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In yesterday’s post, we looked at energy efficiency and glass, and how technological advances in glass have given commercial interiors the edge in reducing energy consumption. Today’s post looks at the most recent energy efficiency developments in glass, and how modern coatings like Glassprimer™ glass paint can help conserve energy and improve comfort. Glassprimer™ glass […]
Float glass wasn’t mass-produced in the US until the 1800’s, and it didn’t take long for people to figure out that glass isn’t very energy-efficient. The first attempt to make insulated window glass was patented in 1865! The first insulated windows used a double-pane arrangement with an air-gap sealed by thin rope and tar. The […]
In an earlier post, we looked at methods for transporting glass safely. The post only took into account short-distance transportation – from the glass shop to the worksite, for example. But how does glass get from place to place over long distances, and what challenges can arise when transporting glass? Transporting glass isn’t for sissies! […]
As a building and decorating material, glass is exceptionally versatile, but it can also be used in an artistic capacity. One application that qualifies as both architectural and artistic is laminated glass. Laminated glass consists of at least two panels of glass that are bonded together. Here are a few examples of laminated glass and […]
It’s no secret that interior designers for both commercial and residential spaces are increasingly turning to glass as a decorating surface. What’s driving the move toward glass and what can we expect in the coming year? Interior glass demand is growing Light, light, light. There’s no denying it; there’s just something irresistible about natural light. […]
The last post discussed two common types of specialty glass – patterned glass and tinted glass. Today, let’s look at two additional types of specialty glass – reflective glass and insulated glass – how they’re made and what they’re used for. Two less common types of specialty glass Reflective glass. Reflective glass is a specialty […]
The last post discussed types of safety glass, and an earlier post looked at different types of “ordinary” glass. Today, let’s look at different types of specialty glass, how they’re made and what they’re used for. Two common types of specialty glass and how they’re made Patterned glass. Patterned glass is sometimes called textured glass, […]
In an earlier post, we looked at some common types of glass and how they’re made. In this post, we’ll look at some types of safety glass, and where they can are used. The most common types of safety glass Tempered glass. Tempered glass (also known as toughened glass) is the most common type of […]
Traditional printing processes rely on liquid ink. The paper (or other media) absorbs the ink. Glass isn’t absorbent, so glass printing is a challenge. Traditional inks and paints don’t work well, leaving few viable options for printing on glass. Glass printing techniques Silk screening. The traditional, tested method of glass printing is silk screening. The […]
Glass is a pretty durable material – once it’s installed – but transporting glass can be tricky, especially if you need to transport large panes of glass for a decorating project. Here are a few tips for handling large pieces of glass. Transporting glass accounts for the higher cost of prepainted glass! Backpainted glass has […]
Glass Paint – self-priming/permanent-bonding glass paint began outside of the USA in early 1997. In late 2003 Glass Paint moved to the USA for distribution in North America.
