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Introduction about Acid Etched Design Glass Door

Glass is a material that is widely used in infrastructures, whether as a window, wall or a door. Glass is very elegant and gives a clean and sophisticated appearance. Glass used as door is mostly considered for the interior of the home, especially in areas where there isn’t much need for privacy. Interior glass doors are very sophisticated, with a wide range of designs anyone can choose from. It also gives an illusion that the room is larger and lets in a lot of light for illumination. But, there are also downsides of using glass as doors, one of which is that is doesn’t offer a lot of privacy since you can look through it. There is also the fear of breaking and running into the glass, especially clear ones. But, of course, you can do something about these concerns, like adding a bit of design like frosting for privacy while still letting in light. Acid etched glass is the best choice for interior door. 
In this article, we are featuring several Modern Interior Glass Door Designs for Inspiration. They vary from a wide range of designs for you to have a broader insight. You can also see the beauty and elegance of different glass door designs that matches your taste and design of your home.
So, take your pick and enjoy!

Flair Granit

An elegant frameless glass door with granite designed in the middle of the door, adding a bit of color and edgy look to the clear glass door design.

Ottanta

A simple sliding interior glass door that is sophisticated and simple, catchy and elegant all the same.

Contemporary Interior Doors

This elegant double glass door is inviting due to its warm color and elegant glass design, a great addition to any home.

Fly

This sliding interior glass door is stylish and elegant, where the design was engraved and sandblasted on the glass that adds beauty.

Nivada

Another modern interior glass door with red lacquer as the medium utilized for the design to add color to the glass. Lovely isn’t it?

Rimadesio

An elegant modern glass door with darken clear glass to suit the design and mood of the house. It is very elegant.

Vitus Glass Doors

An elegant glass door with refine frosted details that adds beauty and sophistication to the design, and still maintains a simple and elegant feel. Gorgeous, isn’t it?

Retro

A retro look is created in this interior glass door using red lacquer to be printed on the clear glass or acid etched glass to give it an edgy feel to this simple yet attractive design.

3D in Color Door 

Intricately designed custom-made glass door with an authentic air to it and the painted glass illuminates and reflects light while providing privacy.

Modern Interior Doors

This modern interior glass door is eye-catching and simple at the same time. With a mixture of authenticity, simplicity of the design and minimalist inspired, it would surely be a great addition to a modern home. The work is processed by acid etching. 

Fused Glass Doors

A colorful and unique interior glass door that is very beautiful and durable with the use of fusion technology that allows controlled slumping of flat glass into a mold in high temperature. The after effect is simply stunning and colorful.

Artide

An interior glass door that is simple as well as elegant, with engraved design into the acid etched glass. Great look for a bedroom door since light can be seen from outside and provides privacy since the glass is not see-through.

Ferrera on Satinato

A frameless glass door that is simple, beautiful and all the same elegant with Beech veneer casing that adds a bit of color and a contemporary feel to this modern acid satin design.

Contemporary Interior Door  

A contemporary inspired interior glass door that is sleek that blends well with the design of the home. The design is simple but has an air of elegance to it. There are two processes combinated with  acid etching and CNC engraving. 

Chi

A chick interior glass design that is eye-catching with an attitude to the design. The glass has ruby red swirly painted on the glass, made more prominent by the red jamb and casing.
Glass doors are mostly used in modern homes. They add sophistication while maintaining a simple and elegant feel to the house. It is up to you how you like to utilize and place these doors, depending on the need and design of your home. 
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Acid etched mirror / painted glass (Satin mirror)

The acid etching process creates a satin finish while keeping a slight reflection in the mirror and painted glass. In recent years they are widely used as furniture panels, background facade, splash panel, table top in luxury residential and commercial office. 

Etched Mirror Advantages

• Consistent finish and appearance
• Maintenance free
• More mar-resistant than sandblasted glass
• Does not peel or discolor like films
• Does not scratch off like coatings

Substrate

• Colors: Clear, bronze, grey, black, blue or ultra-clear
• Mirror thicknesses: 3mm to 8mm 
• Size: 1830mm*2440mm, 2140mm*3300mm/3660mm

Laminated glass brings people a safe and bright working and living space

Laminated glass is a type of safety glass that holds together when shattered. In the event of breaking, it is held in place by an interlayer, typically of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) or ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), between its two or more layers of glass.

Laminated glass is often used in exterior storefronts, curtain walls, skylight glazing and automobile windshields and windows.

Shower box glass door with acid etching designs

A glass shower door enclosure helps make your bathroom look much larger, but you need to get a glass door that has a proper design. There are many instances in which a plate-glass door is appropriate, but these doors are only appropriate for couples. Your home may require a bit more privacy where the shower is concerned, and we can create that privacy with a beautiful glass shower door.

The Door Size

Your shower has a set amount of room for the door. The door may be a curtain at the moment, or you may have an existing door that you are not happy with. A bad door can make the bathroom look cheap, and you want to replace that door with something that is much more beautiful. We can measure the door space for size, and we can construct a beautiful door that is bespoke for your shower.

The Door Design with acid etching

We can insert a heavy plate-glass door that makes your bathroom look modern, but we understand that most families prefer to have a little privacy in the shower. We can turn a plate-glass door into a beautiful design with acid etching. We can etch any pattern into the door, and we can use a custom scene that you recommend.

The Hardware

The hardware for the door can make the door look much nicer, and we have hardware in any color or style you may want. We can use gold or silver hardware to match the other fixtures in the room. We have fixtures that look modern, and we have fixtures that have a classic feel. You will get much better results in the bathroom when we install the right fixtures on the door. The hinges, handle and trim will all match.


A proper shower door in your bathroom helps give you privacy and style in the room. Your family is in need of a door for the shower that is going to look beautiful in the room, and your home requires something beautiful protecting the shower. Your home's value rises with a new shower door, and your guests will be thoroughly impressed.

DECO designers understand your bathroom is a haven. It is the place you relax after a hard day. To add interest and a unique touch to the room, we create the perfect glass shower doors. Some of our most modern and elegant designs are frameless doors. These bathroom fixtures bring sophistication to even the smallest spaces. All our glass products are extremely durable. You will never have to worry about shatters from accidental bumping.

Deco, Patterned Glass Supplier from China

Patterned glass, also named figured glass or texture glass, is a decorative and translucent glass with figures on one face. In addition to diffusing light and obstructing visibility from the outside, the figures softern the interior lighting. 

Features

• Glass type available in clear soda lime, low iron, and borosilicate
• Over 100 different styles of patterned glass
• Glass style available in clear, opaque, etched, colored, and mirror
• Can be tempered or laminated for safety glazing
• Level of privacy comes in transparent, moderate, and private
• Patterns available in linear, geometric, organic, floral, symmetrical, and seedy    

Applications

• Backsplash
• Bathroom enclosures
• Doors
• Elevator interior
• Floor panel
• Frameless showers
• Furniture
• Glass display
• Interior partitions
• Patio furniture
• Shelving units
• Wall covering
• Window treatment

All about Acid Etched Glass

Acid -etched glass is becoming trendy in design and construction. The consistency and durability of the finish can reduce glare and reflection, add privacy, increase light transmission, and provide texture. It is important to select the right acid-etched glass for an application, and avoid marking issues during its storage and fabrication. 

Although the glass-etching process is generally consistent, variations in chemistry and other parameters create different surfaces with distinct visual and performance characteristics. Glass is etched with an aqueous solution of hydrofluoric acid, which attacks the silica and roughens the glass surface. Generally, the more “white”or opaque the finish, the more rough and porous the surface is. 

When choosing distinctive and unique types of glass, architects and designers often have specific objectives in mind. With acid-etched glass, these goals can related to:

• Light transmission; 
• Light diffusion; 
• Privacy;
• Visual appearance; 
• Integration with surrounding objects; and
• Energy efficiency through increased day lighting. 

An etched surface with rugged peaks and deep valleys absorbs and diffuses light, rather than transmitting or reflecting it – the result is a rich , white, opaque appearance. In contrast, an etched surface with smooth, rounded bumps enhances light transmission and creates a more transparent glass, characterized by reduced reflective glare and a soft translucent appearance.

Acid-etched surface finish

Acid-etched finishes vary by manufacturer. The type selected for a glass substrate renders a different level of opacity and smoothness and creates varied visual effects. It also impacts performance ratios such as: 

Glass;

• Visible light transmission (VLT); 
• Visible light reflectance; 
• Shading coefficient; 
• Solar direct transmission; 
• Solar direct reflectance; and
• U-value. 

The visual effect of the acid-etch finish on mirror varies depending on the extent of etching performed. A lighter-etched mirror has more reflection whereas a deeper etch creates a matte finish and more depth in the glass.

Glass substrate

The substrate also influences the color appearance, level of opacity, and performance ratios of acid-etched glass. Many falsely believe pieces of ultra-clear glass look the same, irrespective of their origin: similarly, glass with a blue tint from manufacturer ABC is often incorrectly perceived to match the one produced by manufacturer XYZ. Generally, the glass business markets different shades of glass in ultra-clear, green, blue, or black. In addition, some glass floaters can make varying shades of one color.

For example, acid-etched products manufactured from low-iron glass have a translucent satin appearance without the ‘greening effect’of ordinary clear glass. Similarly, a piece of acid-etched glass made with a dark blue hue from one supplier creates a different visual effect than one made with light blue from the same manufacturer. 

Consequently, the shade of the acid-etched glass or mirror likely varies among manufacturers, depending on the substrate used. It is important to remember the acid-etch finish itself crates a different color appearance, with different tints having varying performance ratios.

Etching on both sides

Etching glass on both sides can enhance its characteristics. This approach is suitable for applications requiring a higher level of opacity or a similar finish and visual effect on both sides of the glass panel (e.g. partitions). 

Most glass is produced by the float process. The raw materials – mainly silica sand, soda ash, and limestone – are melted in a furnace and then flowed onto a bath of molten tin. The glass then takes form and gradually cools as it moves from the tin bath to a controlled cooling chamber. 

Float glass is best etched on the ‘air’or ‘atmosphere’side of the sheet, due to the greater likelihood of impurities and surface imperfections on the “tin”side. Production of acid-etched mirrors and two-sided etched glass requires etching of the tin side, posing an increased risk of defects in the surface if inappropriately done. 

When considering double-sided acid-etched glass or acid-etched mirror, the type of finish specified impacts quality. The manufacturer of the acid-etched product can recommend the finish (if any) suitable for the application.

Exterior applications

Acid-etched glass may be appropriate for exterior applications, such as insulated glazing (IG) units, skylights, and balustrades. As acid-etching is not a coating, its resistance properties in outside conditions are essentially equivalent to non-etched glass. However, it is important to note an etched surface with rugged peaks and deep valleys could lead to higher maintenance costs because dirt particles may be harder to remove. Therefore, the use of an etched surface with a lighter finish (i.e. smooth, rounded bumps) is recommended in exterior applications. In these situations, the level and type of maintenance required is similar to that of non-etched glass.

Storage and fabrication

If proper care is taken during storage and fabrication, acid-etched glass or mirror can be kept clean as easily as non-etched products. Whether the glass is tempered, laminated, insulated, painted, or even bent, fabricators can preserve the quality of the final product. 

However, the general suggestions for keeping acid-etched glass or mirror stain-free during storage and fabrication may not be suitable in all situations. 

Fabricators should follow guidelines issued by the manufacturer of a particular product to prevent or fix any marks or stains that occur.

Storage

Proper storage practices can help avoid marking on acid-etched glass and mirror. Storage spaces must be dry and adequately ventilated. Sheets should not be stored in areas of high humidity or heat (e.g. places near steam or water pipes). Spaces exposed to chemical fumes should also be avoided. All these conditions promote staining. Conversely, sheets should not be stored outdoors or in unheated areas.

Fabrication

Due to the particular characteristics of more rugged glass surfaces, extra care should be taken during their fabrication to minimize the likelihood of embedding grease or dirt into the surface. 

Gloves must always be used when working with sheets. When handling sheets using equipment with suction cups, the clean and dust-free cups should be applied to the flat, untreated side. If this is impossible, care should be taken to ensure proper vacuum is achieved (i.e. testing must be done to be certain the cups’stick’to the glass to handle the weight). 

When edging glass, these practices should be followed;

1. the edging machine conveyors should be clean and free of grease and buildup of glass grindings or cerium oxide. 
2. The conveyor must be regularly opened and the machine interior washed (particularly the brushes) using soapy water. 
3. The front and back conveyor pads should be routinely brushed, until all traces of cerium oxide and glass grindings are removed. 
4. The front and back conveyors must be synchronized at identical speeds. 
5. Only coolant specifically recommended for glass grinding and that adhere closely to the manufacturers recommended dilution ratio should be used. 
6. Manufacturer guidelines for concentration levels must be followed when using cerium oxide, with care taken to never add more than the minimal amount necessary for good polishing. 
7. Glass should be washed immediately after polishing. Washer brushes with 0.36mm (0.014in.) diameter nylon bristles offer the best results. The glass washer should be equipped with one pair of upper and lower brushed for every 0.6 m (2 ft) per minute of travel – for example, a machine operating at a speed of 1.8 m (6 ft) per minute should have three pairs of brushes. (This guideline is only applicable to regular float glass and not to coated products such as low-emissivity [Low-E] glass.) 
8. As an extra precaution, wetting the glass surface immediately before polishing greatly reduces the risk of marking.
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Write the right specifications

Architects and designers constantly look for new ways to use glass in exterior and interior applications. Writing proper specifications, especially when distinctive and unique types of glass are choose, is critical to ensure the desired design is achieved. Acid-etched glass is no exception. If care is not take, the glass ordered and installed on the jobsite may be nothing like the product selected based on samples submitted. 

To ensure the acid-etched glass products selected are actually used by the general contractor, glass fabricator, and glazier, the following information should be included in the specifications:

• Name of manufacturer; 
• Product brand name; 
• Glass thickness; 
• Substrate (glass or mirror); 
• Tint (e.g. clear, ultra-clear, blue, green, black, bronze, grey); 
• Type of finish (name); and 
• Whether to etch on one or two glass faces.

Warranties and standards are often overlooked when writing specifications. Inherent in the float glass process are small gaseous inclusions and minor abrasions. Consequently, occasional, small’bubbles’and hairlines are normal and acceptable under recognized standards; from a normal viewing distance, they are barely noticeable. 

To ensure acid-etched products are made from float glass that conforms to industry standards, the manufacturer should be consulted. 

Clearly, it is important to be specific about the nature of the acid-etched glass product required. Communicating specifications in detail to a glass professional can help ensure the chosen product meets desired goals and objectives.

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