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As one of Ireland's longest-established providers of glass solutions, we've seen a massive uptake in Glass splashback installations in recent years. The popularity of this trend isn't a surprise. Glass splashbacks are robust, durable and require very little maintenance. Not to mention how aesthetically pleasing they look in all types of kitchens.

However, despite this increase in popularity, many homeowners still have questions. Therefore for the curious, we've put together this blog to answer some of the most frequently asked glass splashback enquires.

Toughened glass, or tempered glass as its sometimes known, has many applications. If you have been on a balcony with a glass railing or climbed a glass staircase, you were in direct contact with tempered glass. Despite its ubiquity, most people don't know the first thing about this glass variety. As one of Ireland's largest suppliers and fitters of toughened glass, we get lots of questions from our clients. To help you better understand toughened glass, we've gathered the most common questions below and added comprehensive answers. Read on to learn more about toughened glass.

As one of the busiest and most functional rooms in the house, a kitchen inevitably gets dirty. From spills, food stains to crumbs and burn stains, the average kitchen goes through a lot. And there is nowhere that is subjected to more staining than the wall behind your worktop.
From having to endure the heat of an active hob to being splattered with everything from food to steam, the splashback area of the kitchen will eventually show signs of wear and tear. This is particularly true of tiled kitchen splashbacks. Certain tile types begin to absorb stains leading to a dulled look and less vibrant colours. This loss of luminosity has a knock-on effect on the rest of the kitchen, eventually creating a tired less welcoming environment – which is far from ideal for a room used as frequently as a kitchen. To avoid this slow but inevitable decline, we highly recommend considering installing a glass splashback.