Printed Glass vs Stone Splashbacks — Which Is Better?
Choosing between a printed glass splashback and a stone splashback is one of the bigger design decisions when planning a new kitchen. Both can create a premium finish, but they offer very different looks, levels of customisation and design possibilities.
Stone has become extremely popular for its clean, continuous appearance, particularly when matched to a stone benchtop. Printed glass, however, gives homeowners something stone simply can’t — the ability to completely personalise the space with colour, photography, artwork, marble effects or virtually any image you choose.
Printed Glass Splashbacks — Designed Around You
The biggest advantage of printed glass is design freedom. Instead of being limited to the colour and pattern of a particular stone slab, you can choose photography, artwork, abstract designs, marble effects, textures or even your own personal image.
Printed glass also creates a smooth, easy-to-clean surface with very few joins. Because the design is printed behind the glass, the image is protected from everyday kitchen cleaning and wear.
Virtually unlimited design choices
Custom-made to suit your kitchen
Easy-to-clean glass surface
Available in photographic, artwork and marble-style finishes
Creates a genuine feature piece in the kitchen
Stone Splashbacks — Seamless and Sophisticated
Stone splashbacks are popular because they can create a clean, continuous look when matched with the benchtop. Natural and engineered stone can give a kitchen a very high-end appearance, particularly in minimalist designs.
The trade-off is that you are generally limited to the colours, veining and patterns available in the stone itself. Large slabs can also add considerably to the overall kitchen budget.
Premium, seamless appearance
Can match the benchtop perfectly
Durable and easy to maintain
Limited to available stone colours and patterns
Often more expensive for large splashback areas
So Which One Is Better?
There isn’t one answer that suits every kitchen. If you want the splashback to blend seamlessly with your benchtop, stone can be an excellent choice. If you want your splashback to become a feature, add colour, showcase artwork or create something completely unique, printed glass gives you far more creative freedom.
Printed glass can also be a strong option for homeowners who love the look of marble or stone but want greater flexibility in colour, pattern and scale.
See It in Your Own Kitchen Before You Decide
Our free visualiser lets you upload a photo of your kitchen and try different images before making a decision. You can explore scenic photography, artwork, marble-style finishes or your own image and see how it could look as a printed glass splashback.