If there is one thing to come in mind when we imagine glass for commercial use, it’s the aesthetics, appeal and stunning elegance. The modish and contemporary architectural project when leaning on glass becomes worth watching and highly new for the sight.
While each glass type has its dedicated appeal and use such as solar control glass, tempered glass, the frosted glass stands out immediately for the utmost style and uncompromised privacy. In this blog we are going to break down information and find out what frosted glass is, its manufacturing and where it is being used.
What is Frosted Glass?
Frosted glass type is not transparent in glass types and categories. Its purpose is mainly to highlight privacy and looks extremely aesthetic with dreamy effect. Due to the minimal visibility, this glass is best for offices, homes, shower doors and other such places. The natural daylight incoming from this glass however, remains uninterrupted.
How frosted glass is made? – Manufacturing process
Frosted glass is made by the sandblasting or acid etching of clear sheet glass. Due to the process, the glass makes a pitted surface on one side of the glass pane and has the effect of rendering the glass translucent by scattering the light which passes through, hence blurring images while still transmitting light. It has 10–20% opacity to the sight.
Types in frosted glass
Here are the common types you can choose for your home and office.
Sandblasted frosted glass
This type of frosted glass is made when blasted with sand and other rough and abrasive material in the presence of high pressure air.
This process makes over the finish of the glass and gives it an abrasively smooth and frosty outlook. The final translucent appearance adds to privacy and aesthetics. Sandblasting process can also be achieved in the particular area of the glass to make designs! This glass offers design, available in different styles, but can be expensive.
Acid-etched frosted glass
Acid-etched glass is another type of frosted glass that is manufactured and achieved when hydrofluoric acid is applied to the surface of regular glass.
The acid on the glass surface lets out the rather milky and frosted appearance that looks great and keeps privacy intact. This process can also be done on the specific area of the glass. Moreover, the glass can be made opaque from 10% to 100%, depending on how much acid is used.
This type of frosted glass offers variation in transparency levels, but it’s low maintenance and its appearance is more realistic. However it’s more expensive than sandblasted glass and the process of making Acid-etched glass is hazardous which is why it’s hard to find locally.
Frosted window film
This is another type available in the frosted glass category that is made with the application of frosted film on the sheet. The frosted window film on the glass doors and window is usually applied as an alternative to the sandblasted frosted glass or acid-etched frosted glass!
It’s a type of stunning and visually appealing film that is applied to decorate the windows and give a translucent or opaque appearance to the outlook.
Frosted window film glass type is best to apply any glass type and offer diverse selection in finishes. Also you can get it printed to make logos for offices and it’s affordable. However, it’s a window film which may get worn out over the time period usually lasting more than 20+.
What colors are available in frosted glass?
Frost glass is pretty mesmerising and cool color tones for commercial and home use. To add maximum privacy this glass usually comes in soft texture and color from blues, pinks, and greens shade of color.
Benefits of frosted glass
One of the major benefits of the frosted glass is its added privacy for people working in offices and homes.
Designs and styles
The design and aesthetics available in frosted glass and its types are amazing from a decorative point of view. When you talk about aesthetics and appeal, frosted glass is very much on the top.
No need for curtain and blinds
Being efficient for light transmission, this glass is highly favorable for commercial use. It reduces the light but does not shut off the view and light completely. You don’t have to opt for curtains, drapes, and blinders if you have frosted glass windows.
Privacy
The privacy with forced glass gets better where you don’t need to choose a curtain, necessarily. For office meetings and making a dedicated cabin for your employee, using forced glass with window film takes things innovatively to the next level.
Disadvantages of Frosted Glass
Since frosted glass is mainly used for aesthetics and privacy matters, there are not many cons of this glass type. However, if you are keen to pick the downside, frosted glass has minimal visibility. But then again- this is what adds to privacy and this is only a disadvantage if you want clear glass that offers enhanced see-through clarity.
Usability and application of frosted glass
Talking about where frosted glass is in use and its applications, frosted glass is mainly used on doors, and on windows.
Commercial use
Decorative frosted glass is in use for creating aesthetic appeal and that is the one biggest reason why commercial buildings use this type of glass. He decorative frosted glass with enchanting dots, lines, and more intricate patterns look stunning and innovative make it ideal for brand logos for window and door
Home use
For home use the frosted glass is usually frosted windows are incorporated in the bathroom. It does not block the natural light completely and you can also choose the level of opacity as per your choice. For Example, UAE glass work offers you a variety in glass work and you can choose a custom selection of frosted glass without a doubt.
Properties of frosted Glass
Frosted Glass filters light and diffuses the sunlight. The UV light filter means less exposure to the direct sunlight in your home and no fading of furniture and curtains. Therefore, it is best for commercial and residential uses with ideal appearance.