The toughened glass kitchen splashbacks we manufacture at Express Toughening are safe to install behind a hob area due to their enhanced heat resistance. The tempered glass can withstand heat, steam, and hot liquids up to 250°C – but it’s best not to install the glass too close to the hob.
Especially for gas hobs, which have an open flame, the 6mm glass splashback on the wall should be around 100mm from the edge of the hob/stovetop. It should never be in direct contact with a heat source – so your pots and pans shouldn’t be touching the splashback while you’re cooking.
Splatters of hot food and condensation from steam are inevitable, but you should try to wipe it away as soon as possible rather than letting it build up. Highly pigmented foods and liquids can stain, so this is important for preserving the kitchen splashback’s appearance as well as its integrity.