Choosing the right glass

There are several considerations to take into account when choosing the right satin glass that each application - and current regulations - may require:

• Technical performance
• Aesthetic design
• Finishes
• Tests and Certifications

The choice of an etched glass can be a challenge due to the many possibilities it offers, and especially difficult when unscrupulous companies exaggerate the performance of their products, or even untrue.

If we add that the parameters of the transformation process change between companies - the technology, the glass base used and other raw materials, even the environmental parameters - we find ourselves with a wide range of products to "get lost" in.

When seeking advice from SEVASA for the prescription of satin-finished glass it is appropriate for the architect, designer or glazier, after defining his design objectives and how that piece will interact with its environment, to determine the following aspects:

• The main and secondary functions of that part,
• whether it is an indoor or outdoor application,
• if it is a walkable installation subject to current anti-slip safety regulations,
• if it is to be used for public or private purposes, or if it requires a higher resistance than the standard,
• if you require opacity or maximum luminosity, softness to the touch or more texture,
• what other processes it will require (e.g. lamination)
• and if you are looking for a specific or customized design.

Our assisted product search by Categories, Brands, Features and Performance TOP's will help you define the product your project requires.

Whether you are a prescriber or a glassmaker, at SEVASA provides answers to all your questions about acid-etched satin glass and its performance.We can even help you with the current rules and regulations that affect them. However, this advice will never be a substitute for the specific professional criteria of the project manager or architect.