What is it?
Glass and mirror are materials that give a space transparency, reflection and depth. Safety-treated types (tempered, laminated) and decorative varieties (coloured, antique, sandblasted) are widely used in interior design.
- Tempered glass: Strengthened by heat treatment; if broken, it shatters into small harmless pieces.
- Laminated glass: A film between two panes; even if broken it holds together — safe.
- Mirror: Standard, coloured (bronze/smoked/grey) and antique/aged varieties.
Types & varieties
Glass types
- Tempered: Safety for partitions, doors, railings and displays.
- Laminated: Extra safety and sound insulation.
- Frosted / sandblasted: Privacy and soft decorative light.
Mirror & surface treatments
- Decorative mirror: Coloured, smoked, bronze, antique-aged.
- Sandblasting & engraving: Logos, patterns and a matt surface.
- Edge work: Grinding, bevelling, drilling.
Technical properties
| Safety | Tempered and laminated options |
|---|---|
| Thicknesses | 4 · 6 · 8 · 10 mm and above |
| Edge work | Grinding, bevelling, drilling, corner cutting |
| Decorative | Sandblasting, coloured, antique, engraving |
| Installation | Rustic profile, spider, concealed channel, bonding |
| Use | Indoor; suitable grade/laminated for outdoors |
Use cases
At the many points where light and depth are needed:
- Displays, showcases and product cabinets
- Glass partitions, doors and railings
- Back-bar mirrors and illuminated glass shelves
- Decorative wall mirrors (depth for the space)
- Sandblasted logos, wayfinding and privacy glass
Advantages & disadvantages
Advantages
- Adds airiness, light and depth to a space
- Safe use with tempered/laminated
- Character with decorative mirror and sandblasting
- Easy-to-clean, hygienic surface
Points to consider
- Heavy; requires installation and handling planning
- Untreated glass is fragile (tempered/laminated required)
- Fingerprints and marks show; needs regular cleaning
Care & cleaning
Glass and mirror surfaces are wiped with glass cleaner and a microfibre cloth; liquid must be kept from seeping into the edge/silvered areas (it can blacken a mirror). Abrasive cleaners are not used.
How we apply it at Standchi
We engineer tempered, laminated and decorative glass/mirror applications with the right safety class and mounting system. We deliver glasswork — including illuminated back-bar shelves, glass partitions, sandblasted logos and antique mirrors — together with metal and wood from a single point.