Walk into any recently renovated kitchen, office lobby, or boutique retail space and there’s a good chance you’ll spot it: a wall of glass in a saturated, monochrome color, catching the light with none of the grout lines, seams, or texture of traditional materials. That’s backpainted glass — and it has quietly become one of the most requested interior finishes among architects, designers, and homeowners alike.

At Bear Glass, we’ve seen demand for backpainted glass grow steadily across kitchens, commercial interiors, and feature walls throughout New York and New Jersey. This post breaks down what backpainted glass actually is, how it’s made, why it’s outperforming older materials in modern design, and what to consider before specifying it for a project.

What Is Backpainted Glass?

Backpainted glass — also called lacquered glass or painted-back glass — is glass that has an opaque, colored coating applied to one side, typically the back. The result is viewed through the unpainted face, which gives the color a distinctive depth and gloss that surface-applied paint on drywall or laminate simply cannot replicate.

The coating is usually a ceramic frit, ceramic-based paint, or a specially formulated lacquer that’s baked, cured, or tempered onto the glass surface. This bonding process is what separates true backpainted glass from a painted or vinyl-wrapped panel — the finish becomes part of the glass itself rather than a surface application that can peel, chip, or fade.

Why It’s Trending Right Now

1. A Seamless, High-End Look

Unlike tile or stone, backpainted glass installs in large, continuous panels with minimal seams. There’s no grout to stain, no repeating pattern, and no visible joints breaking up the surface. For designers chasing the minimalist, monolithic aesthetic that dominates current interior trends, this is a major draw.

2. Practically Unlimited Color Options

Because the color comes from a custom-mixed coating rather than a manufacturer’s fixed tile line, backpainted glass can be matched to almost any color — including exact Pantone or RAL codes, or a client’s existing brand palette. This makes it especially popular for commercial and hospitality projects where color consistency with branding matters.

3. Hygienic and Low-Maintenance

Glass is non-porous, which means it doesn’t harbor bacteria, absorb odors, or stain the way grout and some stones do. A quick wipe-down with glass cleaner is typically all it takes to maintain it — a meaningful advantage in kitchens, healthcare interiors, and food-service environments where hygiene is a specification requirement, not just a preference.

4. Durability That Holds Up

Backpainted glass used in interior applications is almost always tempered for safety, which also makes it significantly more resistant to scratching and impact than laminate or painted surfaces. It won’t fade the way some paints do under UV exposure, and it resists heat well enough to be installed directly behind cooktops as a backsplash.

5. It Reflects and Amplifies Light

The glossy surface of backpainted glass reflects ambient light, which can make smaller rooms — like galley kitchens or narrow office corridors — feel brighter and more open. Designers often specify it deliberately for this effect in spaces with limited natural light.

How Backpainted Glass Is Made

Understanding the manufacturing process helps explain why quality varies so much between suppliers.

1. Glass Selection & Cutting — Clear or low-iron (ultra-clear) glass is cut to size. Low-iron glass is preferred for brighter, true-to-color results since it lacks the greenish tint of standard float glass.
2. Surface Preparation — The back surface is thoroughly cleaned to remove any residue that could cause the coating to bubble or peel later.
3. Coating Application — A ceramic-based paint or frit is applied evenly, often using spray or roller-coating equipment for consistency across large panels.
4. Curing / Tempering — The coated glass is heated in a tempering furnace. This step does two jobs at once: it fuses the coating permanently to the glass surface and strengthens the glass so it breaks into small, blunt fragments rather than sharp shards if it ever fails — a critical safety code requirement for interior applications.
5. Quality Inspection — Panels are checked for color uniformity, coating adhesion, and optical clarity before cutting for edge finishing.
6. Edge Finishing & Fabrication — Edges are polished or seamed, and holes or cutouts for outlets, hardware, or fixtures are added as needed.

Panels that skip proper tempering or use lower-grade coatings are more prone to peeling, uneven color, or breakage that doesn’t meet safety glazing standards — which is why sourcing from an experienced fabricator matters as much as the aesthetic choice itself.

Where Backpainted Glass Is Being Used

Kitchens

Backsplashes are the single most common application. Backpainted glass handles heat, grease, and moisture better than painted drywall and installs without the maintenance burden of grout.

Office & Commercial Interiors

Partition walls, reception desks, and conference room walls increasingly use backpainted glass for a polished, brand-forward look. It’s also popular paired with switchable privacy film for meeting rooms that need to shift between transparent and opaque.

Feature Walls & Accent Panels

Residential and hospitality designers use large backpainted panels as statement walls — often paired with integrated lighting or paired with mirror or textured glass sections for visual contrast.

Cabinetry & Furniture

Cabinet doors, wardrobe fronts, and furniture panels finished in backpainted glass offer a high-gloss, lacquer-like look without the maintenance issues of actual lacquered wood, which can chip or show fingerprints more readily.

Bathrooms & Wet Areas

Because it’s non-porous and moisture-resistant, backpainted glass is a strong alternative to tile in shower surrounds and vanity backsplashes.

Backpainted Glass vs. Other Materials

Things to Consider Before Specifying Backpainted Glass

• Color matching takes lead time. Custom color mixing and sampling should be built into the project timeline, especially for exact brand-color matches.
• Panel size affects installation complexity. Very large panels require careful handling, proper substrate preparation, and experienced installers to avoid stress cracking.
• Lighting changes perceived color. The same coated glass can look noticeably different under warm versus cool lighting, so it’s worth reviewing samples under the space’s actual lighting conditions.
• Edge and cutout work should be planned in advance. Outlet cutouts, hardware holes, and edge polishing are far easier and more precise when specified before tempering rather than attempted after.

Why It’s Here to Stay

Backpainted glass isn’t a passing trend — it solves real problems that older interior materials struggle with: seamless large-format coverage, near-limitless color matching, low maintenance, and durability that holds up over years of daily use. As tempering and coating technology has matured, the finish has moved from a niche architectural product to a mainstream option that’s now genuinely competitive on cost with high-end tile and stone.

For architects and designers looking for a finish that reads as custom and high-end without the long-term upkeep of natural materials, backpainted glass has earned its place as a first-choice interior surface.

Need backpainted glass fabricated for an upcoming project? Bear Glass works with architects, designers, and contractors across New York and New Jersey to fabricate custom backpainted glass panels — from color matching through tempering, edge finishing, and delivery. Contact our team to discuss specifications and lead times for your next project.

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Glass hole drilling is one of those processes that looks simple from the outside — spin a bit, make a hole — but is actually one of the more technically demanding operations in glass fabrication. A single misjudged hole can turn a $2,000 shower panel into scrap in seconds. Done correctly, though, drilled glass opens up design possibilities that solid panels simply can’t offer: hardware-free hinges, recessed hooks, cable railings, standoff-mounted signage, and countless architectural details that read as effortless.

This guide breaks down how glass hole drilling actually works, where it’s used, and what to watch for — whether you’re the one running the drill press or the one specifying the glass on a project.

Why Glass Gets Drilled in the First Place

Holes in glass exist to accommodate hardware and connections that can’t be achieved with adhesives or clamps alone. Common applications include:

• Shower doors and enclosures — hinge points, handle holes, and header clips
• Glass railings and balustrades — standoff mounting for cable or rod systems
• Storefronts and entry systems — pull handles and patch fittings
• Signage and displays — standoff bolts for a floating, hardware-visible look
• Furniture and tabletops — cable pass-throughs, grommets, and mounting points
• Curtain walls and façades — point-fixed glazing systems using spider fittings

For architects and interior designers, drilled holes are often the difference between a glass element that looks “attached” and one that looks like it’s floating in space — a detail clients notice even if they can’t articulate why.

How Glass Hole Drilling Actually Works

Unlike drilling wood or metal, you can’t just chuck a twist bit into glass and go. Glass is hard but brittle, meaning it resists scratching but fractures easily under concentrated stress. The process relies on abrasion, not cutting.

The core method:

1. Diamond core drill bits — Hollow, tube-shaped bits with a diamond-coated edge grind through the glass via rotation, rather than “boring” through it like a twist drill would.
2. Constant water cooling — Friction generates heat fast, and heat is glass’s enemy. A continuous water feed (or a drilling rig submerged in a water bath) keeps the bit and the glass cool, reduces micro-cracking, and flushes away glass slurry.
3. Low-to-moderate speed, controlled pressure — Counterintuitively, going too fast or pushing too hard causes more breakage, not less. Fabricators let the diamond bit do the work.
4. Drilling from both sides for thicker glass — On glass thicker than roughly 6mm (¼”), it’s standard practice to drill partway through from one side, then flip the piece and finish from the other. This prevents the characteristic “blowout” or chipping that occurs when a bit exits the back face.
5. Edge distance and hole placement rules — Holes need adequate clearance from the glass edge (generally at least 2x the glass thickness, and often more) to avoid introducing stress risers that can cause cracking, especially once the glass is tempered.

Tempering: The Detail That Changes Everything

This is the single most important thing for anyone specifying or ordering drilled glass to understand: glass must be drilled before it’s tempered, never after.

Tempered glass gets its strength from a controlled heating and rapid cooling process that puts the surface into compression and the core into tension. That internal stress is exactly what makes tempered glass 4-5x stronger than annealed glass and causes it to shatter into small, relatively safe pebbles rather than dangerous shards.

Drill into tempered glass — even a small nick near an existing hole — and you disrupt that stress balance. The result is usually immediate, spontaneous, total failure of the panel. There’s no “carefully drilling” your way around this; it’s a hard rule of the material.

What this means practically:

• Any hole locations, sizes, and hardware specs need to be finalized before the glass goes into the tempering oven.
• If a hole is missing, mis-sized, or in the wrong spot after tempering, the panel cannot be modified — it has to be re-fabricated from scratch.
• This makes accurate templating and communication between the designer, fabricator, and installer critical. A CAD drawing or physical template with confirmed hole locations should be locked in before glass goes to production.

A Note on Glass Types

• Annealed glass can technically be drilled after the fact, but it’s still a brittle, unpredictable material without the strength or safety benefits of tempering — rarely a good choice where drilled holes are structural or load-bearing (like railings or door hinges).
• Laminated glass presents its own challenge: each layer must be drilled separately and holes must align precisely, since the interlayer (usually PVB) doesn’t drill the same way the glass does.
• Insulated glass units (IGUs) are essentially never drilled through both panes, since it would compromise the sealed air gap; if a hole is needed, it’s typically only through one lite, or hardware is designed to mount to the frame instead.

Common Hole Types and What They’re For

What Can Go Wrong (and How Fabricators Prevent It)

Chipping and blowout — Happens when a bit exits the far side too aggressively. Prevented by drilling from both sides on thicker glass and reducing feed pressure near breakthrough.

Concentric cracking (the “halo” crack) — A ring-shaped crack that radiates from the hole, usually from incorrect bit speed, insufficient cooling, or a bit that’s dull or off-center.

Edge cracks from tight hole placement — Holes drilled too close to an edge or corner concentrate stress and can crack days or weeks after installation, often triggered by thermal expansion or building movement. This is why edge-distance standards aren’t optional — they’re the difference between a hole that lasts decades and one that fails on a hot afternoon.

Misaligned templates — Especially on multi-pane installations (railings, storefronts), a template that’s off by even a few millimeters can throw off an entire run of panels. Reputable fabricators build in verification steps — physical templates, laser measurement, or CNC-programmed drilling — before cutting begins.

What This Means for Each Reader

Glass artisans and fabricators: Precision templating, correct bit selection, and cooling discipline aren’t optional steps to rush through — they’re what separates a clean job from a callback.

Contractors and installers: Confirm hole specs against actual hardware (not just nominal sizes) before glass is ordered. A standoff bolt that’s a hair oversized for its hole is a problem no one can fix on-site.

Architects and interior designers: Build hole locations into your drawings early, and loop in the fabricator before finalizing hardware selections. Point-fixed and standoff details look effortless in a rendering — they require the most upfront coordination in reality.

Homeowners: If you’re getting a shower enclosure, railing, or glass shelving with drilled holes, ask your fabricator whether the glass is tempered and confirm hole locations against a physical template or accurate drawing before production. Changes after tempering typically mean starting over.

The Takeaway

Glass hole drilling sits at an interesting intersection of precision machining and material science — it looks like a simple mechanical operation, but it’s governed by rules that don’t bend: cool the cut, respect edge distances, and never drill tempered glass. Get those fundamentals right, and drilled glass becomes one of the most versatile tools in architectural and interior glazing. Get them wrong, and the glass will let you know immediately.

Have a project that involves drilled or point-fixed glass? Talk to your fabricator early — before tempering, not after — and the process goes a lot smoother for everyone involved.

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Walk into any newly renovated kitchen or bar area today and there’s a good chance you’ll spot it: a smooth, seamless expanse of colored glass rising behind the stove or sink, catching light in a way that tile simply can’t. Glass backsplashes have become one of the most requested upgrades in both residential and commercial design, and at the center of that trend sits a deceptively simple manufacturing process — backpainting.

At Bear Glass, we fabricate backpainted glass panels for kitchens, bars, offices, and retail spaces throughout New York and New Jersey. Here’s a closer look at how the product is made, why it’s taken over as the go-to backsplash material, and where the technology is headed next.

What Is Backpainted Glass, Exactly?

Backpainted glass is exactly what it sounds like: glass that has been painted on the reverse side, so the color is viewed through the glass rather than sitting on its surface. The paint is applied to the back face of a glass panel, then cured, leaving the front face completely smooth, glossy, and untouched.

The effect is a depth and richness of color that painted drywall or ceramic tile can’t replicate. Because the color sits behind a layer of glass, it reads as luminous rather than flat, and the front surface stays non-porous, easy to clean, and resistant to the paint wearing, chipping, or fading from everyday wear.

The Basic Process

While every fabricator has its own refinements, backpainting generally follows these steps:

1. Glass selection and sizing — Panels are cut to the project’s exact dimensions, typically from low-iron or standard clear float glass depending on the color accuracy desired. Low-iron glass is preferred for true-to-swatch color matching since it lacks the green tint of standard glass.
2. Surface preparation — The back surface is thoroughly cleaned to remove any oils, dust, or residue that could interfere with paint adhesion.
3. Paint application — A specially formulated glass paint is sprayed or rolled onto the back surface, often in multiple coats for full opacity and even coverage.
4. Curing — Panels are cured, either air-dried or heat-cured depending on the paint system, to bond the coating permanently to the glass.
5. Edge work and tempering — Edges are polished or seamed, and if the application calls for it, the glass is tempered for safety and durability before or after coating, depending on the fabricator’s process.
6. Quality inspection — Panels are checked for color consistency, coverage, and surface clarity before shipping.

The result is a panel that can be cut to almost any custom size, in virtually any color imaginable — including custom color matches to a client’s exact paint swatch or brand palette.

Modern Uses of Backsplash Glass

Backpainted glass has moved well beyond the kitchen wall behind the stove. Designers are using it across a wide range of applications:

Kitchen backsplashes. The classic use case remains the most popular. A single, seamless panel behind the range or sink eliminates grout lines entirely, which means no scrubbing grime out of tile seams and no visual clutter behind cooktops and faucets.

Bar and restaurant walls. Restaurants and hospitality venues use bold, saturated backpainted panels as statement walls behind bars, in waiting areas, or as feature walls in dining rooms, often paired with back-lighting for extra impact.

Office and retail branding. Because colors can be custom-matched, businesses increasingly use backpainted glass as branded wall panels in lobbies, reception desks, and conference rooms, incorporating exact corporate colors.

Bathroom surrounds. Backpainted glass is also used as a moisture-resistant alternative to tile in shower surrounds and vanity walls, offering the same non-porous, easy-clean benefits in wet environments.

Whiteboard and writable surfaces. A specific application within the office and education markets uses backpainted glass (typically in white or pale tones) as dry-erase writing surfaces that look far more polished than a traditional whiteboard.

Futuristic Uses: Where Backsplash Glass Is Headed

The next generation of glass wall and backsplash products is being shaped by a few converging trends: smart technology, sustainability, and a growing appetite for surfaces that do more than just look good.

Integrated lighting and LED backlighting. Rather than lighting a glass panel from an external source, some manufacturers are experimenting with edge-lit and layered glass systems that make the panel itself glow, shifting color or brightness on demand. Expect backsplashes that double as ambient lighting fixtures, changing tone from a bright task-lighting white during cooking to a warm amber for evening entertaining.

Touch-responsive and digital-display glass. As transparent OLED and touch-sensitive glass technology matures and comes down in cost, it’s likely that backsplash and wall panels will increasingly double as display surfaces — showing recipes, notifications, or ambient art when idle, and reverting to a plain colored panel otherwise.

Antimicrobial and self-cleaning coatings. New coating chemistries are being developed that pair the existing backpainting process with antimicrobial or photocatalytic self-cleaning properties, appealing to both residential kitchens and high-traffic commercial environments like healthcare and food service.

Recycled and low-carbon glass substrates. Sustainability pressure is pushing fabricators toward recycled glass content and lower-emission manufacturing processes, meaning the backpainted glass of the future may carry the same visual richness with a substantially smaller environmental footprint.

Dynamic tinting technology. Electrochromic (“smart glass”) technology, which allows glass to change opacity or tint electronically, is already used in windows and partitions. It’s a reasonable bet that this same technology eventually finds its way into feature walls and backsplashes, letting a homeowner shift a panel’s color or opacity from a phone app.

Why It’s Worth Considering for Your Next Project

Backpainted glass sits at a rare intersection of practicality and design flexibility. It’s non-porous and easy to maintain like a solid surface, but it opens up a color and finish palette that few other materials can match. And as the technology continues to evolve, today’s backsplash glass is likely just the starting point for a much smarter, more dynamic category of wall surface.

If you’re planning a kitchen renovation, restaurant build-out, or office fit-out and want to explore custom backpainted glass options, Bear Glass fabricates panels to your exact specifications, in a full range of colors and finishes, for projects throughout New York and New Jersey.

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Walk down any commercial street or business district, and glass is everywhere. A gleaming office tower rises overhead, wrapped floor to floor in shimmering panels, while at street level, a boutique or café invites you in through a crystal-clear entrance. Both are glass. Both are impressive. But architecturally, structurally, and functionally, they are two very different systems designed to solve two very different problems.

If you’re planning a construction or renovation project, understanding the distinction between a glass façade and a glass storefront isn’t just a matter of terminology — it directly affects your budget, your engineering requirements, your permitting process, and your timeline. Let’s break down exactly what separates the two.

What Is a Glass Façade?

A glass façade is the glass-clad skin of an entire building exterior. It’s not a feature — it’s a full architectural system, engineered to cover multiple stories of a structure while managing structural loads, weather resistance, thermal performance, and visual identity all at once.

Key characteristics of a glass façade include:

• Entire building exterior — the façade wraps the full envelope of the structure, not just an entrance or a single wall section
• Multi-story application — façades are engineered to span numerous floors, requiring consistent performance from the ground level to the rooftop
• Architectural system — a façade is a designed assembly of glass, framing, gaskets, and sealants working together, not a standalone product
• Structural engineering — façades must be calculated for wind loads, seismic movement, thermal expansion, and building sway, often requiring sign-off from structural engineers
• Curtain wall construction — most modern façades use curtain wall systems, where the glass and framing are hung from the building’s structural frame rather than bearing any structural load themselves

Because a façade is essentially the building’s outer shell, it plays a role in energy efficiency, water infiltration control, and even the building’s overall structural behavior under wind and seismic forces. This is why façade projects typically involve architects, structural engineers, and specialty glass fabricators working together from the earliest design phases.

What Is a Glass Storefront?

A glass storefront, by contrast, is a much more localized and commercially focused application. It’s the glass system you see at the entrance and front display area of retail shops, restaurants, and street-level businesses.

Key characteristics of a glass storefront include:

• Entrance and front display focus — storefronts are concentrated at the point of customer entry and product visibility, not the entire building
• Usually ground level — storefronts are almost always installed at street level, where foot traffic and visibility matter most
• Commercial entrance function — the primary job of a storefront is to welcome customers in and showcase what’s inside
• Customer accessibility — storefronts are designed around doors, sightlines, and ease of access rather than building-wide structural performance
• Aluminum storefront systems — storefronts typically use lightweight aluminum framing systems that are simpler, faster to install, and more cost-effective than curtain wall assemblies

Storefront systems are built for durability and daily use — think entry doors that open dozens of times a day, large display windows that need to resist impact, and framing that can be serviced or replaced without major structural work.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Why the Difference Matters

Confusing these two systems during project planning can lead to real problems. A façade requires structural calculations, engineering review, and coordination with the building’s core structure — skipping this step on a multi-story project isn’t an option. A glass storefront, on the other hand, doesn’t need the same level of structural engineering, but it does need to be optimized for accessibility, security, energy codes at the ground level, and everyday wear from customer traffic.

Cost, timeline, and code requirements diverge significantly between the two:

• Façades involve larger glass spans, custom fabrication, and often longer lead times due to engineering and structural coordination
• Storefronts are typically faster to fabricate and install, using standardized aluminum framing components
• Façades must account for building movement over dozens of floors; storefronts are engineered for a single, fixed ground-level opening

Choosing the Right System for Your Project

If you’re developing a high-rise office building, mixed-use tower, or any multi-story structure, you’re in façade territory — and you’ll need a team experienced in curtain wall design, structural glazing, and building envelope performance.

If you’re opening a retail location, restaurant, or ground-floor commercial space, a storefront system is the right fit — one that balances visual appeal with the practical demands of daily customer traffic.

Both systems rely on precision glass fabrication, but the engineering, materials, and installation processes are distinct enough that they call for specialized expertise in each area. Partnering with a glass fabricator who understands both — and knows exactly where the line between them falls — ensures your project gets the right system, engineered the right way, from day one.

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When it comes to high-quality sandblasted glass fabrication, few companies in the United States match the craftsmanship and experience of Bear Glass. Based in Queens Village, New York, and serving customers across all states, Bear Glass combines decades of glasswork expertise with advanced tools and artistic precision to deliver custom sandblasted glass that enhances both residential and commercial spaces.

Sandblasted Glass Production in Our Facility

Sandblasted glass is created through a precise surface treatment in which abrasive materials like sand or glass beads are propelled at high velocity against a glass surface to etch, frost, or sculpt designs. This technique transforms plain glass into decorative and functional art — from subtle frosted privacy panels to intricate custom patterns on doors, windows, partitions, and mirrors.

This process can produce:

• Frosted finishes that diffuse light while maintaining brightness
• Decorative motifs and customized etchings
• Privacy panels for offices, bathrooms, or conference rooms
• Architectural features like walls, partitions, and signage
• Even custom furniture inserts and tabletops

At Bear Glass, sandblasted glass fabrication is treated as an art form as much as a technical craft. Their process includes:

1. Glass Selection
2. Design Finalization
3. Precision Sandblasting
4. Quality Inspection
5. Final Cleaning & Packaging

This careful attention to every step ensures that each sandblasted panel or custom glass piece meets the highest standards of craftsmanship.

Where do we stand uniquely different in Glass Sandblasting

• Expert Craftsmanship – With over 30 years of industry experience, Bear Glass has perfected both decorative and precision sandblasting techniques.

• State-of-the-Art Facilities – Modern fabrication tools combined with traditional skills make it possible to deliver complex designs with exceptional clarity and consistency.

• Nationwide Supply – Whether you’re a homeowner, architect, or contractor, Bear Glass ships glass products throughout the United States — catering to projects big and small.

• Custom Solutions – From unique architectural features to personalized interior elements, every sandblasted glass order can be tailored to exact specifications.

Across the USA, from Google to Tiffany & Co., Mayo Clinic to New York-Presbyterian Hospital use Sandblasted glass products on decorative and privacy purposes. Our glass products are also exported beyond the international boundaries.

To connect to us, or to place an order for our products, or to book our Glass sandblasting services, feel free to connect through – 718-832-3604. Email us on sales@bearglass.com for more info.

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Bullet Proof Glass

To accommodate the different needs of our clients, we offer a wide variety of the highest quality bullet resistant glass.  Since the belief at Bear Glass is that you should not have to sacrifice style for security, we also offer custom design, fabrication, and installation of all our bullet proof glass products.  Our goal at Bear Glass is to provide the most comprehensive security solutions for your business, which will create and promote a safe environment for employees and customers alike.  Our bullet proof glass is designed for bullet and blast resistance.  Our bullet proof glass is ideal for applications that desire to retain a building’s exterior appearance or when only certain portions of a building require protection.

Bear Glass produces customized protective glass systems (systems in bullet resistant glass,  bullet proof glass,  security glass, and polycarbonate clads) for everyone from law enforcement officers to law-abiding citizens: police patrol cruisers, fully armored vehicles, discrete protection for personal vehicles, and executive transportation.  We have developed versatile systems for police patrol cruisers, heavy-duty barriers for fully armored vehicles, and discrete protection for personal vehicles and executive transportation.  Bear Glass is an industry leader in glass and polymer lamination.

We specialize in bullet resistant and security glazing for government, military, institutional and commercial clients.  We custom-develop systems for a variety of ballistic, forced-entry and impact-resistant applications, including automobiles, aircraft, boats, and architect applications such as prisons, guardhouses, courthouses, law enforcement facilities, and retail stores.   Bear Glass develops a glass barrier system, visibility is never compromised for safety.

Bear Glass has found innovative ways, ranging from chemical treatments to advanced materials, to combine visual clarity with superior attack and ballistic protection.  And because spalling–- the spray of glass fragments into a vehicle at impact — can be as damaging as the threat the glass stopped, we offer a full-line of low-spall and no-spall barriers for many applications.  We rise a variety of materials and compositions to meet many security needs.

But, we use only one philosophy: ensuring quality within our doors is the only way to ensure safety within yours.  From the computerized slumping and forming ovens to the high-capacity autoclaves, our equipment is designed  to ensure proper fit and finish.  From the first assembly in our atmosphere-controlled clean rooms to the final inspection at our quality-assurance stations, our people and processes are dedicated to craftsmanship.

The bullet-resistant sliding windows are suitable for installation in high traffic areas including law, government, or medical facilities.  Our already assembled bullet resistant transaction windows are easy to install and maintain.  We offer a wide variety of the highest quality bullet proof products to accommodate the different needs of our clients.  And because we believe that you shouldn’t have to sacrifice style for security, we also offer custom design, fabrication, and installation.

Why protect your employees?

The biggest asset that your business is your employees.  What is the cost to replace your employees?  What is the cost not to protect your employees from the effects of violence in the workplace?

Much more higher levels of safety and resistant barriers, doors, mill  work, and wall armor in order to ensure the safety of their business and to provide a sense of employees. Bear Glass has recognized this and is able to provide the highest standards of safety for its clients.

For more information on our  Bullet Proof Glass please contact Bear Glass at:

• FACTORY/ OFFICE
• Address:
• 217-44 98th ave. Queens Village, NY – 11429
• United States
•  +1 (718) 832-3604
•  sales@bearglass.com
• If you are in New Jersey:
• Bear Glass New Jersey
• 359 Essex Road
• Tinton Falls New Jersey  07753
• P: 732 901 2626

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Wall Mirrors

Who does not want his/her walls reflect the innermost sights when someone looks into it? Clear glass wall mirrors, or low-iron glass wall mirrors can transform your hall area, bedroom, and even your office space in such a magnificent way that you never thought would be possible. We, at Bear Glass, can help you to decode the secret. Just get in touch with us, and you will find it!

Get a Wall Mirror that Unveils a New “You” to You!!!
Enhance the look of any room with a wall mirror!  Mirrors are more than just useful for checking how your hair’s doing. With their distinctive frames and shapes, they can really enhance your décor.  Larger wall mirrors, or smaller ones grouped all together, make a room look brighter and bigger.  Our different styles and types give you choices for everywhere in your home or even office space.  Shop the best selection of Wall Mirrors here at Bear Glass.  There are several advantages attached to large wall mirrors and this is demonstrated in the way they are used.  A simple solution is to get a large wall mirror to make the room appear larger.  All you need to do is get a couple that can be fixed to walls facing each other and abracadabra, your room looks bigger.

Another benefit is in the illumination of gloomy areas in the home.  A guaranteed way of economically lightening up your home can be achieved by placing large wall mirrors in such places.  Add light and dimension to your home decor with a well-placed wall mirror.  We have a wall mirror for every room in your home, whether it’s an elegant mirror for the dining room or a stylish one for the bedroom.

Explore our wide range of shapes, like half-round, rectangular, oval mirrors, and more.  Whether you’re looking for a wood, glass or metal mirror, we have the selection and the prices for you.  Shop Bear Glass for all your wall mirror needs.  We offer an array of wall mirrors, conveniently sorted so you can find the perfect fit for your home.  You can shop by wall mirror shape or by room.

If you have an eye for extravagance we have formal wall mirrors that would be ideal for you.  If you like mirrors with artistic embellishments and decorative appeal, consider one of our wall mirrors such as an accent wall mirror.  A frameless wall mirror is no borderless slab of glass.  In fact, Bear Glass’ frameless wall mirrors section includes some of our most decorative designs, with artistic borders featuring glass-encased metal, Art Deco grooves, baroque Italian flourishes, and simple yet elegant beveled edges.

All hail the rectangle! Wall mirrors in a rectangular shape – be it vertical or horizontal – remain by far the most popular for home decorating. From four inches to four feet, our rectangular wall mirrors offer a width for any wall.  The egg-like oval is a smart choice for in-between sorts of wall spaces, easily carrying the eye from one side to another.  Our oval wall mirrors include minimalist borders and ornate frames for customized decorating effectiveness.

Here at Bear Glass, we have wall mirrors to suite every style!  Order your wall mirror today!

For more information on our Wall Mirrors please contact Bear Glass at:

• FACTORY/ OFFICE

  

• Address:
• 
  217-44 98th ave. Queens Village, NY – 11429
  United States
   +1 (718) 832-3604
   sales@bearglass.com
• If you are in New Jersey:
• Bear Glass New Jersey
• 359 Essex Road
• Tinton Falls New Jersey – 07753
• P: 732 901 2626

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Museum Quality Showcases

Present the valuable collections with sophistication and clarity in our Museum Quality Show Cases by Bear Glass. Expertly crafted to exacting standards, our custom glass showcases provide a secure and visually stunning environment for artifacts, artwork, and collectibles. Combining superior craftsmanship with meticulous attention to detail, we deliver showcases that preserve and highlight your treasures.

Glass showcases are an ideal way to exhibit your collectibles, treasures, trophies, or expensive merchandise.  Need a display case in a hurry?  There is a diverse selection of cabinets at Bear Glass.  These glass showcases, also known as display cabinets or jewelry cases, can be used in retail stores, offices, schools, and other institutions.  Our glass show cases allow customers to view the expensive merchandise while protecting the contents from tampering.

In school hallways or office lobbies, the glass show cases accentuate prestigious awards and recognitions for visitors to admire.  At Bear Glass you will find a variety of glass show cases, including tower cases and large display cabinets, to best accompany your exhibition space.  Many of these display show cases are suitable for home or commercial use.  Bear Glass offers glass show cases in various shapes, styles, and functions to choose from.

Full vision cases are the perfect glass show cases for displaying jewelry, collectibles, and more.  Many of these fixtures are commonly seen in retail stores and upscale boutiques.  These glass show cases, also called frameless display cases, are available in a variety of finishes.  Each fixture allows you to exhibit valuable memorabilia in an upscale manner.  As part of our premium display show cases, frameless glass show cases allow customers to view your displayed products from any angle.

In addition to our display case fixtures, we also sell other glass show cases as well.  Tower show cases with mirror, laminate, or fabric backing can be placed against a wall, while round towers can be positioned nearly anywhere and viewed from any position.  Bear Glass provides glass show cases and display cabinets in our main display case category.  Use a glass show case to keep your contents safe and contained.  Bear Glass Museum Quality Showcase line includes something for every retailer.

Large display cabinets are better suited for stores and offices with generous spaces.  These large cabinets can serve as retail display fixtures, jewelry cases, trophy cases, and other glass show cases.  Glass show cases, like display cabinets and retail display cases, are offered in either a hexagonal, rectangular, or curved glass variety.  Large show cases are superb displays for extensive collections or oversized items.

Most of these glass show cases include halogen track lighting to illuminate and feature your treasured items.  Here at Bear Glass, we offer glass show cases with locking, sliding doors and thick, adjustable, and durable shelves as well.  Your displays attract attention with Bear Glass Museum Quality Show Cases.  Our cases are constructed from quality materials, as well as many combinations and colors of glass.  We offer a wide variety of products fit for different kinds of occasions and purposes.

From wall cases to jewelry cases we have the display case to suit your store needs!  Accent your display case with one of our many coordinating service counters, corner shelves and cash register stands to complete the set.  Add lights and locks to give your display case that finishing touch.  With additional storage space available on our display cases, we have what you need!  Give your store that professional look and feel without the expensive cost!   All of our display case arrangements are available and in stock for immediate shipment!  Get yours today!

For more information on our Museum Quality Showcases please contact Bear Glass at:

FACTORY/ OFFICE

Address:

Bear Glass Inc.

217-44 98th Ave., Queens Village, NY – 11429
United States
 +1 (718) 832-3604
 sales@bearglass.com

If you are in New Jersey:

Bear Glass New Jersey

359 Essex Road

Tinton Falls New Jersey 07753

P: 732 901 2626

F: 732 901 2266

E: Sales@BearGlassNJ.com

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Glass Railings

The railings should not only protect the household, but they are also boundary-markers, as well as exterior-beauty enhancer. So, when you think about railing installation, you can genuinely contact Bear Glass for glass railings. It would be ideal for beautification, as well as for protection. Laminated glass railings can perfectly decorate the exterior to draw an awe of visitors.

Glass railings are a very popular piece of architecture in today’s culture.  While walking through malls, airports, and hotels your eyes notice the beautiful glass railings.  The railing helps to create a very modern architectural design to the space.  As you might have guessed, glass rail is simply railing glass that has a solid sheet of glass where there might otherwise be metal or wood supporting the rail.  It is surprisingly strong because the glass is actually quite thick, making it incredibly sturdy.

There are many different styles and manufacturers of glass railing systems.  Bear Glass’ glass railings are the ultimate luxury for deck or even inside the house railings.  A variety of our materials can be used with tempered glass to present an attractive composition that can highlight views.

As you might have guessed, glass rail is simply railing glass that has a solid sheet of glass where there might otherwise be metal or wood supporting the rail.  It is surprisingly strong because the glass is actually quite thick, making it incredibly sturdy.

We offer an easy to install option for DIY builders.  We also offer a beautiful and a low maintenance glass railing.  Our easy to install, high quality glass and aluminum railing systems are virtually maintenance free and will also add a lifetime of beauty and value to your property.

Our Glass Railings can help you to save electric power just because, the natural daylight that comes through the Glass Railings provide sufficient light so you don’t need to turn on your bulbs.  Bear Glass offers wide variety of products for Glass Railings such as our tempered glass, laminated glass, stained resin glass, starphire glass, color options, styles, and also custom designs.  All of our glass used for railings is all safety tempered and shatter resistant.

Also, Bear Glass always makes sure that all the edges of the glass are polished to prevent anyone from getting cut.  No need to do some research to find local glass companies that can manufacture a custom glass order for you, we are right here.  Using Bear Glass’ glass railing is an interesting choice that wonderfully preserves views.

No need to worry, our elegant glass railings helps keep people in safe places, while adding the benefits of daylight, maintaining open views, and preventing injuries related to sudden glass failure.  Open edges, novel fixturing, and also outstanding structural performance are among the plentiful advantages of glass railings made with Bear Glass.  Our Glass Railing Systems are unlike anything else on the market.  This is by far the safest, frameless glass railing system sold today.  It meets the strictest international building code requirements for loads and impacts.

Years of experience in the field have resulted in glass gates of unparalleled quality and design excellence, featuring more glass and less metal.  Contact us today for your glass railings needs or any question you may have, we will be more than happy to assist you to the road of a beautiful, elegant, and timeless looking home.

For more information on our Glass Railings please contact Bear Glass at:

FACTORY/ OFFICE

Address:

Bear Glass Inc.

217-44 98th Ave., Queens Village, NY – 11429
United States
 +1 (718) 832-3604
 sales@bearglass.com

If you are in New Jersey:

Bear Glass New Jersey

359 Essex Road

Tinton Falls New Jersey 07753

P: 732 901 2626

F: 732 901 2266

E: Sales@BearGlassNJ.com

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