6 mm Specification sheet (PDF)
- Lacobel Black6 mm Specification sheet (PDF)
- Lacobel White6 mm Specification sheet (PDF)
Where it is used
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Wall cladding
- Writing boards and furniture
Toughening and processing
- Toughening
- Splashback glass is toughened before it is painted, so it can sit beside a hob.
- Processing
- Fix with an adhesive made for painted glass.
Care
- Never scrape the painted back.
Standards
| Standard | What it covers |
|---|---|
| BS EN 16477-1Glass in building. Painted glass for internal use. Requirements | Glass painted on one face for interior use, such as splashbacks and wall cladding. |
| BS EN 12150-1Glass in building. Thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety glass. Definition and description | What toughened safety glass is, its fragmentation test, flatness and edge work, and the limits for holes and notches. Every toughened pane carries a mark naming the standard. |