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Frequently Asked Questions
How is patterned glass made?
Rolled between engraved rollers while soft.
The texture presses into one face.
The other face stays smooth.
Etching and sandblasting achieve similar results.
So does an applied film.
How is privacy measured?
On a published obscuration scale.
The lowest levels barely blur a silhouette.
The highest make a shape unreadable.
Manufacturers state the number.
Compare numbers, not samples.
Why can a sample mislead?
Obscuration depends on distance.
A subject close to the glass shows more.
A sample held to a wall shows none of that.
Showroom lighting differs too.
The published figure is the reliable guide.
What level suits which room?
Bathrooms want a high level.
So do ground-floor windows overlooked closely.
Door side panels usually want a middle level.
They must still admit light.
And show that someone is there.
Which way does the pattern face?
Normally inward, away from the weather.
A textured outer face collects dirt.
The relief is hard to clean.
In a shower the smooth face meets the water.
Confirm orientation when ordering.
Does it meet safety requirements?
Not as supplied, no.
Patterned glass is annealed by default.
Most places it is wanted are critical locations.
Doors, side panels, low level and bathrooms.
A toughened or laminated version is required.
Can an old pattern be matched?
Often not, unfortunately.
Ranges are discontinued over time.
Patterns are proprietary to makers.
A close match may be the best available.
Replacing a whole set can look better.