We haven't done this project ourselves (yet), but it's something we're considering for our own kitchen. So, we set out to find DIY backpainted glass on the web. Let's just say it's not very widely represented. So, while we aren't going to venture to tell you how to do this (yet!), we would like to share with you what little we turned up:
Judging from the examples collected here, it sounds as though a backpainted glass backsplash is definitely a possible DIY. It costs a pretty penny to hire it done - and many will try to sway you in that direction - but those who have done it and succeeded generally seem to recommend it. Here are a few examples as pictured above:
- A stunning blue example using a product called Glass Primer.
- From Skyhooks and other Projects, a spray-painted glass panel held up with double-sided tape.
- Read the story of Terri Brandmueller's backsplash at Frugalbits.
Related: A Rammed Earth Kitchen Wall
(Images: Glass Primer, Skyhooks and other Projects, Casey Phaisalakani/Frugalbits)
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I've actually done the same thing at an old house of mine with plexiglass. It worked just as well (giving the same effect) without the expense. I just had to be a little more mindful of scratches.
Mounting was easy since I could just glue the back to the wall without it showing because of the paint.
Although this seems an easy DIY, it's not that simple. It's difficult to get a good bond between glass and paint without sandblasting first. If you use any typical adhesion to mount the glass to the wall, the adhesive will bond with the paint instead of the glass, and it could come tumbling down at any minute when the bond weakens. If you want to do this, try mounting with clips or a channel for the best security. (Also, it's common to see the adhesive through the paint and glass, not very pretty!)
My office (architecture) has specified back-painted glass backsplashes for a number of kitchens. It looks great, though you need to be aware of the green-blue tinge that the glass itself will add to the paint colour chosen. I don't know what surface preparation or special formulation is needed to bond the paint to the glass. There is a special construction adhesive that you can use to glue the glass to the wall -- it's normally used to glue mirrors in place.
If you use the much more expensive Starphire glass, you do not get the blue/green tinge due to the low iron and no lead in the glass.
It says Glassprimer™ glass paint was used in the backsplashes above. This is because it permanently bonds to the glass unlike regular paint. Silicone glue, double sided tape, and mirror mastics work hand in hand with it making it really easy to create and install without ever pulling the paint off or showing through etc, I know this since I have worked with it on a few occasions now with no problems. These new colored glass environments are really stunning and def seem to be a DIY. I see now that the official glass paint site is glasspaint.com Check it out for yourself...