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House and Home had an article about a new kitchen, at Yale? I think, that has a glass backsplash. It was orange! It had some details on where/how to buy and paint it.

This is just me talkin, but I think that glass is kind of an ideal backsplash. You could reverse-paint just about anything on it.

if you are designing this yourself
try Dave Sanders & Co. in Freeport NY (516 867 1281) for all manner of little aluminum or stainless steel channels, caps, edging and the like to hold your glass.

Chris, I remember that article... I think that's where this poster got the photo from (House and Home). It looks familiar to me.

wasn't this written about in some detail in the best kitchen contest? That great orange one with the glass (or was it acrylic?) backslash painted on the reverse...really nice.

Don't forget about mirrored backsplashes. It sounds cheesy by itself but can actually make for a lovely sort of bar-like feel. Can be very effective with smoky mirror (esp with a black kitchen)

either cut sheets of acrylic or glass (mentioned above) work really well. Also something like Living Glass (www.livingglass.com) is very cool and can be back lit...

Where do you end the backsplash color when you are using paint and painting w/ two shades of the same color. I'm painting my kitchen 2 shades of green, but there is no "closure" by some of the cabinets-in other words, there is some wall space left between where the cabinet ends and the corner of the wall starts. Do I just paint the backsplash to the end of the cabinet and put the 2nd color right next to it?? Help!

Where do you find answers for these questions??? Im new here.

Anne Grady Jan3/07

Everyone listen to me. I am a glass artist and I paint glass. If you want to make your own colored glass back splash, counter top or anything that requires back painted glass. You need to buy this paint from http://www.glassprimer.com this stuff is the best i have ever seen and used. It is permanent and cheap! If you sandblast glass then paint it, it will hold for a little but will never be permanent, and doesnt look anywhere as good since the frosting kills the stunning color. .. You see, glass is organic and hydrofolic, meaning it likes air moisture. This attraction to air moisture undercuts any and all things coated on the glass, even if its sandblasted. Glassprimer actually turns glass into hdrofobic , or "water hating" making glass not attract moisture anymore. This stuff is your answer...




Chris
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1/4" or 6mm glass is best for back painted glass backsplashes, only use tempered glass for behind stove areas or hot areas to resist heat/cold cracks. mount the glass to the wall with double sided tape and clear silicone glue, very very simple install.

if you want to get fancy and make a back painted glass counter top, use 3/4" glass with a polished edge, and mount with clear silicone glue.

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hey guys, we are a local shop in ny and we have our own backpainted glass system, we do a lot of backsplashes, tabletops, walls etc... check out our website www.globalglasscorp.com or shoot us an email with any questions.

marble is out...glass is in!

why have someone sell you painted glass that can break while you install it? or better yet get a scratch or crack while being shipped? did I say shipped? have you ever had to deal with shipping glass? if so it is extremely expensive (more than the glass itself) and is a long drawn out process and usually your glass ends up getting damaged. What if you could buy a piece of glass locally for cheap, and paint it yourself in 10 minutes with a paint roller with the same permanent bonding glass paint the pros use? With this paint you can permanently back paint glass any color for less than .94¢ per sq ft. go to http://www.glassprimer.com and you will be very happy. They can make paint match any large brand paint mfg color for free as well. easy as 1,2,3. Ive been painting glass for years and support http://www.glassprimer.com 150%. check out my glass art work http://www.chrissommer.com
the above is only the truth, if you have any questions email me info@chrissommer.com

Hope this helps,
Master Glass Artist: Chris Sommer

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if you have any back painted glass questions at all, please call me 888-619-2226

Chris Sommer

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Here are some helpful tips from http://www.glassprimer.com

How do I clean GlassPrimer™ paint overspray on backpainted glass?

To clean off any paint overspray on the front of the back-painted glass or on the edges of the back painted glass, use light steel wool to remove overspray from edges of the glass and use lacquer thinner and a cloth to clean off overspray on the front of the back-painted glass. For really thick overspray, use single edge razor blades to help remove the thick overspray followed by the methods suggested above.

How do I remove imperfections in Glassprimer™ backpainted glass?

Sometimes glass is not completely cleaned and dirt/marks are still on the surface of the glass that you just painted. To fix this problem, wait until the paint is fully dry, use 120 grit sand paper and hand sand the paint off of the glass in the areas where the dirt/marks are located. It is ok if you obscure the glass surface with the sand paper. Once the paint and dirt/marks are sanded away, mix up a small amount of Glass Primer Paint and touch up the areas with your finger or a paint brush. The color tone might seem slightly off at first but you will notice a perfect blend once the small touch-ups dry.

How do I totally remove Glassprimer™ paint from glass?

To remove or "strip" glassprimer paint from glass, lay the backpainted glass on a flat table or garbage can, cover the painted side with conventional paint stripper and let sit for 15 minutes, once paint becomes loose, spray the paint off with water (hose) and repeat if necessary. Once most of the paint is removed you must finish the paint removal with a single edge razor blade.

How do I clean Glassprimer™ paint from my paint gun?

We recommend lacquer thinner and a cloth to clean out your paint gun after each use. Spray lacquer thinner through paint gun for 30 seconds. Sometimes it is good to disassemble the paint gun and clean all of the internal parts with lacquer thinner as well.

How do I install GlassPrimer™ backpainted glass?

The industry standard for installing back-painted glass is to use clear silicone glue and double sided glazers tape. The double sided tape serves as a temporary hold until the clear silicone glue dries. Mirror Mastic and Liquid Nails can also be used to install back-painted glass.

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