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Interior glass trends for 2016

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Interior glass trends for 2016

Interior glass trends for 2016

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. With light comes heat, but technological improvements have made it easier and more cost effective to incorporate insulated glass, reflective glass and low-e glass in structures. Designs that use glass to control the amount of light and heat that enter (or leave) the building will continue to dominate the architectural landscape, largely because they support the drive toward optimizing energy efficiency.

Windows aren’t the only use for interior glass. Expect more stairs, walls and even floors. Nothing transmits light like glass, and use of glass throughout the interior of a space can help ensure the maximum distribution of natural light.

More decorative glass. With glass, there’s no need to argue about form or function, because glass will provide both. When natural light isn’t available, translucent glass, low-iron glass and painted or etched glass can help distribute light efficiently in interior design. In addition to windows and window walls, the use of glass as a cladding material will only increase. Color-rich environments, made possible with techniques like tinting and backpainting make glass an entirely versatile material in interior design.

Printed glass. New printing techniques and materials have created new options for decorating glass. UV-curable inks eliminate the need for heat curing, reduce production time and costs, and provide exceptional color depth. Special primers like Glassprimer™ glass surface molecular activator help to ensure that printed inks will enjoy a long lifespan, even in the most demanding commercial environments.

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Interior glass options continue to grow

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Interior glass options continue to grow

Interior glass options continue to grow

Glass is both an interior and an exterior design material. It’s been manufactured for more than two thousand years, so it definitely has enduring qualities. It’s both decorative and practical, and recently, it’s been rediscovered as an interior surface. Interior glass is being developed and improved all the time.

Interior glass for multiple applications

Low-iron glass. Low-iron glass, also known as toughened T-glass or laminated glass, is an ideal option for interior decorating. The lack of tint means that the glass itself won’t interfere with color applications. Because it has a low iron content, it does not have the green cast that regular sheet glass does. Low-iron glass isn’t new, but it has a clear, bright white appearance, which makes it ideal for decorating large installations. Large installations could include wall coverings, glass backsplashes, doors, countertops and windows. Several manufacturers make low-iron glass, but it is marketed under brand names including Diamant, Eurowhite, Krystal Klear, Optiwhite, Starlite and Starphire, among others.

Low-e glass. Low-emissivity glass is used in applications where UV and infrared light isn’t desirable, but the visible spectrum is. In applications where low-e performance is desirable, Glassprimer™ glass paint provides an affordable option. Glassprimer™ glass paint is highly reflective and UV resistant, making it an ideal coating to achieve low-emissivity objectives using ordinary glass.

Tinted glass. Tinted glass is an attractive option for interior and exterior design. Tinting creates privacy, offers a uniform appearance and reduces glare. When tinted glass isn’t an option, Glassprimer™ glass paint can offer the same option. Glassprimer™ glass paint is available in virtually any color and bonds permanently with the surface of the glass. It resists fading and delamination, and performs well in both humid and dry environments.

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Using glass to expand your space

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Using glass to expand your space

Using glass to expand your space

Glass is a very versatile decorating material, but it can also become an integral part of the design of a room. Glass has long been used in interior design for commercial spaces, but more people are incorporating glass into their home interiors.

Glass is at home, inside and out!

Glass is attractive as a design element because it transmits natural light. Being able to distribute light more effectively around a space tends to “open up” the design, and gives the space a lighter feel. It also creates more design options in terms of compatible flooring choices and room layout.

Some daring uses of glass in interior residential spaces include glass stairs, glass room dividers, glass doors and door walls, and glass countertops. Glass is the expected material choice for exterior windows, but interior windows and glass panels can help create the illusion of space, even in confined quarters.

Nothing opens a room like floor-to-ceiling glass windows and skylights. Being able to see the sky from an interior space can visually double or even triple the apparent size of a small room.

It’s important to maintain a balance between the amount of interior and exterior glass. When designing a space, it’s important to keep in mind that exterior glass will transmit UV-light. UV-light can get “trapped” by glass and can really heat up a space quickly. This trapped heat will exert additional pressure on the building’s cooling system and can potentially increase the amount of energy needed to keep a space comfortable. Additionally, a large amount of exterior glass can cause heat to escape the building during the winter. Because glass has poor insulating qualities, buildings that use a large amount of glass will also require additional energy to keep the space comfortable in the winter.

Glassprimer™ glass paint uses a patented nano-bonding technology that actually modifies the surface of the glass to allow the paint to make a permanent bond. Glassprimer™ glass paint cures completely within 24-72 hours, and once cured, the paint will remain on the glass permanently. In fact, when applied according to the terms of the Glassprimer™ warranty, Glassprimer™ glass paint is warranted to be free from defects on interior applications for a period of 10 years. This stellar performance allows Glassprimer™ glass paint to create a reliable, beautiful and durable coating and improve energy efficiency for the practical life of the installation.

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