Toughened Glass/Tempered Glass
Toughened glass can be used in a range of ways; for shower doors, glass furniture, shelves etc, and holds the advantage of being far more resistant to breaks. The cooling process in toughened glass creates counteracting stresses meaning that if it does break, the glass will shatter into small, square fragments rather than shards, decreasing the risk of injury.
Blasting the surface of glass with sand gives it a translucent milky-white appearance, making it a popular technique used for shower doors or front doors where privacy is required, but also some light. This technique can be used against a whole sheet of glass, or can be used to create patterns using a sand-resistant mask.
Where is it used?: Shower doors, glass furniture, glass shelves,Worktops Shower screens,Table tops, Greenhouse glass, Glass shelves, Internal partition walls, Balustrades,Glass floors, Splashbacks (behind hob)
What is it?
- Also known as tempered glass, toughened glass is created using the thermal tempering process.
- Structural durability - ultimate safety glass.
- Thermal strength.
- During the toughening process, the colour, clarity, composition, light transmission and hardness do not change.
Why is it used?
- Toughened glass can withstand high temperatures, making it ideal for splashbacks in the kitchen and bathroom areas.
- Highly resistant to breakages (the panels stay together when broken) - when used for shop front and window displays, toughened glass helps to improve the safety and security of a property.
- It’s worth noting that this type of glass cannot be re-cut after it has been toughened; it must be cut prior to the toughening process.