New stained glass door panels West Norwood SE25

W Norwood stained glass

Although not a particularly complicated pattern we were happy to spend quite a bit of time with the clients finalising the details, and deciding on the glass to be used.  Their new door was a little unconventional in design, and the fitting presented some small challenges!  Our clients were very taken with a detail in one of our restoration projects and we copied the style of the small centre circle, using red flashed glass, sandblasted to remove small areas of colour, and then traditionally painted with the rose design.

Fitted December 2013

Sandblasted fanlight

Design sandblasted onto 6.4mm laminated safety glass - we see so many of these done with just the number in Times font - and its very little extra trouble to some up with something a little more interesting...

Fitted in Wandsworth in February 2013

New stained glass door panels, Beckenham

This pair of leaded glass door panels are based on other glass in the property, adjusting the colours to maximise the light.  They have support bars installed into the frame on the inside to which the panels are secured for extra stability.

We also supplied and fitted the sandblasted panel over the door with the number.  Laminated glass was used for extra strength.

Our clients comment was ‘Many thanks…looks fantastic!’

Fitted in September 2011  

Sandblasted glass decoration

Examples of sandblasting using different intensities and depths to achieve a variety of effects.  The glass used in the final installation was 8.8mm laminated, to provide depth and safety.  Installed in Shadoxhurst, Kent for one of our regular clients, along with a pair of traditional leaded panels

Etched house number

Actually its not 'etched' - it's sandblasted - a 'resist' of adhesive film is produced with the desired pattern cut out and this is then applied to the glass - in this case to 6.4mm clear laminated safety glass. It's then subject to a stream of 'sand' fired at it in an air-jet. The effect is similar to acid-etching. The sandblasted surface is then treated to help stop dirt accumulating. All manner of patterns may be produced on glass in this way.