New one on me. Glass kitchen splashbacks

[ProDave]

Sounds a bonkers idea to me.

Looking at a kitchen job today the customer drops into the conversation he is having glass splashbacks in the kitchen, would I be okay cutting the socket holes in them?

After I picked myself up off the floor I politely told him he needs to organise that with the glass supplier and make sure they are all in the right place and right size, and the splashbacks are available at first fix time so I can match the socket locations to the holes in the glass.

Just sounds a carp idea to me.  Even if it worked, you would have to get a decent wall finish first as whatever is there will show through the glass.

Anyone actually done this?

If it goes ahead I will take pictures.

 

[Blue Duck]

Yeah....  :shakehead

Done a couple... Your measurements have to be bang on! 

No margin for errors.

The glass is usually backed with a colour or texture like a mirror.

Good luck :Salute

 

[Sidney]

I've got glass splashbacks.

You need to carry out all electrical works first. Then the company will come and template for the glass, they'll cut all the holes in etc in the right positions. Once the glass is glued into place then you cannot add anymore more.

 

[Sharpend]

I've got glass splashbacks.

You need to carry out all electrical works first. Then the company will come and template for the glass, they'll cut all the holes in etc in the right positions. Once the glass is glued into place then you cannot add anymore more.

Not strictly true a surface mount isn’t usually a problem !! msl1:

 

[Andy™]

yes, all first fixed as normal. kitchen fitted then they took measurements. surprisingly accurate, id rather have them than mud slingers

 

[Sharpend]

I’ve got a pic of one I’ve done. Have to say if the glass company doesn’t measure correctly it is a pita. 

 

[Sidney]

Not strictly true a surface mount isn’t usually a problem !! msl1:

With some good glue!!!

 

[Sharpend]

They come in all styles these days 

https://www.google.co.uk/search?

the newer ones are effectively an lcd screen. 

 

[Sidney]

On a positive note you get a really flat surface for your accessories...

 

[Sharpend]

Personally I think the lady who came up with Part p actually introduced the glass splash back so as to prevent any drilling requirements, why drill when a suction pad will suffice, she clearly realised that part p failed to achieve what it was meant too. 

 

[ProDave]

Thanks.

So it's not as daft as it sounds. First fix first, then wait for the glass to be fitted.

And be BLOODY sure you have not forgotten something.

 

[Sharpend]

That advantage Dave is once glass is ordered customer can’t change their mind so easily

 

[Sidney]

Looks good when it's in and even Schneider screwless fit properly...



That 1G switch sticks out a little bit more than the sockets hence it looks lower from this side...

 

[binky]

Looks like Hamilton gear in disguise - I like Hamilton. The one thing to ensure to do is use deeper back boxes, so that if customer wants flat plate accesories they fit without crushing cables, or having to re-work back box with glass in front...

I had to re-work back boxes behind a glass front to sort out a shorting problem (kitchen not done by me) t'was a right pita.

 

[kerching]

Thanks.

So it's not as daft as it sounds. First fix first, then wait for the glass to be fitted.

And be BLOODY sure you have not forgotten something.

SA YT2 simples

 

[Sidney]

SA YT2 simples

Having just spent £25k on a kitchen I don't think my missus would have appreciated that...