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From Stained Glass Windows to a Modern Splashback: Light and Glass in Perfect Harmony!

A stained glass window with light pouring through

From stained glass windows to the kitchen splashback.

Glass has held a fascination for so many people over the centuries. No other material allows such a wide variety of products to be made that actually appear to change depending on the intensity of the light that shines upon it.

Even the light itself can differ. It can be direct sunlight, dappled sunlight through woodland or diffused sunlight through a morning mist. When these different amounts of light fall upon glass, something almost magical happens. Today of course we can all have this magic in our own homes by having a glass splashback with some strategically placed spotlights to bring out the true beauty of the glass.

The glass Splashbacks of Distinction use is a superior quality toughened glass. The sky really is the limit when it comes to choosing the finish you want too. You may simply want the understated clean lines of a clear, smoooth glass splashback to give your kitchen or bathroom a modern, clean and crisp feel, or you may want to opt for a textured, coloured or patterned finish to the glass. The texture and coloured glass looks particularly stunning when different types of lights are shone on the surface. Some of our splashbacks have a high resolution image set in the glass and these often benefit from a less directional or diffused lighting source to bring out the true beauty of the image.

So when did our fascination with glass and light begin?

Probably the earliest evidence of humans making use of glass was the archeological discovery of flaked obsidian tools and arrow heads dating from more than 200,000 years ago. Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed as an extrusive igneous rock.

It is produced when felsic lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimum crystal growth. Obsidian is commonly found within the margins of rhyolitic lava flows known as obsidian flows, where the chemical composition of a high silica content induces a high viscosity and polymerization degree of the lava. The inhibition of atomic diffusion through this highly viscous and polymerized lava explains the lack of crystal growth. Obsidian is hard and brittle; it therefore fractures with very sharp edges, which had been used in the past in cutting and piercing tools, and has been used experimentally as surgical scalpel blades.

The earliest known manufacturers of glass were the Mesopotamians who lived during the early part of the third millennium BC. Early glass discoveries were beads that were formed around a metal wire. They were blue and green which would indicate that the earliest glass was used to replace or imitate actual precious stones like diamonds, sapphires and the like.

Sheets of glass have been used in architecture since Roman times. There is written evidence from the fifth century stating that coloured glass in windows was used to some extent. Around AD 1000 Europe became less troubled by wars and church building and stained glass production began to flourish. Because these churches were so huge, with walls and pillars to bear their weight, only very small stained glass windows were possible.

At the time of the 12th century, the pointed arch and flying buttresses of the more Gothic style church buildings were allowing much larger windows that became known as walls of light. The intention of these massive stained glass windows was to fill the church interior with the perfect light of God.

During the course of a day a stained glass window becomes animated by the changing light. As the sun moved through its daily cycle, it causes the stained glass windows pattern to wander across the floor of the church. The aim of these colourful glass windows was to illuminate the building and the worshippers within, in both a literal and spiritual sense. These stained glass windows often told a story, or a series of stories from the biblical teachings and some were incredibly intricate.

The history of stained glass windows date back to the middle ages and many examples of original glass works remain today. Even some modern churches still insist that stained glass windows be fitted.

A little about glass itself!

Glass is a rather strange and unique substance when you compare it to other materials. The state of glass is somewhere between solid and a liquid. In general, when a liquid is cooled there is a temperature at which it will freeze or become a crystalline solid, a bit like when water turns into ice at 0 degree C. Most solid inorganic materials are crystalline and are made up of literally millions of crystals, each having an atomic structure which is in a very ordered state, with atomic units in a sort of mosaic pattern throughout. The shape of these units can be observed in the shape of single crystals.

Glass is different to the above description. Glass is not crystalline but made up of a continuous network of atoms that are not ordered but irregular and liquid like. This difference in atomic structure occurs because the liquid glass is cooled so quickly that the atoms do not have time to arrange themselves into regular, crystal like patterns.

Technically, any liquid could form glass if it was cooled fast enough, even water. To achieve this though, the liquid must be cooled incredibly quickly.

Liquids composed primarily of silicon oxide can be cooled slowly and still form a glass. They get gradually stiffer during cooling until they reach the glass transition temperature below which they are effectively solid.

This transparent silicate material is what we now know as glass, and despite its liquid atomic structure it is effectively solid. In theory the glass could still flow, but only over billions of years, which is far too slow to be noticed in the hundreds of years that some stained glass windows have been in place. Churches stained glass windows are sometimes thicker in one place than another because forming glass into perfectly flat sheets is a difficult process that has only been possible in the last six decades or so. There is a myth that the thickness in stained glass windows is always at the bottom and that this is due to the glass flowing over time.

Because glass has this liquid type of structure, it is more likely to adopt a see through look. Having said that, not all glass is transparent and some does not allow light to shine through. Consider obsidian glass that is so darkly coloured that they are black and opaque. This is because electrons of some elements in the obsidian are arranged in such a way that their energy is the same as the energy of visible light. This means they absorb either some visible light, giving colour, or all visible light, making the material opaque. Clear glass does not contain elements that absorb visible light so it is colourless and transparent. It should be noterd that clear glass does absorb ultraviolet light and this is why you don't get sunburned through your car window.

Stained glass windows to make the most of the available light

Stained glass windows have been very popular for so many years as they are able to absorb light and reflect that light and colour. During the manufacturing process of the glass, cobalt oxide is added to the glass during melting to make it blue, this is because cobalt absorbs wavelengths at the red end of the spectrum but does not absorb blue.

A lot of the colours we use today to colour the stained glass and colour our glass splashbacks were discovered by ancient civilisations probably by accident. They would add different minerals to the glass melting pot and also melt the glass for different periods of time, giving an ever increasing range of colours. Copper bearing minerals can produce a red or sky blue coloured glass, manganese gives glass a pink or purple hue, and iron offers various greens or even a bright yellow glass. Some of these minerals probably ended up being added to the glass mix as impurities in the sand, giving faint colours such as green and purple that can often be seen in clear church glass windows.

Proper stained glass uses three different processes to achieve the end result: colouring, staining and painting, each one complex and requiring particular skills. The glaziers who made the stained glass windows did not actually make the glass themselves, this was done by other specialist craftsmen. It was hot and dangerous work that required a lot of skill and knowledge. The glass makers knew and were careful not to share the glass recipes and furnace conditions needed to make all the different colours. They would mix the raw materials in clay pots heated with wood fires and then work with the resulting viscous liquid with metal and wooden tools.

The glass makers would supply sheets of coloured glasse to the glaziers to create their beautiful stained glass windows. The process of making a stained glass window began with a sketch, known in medieval times as the vidimus, which is Latin for "we have seen". The vidimus was then drawn to full scale size on a whitened table top. The panes of coloured glass would then be cut to shape, placed on the full scale template, and joined with fine strips of lead.

The use of lead is thought to have started during the middle ages. It was the best material to join the pieces of stained glass because it was very flexible but strong and durable enough to support a large mosaic of glass against all manner of weather and temperatures. The panels would be made weatherproof by rubbing a mixture of lime, lead and linseed oil into the joints, a sort of early putty. The panels could then be mounted in the window space of the church.

Intricate patterns of different coloured glasses could be produced to amazing effect. Stories were often told and human images were needed. This meant that very fine details were required to make the eyes and hands look real. These were added to the surface of the coloured glass sheets using a black enamel pigment based on copper or iron oxide. This mixture was painted onto the glass with different thickness and textures to give different shading effects, allowing control of light and providing a very artistic detail. After painting, the pieces were gently fired to fuse the paint to the surface of the stained glass.

The variety of colours and effects that ancient glaziers could achieve with these simple facilities was incredible, but in the mid 16th century different coloured enamels began to be used. Like glazes for pottery, these used either ground-up coloured glass or clear glass with a metallic oxide in a binder, which was painted onto the glass then fired. Methods such as these continued to be used in the 17th to early 19th centuries as they allowed windows to be painted like easel pictures on clear rectangular glass. This reduced lead usage with the metal often being used merely to hold the large panes together, the designers aim being to conceal the lead rather than integrate it.

Splashbacks of Distinction certainly don't make stained glass windows, but we do understand glass, clour and how different lights work to bring out the best in the glass. So why not get in touch for a free, no obligation quote.

Glass splashbacks

Out with the old: Glass splashbacks, shelves and more

We all get to a point when we suddenly become aware that our home or garden are looking quite dated. This often happens after we have been to a friends house who have opted for the light airy look and feel that glass furnishings can deliver. We then start to compare our property with theirs and yearn for a change for the better.

Kitchen upgrades: Glass splashbacks and beyond

The kitchen is the heart of any home. It is a place that creativity can flourish and more and more people are spending more time in the kitchen and money in revamping this part of the house than ever before.

Splashbacks for kitchen, bathroom and more in Cambridge

Nothing quite beats the beauty of glass. Whether clear, coloured, smooth or textured. Glass has held our fascination for many years, with ornate stained glass windows and Tiffany lamps becoming iconic in some circles. But what is it about glass that makes it fit so well in a modern home?

Grout, tiles, alternatives and glass splashbacks

A debate we hear all too often is the tiles, panels and other wall coverings versus splashbacks argument! Which is best? Which is more hygienic? and which of the choices are easier to maintain?

Glass splashbacks and Covid-19

The world as we know it has changed! Gone are the days when we could go about our daily business without really thinking too much about picking up a nasty virus from the things we touch.

Stay clean and healthy with a glass splashback

Bacteria can spread anywhere in the kitchen. So it really is important to wash your hands and kitchen surfaces before and after making food. Bacteria can spread from one surface to another without you knowing it. If the bacteria get into food, they can cause foodborne illnesses.

Black, the last colour that springs to mind for a splashback, but why?

When we think of the ideal colour for a new glass kitchen splashback, the chances are we will be thinking about a light or vibrant colour to brighten our homes. Black is quite possibly the very last colour that springs to mind, but why?

Why are splashbacks such a popular choice these days

Put simply, a glass splashback is very smooth and hygienic, making them a far superior alternative to traditional tiles. Even though the majority of tiles are glazed to a glass like finish, the grout lines are a major pain to keep clean and will discolour badly in a relatively short period of time.

Dirty pets shaking: No problem with a Toughened Glass Splashbacks from Splashbacks of Distinction

Take a look at the picture on the right and imagine what it would be like to let that dog into your house, this is every dog owners nightmare!

The summer is now over and we are into the early autumn months, so we have many months of potentially wet and muddy pets coming in and out of our houses. Even during the summer months dogs will frequently roll around on the dry ground, picking up dust in their coat. When it rains, this dust turns back to mud ready to be shaken all over your walls and furniture.

Toughened Glass Splashbacks from Splashbacks of Distinction for those with a busy lifestyle

We all know what it's like to come home after a hard days graft, only to be faced with a wall full of filthy tiles that need cleaning. It's a tough job at the best of times, but when the grime has found its way into the grout, it can rapidly become a nightmare.

Clean and modern lines with a kitchen, bathroom and lifestyle glass splashback

So you've watched loads of cooking programmes and have looked through endless brochures, but how are you going to achieve that extra special, unique finishing touch to your decor? The answer is clear!

Textured and untextured kitchen glass splashbacks

Are you looking for something just that little bit different for your new kitchen? To have something that will really put the top hat on your kitchen design will need to be a bit more than some fancy ceramic tiles!

The many advantages of glass splashbacks in the kitchen or bathroom

Glass splashbacks have a number of advantages over the alternatives when it comes to covering and protecting the walls of your kitchen or bathroom. Installing glass splashbacks in the home is a reasonably new development, but already they are fast proving to be the preferred choice by many people. The glass splashback is a very attractive alternative to wooden cladding or ceramic tiles and the people who are discovering it are ralising how glass can become such a beautiful medium for covering a wall.

Glass splashbacks versus acrylic splashbacks

Should you be thinking seriously about having a new kitchen fitted, you will need to consider what wall coverings are going to compliment the units. So many people will try to copy what the kitchen showroom had done with the display kitchen, only to wish they had excercised a little more imagination when the job was finished.

Coloured glass splashbacks for kitchens and bathrooms

We all need a splash of colour to brighten up our lives and what better way to achieve this than having a beautiful coloured glass splashback fitted professionally by Splashbacks of Distinction.

A clear glass splashback can look pretty amazing but a coloured one just seems to have a certain je ne sais quoi about it. There are so many different colours to choose from and we can supply swatches to help our clients make up their mind before they commit to a definite choice.

Glass splashbacks versus kitchen and bathroom tiles

Glass splashbacks are by far the best way to really modernise and brighten up your kitchen or bathroom. Years ago you had the bewildering array of tiles of different sizes, shapes, colours and textures. The one thing that all tiles have in common is that they all need to be grouted onto the wall. This grout can look untidy unless you have the tiles fitted by a professional and they are a magnet for harmful bacteria.

Glass splashbacks: The best choice by far

Every so often we all need to think about a spot of decorating around the house. It may be that all that's required is a lick of paint, a sheet or two of new wallpaper or a new floor covering. On the other hand it may be the long overdue task of replacing a kitchen, bathroom or totally revamping your living space. But where do you start?

Kitchen splashbacks

Spruce up the kitchen with a glass splashback

We all get bored with the decor in our house from time to time and start to consider what we can do to freshen things up. Often this is all we end up doing, a quick lick of paint here and there to make the room look a little cleaner, but frequently, the colour we use is the same as before, so the novelty of a freshly decorated room will be rather short lived.

Glass kitchen splashbacks in Cambridge

With so many people wanting to upgrade their kitchens from the traditional ceramic tiled splashbacks to a more durable and attractive alternative, Splashbacks of Distinction are now available in and around the Cambridge area to answer their call.

A new glass kitchen or bathroom splashback for a more hygienic home

We have all heard people say that you could eat your dinner off the floor as it is so clean, but did you realise that the kitchen can be one of the dirtiest rooms in the house. Quite frightening considering all the family meals are prepared there.

A kitchen makeover with a new toughened glass spashback

We would all like a new fitted kitchen! It's that time of year when we start to take stock and notice all those little jobs that need doing around the home. The kitchen is the one room in any home that is used on a regular basis and the one that probably takes the most punishment. Heat, grease and grime build up without even the cleanest of cooks noticing. The worktops, walls and ceilings start to lose there clean look and become dull and dirty. It's not until you thoroughly clean an area that you really notice just how grimy your kitchen has become. Now could be the perfect time to consider doing something about it.

A New Fitted Kitchen with a Toughened Glass Splashback from Splashbacks of Distinction

One of the things that many homeowners dream about is having a new fitted kitchen installed. The kitchen has frequently been described as the heart of any house and so many seem to spend an awful lot of time in them. Some may like to potter about testing out new dishes to tempt their friends and families taste buds, whereas others see the kitchen as a sanctuary to get away from the kids.

Bathroom enclosures

Revitalise your bathroom with a glass splashback

When we think of a glass splashback, we tend to think about the kitchen, but these versatile splashbacks have proved to be as popular in other areas of the home too, particularly the bathroom or shower room.

Glass shower enclosures and screens

When you visit the various DIY stores and see how much they charge for their glass shower enclosures and screens, it is hardly surprising why so many of us go home and continue to use an assortment of suspended shower curtains.

Glass shower enclosures and screens to brighten your bathroom

If you have you have been trying to decide whether to make the change from a shower curtain to a shower door or shower enclosure made from toughened glass, Splashbacks of Distinction are here to help.

Bespoke glass shower enclosures with glass walls instead of tiles

If you have ever had to fix new tiles, repair, replace or even clean the grouting in the existing tiles in a shower enclosure, you will know just what a pain it can be! Having a sparkling new toughened glass shower enclosure is certainly a great investment to make, but why not go all out and have the walls of the enclosure covered in glass too?

Bespoke Shower Screens and Enclosures from Splashbacks of Distinction

Have you ever looked through home design magazines or watched some television makeover shows and envied the beautiful results they achieve? There is one room in a house that is often overlooked for a makeover and it happens to be the smallest room in the house, the bathroom!

Glass Splashbacks in the bathroom with Splashbacks of Distinction

Glass is a wonderful medium to use in the home and can look particularly stunning in the bathroom as well as the kitchen. Like Splashbacks of Distinctions coloured kitchen splashbacks, we can also provide you with the same superior quality toughened safety glass for bathrooms and showers. Glass shower splashbacks are so easy to clean using glass cleaner, they will not have the mould issues you get with tiles that have been grouted. Glass splashbacks are not limited to the shower either, depending on your budget they can be used to create stunning glass feature walls.

Balustrades

Commercial balustrades

As a business owner you will know that in the commercial sector, style, cost and low maintenance are all important. You want your premises to look inviting not only for your visiting clients, but your work force too. Working in a drab space does nothing for productivity and our toughened glass commercial balustrades will allow the light to flood into your office or warehouse space. No more dark and dreary stairwells to contend with.

Glass balustrades inside and out

Glass balustrades will look fantastic in your home or office space, allowing every ray of natural light to flood in, lifting your mood and bringing the other health benefits that only natural light can. However, have you considered just how amazing a glass balustrade would look outside?

Glass balustrades are a clear winner

When the time is right to make improvements to our homes, the list of jobs to do seems endless. That drab paintwork needs brightening, the worn or chipped laminate flooring needes replacing or the carpet has no life or spring left in it. It may even be the kitchen units that have seen better days, but of all the jobs that can be tackled, one seems to be missed out for some strange reason, the balustrades!

Toughened glass Juliet balconies for style and safety

Juliet balconies were named after the famous balcony scene from Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet. The shallow balcony is designed to provide a decorative safety barrier in front of French windows.

Glass balustrades for the garden or terrace

Glass balustrades are a very popular architectural glazing design feature on so many projects around the home. Glass balustrades create a clear, clean and modern yet strong safety barrier to keep you and yours safe from harm, whilst improving and updating your home.

Toughened glass instead of wooden spindles

Stairs are an obvious structural centrepiece of any home, so the way they look is vital. An untidy, tired and old fashioned staircase will make an instant negative first impression on visitors, and can even lower the value of your home should it be on the market.

Toughened glass balustrades are fast replacing the traditional alternatives

Balustrades have been used in buildings for many years. Internal and external balustrades support staircases, balconies, and provide much needed safety and security. We have developed a wide range of glass balustrades to enhance your property. As a result, our glass balustrades have become extremely popular with our clients, maybe because they have so many benefits.

Toughened Glass Balustrades for the Home and Office

There is an exciting new look available for your staircase! Toughened glass balustrades look absolutely fabulous and lift a home into a new dimension.

Glass mirrors

Mirros and their impact on interior design

The mirror is a staple in most houses. They are traditionally found above the fireplace in the front room and in the bathroom and toilet, occasionally they may be found in the bedroom too. This article will demonstrate just some of the clever ways that you can use mirrors around your home to great effect.

Quality bespoke mirrors for every room and beyond

Locating a mirror in the correct place in a room allows you to maximise and make the most of the natural light. Placing the mirror close to a window will catch the angle of light and bounce it throughout the room.

Different types of bespoke glass mirrors

When it comes to choosing the right mirror to fit in with your home or office decor, Splashbacks of distinction are confident that we could manufacture and fit the mirror to suit your own individual requirements.

Why do we look in a mirror? Body image, or is it more?

It could be argued that we are all more obsessed with our appearance than we would like to admit. But is this really an indication of vanity? A vain person is meant to be conceited and have excessive pride in their appearance. There is nothing wrong with being concerned about ones appearance, as this is quite normal and understandable. In fact, studies have shown that attractive people have distinct advantages over less attractive people in our society.

Bespoke glass mirrors from Splashbacks of Distinction

We all take them for granted! We brush our teeth, comb our hair, shave and check out how we look in them every day, but we rarely think about the impact a mirror actually has on our lives.

Glass partitions

Toughened glass partitions

Toughened glass partitions can have a major impact on your business and possibly, even in the home environment too. They allow natural light to flood into any space, avoiding dark dead spots that require artificial lighting.

Glass shelving

Why choose glass for your shelving solutions?

We all have shelves! Some are to display the odd ornament or curiosity, whereas others have a more specific use for must have or regularly used appliances around the home. Whatever they are for, shelves are a commonplace part of any home or office space. Shelves help us to organise our belongings by providing spaces for functional or decorative use and they prevent work surfaces from becoming cluttered with everyday stuff.

Bespoke glass shelves for a unique decor

We all have certain items that we want to put on display. It may be an assortment of nic nacs that we have collected over the years, our favourite books or an heirloom that was passed down from a previous generation. Whatever the display item is, the chances are that we will be displaying them on a shelf of some kind. The question is, what type of shelf do we choose to compliment not just the display item, but the rest of the interior of our home?

Toughened Glass Shelves for the Home and Office

Shelves are an integral part of virtually every home and office up and down the country. They are a very functional way of making use of walls for storage when one may not want, or be able to use the floor.

Glass in general

Natural light, mood and how glass can help

Today experts will agree that exposure to natural light during the day is strongly linked to energy, mood, sleep and an overall hightened quality of life. If we deprive ourselves of natural light, we often become down and moody, sometimes even starting to suffer from insomnia.

Transform your home and office with glass

Glass is bright, clean, creates a light and airy space and although it has been around for centuries, it can make your living and working space look thoroughly modern.

Toughened glass for every room in the home and beyond

Here at Splashbacks of Distinction we make the most out of glass by crafting it into so much more. We have all manner of shelves, kitchen and bathroom splashbacks, shower enclosures and screens and we even have glass balustrades to take the place of those traditional wooden spindles should the mood take you. But what else can glass really be used for?

Toughened glass will transform your home or office

People have always had an intense interest in glass. Glass for the table, glass for the windows and even glass for some ornaments, but glass for a wider range of uses around the home or office, surely not!

The marked increase in interest of glass around the home seems to have started back in 1949, when the 'The Glass House' or 'Johnson house' was built in Connecticut, USA. It was designed by Philip Johnson as his own weekend residence and was made predominantly of toughened glass. It has been said that in a house of glass, the views of the landscape are its wallpaper.

From glass kitchen splashbacks to bespoke mirrors

We all want our homes to have a unique appearance, because nobody wants their living space to be exactly the same as their friends and neighbours. Sadly this is easier said than done! Think about it, the majority of your friends and neighbours will buy their furniture from the local furniture store and the wallpaper, lamps and flooring are likely to be sourced from the same local DIY shop that you use. This is not to say they will choose exactly the same decor as you, but the chances of it happening are pretty good. So if you want something really different, think glass!

Glass around the house or business with Splashbacks of Distinction

Glass really is an eyecatching medium, and at the same time it is a very functional material to be used as a splashback in the kitchen, bathroom or to highlight a display somewhere else in the home or office. Glass is naturally a very hygenic material as it is not porous so no bacteria can be left on its surface once properly cleaned. But why stop in the kitchen though, the bathroom is another part of the home that can easily be enhanced, come to think of it, anywhere you want colour, design and an easy clean surface can benefit from a toughened glass splashback.

How toughened glass is made for our kitchen and bathroom splashbacks

Toughened glass, as its name would suggest, is glass material that has been made much tougher than ordinary glass. Toughened glass are much stronger varieties and are used in various constructions, these can be residential or commercial constructions. The actual strength of toughened glass is up to five times more than that of annealed glass, (see below for an explanation of the annealing process). Toughened glass is not only used for kitchen and bathroom splashbacks, it is also used to manufacture lots of glassware and these products are comparatively safer and offer far more durability.

Some people mistakenly believe that toughened glass is unbreakable, it may be very tough, but it can still be broken. Remember though, if products made of toughened glass are handled in the correct way, there is no reason why they shouldn't last for a lifetime.

Beat the bacteria with a glass kitchen or bathroom splashback

If you wanted to eat your dinner from a clean surface, you might want to eat it in your bathroom. This may sound like a ridiculous thing to say when you consider what the smallest room in the house is used for, but read on!

Style

Why is glass so popular today more than ever?

Not all that long ago, people seemed to be going out of their way to get away from wood in and around their home, but instead of going the whole hog, they seemed to opt for wood effect materials, from worktops to flooring. Even shelves and furniture was either veneered or printed to make it look like wood.

Modernise with glass splashbacks and balustrades

Do you want the modern touch that glass brings. Splashbacks of Distinction can advise you what glass additions to your home will not only be functional, look amazing, but what could actually compliment and even enhance your existing traditional furniture.

Glass wall coverings

Glass splashbacks are the product that Splashbacks of Distinction know all about. We have transformed so many homes with our glass splashbacks and seem to get most of our new customers from referrals. All too often we see that people have bought one of the 'off the shelf' glass splashbacks and have never been happy with the quality or fit, that's where we come in.

Having a high resolution image incorporated into your glass kitchen, bathroom or lifestyle splashback

Having a glass splashback fitted is a fantastic way of brightening up your kitchen, bathroom or living area. They are hygienically clean and come in a wonderfully varied range of textures and colour finishes. To add to the versatility of this product, Splashbacks of Distinction are now able to offer a fantastic new service to our customers, the incorporation of high resolution images into any glass splashback!

A modern living space with Splashbacks of Distinction

We generally take glass for granted. We look out through it every day and unless there is a greasy fingerprint that sticks out like a sore thumb, we don't even seem to notice it. Glass is transparent and can be rather boring when it comes to your run of the mill windows.

The RAL colour system

The Ral colour system, is a series of systems used to match certain colours in paint. The system is designed to help when you need to choose paint colours, it's effectively a swatch system.

Further Information

If you would like to know more or are interested in a quote we would be happy to help. Phone us on 01920 830 084, email us at enquiries@splashbacksofdistinction.co.uk or fill in our enquiry form and we will be in touch as soon as possible.