A fast growing trend in kitchen design is the use of mirrors as a kitchen wall covering. The ability of a mirror to transform a space by increasing the amount of natural and artificial light as well as making the space seem much larger is pushing more people to use mirrors. As you can see below, a mirror splashback is also very aesthetically pleasing.

Are Mirror Splashbacks Heat Resistant?

The quick answer to that is yes, toughened mirror splashbacks are very heat resistant and suitable for use behind any type of kitchen hob. Normal mirror, that is not made from toughened glass, is not and could crack at any time while cooking so we would advise against a normal mirror behind a heat source. DIY Splashbacks only supply toughened kitchen mirror splashbacks so all of our mirror products are suitable for this use.

Untoughened glass and untoughened (normal) mirrors are heat resistant to around 80C, toughened glass and mirrors are four or five times more heat resistant so 320C to 400C- well above the maximum temperature you can expect behind a hob.

How Easy Are Mirror Splashbacks To Keep Clean?

Glass is itself very easy to clean (windows, glass tables etc.), much easier then most other surfaces such as wall tiles and stainless steel, to make it easier to clean you can also add our Easy Clean coating which is a nanophobic, hydrophobic (water repellant) coating. Mirror splashbacks, being mirrors, will show dirt up more than tiles though as they do of course reflect anything on the surface. The dirt is still there on tiles, it's just harder to see. For this reason, many of our customers choose one of our antique effect mirrors which have different effects on the rear of the glass which can help disguise some splashing- but they are easy to clean with just a microfibre cloth.

Image of an antique mirror splashback (styles vary please contact us for our most recent styles)

What Colours Of Mirror Splashbacks are Available?

Presently, we offer mirror splashbacks for kitchens and bathrooms in the below colours and styles.

Bronze Tinted Mirror, Grey Tinted Mirror, Silver Mirror and Antique Mirror. The antique mirror range is constantly evolving but at present there are two styles, many more are on the way.

How Easy Is It To Fit A Mirror Splashback?

As with our range of coloured glass splashbacks, mirror splashbacks can either be stuck to the wall using silicone adhesive or screwed to the wall using mirror screws. A simple cooker splashback would literally take 5 minutes to fix to the wall and seal the edges and screw fitting one perhaps 5-10 minutes more- just be careful you don't drill into any pipes or wires!

You can find measuring and fitting instructions in our tutorials section.

Why Choose A Mirror Splashback Instead Of Coloured Glass?

There is no real reason, choose whatever compliments your kitchen design. However, one huge benefit of a mirror splashback is of course behind able to see the reflection.  What we mean by this is if your cooker wall is facing your garden or a scenic view this view will be visible from your cooker wall also, so you can enjoy the view while cooking. Also, for kitchens with breakfast bar islands you see the person beside you within turning around which make meals for families much more pleasant (if you can get the kids off their tablets. Likewise for bathrooms, a mirror splashback will make any bathroom look much bigger and brighter so they will definitely increase the resale value of any property.

When designing a kitchen there are many factors to consider, choosing the kitchen doors, worktops and appliances are the first step towards your dream kitchen but what do you put on the walls? Kitchen tiles look great in traditional kitchens but for more contemporary kitchen styles they can make the walls look a little dated. Fortunately, there are now many more options for contemporary kitchen wall coverings that are a lot more in keeping with the modern look. Coloured glass splashbacks are a great choice as they can be matched to any paint colour so you are essentially just choosing a colour and creating a fully washable, stainpproof, easily cleaned wall of glass.  Likewise, you can create exactly the same look with coloured acrylic panels which are manufactured in exactly the same way as glass splashbacks- the only downside is that they are not as heat resistant as glass so this is something to consider at the planning stage. The most in trend kitchen wall covering is now mirror splashbacks, available in different colours and styles mirror splashbacks protect your wall just as coloured glass splashbacks do but they also dramatically change both the amount of light in your kitchen as well as the perceived amount of space.

The above image of a bronze mirror splashback is a great example of how a mirror can not only be functional but also makes a dramatic difference to how big the kitchen looks. This example faces the seating area which is great as it allows anyone sitting in the kitchen to speak to other people without having to turn their head. The bronze tint in the mirror is the perfect complement to the sleek grey lines of the kitchen and of course the colour of the kitchen doors and worktops. Kitchen tiles would simply not have been the right match for this kitchen with grout lines ruining the aesthetics.

As mentioned, toughened mirror splashbacks are available in different colours (silver being the most common) so above you can see a nice example of a grey mirror kitchen splashback. As with the bronze example above you can see straight away that the kitchen looks much brighter and larger despite this being a darker coloured mirror. In this kitchen you will see that the mirror is behind the kitchen hob, this is an important feature of toughened glass mirrors as they are just as heat resistant as coloured glass splashbacks as they are both made from toughened glasss. Another great example of how a mirrored splashback is a great choice for a modern kitchen.

The most in trend style of kitchen mirror splashbacks at this time is though antique effect splashbacks. There are several reasons why people choose this look with the main one being that they create a feature of the kitchen rather than just making it look much bigger. This example is a rusted iron antique effect mirror but again, made from toughened glass so perfectly suitable for use behind any type of ktichen hob- including gas.

Whatever style you choose, the main thing to consider is the colour or effect. Grey mirror splashbacks would not suit certain kitchen colour schemes such as creams or ivory whereas a bronze mirror would, as it would have a degree of red in it as would the kitchen. For a grey or white kitchen you will find that a grey, silver or silver antique mirror splashback may be the better choice.

How can we help you find the right choice of mirror splashback for your kitchen?

The first step would be to order a sample to check to make sure your colour choice of mirror complements your kitchen doors and worktops. Mirror samples can be ordered on this page of our website.

Antique Mirror Splashbacks

One continuing trend for interiors and specifically kitchens in 2020 is Antique Mirror.

Synonoumous with the beautiful work of Humprey Munson Kitchens who were among the first to introduce them in to kitchens in the UK, Antique Mirror Splashbacks are now an afforable option to add luxury and elegance in to any kitchen design. 

Is mirror safe in a kitchen?

Ordinarily, it isn't as straight forward as buying a piece of mirror, or popping one out of a frame and sticking it behind your hob. For safety reasons this isn't possible, as mirrors are not normally manufactured in toughened glass. This means that if they are knocked, or exposed to extremes of heat they will shatter.

DIY Splashbacks tinted and antique mirror splashbacks are manufactured in-house from toughened safety glass, meaning home owners can have no concerns over their safety in the kitchen. Using state of the art techniques, each one of our mirror splashbacks is made-to-order by the DIY Splashbacks team. We take the quality and safety of our products very seriously! Our splashbacks are both heat resistant and shatter resistant! 

Made to Measure

All of our glass splashback products are made-to-measure, meaning you can have a glass splashback that fits perfectly in to your space. This stunning kitchen above combines two of 2020's biggest trends, Graphite Grey, and Antique Mirror. This elegant look is sure to withstand the test of time.

Not limited to classic kitchens!

At DIY Splashbacks, we encourage you to defy convention and exercise your creativity! So although Antique Mirror is typically paired with classic kitchens, we love to see these in other spaces.

This stunning contemporary kitchen below uses an Antique Mirror Splashback to contrast with an otherwise minimalist room. This savy homeowner opted for laminate up-stands on the perimeter of their kitchen, and simply fitted a splashback behind the hob. This is a clever, budget friendly way to achieve an elegant look, without the cost of a fully fitted splashback. 

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Mirror Mirror on the wall

At DIY Splashbacks, we're passionate about staying ahead of trends- bringing you quality and innovation at afforable prices.

Our team have been developing a new range of products due to launch during 2019. We're working on some unique, highly bespoke mirror products to add to our portfolio.

Let's start with this stunning Moroccan Tiles Antique Mirror Glass Splashback.

As with all of our glass splashbacks, this is made from toughened glass so can be used behind any hob, including gas.

The tile pattern is a recreation of some of the most popular moroccan tile designs, all in grey scale, with a highly reflective mirror finish.

The splashback pictured here is a bespoke size but we can manufacture and deliver in any size up to a maximum size of 1.5 metres by 2.5 metres.

Our splashbacks can also be cut to fit around (behind) electrical sockets and we can even recommend installers across the UK who can fully measure and fit our products for you.

For more information on this exciting new product, you can visit the product page or email us.