Mirror
Glass
Splashbacks
Mirror glass splashbacks are a clean, modern way to make kitchens and laundries feel brighter, larger and more open. We custom measure, supply and install mirrored splashbacks across Melbourne, including clear, grey, bronze and smoked mirror finishes.
A Modern Alternative To Tiles
Mirror glass splashbacks are popular in modern Melbourne kitchens because they reflect light, create depth and remove the visual heaviness that traditional tiled splashbacks can sometimes create.
Makes Spaces Feel Larger
Mirrored splashbacks can visually open up smaller kitchens, apartment layouts and laundries by reflecting the surrounding room and natural light.
Reflects Natural Light
A mirror splashback can brighten darker kitchens by bouncing light back into the room, especially in open-plan living spaces.
Easy To Clean
Without grout lines behind the cooktop or sink, mirror glass splashbacks are easier to wipe down and maintain than tiled walls.
Custom Measured
Every splashback is custom measured to suit your kitchen, including power points, cabinetry, rangehoods and uneven wall conditions.
Clear, Grey, Bronze & Smoked Mirror Splashbacks
Different mirror finishes can completely change the feel of a kitchen. Clear mirror gives the strongest reflection and brightest appearance, while grey, bronze and smoked mirror splashbacks create a softer and more subtle designer look.
The best option depends on your cabinetry colour, benchtop material, natural lighting and how reflective you want the splashback to feel in the space.
How Mirror Splashback Installation Works
Mirror splashbacks need to be measured carefully, especially around power points, rangehoods, cabinetry and uneven walls. We keep the process simple and manufacture each panel to suit the actual kitchen.
1. Measure The Space
We check the kitchen layout, wall conditions, appliance clearances and all required cut-outs before the mirror glass is manufactured.
2. Select The Mirror Finish
Choose between clear mirror, grey mirror, bronze mirror or smoked mirror depending on the amount of reflection and overall look you want in the space.
3. Manufacture & Install
Your custom mirror splashback is cut to size, toughened where required and professionally installed to suit the kitchen layout.
Cracked Mirror Splashback Replacement
We often replace cracked mirror splashbacks in Melbourne apartments where standard non-toughened mirror glass was originally installed behind a cooktop.
In this St Kilda apartment, the original mirror splashback had cracked because non-toughened mirror glass had been installed behind the cooktop. This is something we come across fairly often in apartment kitchens, where shortcuts were taken during the original build. We removed the damaged glass and replaced it with a properly manufactured toughened mirror splashback suitable for kitchen use.
Complex Custom Mirror Splashback Installation
Some mirror splashbacks are far more involved than a simple flat panel. This project required precise custom shaping and careful measuring for a perfect fit.
This custom smokey mirror splashback installation in Plenty required an extremely high level of precision due to the curved radius corner detail. To achieve an accurate fit, we first created a physical template on site before the glass was manufactured. Projects like this highlight the importance of proper measuring and fabrication when working with custom mirror splashbacks.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
Common questions about mirror glass splashbacks, toughened mirror glass, installation, replacement and mirror finish options.
Can mirror splashbacks be installed behind a cooktop?
Yes, however the correct type of glass must be used. Toughened mirror glass is required behind cooktops and heat-producing appliances to reduce the risk of cracking from thermal stress.
Are there different shades of mirror splashbacks?
Yes. The three main mirror splashback finishes are clear mirror, smoked mirror and grey mirror. The exact tone can vary slightly between different mirror manufacturers, however generally these are the main options available rather than multiple shade variations within each colour.
Why do some mirror splashbacks crack?
We often see older apartment kitchens where standard non-toughened mirror glass was installed behind the cooktop as a shortcut and major cost-cutting measure during construction. Over time, heat exposure can cause the glass to crack, especially around cut-outs and near burners.
Are mirror splashbacks hard to keep clean?
The actual glass surface is easy to clean and does not have grout lines like tiles. However, mirror splashbacks are not the most forgiving finish when it comes to fingerprints, splash marks and smudges, especially in darker grey or smoked mirror finishes. Regular wiping with a microfiber cloth and glass cleaner usually keeps them looking good.
Do mirror splashbacks make a kitchen feel bigger?
Yes. One of the biggest reasons people choose mirrored splashbacks is to create a brighter and more open feel, especially in smaller kitchens, apartment layouts and narrow spaces.
Can you replace an existing cracked mirror splashback?
Yes. We regularly replace cracked mirror splashbacks across Melbourne kitchens and apartments. In many cases, the original glass was not toughened, which eventually caused the glass to crack from heat exposure. We only use toughened glass for our mirror splashbacks.
Do you offer antique mirror splashbacks?
Yes. We can supply antique mirror splashbacks, including clear, grey and bronze antique mirror finishes.
Different styles are available with varying levels of aging and character, depending on the look you are after. The amount of distressing and aging can be adjusted during the manufacturing process to create anything from a subtle aged effect to a more heavily antiqued finish.
Because antique mirror is produced using a much more manual manufacturing process compared to standard mirror glass, the cost is significantly higher.
Do you install splashbacks across Melbourne?
Yes. We install custom glass splashbacks throughout Melbourne, particularly across the western, northern and north-western suburbs.
Many of our projects are completed as part of kitchen renovations, laundry upgrades and bathroom renovations in both existing homes and new builds.
If you’re unsure whether we service your area, feel free to contact us.
Do you offer free on-site measures and quotes?
In most cases, we provide initial pricing based on photos, sketches, plans and project details rather than free on-site quoting.
This allows us to respond more efficiently and spend more time supporting active renovation projects already underway.
To help prepare a quote, please email:
• Photos of the kitchen, laundry or bathroom
• A sketch, plan or approximate measurements
• The number of power point cut-outs required
• Any additional cut-outs or installation details you are aware of
• Your preferred splashback colour or finish, if known
• Any access limitations such as stairs, lifts or restricted parking
Once we have this information, we can usually provide a fairly accurate quote and advise on the next steps for measuring and installation.
Ready To Finish Your Kitchen With Custom Mirror Glass?
Send through your plans, measurements or a few photos of the space. We can help with mirror finish options, replacement advice and a quote for your custom mirror splashback installation.
Request a Glass Splashback Quote
Contacts
Dmitri
Mob : 0422 49 41 43
Email: dmitri@frameless.melbourne
