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Glass Toaster Is More Than Just A Pretty Face

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Glass Toaster Is More Than Just A Pretty Face

Glass Toaster Is More Than Just A Pretty Face

No one likes the idea of getting old, and as it turns out, small things can make a home dangerous for people as they age. One issue that arises more often for older folks is burned toast. On the surface, burned toast sounds more like a nuisance than a problem, but burned toast can lead to other, more serious things – like kitchen fires and questions about whether older adults are able to maintain their own homes. Enter the glass toaster.

According to elder care providers, small changes – like the addition of a glass toaster – can make a big difference for older adults who are trying to “age in place.” Glass toasters allow the user to view the bread as it toasts, and provide a visual reminder to the user that the toaster is in use. Glass toasters tend to virtually eliminate burned toast- and the smoke alarm response that may accompany it.

Several manufacturers make glass-sided toasters, and they’ve been on the market since about 2010. While most are designed with style in mind, their practicality is undeniable, especially for older users.

Using glass in the kitchen offers a number of advantages for an “aging-in-place” strategy. Glass countertops and backsplashes are durable and easy to care for. Using a coating like Glassprimer™ glass paint, glass can be backpainted and applied directly to kitchen walls using neutral cure silicone caulk.

If you prefer a lighter weight material, Glassprimer™ glass paint can be applied to Plexiglas™, a lightweight alternative to glass. Plexiglas™ can be used to replace or liven up cabinet fronts and drawer fronts. It’s not recommended for use close to the stove, but Plexiglas™ is easy to install and remove, and it can be cleaned easily with ordinary household cleaners.

If you’d like more information about using glass in the kitchen, please visit the rest of our site. If you’d like to purchase Glassprimer™ glass paint, please visit our online store .

Photo Credit: Day Donaldson, via Flickr.com

Backpainted glass in the kitchen

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Backpainted glass in the kitchen

Backpainted glass in the kitchen

Remodeling the kitchen isn’t a lightweight commitment, so designs, materials and colors all take on added importance. The look you create in the kitchen needs to have a timeless quality about it because redoing the kitchen doesn’t happen often! Glass is an excellent material choice. With it, you can create an elegant, enduring look that will stand the test of time.

Many creative uses for backpainted glass

Glass is easy to work with and can be used on a variety of surfaces, including walls, cabinets and countertops. It’s versatile, easy to clean and resistant to chemicals. It’s also easy to decorate. Using Glassprimer™ glass paint, you can backpaint any glass surface with virtually any color.

Glass makes the ideal material for backsplashes. You can use relatively thin, lightweight glass to protect walls above countertops and behind sinks. You can also use glass to protect walls around the stove, but for this application, you should use tempered glass.

Glassprimer™ glass paint is specially designed to make a permanent bond with glass. In addition, it is resistant to heat up to 350° F, and is resistant to UV light exposure. That means you can use it around the stove, and near windows. Glassprimer™ glass paint resists fading, delaminating, and cracking. When applied according to the manufacturer’s instructions, the paint is also backed by a 10-year warranty.

Beyond backsplashes, you can also use glass to resurface the door fronts for cupboards and cabinets. This is an ideal application for lightweight glass, but you can also use super-light Plexiglas™ to laminate door and drawer fronts. Glassprimer™ glass paint bonds permanently with Plexiglas™ to create a modern, lightweight and strong glass-like appearance.

You don’t often think of glass as a good material for countertops, but it actually is! You can purchase glass in a variety of thicknesses – up to 4″ or greater. You can use low-iron glass, which gives a pure white look, or standard glass, which has a green cast. In addition to backpainting glass for use on walls, cabinets and countertops, you can also use a variety of LED lighting to create different effects.

If you’d like more information about creating backpainted glass in the kitchen, please check out the rest of our site. If you’d like to purchase Glassprimer™ glass paint, please visit our online store .

Photo Credit: Yuichi Shiraishi , via FreeImages.com