Tinted and decorative glass can be used in buildings to provide privacy while still allowing light transmission. Glass can be tinted through different methods such as coatings or adding materials during the manufacturing process. Common tints include gray, bronze, and blue-green. Tinted glass helps reduce solar heat gain and glare while maintaining transparency from inside. It provides benefits such as lower energy bills but can make a home darker in winter. Decorative glass options include patterns, textures, and colors applied to glass for aesthetic wall accents.

1. TINTED AND DECORATIVE GLASS
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2. 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.

3. 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

4.  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.

5.  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 visible transmittance, solar heat gain coefficient,
reflectivity and 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.

6. •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.

7.  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.

8.  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.

10. 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-lasting furniture: 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.
Lower energy bills: 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.

11. DISADVANTAGES OF TINTING
Less effective at night: while tinted windows provide great daytime privacy,
people can still see into your home at night if you have lights on in a room.
Colder in winter: 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.
Financial investment: 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.

12. 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.

13. • 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.

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

15. • This helps minimize the solar
radiation 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.

16. 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.

17. •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'.

18. 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.

19. 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.

21. BATCHING MELTING
CUTTINGANNEALING FLOATING

22. • 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

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. WINDOW PANNEL DESIGNS

26. 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
decorative glass is very versatile; it allows total freedom in design
products such as enameled glass, mirrors, and reflective spandrel panels

27.  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.

28. DECORATIVE FILMS ON CEELINGS

29. 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

30. 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.

31. 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.

32. TYPES OF DECORATIVE
GLASSES

33. ACID ETCHED
Applications:
Interior:
Dividing walls and wall
coverings
office partitions and
enclosures
shower and bath enclosures
floors, stairs and railings
doors; displays & shelving
kitchen cabinets
furniture components
Exterior:
Sealed units
spandrels
balustrades
bus shelters
Skylights & canopies
Atriums & doors

34. BENT/CURVED
Applications:
Interior:
Office partitions
stair rails
Elevators
Exterior:
Skylights
curtain walls
Residential &
commercial windows,
revolving doors, and more

35. CAST GLASS
and SLUMPED GLASS
Applications:
Interior:
Walls
doors,
Windows
Countertops
Shower
enclosures,
Furniture
Water features
Sculptures
Exterior:
Doors

36. CERAMIC FRIT
Applications:
Interior:
Glass doors
office and restaurant partitions
stair rails & glass handrails
decorative stair treads and glass flooring
shower enclosures
conference tables
wall-mounted art pieces
glass columns
decorative mirror when laminated
corporate logos & digital photographs
Exterior:
Glass canopies
building facades
bus shelters
doors and door side lites

37. CHANNEL GLASS
Applications:
Interior:
Partitions that can be configured as
single- or double-glazed & oriented either
vertically or horizontally
Exterior:
Curtain walls
Decorative screens

38. DIGITAL
ART
Applications:
Interior:
Countertops & Tabletops
Cabinetry
Interior partitions
wall cladding
Doors & shower doors
Shelving
Stairways
Exterior:
Curtain walls
Signs
Doors
Storefronts
transportation shelters

39. FUSED GLASS
Applications:
Interior:
Tiles
Vanity
counter tops & table tops
Sculptures
Exterior:
Tiles
sculptures

40. LAMINATED
DECORATIVE GLASS
Applications:
Interior:
counter tops
Floors
Furniture
office dividers
stair treads
art gallery exhibits and displays
Exterior:
Vision and non-vision windows
Balustrades and guardrails
canopies,
overhead glazing/fallout protection
storefronts

41. NON-SLIP SURFACE
Applications:
Interior:
Glass treads/steps
Landings, lobby floors & more
Exterior:
Walkable skylights
exterior decks
Glass treads/steps
landings, bridges, and more

42. PAINTED/BACK PAINTED
Interior applications:
Backsplashes
Shower walls
cabinet inserts
closet doors
Countertops & table tops
Walls
tiles & dry erase surfaces

43. PATTERNED GLASS
Applications:
Interior:
Shower and tub enclosures
Partitions
Shelves
decorative glazing
lighting fixtures
Exterior:
Patio furniture
privacy windows
entry/exit doors

44. SANDBLASTED GLASS
Applications:
Interior:
Shower doors
kitchen cabinet inserts, tabletops & furniture
Doors
bar mirrors
room dividers,
folding screens
conference room walls
Logos & government seals
awards and gifts
Exterior:
Canopies and skylights
doors

45. SILICONE COATINGS
Applications:
Interior:
Interior wall cladding
Backsplashes
Countertops
Furnishings
Exterior:
Exterior wall cladding
spandrel

46. SILKSCREENED
/SCREEN-PRINTED
Applications:
Interior:
Partitions
Flooring
ceiling tiles
Railings & balustrades
shower enclosures
counter or vanity tops
Exterior:
Spandrel
transit shelters
glass canopies
Storefronts & Sunshades
exterior signage
window walls and public
art pieces
Many curtain-wall

47. SILVERED GLASS
Interior applications:
Vanity mirrors
mirrored walls
mirror doors
Framed mirrors
display cases
medicine cabinets
media centers
Elevators

48. Acid-Etched Glass
Acid-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 their
unique aesthetic vision.
A temperable solution, Aquatex also offers
outstanding strength.
This beautiful, durable solution can be
used to create translucent works of art
for a variety of applications.

49. 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.

50. 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.

51. 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.

52. 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.

53. 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 fabric
This pattern brings whimsy to many possible
applications.