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Can I tile over a glass splashback?

Hi everyone, just after some advice. I have a 10 yr old house that Im updating. The kitchen has a lime green glass splashback that was in fashion once? I have heard to remove it is expensive so wondering if I can tile over the top ( also been told you cant unless you use bigger tiles like floor tiles and use silicon to stick them on?) Im looking more at using basic sized tiles with a subway design. Any suggestions? Thanks Trace

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gippslandhome

As a professional tiler of over 27 years I've done countless tile over all sorts of situations.

This is not necessarily just the cheapest rental type solution get it done quickly and cheap option.

Tile over tile/glass ECT can be one of the smartest, less stressful and most economical way without compromise to quality.

Kind regards Rob Colbert

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gippslandhome

Hi Trace, in short the answer is yes for sure.

The key is preparation and making sure you get the correct advice.

Firstly please don't use silicone. Big no no.

Best thing to do is give your glass splash back a good clean with sugar soap. Then dry and wipe over with some metholated spirits.

What you need to buy then is a primer that is designed to go over tiles, glass vinyl ext.

This will etch into the glass and allow you to tile to your glass splash back.

Speak to someone in the tiling section at your local Bunnings. Or at your local tile store.

Don't be stuck with any myth on what sort of tile you should use.

Go with what you love and size doesn't matter, it will not affect anything in anyway.

Just ask yout local supplier for a pre primary to go over the top of a glass splash back.

It's very easy.

I've done this for over 25 years, and I know you will be fine.

Any questions please feel free to message back.

Kind regards Rob

Keep on making because making is fun 😁

Jason

Hi @TraceS,

Welcome to Workshop. We're rapt to have you join us at this exciting time when you are updating the house. Please feel free to post anytime you need a hand or have something to share. We have loads of helpful members like @gippslandhome who are sharing helpful advice and inspiration.

I will now hand over to other community members to provide input, but also wanted to refer you to a previous discussion on this topic in case it is also of value - https://www.workshop.com.au/t5/Kitchen/How-can-I-tile-over-or-cover-a-glass-splashback-in-the-kitchen/m-p/7684

Thanks again for joining in the discussion on Workshop, and let me know if you ever need help getting the most from the site.

Jason

redracer01

Yes. But why would you?

Jason

Are you saying that the splashback should be easy to remove @redracer01? Got any tips for @TraceS?

Thanks for sharing your knowledge as always!

Jason

redracer01

Several schools of thought on this matter. Do it cheap and tile over it. Remove the plaster board along with splash back and re plaster or break the glass and tile over rough plaster. I suppose depends on time and money. If its a rental then yes do it quick and dirty. You need immediate turn around. If you have time to spare then yes lets do it right remove the glass and tile properly. Either way it all depends on the situation.

gippslandhome

As a professional tiler of over 27 years I've done countless tile over all sorts of situations.

This is not necessarily just the cheapest rental type solution get it done quickly and cheap option.

Tile over tile/glass ECT can be one of the smartest, less stressful and most economical way without compromise to quality.

Kind regards Rob Colbert

TraceS

Because it’s lime green and out of date now. Looking at updating for future sale.

TheSaltyreefer

Spot on @gippslandhome

gippslandhome

Thanks @TheSaltyreefer 👍

gippslandhome

Thanks mate @TheSaltyreefer

Old-gal24

@gippslandhome Your advice is awesome, without folk like yourself and this site, we the layperson would have to find the money to pay so called professionals. Get ripped of walk on and treated like we are total idiots all of which I as a woman have been treated like while trying to get small jobs completed.

When I first moved into the home I live in now, I tried to get my floors tiled. I had 4 tilers come and give me quotes, but all pulled out after they had been offered bigger jobs. Crushed me and I couldn't get a tiler for at least 4 months, if I'd have been physically able I would have had a go at tiling myself. But I was as they say stuck between a rock and a hard place. So I went with the 1st company I could and got plank vinyl laid, which I am happy with.

BUT and sadly but it is. In a town such as I live DUBBO NSW. trades people have a lot of big jobs offered because of development and they can afford to be picky and choosy with what work they do along with what prices they charge. That is why a great many of us try to save money or get jobs done faster, hence doing it them selves such as myself. Not always the way I wish it was but I have a go. I am probably more than likely my own worst critic when it comes to work I do or have done. I have learned in my years of having a go that I really enjoy having a go a making the changes to my home that I have and will continue to do thanks to the advice from some of the great folks on here.

Cheers

Old gal

M1Qu1n

Hi Rob

Thank you so much because I'm quite nervous about this I'm not a home renovator but I have to change this so do you know any tilers who are experienced in doing this kind of tiling? If so could you kindly send me their contact details please?

Regards Michelle

Jason

Hi Michelle (@M1Qu1n)

I was sorry to just notice that you never received an answer to this question. Typically we would refer people to a service like Hipages or Airtasker to find local tradespeople in their area. As our forum covers all of Australia and New Zealand it is unlikely members will be able to recommend someone near you.

Have you made progress with your project? We'd certainly be happy to assist with anything you need.

Apologies again,

Jason

M1Qu1n

Thanks Jason

I’ve had it done by a professional and it’s great.

Jason

Fantastic, thanks for letting us know Michelle (@M1Qu1n). If you get a chance to share some photos of the end result, I'm sure our community members would love to see it. Can you tile over an existing splashback is a question that regularly pops up on Workshop.

Thanks again,

Jason

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