Made-to-measure printing on glass: photo, logo or pattern
Printing on toughened glass, fired into the glass
A photo, a logo, a colour or a pattern: Plakglass printing on glass applies your image in ceramic ink to the back of the glass, then the glass goes into the toughening furnace. At over 600 °C, the ink fuses with the glass: the design becomes permanent, protected behind the front face, and resists heat, moisture, UV and cleaning products.
You configure the shape, dimensions to the millimetre, thickness and cut-outs, then position your image directly on the drawing: the price is displayed instantly.
- Glass: low-iron recommended for true colours, or clear; from 4 to 19 mm
- Printing: colour photo or logo, frosted effect or opal effect
- Uses: kitchen splashbacks, doors, partitions, wall art, signage
- Safety: toughened glass EN 12150, flat polished edges, not sharp
Configurator: printed glass
1Click the shape of your cut-out
Rounded and clipped corners are set in step 3.
Edge, corner and middle notches are set in step 8.
Classic shapes
Shapes with arcs
3- and 4-sided shapes
Shapes with 5 or more sides
2Enter the dimensions
Tip: swap the height and the length if your piece is taller than it is long.
Manufacturing tolerance: -1 / +1 mm All measurements are in millimetres (mm). Overall size of the piece: 100 × 60 cm
3Corner customisation
The corner numbers are marked on the drawing.
4Glass selection
Low-iron (extra clear) glass: no green cast, it faithfully reproduces colours and whites.
5Edgework
All edges are supplied with a flat polished edge (JPP): smooth, glossy and not sharp.
Polished, glossy and smooth edge face.
45° bevel:6Print
JPG or PNG saved at 300 dpi minimum.
How to save your image at 300 dpi?
- Open your image in photo editing software (examples below).
- Open the image size (or “print size”) window.
- Untick “Resample” : the number of pixels must not change, only the resolution is modified.
- Enter 300 pixels/inch in “Resolution”, then confirm.
- Save as JPG at maximum quality or as PNG, then upload this new file here.
Path in common software
- GIMP (free, Windows / Mac / Linux): Image › Print Size… › X and Y resolution: 300 pixels/in › OK, then File › Export As…
- Photopea (free, online, www.photopea.com): Image › Image Size… › untick resampling › DPI: 300 › OK, then File › Export as › JPG or PNG.
- Preview (Mac, built-in): Tools › Adjust Size… › untick “Resample image” › Resolution: 300 pixels/inch › OK, then File › Save.
- IrfanView (free, Windows): Image › Information… › Resolution: 300 × 300 DPI › Change, then File › Save As…
- Adobe Photoshop : Image › Image Size… › untick “Resample” › Resolution: 300 pixels/inch › OK, then File › Save As…
- Affinity Photo : Document › Resize Document… › untick “Resample” › DPI: 300 › Resize, then File › Export…
Menu labels may vary slightly depending on the software version. Paint (Windows) and most phone apps do not allow you to set the resolution.
Printed on the back face: the design is seen through the glass, protected from scratches and cleaning.
7Fixing holes
8Holes, cut-outs and notches
Ref. X and Ref. Y are measured from the left edge and the bottom edge of the glass: to the centre for a round hole or a socket; for a rectangular or oblong cut-out, to the centre of the cut-out, or if you prefer to the bottom left corner (rectangle) or to the centre of the bottom or left semicircle (oblong). Click on the drawing to view it full size.
Printed glass splashbacks for the kitchen
A printed glass splashback turns your kitchen wall into a feature: a landscape, a family photo, a wood or marble texture, a graphic pattern or a block of colour. The image is printed on the back of the glass, on the wall side; the front face stays smooth, joint-free and wipes clean in seconds.
Fired during toughening, the ceramic ink withstands the heat of a hob: in 6 mm, the splashback can be fitted behind an induction, ceramic or gas hob, keeping 12 to 15 cm between the flame and the glass. Socket cut-outs and holes are set in the configurator, before toughening. For a solid colour, see also our made-to-measure glass kitchen splashback.
Logo printing on glass
Logo printing on glass enhances a reception area, an office partition, a door, an interior display window or a sign. The logo is printed in colour on a white or coloured background, or with a frosted effect on clear glass: it then looks like sandblasted glass, with no adhesive to peel off.
Export your vector logo as a 300 dpi PNG at print size. The colours of your brand guidelines are reproduced as closely as possible; ceramic inks have a more limited palette than paper printing, and very bright colours are slightly softened by firing.
How should I prepare my image?
Send a JPG or PNG file saved at 300 dpi minimum, preferably the original photo in full resolution. The configurator shows the number of pixels needed to cover your glass without enlargement and, if the image is too small, how to save it again.
Then adjust the positioning on the drawing: whole image or cropped to fill the glass, position, zoom and rotation to the nearest degree. A narrow margin of 3 mm is left unprinted around the edge and around each hole or cut-out.
Frequently asked questions about printing on glass
How is glass printed?
The image is printed in ceramic ink on the back face of the cut and edge-worked glass, then the glass goes into the toughening furnace at over 600 °C. The ink fuses with the glass: the print does not flake, cannot be scratched from the front and does not fade in UV light.
What file should I send for printing on glass?
A JPG or PNG at 300 dpi minimum at the size of the glass, ideally the original photo in full resolution. For a 1000 × 600 mm panel, you need around 11,800 × 7,100 pixels; the configurator calculates this figure for your size.
Can a logo be printed on glass?
Yes: in colour on a white or coloured background, or with a frosted effect on clear glass for a sandblasted look. Export the logo as a 300 dpi PNG, with a transparent background if needed. The print is fired into the glass and is suitable for a reception area, a partition, a door or a sign.
Is a printed glass splashback heat-resistant?
Yes. Ceramic ink, fired during toughening, is not affected by heat, steam or grease. In 6 mm, a printed splashback can be fitted behind any hob; with gas, keep 12 to 15 cm between the flame and the glass.
Why choose low-iron glass for printing?
Standard clear glass has a green tint, visible on the edge and in the whites. Low-iron glass, with very little iron oxide, reproduces the whites and colours of the image without distorting them: it is the recommended choice for a photo or a logo.
Will the printed colours be identical to my screen?
They will be close, but every screen displays colours differently and ceramic inks have a more limited palette than paper printing. Very bright colours (reds, oranges, neons) are slightly softer after firing.
Can socket cut-outs, holes and other cut-outs be added?
Yes: single, double or triple socket cut-outs, round holes, rectangular or oblong cut-outs, notches and fixing holes. They are made before toughening; the configurator checks the minimum distances and leaves an unprinted margin around each cut-out.
Which standard does printed glass meet?
Printed glass is safety glass toughened to European standard EN 12150: around five times stronger than ordinary glass, it shatters into small, blunt pieces if it breaks. It must not be used where there is a risk of falling: laminated glass is required in that case.