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Sandblasted & Decorative Glass
Sandblasted glass, ideal for decorative features and privacy
decorative glass, for style, elegance and creativity
Sandblasted & decorative glass
Sandblasted Glass is also known as etched glass. It can be used to achieve a range of effects from a traditional look to a modern and contemporary feel. We achieve this by blasting a fine grit media into the surface of the glass. This is used to distort being able to see through the clear glass or to soften the transmission of light through the glass. The glass can be covered in a stencil pattern and sandblasted, the covered pieces of glass from the stencil are removed and smooth clear glass is left underneath, this creates the pattern. The stencils are created from a material that resists the effect of the abrasive sandblasting process.
Since glass sandblasting is a subtractive process, blasted areas appear frosted while the un-blasted areas are kept clear. We carry out sandblasting by machine, which involves blasting high-pressure sand particles at the glass, which erodes the surface of the glass. Removal of minute amounts of glass in this way creates the characteristic rough surface and translucent quality of frosted glass.
The effects which can be achieved can range from:
- Simple frosting
- Elaborate and detailed designs
- Decorative corners
- Creative borders
- Centre motifs and logos
- Privacy Glass
Sandblasted glass allows you to add privacy, whilst allowing natural light to filter through. These are particularly popular in bathrooms to provide an attractive privacy solution. Sandblasting is a great way to have designs on both clear glass and mirrors. Designs can range from a simple border to full decorative features. We have a hundreds of designs available for you to choose from our knowledgeable in team, we can re-create, replicate or work to customer’s own artwork or drawing specifications. If you have a design or pattern in mind, please contact us with your requirements so that we can provide a quotation.
Sandblasting can be applied to a range of domestic and commercial applications such as:
- Dividers
- Doors
- Decorative showers, screens and doors
- Decorative windows
- Mirrors
- Signage
- Glass Partitioning
- Glass balustrades and windbreaks
Decorative Glass
Decorative glass will instantly provide style and elegance into your home or commercial premises, creating a distinctive look which will complement elegant, traditional decor seamlessly. We provide a range of leaded decorative glass services which are ideal for retaining traditional glass features, or they can add an attractive and creative feature to your windows and doors.
We can offer a number of services, whether it’s a simple single or double glazing replacement, or even encapsulating your original glass into new double glazed units. These include:
- Coloured leaded glass
- Traditional or bespoke designs
- Soldered and non-soldered options
- Varying lead sizes and colours
- Encapsulated double glazed units
Obscured/ Frosted Glass
We can also supply obscured or frosted glass which distorts the view through your windows or doors so it can’t be seen through clearly. This makes it ideally suited to bathrooms, wet rooms and shower areas as it offers increased privacy whilst still letting the light filter through.
At Backnell Glazing we provide high quality, durable obscured and frosted glass which can improve security and privacy levels at your property. You also have the option of incorporating a textured pattern for a stylish addition, so you don’t need to compromise on aesthetics.