Bear Glass Is A Premier Walker Distributor.  We are better able to serve our customers with 2 facilities located in both Brooklyn NY and Tinton Falls NJ.  Our Motto is “ We Do Everything In Glass And Mirror”, so we are able to service any and all your glass and mirror needs.

How to Select the Right Acid-Etched Glass

While the glass etching process is generally the same, variations in the chemistry and other process parameters will create different glass surfaces with varied visual and performance characteristics

• Light diffusion
• Privacy
• Glare reduction
• Dimensional effect
• Visual appearance
• Integration with surrounding objects
• Light transmission
• Energy efficiency

An etched surface with rugged peeks and deep valleys absorb and diffuses light, rather than transmit or reflect it, resulting in a rich white opaque appearance.  On the other hand, 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.

The type of acid-etch surface finish selected will render a different level of opacity and smoothness as well as create varied visual effects.  It will also have an impact on the following performance ratios:

–          Gloss

–          Visible light transmission

–          Visible light reflectance

–          Shading coefficient

–          Solar direct transmission

–          Solar direct reflectance

–          U-Value

Also, bare in mind that the type of glass substrate used will impact on the above-mentioned characteristics. For example, acid-etched glass made out of low-iron glass (e.g. Starphire ultra-clear glass by PPG) will create a translucent satin appearance without the “greening effect” of ordinary clear glass.  Similarly, acid-etched blue glass made out of PPG’s blue Pacifica will create a different visual effect than one made with Pilkington’s Artic Blue.

Consequently, both the acid-etch finish and the glass substrate used will impact on the color appearance, level of opacity and performance ratios of the acid-etched glass.

In order to enhance certain characteristics of the acid-etched glass, you may also consider etching the glass on both sides.  This is a good approach 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).

The use of acid-etched glass for exterior applications may also be appropriate.  Because acid-etching is not a coating, its resistance properties in exterior conditions are essentially equivalent to un-etched glass.  However, it is important to point out that an etched surface with rugged peeks and deep valleys could lead to higher maintenance costs because dirt particles may be more difficult to remove.  Therefore, the use of an etched surface with a lighter finish (smooth rounded bumps) is recommended in exterior applications.

As you can see, being specific about the nature of the acid-etched glass product required is very important.  Do not hesitate to share your design and performance intent to our glass professionals to ensure the acid-etched glass product selected meets your goals and objectives.

For more information on How to Select the Right Acid-Etched Glass 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

Phone: 732 901 2626

Fax: 732 901 2266

Email: Sales@BearGlassNJ.com

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Stop waiting around and give us a call for all your acid etched glass needs!

Bear Glass acid-etched glass products offer a wealth of opportunities to architects, interior designers and decorators. The consistent quality, durability and rich look of Textures products is unmatched.  Bear Glass creates a translucent satin appearance which obscures view while maintaining a high level of light transmittance.

Acid-etched Glass Advantages

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

Acid Etched Glass

Bear Glass is supplying high quality acid etched glass(also called frosted glass or fingerprint free glass ) in one side or both sides.

We also supply kinds of acid etched obscured glass in some patterns.  Click here

For decoration requirement, clear/tinted float glass , obscured glass, mirror all can be acid-etched on the surface.
We also supply deep acid etched glass in different designs.

If you are an architect, a designer, glass fabricator, project manager or any other glass professional, Bear Glass can help you write your acid-etched glass and mirror specifications.

CONTACT US TODAY FOR  ALL YOUR GLASS NEEDS!!!

Contact us

Address:
217-44 98TH AVE QUEENS VILLAGE, NY 11429
Phone:  +1 718 832 3604

Email:info@bearglass.com
sales@bearglass.com

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In the world of sandblasting there are two techniques, etching and carving. Etching is when abrasive is blasted at the glass lightly to give the glass a frosty appearance. Depending on the speed and angle the abrasive is being applied, different shades can be created, allowing the glass to be a true work of art. Carving on the other hand is when steadily sandblasting is done to the surface of a glass using stencil which protects the areas you don’t want to be carved out. Sandblasting as a technique for carving can be much nuanced, with differing depths and angles of cuts creating an array of lighting effects that may be quite beautiful.

Common to residential homes, there is a need for privacy in areas of the front entry or over a tub in the bathroom. These are areas where an elegant or sophisticated design can lend to the privacy desired along with adding beauty and character to a home. Etched glass designs add a great look to recreation areas and bathroom mirrors. Home bar mirrors with your own personal name for your get away create an interesting and elegant look for entertaining or personal enjoyment. Etched glass table tops have enhanced many dining rooms with sandblasted and carved designs.

Many of our clients prefer to have attractive etched glass signs pin mounted right above their reception desks which can also be lighted or colored with your corporate colors. These signs can be very versatile in function for the corporate office or small office environment. From company name recognition to adding an element of design, Bear Glass can provide the correct solution for your needs!

In many commercial environments, the need for name recognition is vitally important. By having your corporate logo/identity sandblasted onto the front entry doors or on a glass curtain wall in a conference room, you are establishing your name with your clients and showing a sense of pride in your company. Also, it is very helpful for clients in locating your office space in larger office buildings . The same is applicable for commercial interior decoration as well, along with home-office spaces. You must have observed the practical use of etched glass products in pubs, restaurants or bars, where privacy plays a big role in space decoration.

Glass etching on an entrance to a home or office creates a dramatic first impression like no other architectural material can. Etched glass entries and etched glass doors are elegant and quite sophisticated, modern yet can be very classic. Even the best etched glass design is only as good as the technique used and its execution. Bear Glass can deliver on both quality and timeliness which is why leading architects and contractors rely on Bear Glass to make their glass etching vision a reality. It does not matter if the frosted glass design or frosted film pattern is in an office, restaurant, laboratory or an airplane, Bear Glass has the capability of performing this work on the job site, without the mess and dust of conventional systems, enabling any glass to be sandblasted anywhere that it may be located.

For more information, please contact us. We look forward to working with you!

FACTORY/OFFICE

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

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Glass as a flooring option introduces new architectural opportunities allowing designers to play with color & light; defining space.

Bear Glass’s Anti-Slip Glass Floors & Treads are fully tested and engineered walking surfaces designed to instill confidence. Even in the most demanding traffic conditions Bear Glass flooring will exceed expectations; wet or dry.

Bear Glass is the premier distributor for Walker Glass. This alliance allows us to offer Walker`s entire line of products because since we buy in bulk from them we are able to save our clients time and money. In regards to traction glass, we carry Walker Textures Traction Glass.

Walker Textures Traction – the ultimate anti-slip glass flooring product. Multi-level acid-etching of the Traction surface provides an unprecedented design option by combining discretion and security without impeding the natural flow of light.

Traction is an all-glass flooring solution, using no coatings, paints or appliqués susceptible to chipping or flaking off. The slip resistant properties of Traction glass are entirely derived through acid etching, whereby portions of the glass surface are removed to varying depths by a controlled process. The result is attractive and durable anti-slip surfaces, characterised by striking designs. The unique combination of opacity and translucency provides for full privacy, while still allowing for maximum circulation of light between floors.

Walker Textures Traction offers many advantages, including:

• Superior slip resistance
• Obscures view while maintaining a high level of light transmittance
• Unique design
• Consistent acid-etched finish
• Conducive to high quality edgework
• More durable than applied coatings
• Superior resistance to surface contamination from dirt, oils, chemicals, liquids, food, etc.
• Free of iridescence

Glass Pattern 406 Technical Data on Acid-etched Anti-slip glass Traction glass provides a high slip resistant coefficient based on two recognized test methods. The following data has been tested and reported by the Tile Council of North America, an independent product testing facility: ANSI/NFSI B101.1: ”Test Method for Measuring wet SCOF of common Hard-Surface Floor Materials” Static Coefficient of Friction (SCOF) – Wet Conditions Pattern 406: 0.68 Pattern 407: 0.75 ASTM C1028: “Standard Test Method for Determining the Static Coefficient of Friction of Ceramic Tile and Other Like Surfaces by the Horizontal Dynamometer Pull-Meter Method” Static Coefficient of Friction Pattern 406 Dry: 0.76  Wet: 0.60 Pattern 407 Dry: 0.74  Wet: 0.60 Product Specifications for Acid-etched Anti-slip glass Etching: Two finishes on one surface (Opaque & Satin) Colors: Clear and ultra-clear Thicknesses: 6 mm to 12 mm Dimensions: 96’’ x 130’’or 84’’ x 130’’ Walker Textures Traction surface provides an unprecedented design option on glass by combining discretion and security without impeding the natural flow of light. The slip resistant properties of Traction glass are entirely derived through acid etching, whereby portions of the glass surface are removed to varying depths by a controlled process. Traction glass provides a high slip resistant coefficient based on two recognized test methods namely: ANSI/NFSI B101.1 and ASTM C1028. The tests were conducted by an independent testing facility, the Tile Council of North America. “Glass flooring is one of the fastest growing application segments in the industry. The durability of our acid-etched surface is unmatched by other processes. We are very excited to launch our first patterns in a line-up that will surely expand…” says Ross Christie, V-P Sales & Marketing The Traction line will be offered in clear and low iron glass in thicknesses from 6 mm to 12 mm in standard size of 96’’ x 130’’. The patterns of this 400 series are made using two acid-etched finishes, Opaque and Satin. To order the Walker Textures Traction We ship our Bear Glass Traction Glass world wide. For more information, please contact us at: FACTORY/OFFICE Address: Bear Glass Inc. 399 20th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 Phone: 718-832-3604 Fax: 718-832-0786 Email: bearglass@yahoo.com

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