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Glass Splashback query

  • 17-01-2012 01:51PM
    #1
    garden
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 126 ✭✭


    I'm loving glass splashbacks but my OH is concerned about how it is sealed behind the sink and is it waterproof behind the sink. Just want some opinions, feedback etc.


Comments

  • #2
    MisseyB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 210 ✭✭MisseyB


    As far as i'm aware they use silicone to seal the joints. Done well there should be no problems but done badly and it'll not only look bad but you'll get water behind the glass.

    Whoever you go with i'd ask to see a splashback that they installed a year ago so you can see how it's performed.

    E


  • #3
    paddy147
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 15,857 ✭✭✭✭paddy147


    They use the same resin and sealer that is used for building fish tanks.


  • #4
    narkymarky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 90 ✭✭narkymarky


    Apologies in advance for hijacking the original thread but as it's related.... I'm currently sitting with two pieces of laminated safety glass to use as a sink splashback and a hob splashback. My question is how do I go about drilling fixing holes? Never used a glass drill bit before - any advice going? I stupidly didn't get them drilled beforehand. Got them FOC from a friend of a friend in exchange for some printing and he's the far side of the country so I'm not driving back.

    Cheers,
    Mark


  • #5
    john_cappa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,371 ✭✭✭john_cappa


    I dont think you have to drill. Adhesive is the usual way they are installed.


  • #6
    narkymarky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 90 ✭✭narkymarky


    Cheers John. Think I'll be safe as houses using adhesive on the strip behind the sink but the piece behind the hob is 1m wide and 800mm high. It's going onto a drywall board and my fear is that glass is too heavy to tack onto the plasterboard. Thinking about it I might just set the bottom corners into mirror brackets and drop the cooker hood a few mill to cover/hold the top edge


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