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Types of glass to use in your home

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Good quality glass is essential in the home and can transform a dull window or glass door into one that will enhance your home. Today there are many different varieties of glass and each one has its own unique characteristics. No matter what your style of home is, you can add a touch of class with the right choice of glass.

Flat glass

Home application: Windows & glass doors

As the most basic type of glass, float glass is the starting material for laminated, toughened and coated glass. With even thickness all around the glass, this glass is often used in double-glazing windows. 

Toughened glass

Home application: Shower doors, glass shelves, low-level windows and doors

Toughened glass, also known as safety glass or tempered glass, is a type of glass that is 5x stronger than regular glass. It goes through a heating and cooling process so that when it breaks, it breaks into small, blunt pieces rather than the large, sharp shards that you get from regular glass. Learn more about toughened glass here.

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Mirrored glass

Home application: Wardrobe doors, bathroom mirrors, table tops

Mirrored glass is essentially glass that has been treated with a metal coating to create mirror-like properties. Mirrored glass can be used practically as mirrors or decoratively as reflective glass for table tops or facades.

Find out what other types of mirror glass we supply

Sandblasted ‘etched’ glass

Home application: Bathroom windows, shower doors, decorative glass

Sandblasted glass allows you to have some parts of the glass transparent while other areas will have a frosted look. This frosted look is perfect for private areas such as bathroom windows or shower doors. It can also be used to create beautiful, decorative patterns onto panes of glass to enhance your home’s aesthetic. Discover our glass etching and design service here.

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Bevelled glass

Home application: decorative glass, doors, windows, mirrors

Bevelled glass is a decorative glass element used in doors and windows. You can tell a glass is bevelled by looking at the edges; the glass edges are cut at an angle to give a transparent and shiny look. Learn more about bevelled glass here.

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Where can you buy glass for your home?

Buy from a reliable trader that supplies great quality glass. Contact our experienced team at 020 8653 2200 or by filling out a form here. Simply let us know your exact requirements and we can supply a range of glass types to you. 

Don’t lose out on the great benefits of glass by buying from experienced traders. Shoddy work can make the glass weak and not fit for purpose. 

Our expert team have years of experience in the industry to advise and provide recommendations. Delivery is available in and around South London, including Kent, Surrey and Sussex.