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Back painted glass ceiling showcases Chicago hotel

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Back painted glass ceiling showcases Chicago hotel

Back painted glass ceiling showcases Chicago hotel

In a city like Chicago, it’s not unusual to find commercial properties built for one purpose that transform into something different. The JW Marriott Hotel is one such property. The Continental and Commercial National Bank opened its doors in 1914 on LaSalle and West Adams, in the heart of Chicago’s financial district. At nearly 1M square feet of space, the building posed a challenge. What could possibly make use of that much space? Enter the 610-room JW Marriott Chicago. One of the most stunning features of the renovated building is the Burnham Ballroom with its majestic vaulted back painted glass ceiling.

The renovation project, which cost nearly $400M, began taking shape in 2005, when the building was sold. The hotel opened for operation in 2010 and occupies 12 stories of the 21-story structure. Office space occupies the remaining floors.

Back painted glass always lends a touch of class

The renovation preserved the bank building’s “banking hall” with its vaulted ceiling. The space is now used for meetings and events. The vaulted ceiling features lighted, back painted glass that arches gracefully over the entire meeting space.

Although you may not have room in your home for a vaulted back painted glass ceiling, you can still incorporate back painted glass into key areas of your home. Whether you choose to paint window glass, or add back painted glass to walls in your home, a glass project makes a beautiful addition.

Back painted glass is available for purchase, but it’s easier and more satisfying to make your own glass panels. You can apply painted glass panels to walls or ceilings. You can also use painted glass in doors and windows to control light and create privacy.

Glassprimer™ glass paint is specially formulated to make a permanent bond with glass surfaces. Better still, we can tint Glassprimer™ glass paint to match the paint palette of any major paint manufacturer. You can safely incorporate glass paint into your decorating plan, knowing that your paint colors will match perfectly.

If you’d like more information about Glassprimer™ glass paint, or you’d like to place an order, please visit our online store.
Photo Credit: JW Marriott

Back painted glass permeates world cultures

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Back painted glass permeates world cultures

Back painted glass permeates world cultures

Painted glass has been around for thousands of years, but medieval artists elevated back painted glass to an art form. Good ideas rarely stay put, so it comes as no surprise that artistic back painted glass escaped Europe. Initially, artists created back painted glass as a religious art form, but other artists applied the technique to secular scenes.

Examples of back painted glass can be found throughout Europe, Asia and India. Art lovers are rediscovering the transplanted art form and igniting interest in new works.

Back painted glass isn’t just for museums

The earliest examples of back painted glass hang in museums around the world, but you can take your inspiration from them! Making back painted glass is simple and gives your space a touch of elegance. You may not be an artist, but that doesn’t have to stop you from making some back painted glass of your own.

You can hang backpainted glass in your kitchen, bathroom or any other area in your home. Glass excels in the toughest areas of your home – like the kitchen and bathroom. It’s also a great way to protect the entryways of your home from mud, snow and dirt.

Although the weight of glass may give you pause, you can create a great effect using very thin sheets of glass. Using a paint that’s specially formulated for glass painting, you can create an amazing look that’s easy to install and maintain. Glassprimer™ glass paint is guaranteed to retain its good looks for a decade. Once cured, it won’t fade, peel or chip, even when it’s exposed to direct sunlight.

Creating your own back painted glass is cost effective, too. You can get exceptional coverage in any color for about $1 per square foot. If you’d like more information about back painted glass, or you’d like to see decorating ideas that incorporate glass paint, please visit the rest of our site.

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