How to measure for a glass splashback

How To Measure For a Glass Splashback

Glass Splashbacks are a stunning, easy to clean, "expensive" kitchen or bathroom wall covering...but they do not have to be. As the authority on DIY Splashbacks, we show you how to measure, we show you how to fit, we show you how to save a fortune and order direct from us- the manufacturers.
For most kitchens, measuring and fitting a glass splashback is as easy as measuring a rectangle and gluing it to the wall. Other kitchen can be trickier but we are here to guide you every step of the way.

Rectangular Splashbacks

how to measure for a cooker splashback The diagram pictured here shows the specific measurements required for a simple rectangular glass kitchen splashback.

Height measurements B and D- as not all cooker hoods an worktops are fitted level there can be a small variation between these two measurements. If this variation is less than 2mm, should you wish to keep it simple just stick to the shortest measurement. If though you would like a neater fit we just need a drawing showing the run off or taper butessentially just measure the height at both sides to be sure.

Width Measurements A and C- as with the height there can sometimes be a very slight variation in the width at the top, and width at the bottom. It's always worth checking to be sure.

Allowance for expansion and glass size tolerance- most kitchens are made from some form of wood which will expand and contract over time depending on conditions in your house (moisture content in the air an temerature). To allow for these ever so slight variations just deduct 2mm from measurements A, B, C and D. If you do not do this, and your glass is a tight fit, should your kitchen units expand even 1mm the glass will break.

How to measure a full wall

How to measure glass splashbacks

A - draw two vertically level lines 2mm in from the edge of your wall units. (you can use low tack decorating tape and draw on it if tiled)

B - measure the widths

width from left wall/side to the first A line, subtract 2mm

width from the right wall/side to the second A line, subtract 2mm

with between the two A lines (for the centre panel)

C - measure the widths from the socket centre to the nearest A line, do not subtract anything

D - measure the heights to the socket centres

E- measure the remaining heights and subtract 2mm

Tell us if your cut outs are single, double or specify the size if different or multiple sockets touching.

These measurements are the same whether you want the glass in one large panel or if split into three sections.

The only difference is

Three panels, 2mm deduction for all three E heights (mentioned above)

One panel (Upside Down T Shape) 3mm deduction (due the internal radius on the two internal corners)