TINTED AND DECORATIVE GLASS

Ar.Niyaz.Ahammad

TINTED GLASS• Tinted glasses (glasses with slightly  darkened  lenses)• The glass used for windows in buildings,

homes, and cars, while offering the advantage of letting light in, often compromises the privacy that the occupants desire, and can also let in more than the desired amount of heat.

• Tinted glass, however, provides an easy solution to these problems.

This term refers to any glass that has been treated with a material such as a film or coating that reduces the transmission of light through it.

Glass can be tinted with various types of coating, which block and/or reflect different amounts and types of light, according to the needs and preferences of the consumer

Glass is available in a number of tints which absorb a portion of the solar heat and block daylight. Tinting changes the color of the window and can increase visual privacy.

The primary uses for tinted glass are reducing glare from the bright outdoors and reducing the amount of solar energy transmitted through the glass.

Tinted glazing's retain their transparency from the inside, although the brightness of the outward view is reduced and the color is changed.

The most common colors are neutral gray, bronze, and blue-green, which do not greatly alter the perceived color of the view and tend to blend well with other architectural colors.

Tinted glass is made by altering the chemical formulation of the glass with special inorganic additives. The color is durable and does not change over time.

Its color and density changes with the thickness of the glass.

Coatings can also be applied after manufacture.

Glass types affects visibletransmittance, solarheatgaincoefficient,reflectivityand other properties.

Glass manufacturers list these properties for every color, thickness, and assembly of glass type they produce.

Tinted glazing's are specially formulated to maximize their absorption across some or all of the solar spectrum and are often referred to as heat-absorbing.

 Depending upon climatic conditions, up to 50% of the heat absorbed in a single pane of tinted glass.

• One of the most common ways in which tinted glass is used is in automobile windows. Almost all cars come with tinting at the top of the windshield to reduce solar glare when the sun is low in the sky.

Residential glass tinting is much easier to do than automotive tinting.

Glass in homes that is tinted serves many practical purposes, such as limiting ultraviolet light transmission through windows to reduce the fading of furniture and carpet, and reducing heat gain inside the home by reflecting solar heat energy, thereby saving the homeowner money in cooling costs.

Tinted glass is also used in commercial buildings to keep the inside cooler, and it has the added benefit of giving the outside of a building a more uniform, aesthetically pleasing appearance. Depending on the creative use of different colors of tinting, the building can also take on a unique and interesting appearance while being insulated from the sun at the same time

Tinted glazing is more common in commercial windows than in residential windows. In retrofit situations, when windows are not being replaced, tinted plastic film may be applied to the inside surface of the glazing. 

ADVANTAGES OF TINTING

Privacy: a well-applied window tint can make it very difficult for anyone to see into your home during daylight hours, which gives you the freedom to enjoy natural light without having to close drapes and rely on artificial sources of light.Temperature: many window tints reflect a certain amount of light, which can keep your home cooler. Additionally, large pieces of furniture in your home do not get as warm during the day, which can help keep your home more comfortable during summer months.Longer-lastingfurniture: tinted windows can block incoming ultra-violet (UV) light that can damage your furniture and fabrics over time, which can make the items in your home last longer.Lowerenergybills: window tinting can result in significant cost savings when it comes to heating and cooling your home, which can save you money on monthly electricity bills.

DISADVANTAGES OF TINTING

Lesseffectiveatnight: while tinted windows provide great daytime privacy, people can still see into your home at night if you have lights on in a room.

Colderinwinter: because tinted windows reduce the amount of sunlight that enters your home, they can also make your home colder in winter and require you to heat it more to maintain room temperatures.

Financialinvestment: even though tinting the windows in your home can yield many benefits over time, it can still require an initial financial investment.When deciding whether home window tinting is a good choice for you, it is important to keep in mind both the advantages and disadvantages it presents. For more information about tinting the windows in your home, you should contact a professional window contractor, as he or she can recommend the best types of tints for your specific needs and answer any questions you have.

PROPERTIES OF TINTED GLASS•  Different additives to the float glass

may produce differently colored glasses. Bronze, dark grey and green & Blue are the commonly used tints.

•   This tinted glass saves energy and reduces heat penetration into buildings and gives a striking visual effect.

• Colored glass is an important architectural element for the exterior appearance of facades.

• The end product does not affect the basic structure of the glass itself, but does enhance its performance in relation to the (solar) electromagnetic spectrum. 

• The color is homogenous throughout the thickness of the glass.

• The solar energy transmission, shading coefficient and visible light passing through the tintedglass will vary according to the color selected.

• This helps minimize the solarradiation that enters a building, keeping it cool from the inside and protecting furniture from fading.

• As an example of the colorants used - to create a purple exterior, manganese is added, while pinks and reds can be produced from selenium.

MANUFACTURING OF TINTED GLASS• Body-tinted glass is normal float glass into whose melt colorants are added for tinting and solar-radiation absorption properties.

• Tinted glass also refers to any glass that has been treated with a material such as a film or coating, which reduces its ability to transmit light.

• The production process of body-tinted glass is similar to that of float glass. The only variation is in the colorants mixed at the beginning with the standard raw materials.

• Body-tinted glass is produced when colorants and iron are introduced during the glass manufacturing process.

• Different additives may produce differently colored glasses. Bronze, dark grey and green are the commonly used tints.

• Most float glass products contain small amounts of iron oxide which produce a green tint usually only perceived when the glass pane is viewed 'on edge'. 

FLOAT GLASS

• Additional iron oxide is introduced to produce green tint, cobalt oxide for grey tint and selenium oxide for bronze tint. To produce a blue tint additional cobalt oxide is added to the float glass composition.

• These products are perceived as giving weak colors by transmitted light. They do not produce high or significantly colored reflectance.

Float glass is sheet glass made by floating molten glass on a bed of molten tin. This method gives the glass uniform thickness and a very flat surface.

 Float glass is more commonly known as window glass. Because it is inexpensive and sometimes free, it is often used in the glass fusing process. The molten glass spreads onto the surface of the metal and produces a high quality, consistently level sheet of glass that is later heat polished. The glass has no wave or distortion and is now the standard method for glass production; over 90% of the world production of flat glass is float glass.

BATCHING MELTING

CUTTINGANNEALING FLOATING

• The glass are Available in Different Colour Like Clear, Grey, Orange, Yellow, Blue Etc., And even can be manufactured as per the Requirement.

• Available in Different Thickness Like 3mm, 4mm, 6mm etc., asper the site condition & Requirement.  

• Tinted Glasses are used in different Applications like Constructions, Automobiles, Industries etc..

Available sizes & Thickness

DECORATIVE GLASS

The use of glass panels for wall decoration is a modern trend in interior design. A wide range of solutions creating endless possibilities, easy cleaning and installation are the main advantages of such solution. The play of light, shadows, glare and colors on the glass surface bring the space to life and gives interior a unique appearance. GLASSBEL proposes  wide range of solutions for decorative glass panels.

 Decorative glass collection includes glass with varying levels of visual texture, obscurity, color and style, ranging from active visual patterns to glass that is subtle and elegant in appearance.

WINDOW PANNEL DESIGNS

The use of glasspanels for wall decoration is a modern trend in interior design. A wide range of solutions creating endless possibilities, easy cleaningdecorativeglass is very versatile; it allows total freedom in designproducts such as enameled glass, mirrors, and reflective spandrel panels

New processing techniques have allowed for the creation of Decorative Privacy Window Films.

These products have taken the market by storm. Interior decorators, contractors, residential & commercial window installers are embracing these designs with open arms.

These Films are available in multitudes of different patterns and shades and are easily removed and replaced to update the appearance at a later time.

Now any flat glass surface can be turned into a work of art, be it an office, restaurant, den, bathroom or child's room. Decorative Films diffuse light without appreciably cutting down the ambient light.

As a result, any existing window can be converted to privacy glass in a multitude of attractive patterns.

These Films will give glass an attractive decorative look, create sensational bathroom privacy or provide attractive room dividers at a very affordable price. This comes in an outstanding selection of styles to create a unique feature in your home, office or business

DECORATIVE FILMS.

DECORATIVE FILMS ON CEELINGS

The first phase in the process of glass manufacturing is the process of raw materials preparation, which at the later stages will be subjected to thermal processing. Chosen with the proper proportions and carefully mixed, the raw materials form the so-called ”glass set”. The majority of the currently used glass is manufactured through the process of heating the mixture of sand, sodium and calcium to the temperature of about 1500 degrees Celsius. Crystal glass is obtained through enrichment of the basic glass mass with lead oxide. Then, glass is heated in the glass ovens, huge baths, which are laid out with fire resistant clay. The temperature necessary for melting of glass is achieved using gas burners situated on both sides of the bath.Prior to the addition of the other ingredients , some broken glass is thrown into the bath in order to speed up the process of glass manufacturing. Melted glass cools off slowly until it looks like a thin, sticky candy. It is then ready to be manually formed, with the application of cast forming machinery or to be pressed into sheets.

MANUFACTURING PROCESS

After obtaining the required form and shape, when still hot, the products are subject to further phases of processing. The products are placed in a de-stressing device, where they cool off in a controlled manner. The aforementioned de-stressing device is a type of an oven. It has the length of dozen metres or so with a belt conveyor running through the middle, on which glass products are placed. The belt transports the products with very small speed throughout the bowels of the device, which are subject to the influence of various temperatures.

The next process, is the one of enhancement, during the execution of which crystal glass products as well as utility glass products without decorations are taken out of the de-stressing device, and are subject to the process thanks to which they become even more shining and aesthetic. The aforementioned process of immersion of glass products in the special acid, offers them a beautiful shine.

TYPES OF DECORATIVE

GLASSES

ACID ETCHEDApplications:

Interior:Dividing walls and wall coveringsoffice partitions and enclosuresshower and bath enclosuresfloors, stairs and railings doors; displays & shelvingkitchen cabinetsfurniture components

Exterior:Sealed unitsspandrelsbalustradesbus sheltersSkylights & canopiesAtriums & doors

BENT/CURVEDApplications:

Interior:Office partitionsstair railsElevators

Exterior:Skylightscurtain wallsResidential & commercial windows, revolving doors, and more

CASTGLASSandSLUMPEDGLASS

Applications:

Interior:Wallsdoors,WindowsCountertopsShowerenclosures,FurnitureWater featuresSculptures

Exterior:Doors

CERAMICFRITApplications:

Interior:Glass doorsoffice and restaurant partitionsstair rails & glass handrailsdecorative stair treads and glass flooringshower enclosuresconference tableswall-mounted art piecesglass columnsdecorative mirror when laminatedcorporate logos & digital photographs

Exterior:Glass canopiesbuilding facadesbus sheltersdoors and door side lites

CHANNELGLASS

Applications:

Interior:Partitions that can be configured assingle- or double-glazed & oriented eithervertically or horizontally

Exterior:Curtain wallsDecorative screens

DIGITALARTApplications:

Interior:Countertops & TabletopsCabinetryInterior partitionswall claddingDoors & shower doorsShelvingStairways

Exterior:Curtain wallsSignsDoorsStorefrontstransportation shelters

FUSEDGLASS

Applications:

Interior:TilesVanitycounter tops & table topsSculptures

Exterior:Tilessculptures

LAMINATEDDECORATIVEGLASS

Applications:

Interior:counter topsFloorsFurnitureoffice dividersstair treadsart gallery exhibits and displays

Exterior:Vision and non-vision windowsBalustrades and guardrailscanopies,overhead glazing/fallout protectionstorefronts

NON-SLIPSURFACE

Applications:

Interior:Glass treads/stepsLandings, lobby floors & more

Exterior:Walkable skylightsexterior decksGlass treads/stepslandings, bridges, and more

PAINTED/BACKPAINTED

Interiorapplications:

BacksplashesShower wallscabinet insertscloset doorsCountertops & table topsWallstiles & dry erase surfaces

PATTERNEDGLASS

Applications:

Interior:Shower and tub enclosuresPartitionsShelvesdecorative glazinglighting fixtures

Exterior:Patio furnitureprivacy windowsentry/exit doors

SANDBLASTEDGLASS

Applications:

Interior:Shower doorskitchen cabinet inserts, tabletops & furnitureDoorsbar mirrorsroom dividers,folding screensconference room wallsLogos & government sealsawards and gifts

Exterior:Canopies and skylightsdoors

SILICONECOATINGS

Applications:

Interior:Interior wall claddingBacksplashesCountertopsFurnishings

Exterior:Exterior wall claddingspandrel

SILKSCREENED/SCREEN-PRINTEDApplications:

Interior:PartitionsFlooringceiling tilesRailings & balustradesshower enclosurescounter or vanity tops

Exterior:Spandreltransit sheltersglass canopiesStorefronts & Sunshadesexterior signagewindow walls and public art piecesMany curtain-wall

SILVEREDGLASS

Interiorapplications:

Vanity mirrorsmirrored wallsmirror doorsFramed mirrorsdisplay casesmedicine cabinetsmedia centersElevators

Acid-Etched GlassAcid-Etched Glass products offer a wealth of opportunities to architects, interior designers and decorators. Acid Etched glass creates a translucent satin appearance which obscures view while maintaining a high level of light transmittance.  

Aquatex

Aquatex offers both obscurity and light diffusion, allowing architects and designers to achieve theirunique aesthetic vision.A temperable solution, Aquatex also offers outstanding strength.This beautiful, durable solution can beused to create translucent works of artfor a variety of applications.

Delta Frost

An ideal glass when total privacy is important. It can be easily cut and tempered. The background is frosted and the design raised and more clear. Uses include entryways, cabinet door inserts and accents in leaded glass panels.

Reeded Glass  

Slightly different than Krystal Flutex in clarity and thickness,  but a more economical choice over Krystal. As attractive as Krystal and like Krystal can be used for interior partitions, door treatments or decorative furniture.Reeded can be tempered and possesses extreme strength and durability.

 

  Glacier Glass/Flemish-1  A groundbreaking patterned product, Glacier Glass combines subtle obscurity and exceptional clarity—with a unique “fire-polished” look that complements many design visions. Glacier is a revolutionary patterned solution that features  a distinctive “ice-like” appearance reminiscent of expensive cast-glass  products. Practical and beautiful, Glacier offers both subtle obscurity and exceptional glass clarity.

Wave View

This glass is nearly clear with water-like distortion of the image viewed through it. Though still clear, Wavevue® offers the obscurity desired in applications like glass conference wall, glass partitions and glass doors used in offices.

Pattern 62  Pattern 62 is a longtime favorite of commerical, residential, and specialty glass customers.available  in a rang of  thicknesses and suitable for both tempering  and laminating. 

Rain Glass (Available in 3/16)  Rain Glass brings natural beauty indoors offering obscurity, light diffusion, and a rippled pattern reminiscent of a summer shower. With a rippled effect that recalls a summer rain shower, this stylish solution brings a touch of the outdoors inside, with its combination of natural harmony and kinetic beauty.

Seedy   Small, elongated bubbles evoke the character of antique glass.  Cannot be Tempered

Winter Creek 

This window glass is nearly clear with ice-like distortion of the image viewed through it. Though still clear, Winterlake offers the obscurity desired in applications like decorative windows glass and partitions.

Monumental   One of the newest products. Monumental can be classified as obscure.

     

Cotswald Very close to a Rain Glass Pattern,Cotswold offers A refreshing patterned glass option, This Glass brings natural beauty indoor offering obscurity, light diffusion, and a rippled pattern reminiscent of a summer shower

Taffeta 

 

Taffeta can be classified as obscure.  The swirling patterns in the glass give it Victorian look. Made to resemble the texture of the taffeta fabricThis pattern brings whimsy to many possible applications.