What Is a Tempered Glass Chopping Board?
What Is a Tempered Glass Chopping Board?
A tempered glass chopping board is made from safety treated glass that is stronger and more durable than standard glass. The tempering process allows the board to withstand everyday kitchen use, heat, and repeated cleaning.
Unlike wood or plastic boards, tempered glass does not absorb moisture or odours. This makes it a hygienic surface for food preparation and for protecting kitchen worktops.
Are tempered glass chopping boards safe?
Yes. Tempered glass is designed to be safer than ordinary glass. If it were to break, it shatters into small blunt pieces rather than sharp shards.
This makes tempered glass chopping boards suitable for modern kitchens, especially where hygiene and easy cleaning are important.
Glass vs wood vs plastic chopping boards
Wooden and plastic chopping boards are common, but over time they absorb liquids, develop grooves, and can hold bacteria and smells.
Tempered glass chopping boards are non porous and easy to wipe clean. They resist staining, do not warp, and do not retain odours, making them a practical alternative for everyday use.
Will a tempered glass chopping board blunt my knives?
This is the most common concern about glass chopping boards.
Tempered glass is harder than wood or plastic, so regular heavy chopping with very sharp chef knives can cause blades to dull more quickly than when used on softer materials.
Because of this, many people use tempered glass chopping boards for tasks such as food preparation, slicing, serving, and protecting worktops from heat, while keeping a wooden or plastic board for heavy chopping.
Yililo colourful tempered glass chopping boards are designed as practical, everyday kitchen surfaces, but like all glass boards, they are best used with care to protect your knives and keep them sharp for longer.
How to keep your knives sharp when using a glass chopping board
Because tempered glass is a hard surface, many home cooks choose to keep a simple knife sharpener in their kitchen to maintain blade sharpness over time.
Using a sharpener occasionally helps extend the life of your knives and ensures a clean, easy slice when preparing food.
If you regularly use a glass chopping board, a compact knife sharpener can be a helpful kitchen essential.
Why are most glass chopping boards plain?
Most glass chopping boards on the market are clear or neutral in colour because printing directly onto tempered glass is more complex than printing onto wood or plastic.
This is why colourful tempered glass chopping boards are still rare in the UK.
You can read more about why colourful glass chopping boards are so hard to find in the UK here →
Why some printed glass chopping boards fail over time
Some glass chopping boards on the market use a printed film or vinyl layer that is bonded to the back of the board rather than being permanently embedded.
Over time, exposure to heat, moisture and repeated washing can cause these layers to bubble, peel or crack. This can affect both the appearance of the board and how long it lasts in everyday use.
At Yililo, our designs are applied using processes designed for long term durability on tempered glass, avoiding the need for surface films or overlays.
Why Yililo specialises in colourful tempered glass chopping boards
At Yililo, we saw a gap between practicality and personality.
We specialise in colourful tempered glass chopping boards that are designed and crafted in the UK in small batches. Our boards combine the durability and hygiene of smooth tempered glass with bold, joyful designs that bring colour into everyday kitchens.