WHAT'S BETTER THAN A GLASS WALL
Hey everyone!!
So today i'm going to discuss a little about my own project and presentation work during my interior designing studies, thats GLASS and variants of glass that can be used in interior designing and believe me people glass,if used correctly might become the most relevant and the most attractive part of it.
Glass is a chemically inert, brittle, hard & transparent material…with a wide use in interior designing of a space…
WHAT'S GLASS MADE UP OF
>> It is mainly composed of QUARTZ ( silica),now-a-days it is generally added with sodium bicarbonate & calcium oxide to decrease its melting point & thereby reducing its manufacturing cost…this type is k/a soda lime glass.
>> Other components can be added for different purposes :
* cerium(lV)oxide absorbs UV rays
* flint glass has lead for more refractive index i.e. sparkle
* pyrex glass has barium for better thermal and electrical properties & sparkle
CATEGORIES
>>Transparent glass – *is completely see through * Includes plain, float, toughened, laminated glasses
>>Translucent glass - *allows limited light to pass through * includes patterned, tinted glasses
>> Opaque glass - *allows no light to pass through *this type is resistant to scuffing & scratching *has high gloss finish & also used for hard decoratives *Includes milky white, reflective, acid etched glasses
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| transparent glass wall in a walk-in-closet |
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| a spiral translucent glass table |
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| a 100% opaque lacquered glass wardrobe |
VARIETY TO LOOK FOR
§ Clear sheet glass –*is plain glass drawn vertically from tank of molten glass *Used as ordinary glass for door, shelves, windows *Also used in making accessories to decorate room
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| clear glass walls |
§ Polished plate glass -* is roughcast glass that is ground & polished to produce a smooth surface *Used in making mirrors, shelves, tabletops…
§ Float glass – is molten glass floated on bed of molten tin to give flat smooth surface…
§ Tinted glass – is semicoloured to absorb solar radiation or reduce glare & heat build up. Mostly in black/ brown/ blue/ green/ grey/ bronze shades…
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| tinted glass vertical cut pieces in banister |
§ Wired polished plate(Georgian wire)- has a wire incorporated in it which holds the glass together if it breaks. also this variety is FIRE RESISTANT.
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| view from Georgian wire polished plate |
§ Colored /stained glass – is a glass with various colored patterns & designs for esthetics *They can be used in partitions,doors, windows *They act as highlighters and create a focal point…
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| stained glass art on a chapel ceiling |
§ Patterned glass – translucent glass that has linear or geometric or any pattern embossed usually on one & sometimes on both sides.
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| a very beautifully patterned glass staircase |
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| a very innovative reflective glass wall panel with a HDTV peeking through |
§ Insulating glass – two layers of glass are separated by hermetically sealed airspace to provide thermal insulation & restrict condensation…
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| insulated glass frame |
§ Cullet – is the broken glass that is recycled to make glass containers, used in golf bunkers, manufacture of brick, ceramic. For water filtration, as abrasive.
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| cullet made out of variety of colored glasses |
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| Garnier using recycled jar made out of 40% cullet |
§ Toughened /Tempered glass – made by heating & suddenly cooling the glass which tempers it.
*Also k/a SAFETY glass.. If breaks, splits into tiny pieces thereby reducing the harm caused…
* 4 x harder, therefore IMPACT RESISTANT
* Thermal stress resistant
* Wind load resistant
* Available in 8 & 12 mm sheets
* Used in glass walls, balustrades, security areas, escalator side panels, windows, doors, bath screens, tabletops…
§ Laminated glass – is a combination of 2 or more layers of glasses with a plastic like film made of PVB (Polyvinyl butyral ). The plastic film/s are placed b/w glass layers which adhere to each other & gain high strength..The glass splits into tiny particles but does not fall off ‘coz of film..The strength is so high that impact as high as bullet can’t pierce & so k/a Bulletproof glass / Security glass.. It is used in high security areas, balustrades, etc...
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| security glass used all over the building making it attractive, beautiful and secure at the same time. |
§ Other variety
*glass tile mosaic - small pieces of glass arranged to form various patterns,shapes and designs.These tiles have become popular for both field and accent tiles. They have potential to impart intense color and reflect light, and are impervious to water.
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| beautiful glass mosaic work in a pool by SICIS |
*fused glass -glass that has been fired (heat-processed) in a kiln at a range of very high temperatures
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| fused glass tile wall panel decor |
*glass brick - also known as glass block, it provides visual obstruction while admitting light. It is sound proof and acts as an insulator because the brick is hollow on inside
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| beautiful back lit glass brick wall |
*lacquered glass - is coloured and opaque in appearance and is produced by depositing and then baking a highly durable and resistant lacquer to one side of the glass.
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| glossy lacquered glass kitchen cabinet shutters |
*stacked glass - consists of many layers of precisely placed glass stacked and deep carved to form a three dimensional structure.
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| stacked glass waterfall like sculpture |
*filled glass – filling can be glass small or large, marble, stones, wooden shavings, chips etc.
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| wooden shavings filled in a spiral staircase tread with a glass top |
*Fiberglass - consists of fine but solid rods of glass, each of which may be less than one-twentieth the width of a human hair. These tiny glass fibers can be loosely packed together in a woollike mass that can serve as heat insulation. It is used for electrical insulation, chemical filtration, making furniture, roofing and firefighters' suits. Fiberglass is a popular curtain material because it is fire-resistant and washable.
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| fiberglass furniture with lights |
I guess that's quite information regarding glass...... I'm sure there are plenty of them that i've missed and if anybody knows more about this, please, don't hesitate writing. After all knowledge is what we crave for.... :)
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