Privacy glazing with obscured glass
Privacy glazing is widely used in homes and businesses where visual privacy is desired, obscured glass is often used in toilets and bathrooms and to partition offices. The clarity of vision through is controlled by the density of the obscurity. A lightly patterned glass will let you clearly see shapes and colours whereas a heavily frosted glass would only let you see the vaguest of movement.
Obscured Windows, Privacy Glazing, for home, work, or within a conservatory
Whatever you’re planning to change, add, or upgrade, if you would like to increase privacy our 5 Star Designers will help you select your best option. Choosing clear and obscure glass in different elevations will give you the perfect garden view, with a high level of obscurity if you are overlooked by a neighbour or higher vantage point.
You can choose any of our windows, double or triple glazed with privacy glazing.
Frosted glass Privacy Glazing options
Frosted glass is made by sandblasting or acid etching clear sheet glass. The process makes a pitted surface on one side of the glass and has the effect of rendering the glass translucent by scattering the light which passes through, thus blurring images while still allowing light to pass. Frosted glass Privacy Glazing has a 10–20% opacity.
Tinted glass Privacy Glazing options
Tinted glass has been treated to change its colour by adding small amounts of metal oxide to the glass composition. This changes the transmission of light and modifies the colour without changing the basic properties of the glass. Tinted glass gives privacy by making it difficult to see through to the other side. Tinted Privacy Glazing is a popular choice for homes and businesses in warmer climates, as it can help to reduce glare and heat gain.
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Patterned or textured glass Privacy Glazing
Patterned or Textured glass has been created with an edge-to-edge reoccurring pattern. The specific pattern or design’s texture is rolled and impressed onto one surface of the glass. Pilkington offer a range of 21 different glass pattern designs from traditional to contemporary. Pilkington’s patterned/Privacy Glazing range is divided into 5 privacy levels to match your desired level of obscurity. Older glass patterns are still available when adding to or replacing older glass units. Patterned/textured glass give privacy by obscuring the vision from one side to the other, while still allowing light to pass through. Patterned glass adds a touch of elegance and style to a room.
Smart glass Privacy Glazing
Smart glass can be changed from transparent to opaque at the touch of a button, by film and glass containing tiny liquid crystals that align with the application of electricity, making the glass look transparent. Residential and commercial customers who are looking for clever ways to make the most of space and create a sophisticated look love Smart glass. As well as giving a funky modern appearance Smart glass Privacy Glazing is flexible, for example, used in a bathroom to provide privacy it can be switched to transparent mode when unoccupied.
Sanitised glass or satin glass Privacy Glazing
Sanitised glass or Satin glass is acid etched glass that is polished to an easy-clean finish. The further away items are from the glass the opaquer they appear. Satin Privacy Glazing has a great level of light transmission and the evenness of the coating, gently and equally disperses light, resistant to stains and scratches, easy to clean, does not require special care once fitted.
Pilkington Oriel Collection Privacy Glazing
Pilkington Oriel Collection of Privacy Glazing, is their premium etched range is available in nine wonderful contemporary and traditional designs with varying levels of obscurity, each with a modern opaque appearance that is functional and attractive. This range of decorative etched glass designs offer superb light transmission. All the Pilkington Oriel Collection have a matt finish with a smooth and durable surface to provide a uniform surface finish, perfect for home and business installations.
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Choose any window frame with Double Glazing or Triple Glazing
Choose aluminium window frames or UPVC window frames in any style and any colour, your next choice is to choose double or triple glazing, either two or three panes.
You can change the glass to laminate (highly recommended) or even a different glass depending on what you need to achieve i.e. coated for more heat retention, a solar coating to keep a room cooler, laminated for higher security, or acoustic for less noise transition.
Different rooms can have different configurations.
Finally explore decorative glazing, around your front door and privacy glazing for bathrooms and privacy.
For guidance, our Designer appointments are free, and they will talk you through and explain all your options.
