simple glass?

I too, wanted a nice glass backslash. I looked into GlassKote but the quote was way too high - of course that was for a full backsplash across the whole wall. (over $3000 for 18" x 8' with a couple of cut-outs for electrical.). I tried calling some local places and gave up after the 3rd or 4th one had a long pause after my question of if they do glass for a backsplash before answering!

Now it seems that DH is only imagining the backsplash for right behind the cooktop and not along the whole wall so it might be affordable. But I doubt it would come in less than the cost for the SS backsplash I think we have decided on (I think that will be more like $200-$300)... DH has put his foot down and said absolutely no to the tile idea of backsplash - adamant against grout lines!

Hi tartanhabit--

Here are pics of my green glass tile backsplash. I used Walker Zanger Weave (AKA Oceanside Glass tile) in Equator 1"x4" size. They continue to be my favorite thing in my kitchen-- I love the way the sunlight reflects off of them. And they clean up really well. Good luck!

Here is a link that might be useful: Glass backsplash

Giacomo - I love everything you post. That is a beautiful simple piece of glass - can you tell us more about what it is and how it's installed please?

Callieandkarin, thanks for the reminder about your tile too. I couldn't get anywhere with the link but it reminded me that I had already saved your photo in my 'kitchens I like' file. Is the finish matte or shiny?

kkupstate, good luck with your decisions.

I used sea glass by Island Stone and love it!

It's a tempered clear glass, that I ask to make to a glass shop.
The kitchen is in italian company (of course!) glossy lacquer and bleach oak, and the countertop is Zodiaq White 3/4".

To install the glass I ask to put behind the drywall 3/4" ply to have a good support, then I used aluminum caps (most of the time you can see that caps in hotel or hospital to hold acrylic signs)

right now I pretty busy... but soon I will have more great kitchens to show here.

pkirkha, I'm glad you posted here because I remember when you first showed this pic and I forgot to save it. Beautiful. I hope these pics that are resurfacing are helpful to others too.

Is the name of the color sea glass?

It is cement and here is the link:
http://www.islandstone.com/prod-detail$product$21$.html

Here is a link that might be useful: Island Stone

I used US Color Glass - about half the price of Glasskote - just behind the cooktop and sink.

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Thanks pkirkha & giacomo for the info.

mls - wow! I love your choice of glass and your whole kitchen is great. What a beautiful job. Love the spice container system too.

Go to http://www.glassprimer.com you can paint your own glass with the same paint those companies use for less than .94¢ per square foot! Ive been doing it for 10 years, check out my art site http://www.chrissommer.com

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Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.glasprimer.com

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Paint it yourself with a roller or sprayer...

Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.glassprimer.com

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Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.glassprimer.com