It is everyone's pursuit to bother and pursue ideal results, but the actual situation often backfires. Especially in the decoration process, every link needs to be treated carefully, and a little carelessness may bury hidden dangers for future life. In decoration, glass, as a common material, also requires us to be vigilant in every detail. However, it is too cumbersome to be too serious about every detail. Therefore, we have an easier way: for different types of glass, we only need to pay attention to their main points, which is not only worry-free, but also can choose glass that has both appearance and usability.
toughened glass
Tempered glass is a broad category of applications that can cover many of the glass types mentioned later, such as printed glass. We will use a lot of tempered glass in home decoration, such as glass countertops, glass doors, shower rooms, etc. When buying tempered glass, a clear sign is 3C certification. Since tempered glass is a safety glass, it must have sufficient strength. In addition, tempered glass also has a certain risk of self-explosion, especially in places where the temperature change is more obvious, such as shower rooms and cabinet countertops, which are more likely to self-detonate. Therefore, when purchasing, you need to choose a product that has been professionally tested and has 3C certification to ensure safety when using. The insulating glass and laminated glass on the window also belong to safety glass, and you also need to pay attention to 3C certification when purchasing.
Printed glass
Printed glass is directly printed on the glass to make the glass into a decorative patterned shape, this kind of glass is called "printed glass". One of the more famous is "Changhong glass", "Changhong" is the name of the print. When buying printed glass, you need to pay attention to choosing ultra-clear glass. Ordinary glass is prone to greenish when it is thicker, and printed glass is no exception. Because the printed glass needs to be thick to be printed, it is prone to green, especially in the uneven surface, and the green change is more obvious. Therefore, ultra-clear glass was chosen to avoid this problem.
Frosted glass
Frosted glass can be used in two forms: the whole side of the frosted glass and the use of frosted to draw patterns. Regardless of the form of frosting, you need to pay attention to the granularity of the frost when buying. The larger the particles, the better the light transmission, but the worse the privacy. The smaller and more delicate the particles, the better the privacy. Generally, balcony door glass and partition glass will choose a larger granularity to ensure lighting. The bathroom door glass and shower room glass will choose a smaller granularity to protect privacy. In addition, the rough side of frosted glass becomes transparent when it gets wet, so if you need privacy, it is recommended to put the frosted side on the inside or choose double glazing to avoid the frosted side becoming transparent.
Door glass
Glass is often used on interior doors. In general, tempered glass will be chosen, and Changhong glass or frosted glass may also be chosen. When choosing, you need to refer to the points mentioned above to make a reasonable choice. At the same time, it is also important to pay attention to the size, generally there are two specifications of 5mm and 6mm for household door glass, and in a few cases there will be 8mm products. The installation location is also a factor to consider, for the balcony and other rooms with high requirements for thermal insulation and sound insulation, it is recommended to choose 6mm glass, and the glass of the general room, 5mm is enough. 8mm glass is suitable for shower rooms, because shower rooms generally do not have a frame, and rely entirely on glass load-bearing, and thicker glass is more robust.
Laminated glass
Instead of attaching a film to the glass like a car, the film is embedded in the glass, similar to the production of optical spectacle lenses. Therefore, there is no need to worry about the membrane falling off or being damaged in use. After filming, the glass will take on a variety of colors and become opaque. It is usually used on cabinet doors to avoid exposing the clutter inside the cabinet. When using it on windows, you need to pay attention to the reflectivity of the film. Some film glass is more reflective, like a mirror. When choosing, you can use a flashlight to shine on the glass to observe whether the reflection is dazzling. If it feels harsh, then the glass has a high reflectivity and is not recommended for home improvement.
To sum up, each type of glass has its own unique characteristics and application scenarios. When choosing, it can be considered comprehensively according to needs, decoration style and budget, so as to achieve the effect of meeting both practical and aesthetic needs.