Look, I’ll be honest with you. When I first heard about glass splashbacks, I thought they were just another trendy kitchen thing that’d be out of style in a few years. Boy was I wrong.
After seeing what the team at FixNow has done with kitchens around Melbourne, I’m completely sold on these things. And not just because they look amazing (though they really, really do).
## **The Cleaning Game-Changer**
You know that moment when you’re making bolognese and somehow the sauce ends up everywhere? Yeah, me too. With tiles, you’re there for ages scrubbing grout lines with an old toothbrush. With glass? One wipe and you’re done. Seriously.
I watched Paul from FixNow demonstrate this to a client in Bentleigh last month. He literally threw tomato sauce at the splashback (with permission, of course) and wiped it clean in seconds. The homeowner’s jaw dropped. Mine did too.
## **They Make Your Kitchen Look Bigger**
This is the bit that really surprised me. Glass reflects light in ways that tiles just can’t. Even in those typical Melbourne terraces with narrow galley kitchens, a glass splashback can make the space feel twice as big.
The reflective surface bounces light around the room, especially if you’ve got pendant lights or under-cabinet lighting. It’s like adding windows where there aren’t any.
## **Tough As Nails (Actually, Tougher)**
Here’s what most people don’t realize – these aren’t just regular glass panels. They’re made from toughened safety glass that can handle:
– Hot pots and pans placed against them
– Kids throwing toys (ask me how I know)
– Regular kitchen chaos
– Years and years of daily use
Paul told me about a job in Carlton where they replaced 20-year-old tiles with glass. The tiles were cracked, stained, and falling off. That glass splashback? It’ll probably outlast the house.
## **Any Colour You Want**
This is where it gets fun. Want bright red? Done. Prefer subtle grey? No problem. Match your footy team colors? Well, okay, if you must.
The FixNow team can do printed glass too. I’ve seen some incredible designs – one kitchen in Toorak has this subtle marble pattern that looks like a $10,000 stone slab but cost a fraction of that.
## **No More Grout Nightmares**
Can we talk about grout for a second? It’s the worst. It starts white, turns grey, then yellow, then… who knows what color that is. And don’t get me started on mold in humid kitchens.
Glass splashbacks? No grout. No gaps. No nasty buildup. Just one smooth, seamless surface from counter to cabinet.
## **The Money Talk**
Okay, let’s be real about cost. Glass splashbacks aren’t the cheapest option upfront. But here’s the thing – they’re actually pretty good value when you think long-term.
You’re not regrouting every few years. You’re not replacing cracked tiles. You’re not spending hours scrubbing. And when you go to sell? Buyers love them.
## **Installation That Actually Works**
I’ve seen some horror stories with DIY splashback attempts. Glass isn’t something you want to mess around with. The FixNow crew measure everything precisely, cut to exact specifications, and install it properly the first time.
Watching them work is like watching artists. They even think about things like where your powerpoints are and how to cut around them perfectly.
## **The Bottom Line**
After spending time with the FixNow team and seeing dozens of their kitchen transformations around Melbourne, I’m convinced glass splashbacks are one of the smartest kitchen upgrades you can make.
They’re practical, they’re beautiful, and they last. What more could you want?
If you’re in Melbourne and thinking about updating your kitchen, give Paul and the team a call. They service everywhere from Brighton to Box Hill, Dandenong to St Kilda.
Trust me on this one. Your future self (the one not scrubbing grout at 10pm) will thank you.
*- Bryce*