3 Benefits of Toughened Glass Splashbacks

Posted on: 19 October 2021

A glass splashback can improve your kitchen in a multitude of ways, from making it look more attractive to increasing natural light to offering an extra layer of protection against spills and splashes. However, not all glass splashbacks are made equally. If you want the best possible splashback for your kitchen, take a look at the toughened glass options on the market today. Want to know why toughened glass is better than regular glass? Read on to learn three key benefits.

1. Excellent heat and impact resistance

Whether you're cooking a delicious meal or boiling water for a cup of tea or coffee, no matter how careful you are, it's very difficult to avoid splashes and spills. Of course, splashing hot foods and liquids against your wall can have pretty damaging effects if your wall is unprotected, from melting paintwork to leaving burn marks. Similar issues arise when it comes to using kitchen tools like knives; if they accidentally get knocked against your wall, you run the risk of chips and cracks. Toughened glass splashbacks, however, have a very high resistance to heat and breakage. Toughened classes can withstand temperatures far higher than you'd encounter in the average kitchen without any issues, and hard knocks against the surface of the glass will not leave any marks or scratches.

2. Unmatched hygiene

Hygiene is crucial in any kitchen, unless you want to run the risk of food poisoning. As such, it's important that every part of your food preparation space remains spotlessly clean while you are  cooking — including your splashback. Here's where toughened glass comes into play. Since toughened glass is completely non-porous, it won't absorb any grease, bacteria, or grime from cooking spills. As such, when you have a toughened glass splashback, you'll be able to keep it clean and hygienic with a quick wipe of a sponge or cloth. .

3. Highly cost-effective 

The durability of toughened glass makes it a great investment for your kitchen. Since toughened glass requires minimal maintenance to stay clean and in perfect shape and it's strong enough to withstand heat and impact, it lasts an incredibly long time with very little effort. As such, even though installing toughened glass splashbacks does come with an initial price tag, it can save you a lot of money over the years to come. As an added bonus, toughened glass splashbacks are easier to install than you may think, which means they come with a low installation cost too.

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