KINGSTAR GLASS
Back Painted Glass for Kitchen | Opaque Decorative Splashback and Cabinet Glass from KINGSTAR BUILDING GLASS
KINGSTAR BUILDING GLASS Back Painted Glass for Kitchen is a premium decorative glass solution designed specifically for modern kitchen interiors. Created by applying a durable, high-quality paint coating to the back surface of high-clarity float glass, this product delivers a rich, uniform color that is fully opaque and seamless. The paint is applied to the rear face, meaning the glass is viewed from the uncoated side, protecting the color from scratches, heat, and cooking splatters while preser
Back painted glass for kitchen, also known as lacquered glass or opaque glass, is a decorative flat glass produced by applying a durable paint coating to one surface of high-quality float glass. The coating is applied using precision techniques and then oven-cured to permanently bond it to the glass surface.
Unlike body-tinted glass, where color is achieved by adding pigments throughout the glass melt, back painted glass starts with clear or ultra-clear float glass and adds the color as a surface layer. This results in a brilliant, highly reflective, and uniformly opaque finish. The coating is applied to the back surface, meaning the glass is viewed from the uncoated side, protecting the paint from scratches, wear, heat, and cooking splatters.
Back painted glass for kitchen is produced using clear or ultra-clear low-iron float glass substrates, ensuring a bright, true-to-color appearance with minimal greenish tint. The paint is resistant to moisture, heat, and humidity, making it ideal for use in demanding kitchen environments.
All cutting, drilling, edge grinding, and notching must be completed before the lacquer coating is applied, as no further fabrication is possible after painting. Steel wool or other abrasive materials must never be used for cleaning.
Splashbacks (Backsplashes):
The most popular application for back painted glass in kitchens. Installed as a single seamless panel behind hobs and countertops, glass splashbacks protect walls from splashes, stains, grease, and heat while adding a bold burst of color or a sleek neutral backdrop. The seamless, joint-free surface is much more hygienic than traditional tiled splashbacks.
Cabinet Doors:
Back painted glass can be used for cabinet faces, adding a futuristic, contemporary touch to traditional cabinetry. Available in any color, glass cabinet doors can create a monochrome palette or introduce a welcome pop of color.
Kitchen Wall Cladding:
Entire kitchen walls can be clad in back painted glass, creating a seamless, colorful, and easy-to-maintain surface that resists stains, moisture, and steam.
Kitchen Island Fronts:
The sides or front panels of kitchen islands can be finished with back painted glass to add visual interest and coordinate with other kitchen elements.
Counter Sides:
The exposed sides of kitchen counters and worktops can be clad in back painted glass for a cohesive, polished look.
Ready to transform your kitchen with vibrant, seamless back painted glass? Share your color specifications and project requirements with our technical team for custom back painted glass solutions. We will provide color samples, coating recommendations, and a competitive quote tailored to your kitchen project, backed by a decade of architectural glass expertise.
Q1: What thickness of back painted glass is recommended for kitchen splashbacks?
A: The most common thickness for kitchen splashbacks is 6mm toughened glass. This thickness provides excellent durability, heat resistance, and shatter protection while remaining manageable for installation. Other thicknesses from 3mm to 12mm are available depending on specific project requirements.
Q2: Can back painted glass for kitchen be heat-treated (tempered)?
A: The answer depends on the coating type. Standard lacquered back painted glass cannot be tempered because the organic coating decomposes and carbonizes at the high temperatures required for tempering (approximately 600°C and above). For kitchen applications requiring safety glass, the glass must be tempered before painting, or post-temperable (ceramic frit) back painted glass must be used instead. Tempered glass is up to five times stronger than standard glass and breaks into small, rounded pieces that do not cut.
Q3: Is back painted glass for kitchen heat resistant enough for use behind a hob?
A: Yes. Toughened back painted glass is heat resistant up to 250°C, making it suitable for installation behind hobs and stovetops. However, it is not meant to come into direct contact with a heat source. A minimum distance of 100mm from the edge of the stovetop to the surface of the painted splashback is recommended, especially for gas hobs with open flames.
Back painted glass is a unique use of glass that has been growing in popularity in recent years. It is essentially exactly what it sounds like- glass that has been painted on the back side. That way, from the front side, the glass is no longer translucent, but instead a solid color.
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size: 1830*2440, 3300*2140mm
The applications for back painted glass vary widely and it is commonly used in both residential and commercial buildings. One of the main uses of back painted glass is simply as a design element. Glass has always added a unique look in any building project which usually translates to a sleek, modern appearance. Back painted glass takes this one step further in that the cool, hard surface remains, but color is added to match any palette.