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These materials have shaped the interiors of homes, offices, commercial spaces, and public buildings across the globe. They are trusted, well-understood, and comfortably familiar. But as architecture pushes into more expressive, light-forward territory, a third contender has stepped onto the scene — and is rapidly stealing the spotlight. Laminated acid-etched glass flooring represents a fundamental shift in how designers think about space, light, safety, and aesthetics. It is no longer a futuristic curiosity found only in high-end showrooms or museum installations. Today, it is a practical, customisable, and increasingly affordable choice for residential, commercial, and hospitality projects of all scales. Leading this transformation in the United States is Bear Glass Inc. — a fourth-generation glazier based in Queens, New York, with a reputation built on precision craftsmanship and an extensive portfolio of glass solutions. The laminated acid-etched glass floors combine safety engineering with aesthetic sophistication in a way no other flooring material can match. — Head-to-Head Comparison Traditional Floors vs. Glass: The Full Picture Before we can appreciate what makes glass floors so revolutionary, we need to understand the full strengths — and significant limitations — of the materials that have long defined our floors. 🏗️ Traditional Concrete Durability: High — but cold, grey, monotonous Aesthetics: Functional, industrial — limited appeal Light transmission: None — blocks all natural light Maintenance: Cracks over time; stains easily Customisation: Minimal; costly to modify ⚠ Outdated for modern design ✦ Laminated Acid-Etched Glass Durability: Exceptional — laminated for safety & resilience Aesthetics: Stunning satin finish; customisable patterns Light transmission: Softly diffuses light between levels Maintenance: Easy — scratch-resistant, anti-fingerprint Customisation: Fully bespoke: logos, patterns, opaque/satin ★ Recommended for modern spaces 🪵 Traditional Wood Durability: Moderate — warps, scratches, fades Aesthetics: Warm, natural — but ubiquitous Light transmission: None — absorbs rather than reflects Maintenance: Requires regular sanding & refinishing Customisation: Limited to stain colours & grain patterns ⚠ Familiar but high-maintenance The comparison reveals a stark reality: concrete and wood floors are passive surfaces — they cover the ground and that is largely all they do. Glass flooring, by contrast, is an active architectural element. It participates in the flow of light, expands the perception of space, and carries an unmistakable visual language of sophistication. — The Case Against the Status Quo Why Concrete and Wood Are Falling Short The Concrete Problem Concrete floors have long been a choice of necessity more than desire. Yes, concrete is tough — but it is also relentlessly cold underfoot, acoustically harsh, and visually monotonous without expensive treatments. It cracks under pressure and thermal cycling, absorbs moisture that encourages mould, and stains permanently without heavy sealants. In commercial settings, the maintenance burden is non-trivial. Perhaps most significantly, concrete absorbs and entombs light — in multi-storey buildings, it creates a stark separation between levels that shrinks every room it occupies. Industrial chic has had its moment, but discerning clients and designers are increasingly looking for something that transcends utilitarian grey. The Wood Dilemma Hardwood floors carry a timeless warmth that is genuinely appealing. But warmth has its costs. Wood swells and contracts with humidity, it scratches under furniture and heel traffic, and it fades under sunlight exposure. Refinishing is an expensive, messy, and periodically necessary ordeal. Engineered wood is more stable but sacrifices authenticity. And neither hardwood nor engineered wood can transmit light, visually connect spaces, or be etched with custom patterns that communicate a brand or design identity. More critically: in a world where sustainability matters, sourcing quality hardwood responsibly is increasingly difficult and costly. The environmental arithmetic is shifting decisively in favour of materials that last longer and require less intervention. “The floor you walk on today should still look and perform like new decades from now — without refinishing, without replacement, without apology.” Bear Glass Inc. — Design Philosophy Bear Glass Inc. — Queens, New York, USA Laminated Acid-Etched Glass Floors: Engineering Meets Artistry Bear Glass Inc. has spent over two decades refining the craft of glass fabrication. Their laminated acid-etched glass floor panels represent the apex of that expertise — a product where structural safety and visual elegance are not competing values, but complementary ones. — Applications Where Acid-Etched Glass Floors Shine Brightest One of the most remarkable qualities of Bear Glass’s laminated acid-etched glass floor panels is their versatility. Far from being a niche showpiece, they are a genuinely functional flooring solution suited to a wide variety of project types. 01 Luxury Residences Mezzanine levels, staircases, and internal bridges that let light cascade through a home’s vertical space. 02 Hotels & Hospitality Lobby walkways, roof terraces, and spa areas where the floor itself becomes a design statement. 03 Restaurants & Bars Illuminated floor sections over wine cellars or kitchen views — theatre beneath every step. 04 Commercial Offices Open-plan multi-level offices where visual connectivity between floors improves collaboration and atmosphere. 05 Retail Environments Custom logo-etched glass floors that reinforce brand identity at the most fundamental touchpoint. 06 Museums & Galleries Gallery walk-overs that allow visitors to view objects or artwork displayed beneath their feet. — Sustainability & Longevity The Long Game: Glass as a Responsible Choice Sustainability in architecture is no longer a buzzword — it is a baseline expectation. On this front, glass flooring holds a compelling advantage over both concrete and wood. Glass is fully recyclable, produced without the same environmental strain as harvesting old-growth timber, and engineered to last for generations without the intensive maintenance cycles that wood demands. Bear Glass’s acid-etched panels can be manufactured using low-emission processes, and their durability means fewer replacement cycles over a building’s lifetime. A glass floor installed today — properly specified, properly loaded — may genuinely outlast the building itself. Wood, by contrast, has an ongoing ecological cost: replacement boards, chemical stains, varnishes and sealants, and the refinishing labour that accumulates every few years. Concrete, once poured and cracked, typically requires patching, resurfacing, or full replacement — all of which generate significant construction waste. The calculus is increasingly clear: glass is not just the most beautiful flooring option available — it is also, over a building’s full lifecycle, one of the most responsible ones. — Why Bear Glass Inc. Four Generations of Glass Mastery Bear Glass Inc. is not a new entrant chasing a trend. As fourth-generation glaziers operating out of Queens, New York, they carry more than two decades of institutional knowledge in glass fabrication, specification, and installation. Their facility maintains an extensive inventory of glass and mirror sheets — including laminated, tempered, fire-rated, and custom etched varieties — with thicknesses up to ¾ inch in standard stock. Their team provides full design and specification support: Bear Glass will calculate the correct glass thickness and panel construction for your specific load requirements, whether the application is a domestic walkway or an industrial floor in a high-traffic commercial building. This engineering partnership is something no timber merchant or concrete contractor can offer in the same way. Their delivery network — five trucks on the road daily across the tri-state area — means that projects in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and beyond receive prompt, professional service. For clients further afield, Bear Glass ships glass products across the entire continental USA and into Canada. The verdict from professionals who rely on them speaks clearly. Construction companies, upscale retail designers, art galleries, and dance studios across the Northeast have found Bear Glass to be a reliable partner who delivers quality on schedule — and goes the extra mile to match the precise product to the vision. Ready to Walk on Glass? Contact Bear Glass Inc. today for a no-obligation quote and design consultation. Let their team of expert glaziers specify the perfect laminated acid-etched glass floor for your project.

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The Future Is Underfoot: Why Glass Floors Are Replacing Concrete & Wood

A deep dive into how laminated acid-etched glass floors by Bear Glass Inc. are redefining modern spaces — and why traditional floors are being left behind.

Bear Glass Inc. — New York, USA  ·  10 min read  ·  Architecture & Design

“Every great building starts from the ground up — and the most visionary architects know that the floor isn’t just where you walk, it’s where your design makes its first statement.”

— The Flooring Debate

Concrete, Wood, or Glass: Which Floor Defines the Future?

For decades, the world of flooring has been dominated by two titans: traditional concrete and hardwood or engineered wood. These materials have shaped the interiors of homes, offices, commercial spaces, and public buildings across the globe. They are trusted, well-understood, and comfortably familiar. But as architecture pushes into more expressive, light-forward territory, a third contender has stepped onto the scene — and is rapidly stealing the spotlight.

Laminated acid-etched glass flooring represents a fundamental shift in how designers think about space, light, safety, and aesthetics. It is no longer a futuristic curiosity found only in high-end showrooms or museum installations. Today, it is a practical, customisable, and increasingly affordable choice for residential, commercial, and hospitality projects of all scales.

Leading this transformation in the United States is Bear Glass Inc. — a fourth-generation glazier based in Queens, New York, with a reputation built on precision craftsmanship and an extensive portfolio of glass solutions. The laminated acid-etched glass floors combine safety engineering with aesthetic sophistication in a way no other flooring material can match.

— Head-to-Head Comparison

Traditional Floors vs. Glass: The Full Picture

Before we can appreciate what makes glass floors so revolutionary, we need to understand the full strengths — and significant limitations — of the materials that have long defined our floors.

🏗 Traditional Concrete

Durability: High — but cold, grey, monotonous

Aesthetics: Functional, industrial — limited appeal

Light transmission: None — blocks all natural light

Maintenance: Cracks over time; stains easily

Customisation: Minimal; costly to modify

⚠ Outdated for modern design

✦ Laminated Acid-Etched Glass

Durability: Exceptional — laminated for safety & resilience

Aesthetics: Stunning satin finish; customisable patterns

Light transmission: Softly diffuses light between levels

Maintenance: Easy — scratch-resistant, anti-fingerprint

Customisation: Fully bespoke: logos, patterns, opaque/satin

★ Recommended for modern spaces

🪵 Traditional Wood

Durability: Moderate — warps, scratches, fades

Aesthetics: Warm, natural — but ubiquitous

Light transmission: None — absorbs rather than reflects

Maintenance: Requires regular sanding & refinishing

Customisation: Limited to stain colours & grain patterns

⚠ Familiar but high-maintenance

The comparison reveals a stark reality: concrete and wood floors are passive surfaces — they cover the ground and that is largely all they do. Glass flooring, by contrast, is an active architectural element. It participates in the flow of light, expands the perception of space, and carries an unmistakable visual language of sophistication.

People walking on a glass white bridge in a shopping center

— The Case Against the Status Quo

Why Concrete and Wood Are Falling Short

The Concrete Problem

Concrete floors have long been a choice of necessity more than desire. Yes, concrete is tough — but it is also relentlessly cold underfoot, acoustically harsh, and visually monotonous without expensive treatments. It cracks under pressure and thermal cycling, absorbs moisture that encourages mould, and stains permanently without heavy sealants. In commercial settings, the maintenance burden is non-trivial. Perhaps most significantly, concrete absorbs and entombs light — in multi-storey buildings, it creates a stark separation between levels that shrinks every room it occupies.

Industrial chic has had its moment, but discerning clients and designers are increasingly looking for something that transcends utilitarian grey.

The Wood Dilemma

Hardwood floors carry a timeless warmth that is genuinely appealing. But warmth has its costs. Wood swells and contracts with humidity, it scratches under furniture and heel traffic, and it fades under sunlight exposure. Refinishing is an expensive, messy, and periodically necessary ordeal. Engineered wood is more stable but sacrifices authenticity. And neither hardwood nor engineered wood can transmit light, visually connect spaces, or be etched with custom patterns that communicate a brand or design identity.

More critically: in a world where sustainability matters, sourcing quality hardwood responsibly is increasingly difficult and costly. The environmental arithmetic is shifting decisively in favour of materials that last longer and require less intervention.

“The floor you walk on today should still look and perform like new decades from now — without refinishing, without replacement, without apology.”

Bear Glass Inc. — Design Philosophy

Bear Glass Inc. — Queens, New York, USA

Laminated Acid-Etched Glass Floors: Engineering Meets Artistry

Bear Glass Inc. has spent over two decades refining the craft of glass fabrication. Their laminated acid-etched glass floor panels represent the apex of that expertise — a product where structural safety and visual elegance are not competing values, but complementary ones.

  • Laminated safety construction. Bear Glass recommends laminated glass for all floor applications. If one pane fails, the interlayer holds the panel together — there is no catastrophic collapse, no dangerous shards, no sudden void underfoot. This is the gold standard for structural glass used in floors and staircases.
  • Acid-etched anti-slip surface. Bear Glass uses the Walker Textures® Traction system — an acid-etched surface treatment that provides reliable grip underfoot while maintaining a refined, satin aesthetic. Two etching options are available: opaque and satin, offering design flexibility for any project brief.
  • Light diffusion without transparency. The acid-etching process creates a translucent, softly luminous surface. Natural or artificial light filters through gently, illuminating spaces below without exposing privacy — a unique property impossible to replicate in wood or concrete.
  • Full customisation. Bear Glass offers bespoke etching services — logos, patterns, gradients, decorative motifs. Glass is available in clear, Starphire, bronze, grey, black, blue, and green, up to 1″ in thickness, in custom sizes to suit any architectural dimension.
  • Structural load calculations included. Bear Glass provides engineering support to determine the correct glass thickness based on load requirements — from domestic residential floors right up to industrial-grade commercial applications. No guesswork; every installation is backed by specification expertise.
  • Nationwide delivery across the USA. Operating from Queens, NY with five trucks on the road daily, Bear Glass delivers to the tri-state area five days a week and ships products across the entire country — and into Canada — with what they call the safest delivery network in the USA.

— Applications

Where Acid-Etched Glass Floors Shine Brightest

One of the most remarkable qualities of Bear Glass’s laminated acid-etched glass floor panels is their versatility. Far from being a niche showpiece, they are a genuinely functional flooring solution suited to a wide variety of project types.

01

Luxury Residences

Mezzanine levels, staircases, and internal bridges that let light cascade through a home’s vertical space.

02

Hotels & Hospitality

Lobby walkways, roof terraces, and spa areas where the floor itself becomes a design statement.

03

Restaurants & Bars

Illuminated floor sections over wine cellars or kitchen views — theatre beneath every step.

04

Commercial Offices

Open-plan multi-level offices where visual connectivity between floors improves collaboration and atmosphere.

05

Retail Environments

Custom logo-etched glass floors that reinforce brand identity at the most fundamental touchpoint.

06

Museums & Galleries

Gallery walk-overs that allow visitors to view objects or artwork displayed beneath their feet.

— Sustainability & Longevity

The Long Game: Glass as a Responsible Choice

Sustainability in architecture is no longer a buzzword — it is a baseline expectation. On this front, glass flooring holds a compelling advantage over both concrete and wood. Glass is fully recyclable, produced without the same environmental strain as harvesting old-growth timber, and engineered to last for generations without the intensive maintenance cycles that wood demands.

Bear Glass’s acid-etched panels can be manufactured using low-emission processes, and their durability means fewer replacement cycles over a building’s lifetime. A glass floor installed today — properly specified, properly loaded — may genuinely outlast the building itself.

Wood, by contrast, has an ongoing ecological cost: replacement boards, chemical stains, varnishes and sealants, and the refinishing labour that accumulates every few years. Concrete, once poured and cracked, typically requires patching, resurfacing, or full replacement — all of which generate significant construction waste.

The calculus is increasingly clear: glass is not just the most beautiful flooring option available — it is also, over a building’s full lifecycle, one of the most responsible ones.

Interior view of modern pedestrian walkway. Glass Floor

— Why Bear Glass Inc.

Four Generations of Glass Mastery

Bear Glass Inc. is not a new entrant chasing a trend. As fourth-generation glaziers operating out of Queens, New York, they carry more than two decades of institutional knowledge in glass fabrication, specification, and installation. Their facility maintains an extensive inventory of glass and mirror sheets — including laminated, tempered, fire-rated, and custom etched varieties — with thicknesses up to ¾ inch in standard stock.

Their team provides full design and specification support: Bear Glass will calculate the correct glass thickness and panel construction for your specific load requirements, whether the application is a domestic walkway or an industrial floor in a high-traffic commercial building. This engineering partnership is something no timber merchant or concrete contractor can offer in the same way.

Their delivery network — five trucks on the road daily across the tri-state area — means that projects in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and beyond receive prompt, professional service. For clients further afield, Bear Glass ships glass products across the entire continental USA and into Canada.

The verdict from professionals who rely on them speaks clearly. Construction companies, upscale retail designers, art galleries, and dance studios across the Northeast have found Bear Glass to be a reliable partner who delivers quality on schedule — and goes the extra mile to match the precise product to the vision.

Ready to Walk on Glass?

Contact Bear Glass Inc. today for a no-obligation quote and design consultation. Let their team of expert glaziers specify the perfect laminated acid-etched glass floor for your project.

Visit Bear Glass Inc. →

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]]> Bear Glass V-Grooving https://bearglassblog.com/bear-glass-v-grooving/ Tue, 13 May 2014 13:01:37 +0000 http://bearglassblog.com/?p=1656 V-Grooving   Bear Glass is the 4th generation family business specializing in working in glass. We are the largest stocking distributor of Walker glass in the nation.  Bear Glass products, offer a wealth of opportunities to architects, interior designers and decorators.  Any pattern can be designed by engraving a groove in the surface of the glass.  Our V-Grooving equipment is capable of producing custom engraved designs (commonly know as V-Grooving), with different profile engraving tools. V-Grooving can be done on any architectural flat glass and mirrors.  Our V-Grooved glass can also be heat strengthened, tempered, and laminated.  Custom profiles are also available here at Bear Glass.  This is glass that has a groove or grooves put into it to create simple to complex designs for your liking.  Grooving can be used alone or even in combination with other design elements, such as silk screening, to create a myriad of patterns. While most glass groovers are looking for high volume orders, which we like too, we’re happy to work with you to fill your low volume needs.  Polished, unpolished, straight, patterned, silhouetted.  These are just some examples of what Bear Glass can accomplish for you with our v-grooving.  If you want to add depth and beauty to an otherwise plain panel of glass for your new door line, wall system, window line, etc., you have found the right place!  Bear Glass is a world leader in v-grooving capabilities and is completely self-sufficient for v-grooving glass panels for doors, windows, and architectural applications. Bear Glass is the largest capacity v-groove manufacturer in North America, and possibly the world.  We hold several U.S. patents in v-groove technologies, and with our ability to dress and shape our wheels in house, we are continually experimenting with new grooves and patterns.  Bear Glass V-grooved patterns split incoming light—almost like a prism—into a full spectrum of colors while exuding elegance and beauty. Polished, unpolished, straight, patterned, silhouetted.  These are just some examples of what Bear Glass can accomplish for you with our v-grooving.  If you want to add depth and beauty to an otherwise plain panel of glass for your new door line, wall system, window line, etc., you have found the right place!  V-Grooved glass can also be heat strengthened, tempered, and laminated.  Custom profiles are also available.  Grooving can be used alone or in combination with other design elements, such as silk screening, to create a myriad of extraordinary patterns.  Bear Glass‘ V-Grooving glass allows you to have a unique look to your windows and doors without having the traditional grids block your view. While most glass groovers are looking for high volume orders, which we like too, we’re happy to work with you to fill your low volume needs. For more information on our V-grooved Glass please contact Bear Glass at: Bear Glass New York Address: 399 20th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 Phone: 718-832-3604 718-832-3604 Fax: 718-832-0786 E-mail: bearglass@yahoo.com Bear Glass New Jersey: Address: 359 Essex Road Tinton Falls New Jersey 07753 Phone: 732 901 2626 732 901 2626 Fax: 732 901 2266 E-mail: Sales@BearGlassNJ.com Call Send SMS Add to Skype You’ll need Skype Credit Free via Skype

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V-Grooving

 

Bear Glass is the 4th generation family business specializing in working in glass. We are the largest stocking distributor of Walker glass in the nation.  Bear Glass products, offer a wealth of opportunities to architects, interior designers and decorators.  Any pattern can be designed by engraving a groove in the surface of the glass.  Our V-Grooving equipment is capable of producing custom engraved designs (commonly know as V-Grooving), with different profile engraving tools.

V-Grooving can be done on any architectural flat glass and mirrors.  Our V-Grooved glass can also be heat strengthened, tempered, and laminated.  Custom profiles are also available here at Bear Glass.  This is glass that has a groove or grooves put into it to create simple to complex designs for your liking.  Grooving can be used alone or even in combination with other design elements, such as silk screening, to create a myriad of patterns.

While most glass groovers are looking for high volume orders, which we like too, we’re happy to work with you to fill your low volume needs.  Polished, unpolished, straight, patterned, silhouetted.  These are just some examples of what Bear Glass can accomplish for you with our v-grooving.  If you want to add depth and beauty to an otherwise plain panel of glass for your new door line, wall system, window line, etc., you have found the right place!  Bear Glass is a world leader in v-grooving capabilities and is completely self-sufficient for v-grooving glass panels for doors, windows, and architectural applications.

Bear Glass is the largest capacity v-groove manufacturer in North America, and possibly the world.  We hold several U.S. patents in v-groove technologies, and with our ability to dress and shape our wheels in house, we are continually experimenting with new grooves and patterns.  Bear Glass V-grooved patterns split incoming light—almost like a prism—into a full spectrum of colors while exuding elegance and beauty.

Polished, unpolished, straight, patterned, silhouetted.  These are just some examples of what Bear Glass can accomplish for you with our v-grooving.  If you want to add depth and beauty to an otherwise plain panel of glass for your new door line, wall system, window line, etc., you have found the right place!  V-Grooved glass can also be heat strengthened, tempered, and laminated.  Custom profiles are also available.  Grooving can be used alone or in combination with other design elements, such as silk screening, to create a myriad of extraordinary patterns.  Bear Glass‘ V-Grooving glass allows you to have a unique look to your windows and doors without having the traditional grids block your view.

While most glass groovers are looking for high volume orders, which we like too, we’re happy to work with you to fill your low volume needs.

For more information on our V-grooved Glass please contact Bear Glass at:

Bear Glass New York

Address: 399 20th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215

Phone: 718-832-3604 718-832-3604

Fax: 718-832-0786

E-mail: bearglass@yahoo.com

Bear Glass New Jersey:

Address: 359 Essex Road Tinton Falls New Jersey 07753

Phone: 732 901 2626 732 901 2626

Fax: 732 901 2266

E-mail: Sales@BearGlassNJ.com

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]]> Bear Glass adds two new distribution points! https://bearglassblog.com/bear-glass-adds-two-new-distribution-points/ Tue, 08 Apr 2014 17:06:22 +0000 http://bearglassblog.com/?p=2500 Bear Glass is excited to announce that in addition to our existing Brooklyn NY and Tinton Falls NJ factory’s we have now added two new location in upstate New York as distribution centers! Oneonta, NY 13820 Cobleskill, NY 13820 Bear Glass will now have four location with trucks on the road five days a week delivering to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Bear Glass also offers our rent a glass truck program. Whether big or small pieces we guarantee professional quality service, as well as quick delivery.  We are willing to properly and securely package the glass. We have the proper equipment to package glass artwork, showcases, and aquariums. We have glass truck racks that can transport large mirror and glass pieces. We insure fast and timely delivery to your business, company, factory, apartment, or house. After delivery we are fully capable of installing and setting up the glass in requested location. We will even move other people’s glass. Bear Glass Does it all! There’s no order too big or too small, we want them all. When it comes to glass and mirror Bear Glass is proud to offer many products and services that our competitors don’t. Some of these products and services include: back painted glass, custom antique mirror, custom fish tanks, fire rated glass, laminated glass, mirrored furniture, mirror re-silvering, painted glass, patterned glass, sandblasting, tempered glass, two way mirror, wire glass, and v-grooving. Get more information on all Bear Glass has to offer by clicking  here Bear Glass can be contacted as follows: Bear Glass New York Address: 399 20th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 Phone: 718-832-3604 Fax: 718-832-0786 E-mail: Sales@bearglass.com Bear Glass New Jersey Address: 359 Essex Road Tinton Falls New Jersey 07753 Phone: 732 901 262 Fax: 732 901 2266 Email: Sales@bearglassnj.com Call Send SMS Add to Skype You’ll need Skype Credit Free via Skype

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Bear Glass is excited to announce that in addition to our existing Brooklyn NY and Tinton Falls NJ factory’s we have now added two new location in upstate New York as distribution centers!

Oneonta, NY 13820

Cobleskill, NY 13820

Bear Glass will now have four location with trucks on the road five days a week delivering to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.

Bear Glass also offers our rent a glass truck program. Whether big or small pieces we guarantee professional quality service, as well as quick delivery.  We are willing to properly and securely package the glass. We have the proper equipment to package glass artwork, showcases, and aquariums. We have glass truck racks that can transport large mirror and glass pieces. We insure fast and timely delivery to your business, company, factory, apartment, or house. After delivery we are fully capable of installing and setting up the glass in requested location. We will even move other people’s glass.

Bear Glass Does it all! There’s no order too big or too small, we want them all. When it comes to glass and mirror Bear Glass is proud to offer many products and services that our competitors don’t. Some of these products and services include: back painted glass, custom antique mirror, custom fish tanks, fire rated glass, laminated glass, mirrored furniture, mirror re-silvering, painted glass, patterned glass, sandblasting, tempered glass, two way mirror, wire glass, and v-grooving.

Get more information on all Bear Glass has to offer by clicking  here

Bear Glass can be contacted as follows:

Bear Glass New York

Address: 399 20th Street

Brooklyn, NY 11215

Phone: 718-832-3604

Fax: 718-832-0786

E-mail: Sales@bearglass.com

Bear Glass New Jersey

Address: 359 Essex Road

Tinton Falls New Jersey 07753

Phone: 732 901 262

Fax: 732 901 2266

Email: Sales@bearglassnj.com

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]]> Common Mirror Resilvering Questions https://bearglassblog.com/common-mirror-resilvering-questions/ Tue, 18 Mar 2014 19:08:01 +0000 http://bearglassblog.com/?p=2408 Frequently asked Mirror Re-silvering questions Q: Is re-silvering needed? A: Sometimes mirrors appear to be dirty or streaked on the front surface. The silvering on the back has no problem. So clean the mirror surface properly to check that it has no damage on the front surface. Q: Is it possible to re-silver a small portion of the mirror? A: Yes, it is possible to re-silver a portion of your mirror to re-silver. Unfortunately, satisfactory results are not guaranteed and are not always achieved by doing so. If you want the best result a complete re-silvering of the mirror is recommended. Q: How long does Re-silvering last? A: The re-silvering should last for decades. However, we can’t control the conditions in which mirrors are hung or mounted. Bathroom mirrors or other mirrors subject to excessive moisture has higher chances of getting disturbed quicker than mirrors in the bed room or other places. Q: What is used to silver the surface of the mirror? A: In Earlier mirror making silver was used to coat the glass surface. But in more recent times sputtering powdered aluminum or other compounds have been used in the place of silver. Therefore today, this process is also known as aluminizing. Which makes this service more cost effective. Q: What if the edge of the m irror has Deterioration? A: This is very common, frequently occurring on bathroom mirrors where moisture has puddled on the edges. It might not have been installed or sealed properly in the first place. If the mirror is large simple rectangle without bevels it will be cheaper to buy a new mirror than to have it re-silvered. One solution for the problem is to cut off the damaged area and then remount the mirror. Bear Glass also provides mirror cutting services for any thickness. Q: Does Silver Paint touch up works as re-silvering? A: No, It doesn’t. Using paint for re-silvering a mirror will get disappointing results. Mirror re-silvering process does involve many steps and techniques that is not possible at home unless you have the proper knowledge. Get more information On all Bear Glass has to offer by clicking  here For a quote on glass or mirror please contact  Bear Glass at: Bear Glass New York Address: 399 20th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 Phone: 718-832-3604 718-832-3604 Fax: 718-832-0786 E-mail: Sales@bearglass.com Bear Glass New Jersey Address: 359 Essex Road Tinton Falls New Jersey 07753 Phone: 732 901 262 Fax: 732 901 2266 Email: Sales@bearglassnj.com Call Send SMS Add to Skype You’ll need Skype Credit Free via Skype

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Frequently asked Mirror Re-silvering questions

Q: Is re-silvering needed?

A: Sometimes mirrors appear to be dirty or streaked on the front surface. The silvering on the back has no problem. So clean the mirror surface properly to check that it has no damage on the front surface.

Q: Is it possible to re-silver a small portion of the mirror?

A: Yes, it is possible to re-silver a portion of your mirror to re-silver. Unfortunately, satisfactory results are not guaranteed and are not always achieved by doing so. If you want the best result a complete re-silvering of the mirror is recommended.

Q: How long does Re-silvering last?

A: The re-silvering should last for decades. However, we can’t control the conditions in which mirrors are hung or mounted. Bathroom mirrors or other mirrors subject to excessive moisture has higher chances of getting disturbed quicker than mirrors in the bed room or other places.

Q: What is used to silver the surface of the mirror?

A: In Earlier mirror making silver was used to coat the glass surface. But in more recent times sputtering powdered aluminum or other compounds have been used in the place of silver. Therefore today, this process is also known as aluminizing. Which makes this service more cost effective.

Q: What if the edge of the m irror has Deterioration?

A: This is very common, frequently occurring on bathroom mirrors where moisture has puddled on the edges. It might not have been installed or sealed properly in the first place. If the mirror is large simple rectangle without bevels it will be cheaper to buy a new mirror than to have it re-silvered. One solution for the problem is to cut off the damaged area and then remount the mirror. Bear Glass also provides mirror cutting services for any thickness.

Q: Does Silver Paint touch up works as re-silvering?

A: No, It doesn’t. Using paint for re-silvering a mirror will get disappointing results. Mirror re-silvering process does involve many steps and techniques that is not possible at home unless you have the proper knowledge.

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For a quote on glass or mirror please contact  Bear Glass at:

Bear Glass New York

Address: 399 20th Street

Brooklyn, NY 11215

Phone: 718-832-3604 718-832-3604

Fax: 718-832-0786

E-mail: Sales@bearglass.com

Bear Glass New Jersey

Address: 359 Essex Road

Tinton Falls New Jersey 07753

Phone: 732 901 262

Fax: 732 901 2266

Email: Sales@bearglassnj.com

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]]> Bear Glass Has Super Grey Glass https://bearglassblog.com/bear-glass-has-grey-glass/ Tue, 11 Mar 2014 16:27:06 +0000 http://bearglassblog.com/?p=2480 Lately our customers have been asking us if we have grey glass in stock. And the answer is YES! Pilkington super grey glass combines stunning exterior aesthetics and unsurpassed interior glare control with the best solar control performance of any tinted float glass in the industry. On the outside, low-reflective super grey glass tinted Float Glass offers a dramatic, deep cool-grey appearance that increases visual privacy and dramatically reduces read-through from interior shading devices. Inside, it softens bright daylight and reduces glare, making it perfect for applications near computers and video display screens. Product features & benefits include: An uncoated float glass that provides the performance of a reflective glass. Enhanced visual privacy and reduced read-through from interior shading devices. Best solar control of any uncoated glass, super grey glass provides the lowest shading coefficient of any float glass and a better shading coefficient than many reflective glass products. This means super grey glass can help enhance interior comfort and reduce cooling loads. Unsurpassed light and glare control improves visual privacy and reduces the need for blinds or shades. Super grey glass softens bright daylight and helps eliminate glare, making it the perfect “user-friendly” glass. Low interior and exterior reflectance reduces interior glare and minimizes exterior daylight reflectance. Super grey glass is ideal where architectural designs or restrictions prohibit structures with high reflectance. Ideal for Skylight applications requiring solar control with very low interior reflection, especially at night. Distinctive aesthetics inside and out. Super grey glass offers a deep, cool-grey tint from the exterior, while providing a remarkably crisp, comfortable view from the interior. Super grey glass also provides color-neutral visibility from the inside, resulting in an undistorted, natural view Uniform, no-read through look between spandrel and vision glass areas. The uniform appearance of super grey glass may eliminate the need for an opacifier in the spandrel glass. Low UV  transmittance that significantly outperforms other tinted and coated glass products. 6mm super grey glass blocks 99% of the sun’s damaging UV rays. Excellent Availability,   super grey glass can be inventoried for short lead times and improved control of project costs. For more Information on all Bear Glass has to offer Please Contact Us at: Bear Glass New York Address: 399 20th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 Phone: 718-832-3604 Fax: 718-832-0786 Email: Sales@bearglass.com Bear Glass New Jersey Address: 359 Essex Road Tinton Falls New Jersey 07753 Phone: 732 901 2626 Fax: 732 901 2266 Email: Sales@BearGlassNJ.com Call Send SMS Add to Skype You’ll need Skype Credit Free via Skype

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Lately our customers have been asking us if we have grey glass in stock. And the answer is YES! Pilkington super grey glass combines stunning exterior aesthetics and unsurpassed interior glare control with the best solar control performance of any tinted float glass in the industry. On the outside, low-reflective super grey glass tinted Float Glass offers a dramatic, deep cool-grey appearance that increases visual privacy and dramatically reduces read-through from interior shading devices. Inside, it softens bright daylight and reduces glare, making it perfect for applications near computers and video display screens.

Product features & benefits include:

  • An uncoated float glass that provides the performance of a reflective glass.
  • Enhanced visual privacy and reduced read-through from interior shading devices.
  • Best solar control of any uncoated glass, super grey glass provides the lowest shading coefficient of any float glass and a better shading coefficient than many reflective glass products. This means super grey glass can help enhance interior comfort and reduce cooling loads.
  • Unsurpassed light and glare control improves visual privacy and reduces the need for blinds or shades. Super grey glass softens bright daylight and helps eliminate glare, making it the perfect “user-friendly” glass.
  • Low interior and exterior reflectance reduces interior glare and minimizes exterior daylight reflectance. Super grey glass is ideal where architectural designs or restrictions prohibit structures with high reflectance.
  • Ideal for Skylight applications requiring solar control with very low interior reflection, especially at night.
  • Distinctive aesthetics inside and out. Super grey glass offers a deep, cool-grey tint from the exterior, while providing a remarkably crisp, comfortable view from the interior. Super grey glass also provides color-neutral visibility from the inside, resulting in an undistorted, natural view
  • Uniform, no-read through look between spandrel and vision glass areas. The uniform appearance of super grey glass may eliminate the need for an opacifier in the spandrel glass.
  • Low UV  transmittance that significantly outperforms other tinted and coated glass products. 6mm super grey glass blocks 99% of the sun’s damaging UV rays.
  • Excellent Availability,   super grey glass can be inventoried for short lead times and improved control of project costs.

For more Information on all Bear Glass has to offer Please Contact Us at:

Bear Glass New York

Address:

399 20th Street

Brooklyn, NY 11215

Phone: 718-832-3604

Fax: 718-832-0786

Email: Sales@bearglass.com

Bear Glass New Jersey

Address:

359 Essex Road

Tinton Falls New Jersey 07753

Phone: 732 901 2626

Fax: 732 901 2266

Email: Sales@BearGlassNJ.com

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]]> Glass Floors By Bear Glass https://bearglassblog.com/glass-floors-by-bear-glass/ Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:05:13 +0000 http://bearglassblog.com/?p=1384   When It comes to glass flooring, Bear Glass is the industry leader. You’ll be surprised at how many commercial establishments, builders and home owners are now picking glass flooring to add a touch of glamour to their spaces.  There’s no denying that glass flooring looks ‘with it’ and glamorous. It comes in various shapes, sizes, colors and textures and does look super cool. It especially looks wonderful in contemporary spaces with minimalistic furniture in sleek, straight lines.  Plus, glass floors are durable; most glass tiles are made with reinforced glass and are quite sturdy.  Want another pro to glass flooring?  Glass floors are bacteria and dirt-resistant; glass tiles are less prone to accumulating grime and bacteria. Because of its smooth and non-porous quality it is moisture-resistant and never gathers mold.  It’s therefore a hygienic option to choose.  Bear Glass fabricates all of our glass flooring and glass tread products specifically for each project’s specifications. This allows us to provide our customers with the safest possible glass for their project. We are committed to excellence, and thus we only use methods that ensure the safest and most beautiful glass flooring and glass tread products. You can expect the best quality and workmanship when working with Bear Glass. Bear Glass provides an exciting combination of style and function, making a dramatic impact in both residential and commercial spaces.  Engineered with safety and durability as the foremost objectives, Bear Glass’ glass flooring provides a unique alternative to traditional material in both structural and non-structural applications.  Each glass flooring installation involves careful engineering and construction of the entire flooring system with safety as the top priority.  This includes glass panels, anti-slip walking surfaces, and support structures.  All fabrication and construction is completed in-house at our modern glass fabrication facility to ensure quality, minimize delivery lead-times, and reduce overall project cost.  Let us help you create a lasting impression through our unique and functional design glass floors. Our glass products create the feeling of openness and exceptional light transmission. Glass flooring is usually used in a small area as a design element.  You could use it in your living room or an office atrium or even on a mezzanine floor.  Your glass tiles could also be back-lit to draw more attention.  This has become a common feature in many clubs, restaurants and hotels.  Glass bottomed pools in hotel terraces are an interesting emerging trend.  If you’re truly looking to dazzle, especially with a project of a massive scale, you could make an entire top floor of a high-rise have only glass flooring. For more information and help for all of your Glass Floor needs, contact Bear Glass at: FACTORY/ OFFICE Address: Bear Glass Inc. 399 20th Street     Brooklyn, NY 11215 Phone: 718-832-3604 Fax: 718-832-0786 E-mail: bearglass@yahoo.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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When It comes to glass flooring, Bear Glass is the industry leader. You’ll be surprised at how many commercial establishments, builders and home owners are now picking glass flooring to add a touch of glamour to their spaces.  There’s no denying that glass flooring looks ‘with it’ and glamorous. It comes in various shapes, sizes, colors and textures and does look super cool. It especially looks wonderful in contemporary spaces with minimalistic furniture in sleek, straight lines.  Plus, glass floors are durable; most glass tiles are made with reinforced glass and are quite sturdy.  Want another pro to glass flooring?  Glass floors are bacteria and dirt-resistant; glass tiles are less prone to accumulating grime and bacteria. Because of its smooth and non-porous quality it is moisture-resistant and never gathers mold.  It’s therefore a hygienic option to choose. 

Bear Glass fabricates all of our glass flooring and glass tread products specifically for each project’s specifications. This allows us to provide our customers with the safest possible glass for their project. We are committed to excellence, and thus we only use methods that ensure the safest and most beautiful glass flooring and glass tread products. You can expect the best quality and workmanship when working with Bear Glass. Bear Glass provides an exciting combination of style and function, making a dramatic impact in both residential and commercial spaces.  Engineered with safety and durability as the foremost objectives, Bear Glass’ glass flooring provides a unique alternative to traditional material in both structural and non-structural applications.  Each glass flooring installation involves careful engineering and construction of the entire flooring system with safety as the top priority.  This includes glass panels, anti-slip walking surfaces, and support structures.  All fabrication and construction is completed in-house at our modern glass fabrication facility to ensure quality, minimize delivery lead-times, and reduce overall project cost.  Let us help you create a lasting impression through our unique and functional design glass floors. Our glass products create the feeling of openness and exceptional light transmission.

Glass flooring is usually used in a small area as a design element.  You could use it in your living room or an office atrium or even on a mezzanine floor.  Your glass tiles could also be back-lit to draw more attention.  This has become a common feature in many clubs, restaurants and hotels.  Glass bottomed pools in hotel terraces are an interesting emerging trend.  If you’re truly looking to dazzle, especially with a project of a massive scale, you could make an entire top floor of a high-rise have only glass flooring.

For more information and help for all of your Glass Floor needs, contact Bear Glass at:

FACTORY/ OFFICE

Address:

Bear Glass Inc.

399 20th Street    

Brooklyn, NY 11215

Phone: 718-832-3604

Fax: 718-832-0786

E-mail: bearglass@yahoo.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 Staircases By Bear Glass Brooklyn NY https://bearglassblog.com/glass-staircases-by-bear-glass-brooklyn-ny/ Mon, 14 May 2012 15:03:27 +0000 http://bearglassblog.com/?p=968 Glass stairs or glass staircases are becoming more and more common day to day. Glass staircases at home are one of the first things that people notice. Bear Glass use glass components for glass staircase systems; i.e. glass stair treads and glass balustrade infill panels to make an average house look contemporary and modern. Glass stair treads are usually manufactured using a combination of 10mm float and 25mm float, laminated together. A non slip surface can be achieved in several ways, the most popular being an all over sandblast and Ritec coat finish.  Another popular anti-slip preference is for grooves to be cut into the front edge of the tread. A custom built glass staircase is only limited by the designer’s imagination, and can make use of a wide variety of materials to produce what are often strikingly original forms. Most of us probably take our staircase for granted and think of it as a simple way to ascend or descend between floors. Stairs usually take center stage at the entrance to our home, so Bear Glass can let you through the wide range of staircase styles and trends to optimize their performance. Here are few tips from Bear Glass while choosing the right stairs design: Style – match your staircase to the style of home Needs – do you need storage underneath Natural home lightening– staircases can be dark so strategically position windows Flooring surface– match your floor with your stairs Safety – what are the capabilities of the homeowners, like children/elderly persons Avoid tripping points – differ surfaces on entering and exiting so your body visualizes and feels the change With so many years of glass staircase design and production experience, Bear Glass can produce according to the design that you like. As a leading glass staircase manufacturer, we pride ourselves on quality and price of our glass products. Bear Glass ships their products nationwide. We do everything on glass. For more information or to order the design for your glass staircase, please contact Bear Glass at: FACTORY/ OFFICE:   Address:   Bear Glass Inc.   399 20th Street   Brooklyn, NY 11215 Phone: 718-832-3604   Fax: 718-832-0786   E-mail: bearglass@yahoo.com

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Glass stairs or glass staircases are becoming more and more common day to day. Glass staircases at home are one of the first things that people notice. Bear Glass use glass components for glass staircase systems; i.e. glass stair treads and glass balustrade infill panels to make an average house look contemporary and modern.

Glass stair treads are usually manufactured using a combination of 10mm float and 25mm float, laminated together. A non slip surface can be achieved in several ways, the most popular being an all over sandblast and Ritec coat finish.  Another popular anti-slip preference is for grooves to be cut into the front edge of the tread.

A custom built glass staircase is only limited by the designer’s imagination, and can make use of a wide variety of materials to produce what are often strikingly original forms.

Most of us probably take our staircase for granted and think of it as a simple way to ascend or descend between floors. Stairs usually take center stage at the entrance to our home, so Bear Glass can let you through the wide range of staircase styles and trends to optimize their performance.

Here are few tips from Bear Glass while choosing the right stairs design:

  • Style – match your staircase to the style of home
  • Needs – do you need storage underneath
  • Natural home lightening– staircases can be dark so strategically position windows
  • Flooring surface– match your floor with your stairs
  • Safety – what are the capabilities of the homeowners, like children/elderly persons
  • Avoid tripping points – differ surfaces on entering and exiting so your body visualizes and feels the change

With so many years of glass staircase design and production experience, Bear Glass can produce according to the design that you like. As a leading glass staircase manufacturer, we pride ourselves on quality and price of our glass products. Bear Glass ships their products nationwide. We do everything on glass.

For more information or to order the design for your glass staircase, please contact Bear Glass at:

FACTORY/ OFFICE:

 

Address:

 

Bear Glass Inc.

 

399 20th Street

 

Brooklyn, NY 11215

Phone: 718-832-3604

 

Fax: 718-832-0786

 

E-mail: bearglass@yahoo.com

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