Fitting glass splashbacks can be quite easy, so even if you're not brave enough to tackle measuring yourself you should think about fitting yourself, saving you a lot of cash on installation costs. Glass Splash-backs
To get started fitting your own glass splashbacks, you will need the following tools.
If you wish to fit around electrical sockets or plumbing fixings you need to first remove any fittings. For electrical sockets ensure the power is totally isolated and test this employing a phase tester/socket tester. It is probably better to obtain a qualified Electrician to do this for you.
The best wall panel to start on is generally your main cooker splashback or center wall panel. Place it with all the painted side through to a level surface. Open your silicone and put it inside your silicone gun. Supply the walls a quick dust and also the rear of the glass so everything sticks properly when fitted. Next, making use of your silicone gun apply blobs of silicone/adhesive evenly around the painted side with the glass. Glass Splash-backs
Lift the glass panel and put it firmly up against the wall, preserve the expansion gaps you left using 2mm tile spacers (so put them beneath the glass and round the edges). The subsequent splashback or wall panel you should fit ought to be directly beside your main splashback. So again, stick it face-down and apply your adhesive towards the rear with the panel, press for the wall and maintain your expansion gaps using tile spacers. Remember, no expansion gap is essential the place where a glass panel meets another panel, so make sure the joints are tight and flush. If there is any silicone/adhesive on the glass wipe it well before it hardens using your builders wipes.