| Material/Technique |
Description |
Typical Aesthetic Effect & Application |
| Acid-Etched Glass |
Clear glass treated with hydrofluoric acid to create a uniformly frosted, non-glare surface. |
Soft, diffused light. Provides privacy without blocking light. Ideal for interior partitions, office screens, and table tops or adding dimension to decoration. |
| Sandblasted Glass |
Glass surface is blasted with abrasive material to create matt areas. Can be full-coverage or patterned (single or multi-stage depth). |
Highly customisable privacy. Creates deep texture and intricate, high-contrast designs, logos, or gradients. |
| Laminated Glass |
Two or more panes of glass bonded together with a transparent or coloured interlayer (PVB or resin). |
Enhanced safety and acoustics. Provides structural integrity (safety glass) and sound dampening. Interlayers can add vivid colour or texture. Holds in place if shattered. |
| Toughened (Tempered) Glass |
Glass heated and rapidly cooled to increase its strength by up to five times. |
Maximum safety and durability. Essential for all structural applications like shower screens, balustrades, and large doors. Shatters safely into small, dull pieces. |
| Dichroic Glass |
Glass coated with ultra-thin layers of metal oxides, causing it to transmit one colour and reflect another. |
Iridescent and dynamic. Creates a colour-shifting effect that changes dramatically based on the angle of view and light source. Used for art features and distinctive facades. |
| Tinted Glass |
Glass manufactured with colour added during the molten stage (e.g., Bronze, Grey, Blue). |
Solar control and aesthetic warmth. Reduces glare and heat transmission. Used for external glazing, shading, or to introduce a subtle colour tone to interiors. |
| Mirrors |
Clear or tinted glass coated on one side with a reflective silver or aluminum backing. |
Depth, reflection and light. Used for decorative wall panels, framed mirrors, splashbacks, and incorporating unique edge finishes (beveling, etching). |
| Screen-printed Glass |
Pressing ink through a stenciled mesh to apply precise, intricate designs directly onto the glass. |
Traditional and rich colour. Creates intricate patterns and pictorial designs, controlling the flow and colour of light for windows and facades.
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| Back-Painted Glass |
Opaque paint applied to the reverse surface of clear or low-iron glass.
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Sleek, vibrant colour. Provides a clean, modern, high-gloss finish. Perfect for kitchen splashbacks, wall cladding, and counter tops. |
| Low-Iron Glass |
Glass made with a reduced iron content, resulting in exceptional clarity and minimal green tint, especially on thick edges. |
Optimal transparency and true colour. Ensures that any applied paint or lamination colour appears true and vibrant. Crucial for museum displays and premium interiors.
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| Ceramic Frit Glass |
A powdered glass mixture containing pigments and other additives heated to fuse with the glass. |
Patterns and colours. Can be used in a wide range of architectural and interior design applications, including facades, windows, doors, partitions, balustrades, cladding, signage and anti-slip flooring.
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| Printed Mirror |
Mirror printed directly onto glass to allow a mirrored surface to be seen from both sides of a laminated piece. |
Jewels of light. Useful in large scale interiors due to added safety feature of lamination. Can be used in conjunction with other techniques to add dimension, colour and interest.
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| Satinovo Mirror |
Acid-etched satin-smooth mirror created to give a frosted appearance.
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Diffused matte effect. Satin-etched frosted finish with enhanced safety and security. Ideal for use in interior designs to reflect light while giving privacy. |
| Digitally Printed Glass |
Images or designs printed and laminated between sheet glass.
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Intricate, detailed images. Unlimited customisation, high resolution and more cost effective than screen-printing.
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| Fabric Laminated Glass |
Laminated sheets of glass encasing fabric.
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Textured, layered. Adds warmth and visual interest to interior spaces while offering the practical benefits of being structural, easy to clean and a safety glass.
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| Back-lit/Illuminated Glass |
Screen-printed etch on the reverse of glass panels to diffuse LED light.
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Ethereal ambiance and glow. When combined with high-resolution printed images the backlighting brings the graphic to life. |
| Gilded Glass
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Glass with metallic leaf or printed metallic enamels on one surface.
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Reflective, luminous and warm. Used to enhance the appearance of other techniques and provide a touch of luxury or grandeur.
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| Slumped/Kiln Formed Glass
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Clear, coloured or mirrored glass heated and shaped onto moulds or forms. |
Textured 3D surface. The varied thickness and irregular surface of slumped glass distorts and diffuses light in a soft, non-uniform and organic way. This offers excellent privacy while maximising the light transmission. |
| Mesh Interlayer Glass
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Laminated sheets of clear glass with a custom interlayer, typically a woven mesh (stainless steel, copper or bronze).
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Industrial, textured. Creates a sophisticated, semi-transparent industrial aesthetic. The metal mesh catches and reflects light, giving the glass a dynamic, shimmering quality that changes throughout the day.
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| Anti-slip Glass |
Designed for structural applications in flooring, stairs, and walkways. Its crucial feature is a durable, high-friction surface treatment—achieved through etching, sandblasting, or fused ceramic frit
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Subtle, diffused texture. Creates sleek, contemporary walkways where the glass panels themselves form the treads. The texture is necessary for safety, but the overall effect is one of seamless, minimal design. |
