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Dan's Construction and Repair Blog

Hello! My name is Dan and this is my construction and repair blog. I don't work in the industry myself, I have recently used a lot of different contractors during the construction of my home. Construction contractors used machinery to dig and lay the foundations for my home before the walls and trusses where installed. A roofing company installed a metal roof and contractors installed plumbing and electrical utilities. I was very impressed with the results and I learnt lots of cool things during the completion of this project. This blog contains information which will be useful to other people who plan to work with construction contractors.

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Three Critical Guidelines on Installing Long-Lasting Kitchen Glass Splashbacks

If you are planning on installing a new kitchen splashback, you should think about choosing a glass feature. Glass has an aesthetic appeal which blends in with most interior themes. Also, this material has a nonporous surface. Therefore, the surface will be easy to clean and will not promote the growth of microbial organisms. On the other hand, if you do not make the right decisions during the installation process for your glass splashbacks, you will not attain ideal visual or performance results. You might even have to replace the glass due to premature failure. Here are the most crucial guidelines to help you promote the success of your project.

Select Low-Iron Glass Splashbacks

When shopping for kitchen splashbacks, you should look for glass with low iron content. Sometimes clear glass has significant amounts of iron in it. This metal element contributes to the formation of a greenish tint in the panels. The hue is often prevalent around the edges, and the tinting will distort the colour behind the splashback. If the distortion is high, the kitchen will lack harmony in design. When you purchase low-iron glass, you will eliminate these concerns. In simple terms, you will enjoy better transparency, light transmission and colour reconstitution. These properties are crucial in minimising the risk of colour disharmony in your kitchen.

Consider the Splashback Spacing 

When installing a new kitchen splashback, you should think about the spacing between the structural walls and the glass panels. This factor can affect the performance of the splashback and its durability. Ideally, there should be a small gap left between the glass pane and the wall. This spacing will allow for the placement of sanitary-grade silicone. This substance will seal the rift and ensure that dirt and other materials do not collect behind the splashback. Also, the spacing allows the glass feature to move slightly if the house settles. You should remember that if the gap is too wide, the sealant lines will be visible.

Choose a Suitable Paint

You should choose a suitable paint coating for your kitchen before installing the glass splashback. In general, glass splashbacks will protect your wall from accelerated fading and degradation. However, if the coating was made using low-quality paint, the surface will still experience fast deterioration. You will notice distortion of the colours behind the feature and the integrity of the surface will be compromised. If you would like to avoid premature replacement, you should ensure that the paint coating is resilient.