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Being engraved by the use of an acidic substance like hydrofluoric Acid in a particular format, glass is called Acid Textured Glass. Textured acid-etched glass products offer a wealth of opportunities to architects, interior designers and decorators.  

Tinted-Float-Glasses Tinted float glass is manufactured by adding small amount of colorants such as iron oxide, cobalt oxide or selenium into the batch. Compared with clear float glass, the body-tinted glass absorbs more solar radiation than clear float glass, and reduces the transmission of infrared, visible and ultraviolet light rays. As a result, the energy efficiency of air-conditioning equipment for a building glazed with tinted glass can be improved.   tinted float glass has a complete range of natural colors, providing various degree of solar control and energy saving for modern buildings   PRODUCT PROPERTIES   - The body tinted float glass can reduce transmission of the sun's harmful rays by up to 80% thus minimizing fading to interior furnishings. - Tinted float glass can be bent, tempered or heat strengthened and in addition can be silk-screened or enameled - The comprehensive range of soft natural colors compliments and harmonizes with modern building materials to provide an exciting and different look to new or existing buildings    

ACID TEXTURED GLASS Being engraved by the use of an acidic substance like hydrofluoric Acid in a particular format, glass is called Acid Textured Glass. Textured acid-etched glass products offer a wealth of opportunities to architects, interior designers and decorators.   THE ADVANTAGES   Consistent finish and appearance · Maintenance free · More mar-resistant than sandblasted glass · Does not peel or discolor like films · Does not scratch off like coatings

TABLE TOP GLASSESWe offer the complete range of tabletop glasses and table top mirrors, which are available in both the custom size and stock size. Our glass tabletops are rich in appearance and at the same time, are strong and durable. We offer tabletop glasses in varied thickness and almost shapes and sizes. We also offer customized edgework as per your specifications and requirements

Soundproof glass, while perhaps somewhat of an oxymoron, is glass that prevents sound from penetrating from one side to the other. In most cases, those desiring soundproof glass are those who live near noisy environments, such as airports of busy roads. While glass, in various configurations, may do a good job of preventing sound from getting through, it should be noted that soundproof glass, at least from a general consumer standpoint, is all but impossible to acquire.There are a number of different ways to make glass soundproof. The first involves simply making the glass thicker. The thicker the glass is, the stiffer it becomes and, as a natural consequence, less prone to vibration. In such cases, sound is naturally reduced. Another option is to insulate the glass with some other material, or perhaps just put an empty area in between two panes of glass. A common material used in soundproof glass is some sort of lamination. A thin piece of plastic is often placed between two panes of glass, thus cutting down significantly on the amount of sound that gets through. As an added benefit, this soundproof glass also is extremely difficult to break, which provides some security improvements and is even used to meet hurricane building standards in areas prone to the storms. Using this method of soundproofing glass also helps keep the thickness to a more reasonable level.

Being engraved by the use of an acidic substance like hydrofluoric Acid in a particular format, glass is called Acid Textured Glass. Textured acid-etched glass products offer a wealth of opportunities to architects, interior designers and decorators.

Satin glass was first made as decorative pressed glass in England and the United States during the 1880s. Satin glass is similar to milk glass in that it is opaque, and has decorative surface patterns moulded into it; however, satin glass has a satin, rather than glossy surface. Satin glass is typically tinted with a pastel color, blue being the most common. Satin glass is also used to impart privacy where full transparency of glass is undesirable. Satin glass arouses a lot of interest through its unusual feel and appearance. Satin glass is typically tinted with a pastel color, blue being the most common. Satin glass is also used to impart privacy where full transparency of glass is undesirable. Satin glass arouses a lot of interest through its unusual feel and appearance. Satin glass is nothing but any glass that has been chemically treated to give it a satin finish. Satin Glass is made by treating finished glass products with hydrofluoric acid to remove the shine. Normally clear glass is dipped into hydrofluoric acid, which eats away the shine and dulls the surface. The finish itself is both visible and most certainly recognizable by the touch. The term "satin glass" is frequently used to refer to a collectible type of pressed glass. Satin Glass looks sandblasted but is actually acid-etched. It reveals finger prints less than real sandblasted glass. In certain varieties of satin glass such as “Clear Shield” or “Diamond Fusion”, finger prints are even less visible. Good pieces of satin glass feel actually like a piece of fine satin cloth. The translucent quality of satin glass make it especially desirable for use in lampshades; a form of satin glass still has a universal practical use in “pearl” or frosted light bulbs. Satin glass is typically used as art glass in windows or doors. 

In the awe-inspiring world of glass, reflective glass occupies a significant position. Besides the basic functionality of sun control, it contributes to architectural aesthetics and even energy conservation. Reflective glass helps a building achieve a high standard of visual appeal besides reflecting a greater amount of heat than normal tinted float glass, making it less prone to thermal breakage.Reflective glass is essentially ordinary float glass with a metallic coating that cuts off solar heat. This special metallic coating also provides a one-way mirror effect, preventing visibility from the outside and thus preserving privacy. Reflective glass is used primarily for structural façade glazing. Application of Reflective-Glasses Application in Exteriors: At shop fronts and commercial frontages, where vision is important, particularly at night time (panoramic restaurants, air traffic control towers, petrol station windows) etc. Application in Interiors: For high quality picture framing, display cabinets and interior display windows, for dividing screens in cinema projection rooms, television studios, machine control rooms etc.

In the awe-inspiring world of glass, reflective glass occupies a significant position. Besides the basic functionality of sun control, it contributes to architectural aesthetics and even energy conservation. Reflective glass helps a building achieve a high standard of visual appeal besides reflecting a greater amount of heat than normal tinted float glass, making it less prone to thermal breakage.Reflective glass is essentially ordinary float glass with a metallic coating that cuts off solar heat. This special metallic coating also provides a one-way mirror effect, preventing visibility from the outside and thus preserving privacy. Reflective glass is used primarily for structural façade glazing.   Application of Reflective-Glasses  Application in Exteriors: At shop fronts and commercial frontages, where vision is important, particularly at night time (panoramic restaurants, air traffic control towers, petrol station windows) etc. Application in Interiors: For high quality picture framing, display cabinets and interior display windows, for dividing screens in cinema projection rooms, television studios, machine control rooms etc. 

Being engraved by the use of an acidic substance like hydrofluoric Acid in a particular format, glass is called Acid Textured Glass. Textured acid-etched glass products offer a wealth of opportunities to architects, interior designers and decorators.    

Particle board, is a wood product manufactured from wood particles, such as wood chips, sawmill shavings, or even saw dust, and a synthetic resin or other suitable binder, which is pressed and extruded. Particleboard is a composite material Our range of pre-laminated particle board includes MDF particle board & pre-laminated board  

Stained glass is an art form in which colored glass is cut into shapes and placed into a mosaic to form a picture. The glass is held in place by metal strips soldered together to gives the stained glass strength and stability.Stained glass is most commonly seen in church windows, where it typically depicts saints or scenes from the Bible, but stained glass windows do not necessarily have to depict a scene at all. They can simply be a brightly colored geometric design. The famous Rose Window of Notre Dame is made up of many small pictures that together form a geometric pattern, which creates the overall impression - one must study the window in detail to see that it is indeed a collection of small pictures. The Rose Window's name refers not to the scenes themselves but to the wooden or stone structure that supports the glass, which is radial and composed of many small, petal-like openings into which the glass is set. Often, fine details of the scene are painted on the colored glass, which is then heated to bond the paint to the glass, and thereby 'stained'   The glass used in stained glass is colored in the manufacturing process by the addition of salts that cause it to take on particular colors. Then the glass is made into sheets, from which individual pieces can be cut with glass cutting tools. The glass sheets can be made in a variety of textures, and the uneven or pebbly surface of some stained glass sheets gives the resultant picture a jeweled look when light passes through it. Although stained glass windows, whether for church or home, are the most common form of stained glass artwork, it is also used for decorator features. The famous lamps of Louis Tiffany are examples of stained glass artworks that are much admired and imitated today. Tiffany added opaque or milky glass to the stained glass palette, which greatly increased the effects that could be achieved. Today, stained glass art is a popular hobby, and many people enjoy cutting and fitting together pieces of colored glass to form attractive pictures both large and small. When a piece of stained glass art is small and meant to be displayed in the window where it catches the sun, it is often called a suncatcher.

  MOULDED SKIN DOORS Being engraved by the use of an acidic substance like hydrofluoric Acid in a particular format, glass is called Acid Textured Glass. Textured acid-etched glass products offer a wealth of opportunities to architects, interior designers and decorators.

It consists of two layers of glass with a layer of film, called the interlayer, in between them. The glass is designed this way in order to prevent it from shattering into sharp pieces when struck by an object or when the car is in an crash. The interlayer in laminated glass is a film of a tough yet pliable material known as polyvinyl butyral (PVB). In the event that the glass breaks, the two layers are held together by the PVB, allowing the glass as a whole to bend and absorb the impact. This characteristic is especially important for car windshields. Ideally, the PVB layer will keep objects from penetrating through the glass and possibly injuring the car’s occupants. Laminated glass is also used in prisons, jewelry stores, hospitals, and other places where safety or security are paramount.The French chemist Edouard Benedictus invented laminated glass in 1903. As is sometimes the case with inventions, his was inspired by an accident in his laboratory. One of his glass flasks has become coated with a plastic compound called cellulose nitrate. It was dropped, and broke but did not shatter into pieces.   Applications of Laminated-Glasses:   · Laminated glass is widely used in manufacturing and automotive industries and in a variety of commercial and residential applications because of its safety, security, sound abatement and solar control characteristics. · In glass skylights, sunspaces, sloped glazing installations and curtain walls, there is always the possibility of glass breakage. This is why many building codes worldwide use laminated glass for overhead glazing. · It is used in schools, hospitals, hotels and office buildings, and wherever there are sound control requirements.  

LACQUERED GLASS Enamels are soft powdered coloured glass that are mixed with a medium and painted onto the glass with a brush. Deposits of special mineral pigments on the glass surface which vitrify at the annealing or tempering temperatures are stable, non-biodegradable deposits, and can be produced in one or more colours, and in different figures (tips, letters, and pads). When the medium is dry, the glass is placed in a kiln for firing. Enamelled glass is tempered or heat-strengthened glass, one face of which is covered, either partially or totally, with mineral pigments. In addition to its decorative function, enamelled glass is also a solar ray controller. Glass is covered by some metallic oxide, and rendered opaque by the presence of arsenic trioxide, or an equally fusible transparent glass, mixed with some opaque infusible powder. It is always applied as a pigment, and is fixed to the glass background by heat. It is essentially a glass, and by heat should become partially incorporated with the glass upon which it is painted.   APPLICATIONS OF LACQUERED GLASS:   Enamelled glass can be used both internally and externally. Externally it can be used for overhead glazing such as in canopies. Internally it can be used for wall cladding and furniture and is particularly useful where resistance to humidity is required. Enamelled glass is used for glazing and for cladding in facades and roofs. Enamelled glass is also used in insulated spandrels or cladding panels in non-vision areas for an aesthetically clean appearance. It can be assembled into laminated glass or glazed insulation.  

Windows made of insulated glass have something other than a single pane of glass separating one side of the window from the other. They are considered essential in any serious effort to make a home or building as energy efficient as possible. There are a number of different strategies used for insulated glass in order to make it as effective as possible.The first thing one should ask about when looking at insulated glass is the R-value. This value shows how prone the window is to losing heat. A window with an R-value of 1 is considered very inefficient. Most insulating glass units have an R-value of 2 or higher. However, the R-value is not the only part of the puzzle to keep in mind. In fact, while an R-value of 3 may be the sign of a very efficient window, it may not make much sense in many environments to find a window with that high of a rating. Getting up to that number can be very costly and the costs may never be realized in potential energy savings. Therefore, that may make some insulated glass windows bad investments. In addition to the energy savings and comfortable temperatures, insulated glass offers a number of other benefits as well. For example, insulated glass often cuts down on the amount of noise from outside. Second, the units are better guards against dust and pollen. The most common types of insulated glass are those with multiple panes. Most insulated glass units are double-paned units, though some are triple-paned. Again, windows with double panes are the most likely to be the ones chosen by most people in most environments.  

V-Grooved-Glasses Sil Mirror Pvt Ltd is a world leader in v-grooving capabilities and is completely self-sufficient for v-grooving glass panels for doors, windows and architectural applications; Sil Mirror Pvt Ltd is the largest capacity v-groove manufacturer in South Ondia, and possibly in India. We hold several best technology in v-groove technologies.   We now offer decorative V-groove glass. These V-grooves are typically cut into full view glass doors where a decorative accent is desired. However, the V-groove can also be cut into other glass sizes where glass is replacing a wood panel in any of our door designs. Shown below are the V-groove options available. V-Groove is cut into the glass using an innovative technique that is like using a chisel on wood. The first pass, called a grind, creates a textured opaque finish. It can be left like this or put through a second pass, or a polish, which creates a smooth clear finish. Or you can combine a wide grind with a narrower polish to create a shadow   THE ADVANTAGES OF V-Grooved-Glasses:   · Does Engraving will change the look of any glass or mirror · Any shape, curve or angle. · Different finishes give different looks. · Unlimited design possibilities. · Create functional benefits.

GLAZING GLASSGlazing is a transparent part of a wall, usually made of glass or plastic (acrylic and polycarbonate). Glazing also describes the work done by a professional "glazier". Common types of glazing used in architectural applications include clear and tinted float glass, tempered glass, and laminated glass as well as a variety of coated glasses, all of which can be glazed singly or as double, or even triple, glazing units. Ordinary clear glass has a slight green tinge but special clear glasses are offered by several manufacturers.

Glass blocks are a special building material made of glass or acrylic. Shaped and laid similarly to brick or concrete blocks, glass blocks are available in several different sizes and are commonly used as an alternative to traditional windows, especially in basements. Glass blocks are also used to construct shower walls, uniquely shaped windows, and are frequently employed in the architectural design of office buildings. For residential purposes, glass blocks are most commonly used as an alternative to basement windows. Being located at ground level, basement windows are considered easy access to a home. Glass block windows are more difficult for would-be thieves to penetrate and thus considered a more secure alternative to traditional basement windows. Other common residential uses for glass blocks include shower walls and uniquely shaped and located windows. Glass blocks are also frequently found in office spaces. They can be used to construct non-load bearing walls, partitions, and windows. Glass blocks are considered both an architectural element and a practical aspect of design because natural lighting can be filtered in. Glass blocks come in a variety of designs as well as sizes. They may be opalescent or clear and are also available tinted with hints of various colors. Installation typically involves grout and mortar, but some manufacturers of acrylic glass blocks use alternative installation methods for their glass blocks, such as interlocking PVC joints. Homeowners can replace existing windows with glass blocks, but should keep in mind that a conversion renders the window inoperable, making it only a source of light. However, many windows are located or shaped oddly and are non-functional anyway. Glass blocks are also considered more energy efficient than traditional plate glass windows.  

While fused glass techniques are generally used to create glass art, glass tiles and jewelry, the slumping process allows the creation of larger, functional pieces like dishes, bowls, plates and ashtrays. Producing functional pieces generally requires 2 or more separate firings; one to fuse the glass and a second to shape it.   THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS   Most contemporary fusing methods involve stacking, or layering thin sheets of glass, often using different colors to create patterns or simple images. The stack is then placed inside the kiln (which is almost always electric, but can be heated by gas or wood) and then heated through a series of ramps (rapid heating cycles) and soaks (holding the temperature at a specific point) until the separate pieces begin to bond together. The longer the kiln is held at the maximum temperature the more thoroughly the stack will fuse, eventually softening and rounding the edges of the original shape. Once the desired effect has been achieved at the maximum desired temperature, the kiln temperature will be brought down quickly through the temperature range of 815 °C (1,499 °F) to 573 °C (1,063 °F) in order to avoid devitrification. It is then allowed to cool slowly over a specified time, soaking at specified temperature ranges which are essential to the annealing process. This prevents uneven cooling and breakage and produces a strong finished product.This cooling takes place normally for a period of 10–12 hours in 3 stages.The first stage- the rapid cool period is meant to place the glass into the upper end of the annealing range 516 °C (961 °F). The second stage- the anneal soak at 516 °C (961 °F) is meant to equalize the temperature at the core and the surface of the glass at 516 °C (961 °F) relieving the stress between those areas. The last stage, once all areas have had time to reach a consistent temperature, is the final journey to room temperature. The kiln is slowly brought down over the course of 2 hours to 371 °C (700 °F), soaked for 2 hours at 371 °C (700 °F), down again to 260 °C (500 °F) which ends the firing schedule. The glass will remain in the unopened kiln until the pyrometer reads room temperature.Note that these temperatures are not hard and fast rules. Depending on the kiln, the size of the project, the number of layers, the desired finished look, and even the brand of glass, ramp and soak temperatures and times may vary.

FRAMELESS GLASS DOORS Frameless glass doors are in higher demand and recommended by architects and interior decorators. These are widely used for front door, showroom, new houses or offices. We provide comprehensive range of frameless glass doors in various sizes, designs and combinations of toughed glass and patch fitting. Frameless glass doors and associated panels such as sidelights and highlights are minimum of either 10mm or 12mm toughened safety glass.

Being engraved by the use of an acidic substance like hydrofluoric Acid in a particular format, glass is called Acid Textured Glass. Textured acid-etched glass products offer a wealth of opportunities to architects, interior designers and decorators.

Patterned glass is a kind of decorative translucent glass with embossed patterns on one or both surfaces. Pattern Glass or Decorative Glass or Rolled Glass is generally used where privacy or obscurity is desired but light transmission is still important. With the special property of decoration, patterned glass can allow light to pass through, at the same time, it can also prevent clear view. Usually it transmits only slightly less light than clear glass. Patterned glass is not-perfectly-smooth structure with different patterns impressed on it. The depth, size and shape of the patterns largely determine the magnitude and direction of reflection. Basically patterned glass has a pattern impressed on one side of the glass which prevents someone from seeing though it, for privacy. Pattern glass can also be ordered in various tints as well. A common application of this sort is when used in privacy walls to separate one room from another.   Production of Figured-Wired-GlassesPatterned glass is made with a rolled glass process. All rolled patterned glass begins as a batch of materials, including silica sand, soda, and lime. These materials are melted together in a tank, and then the molten glass mixture is fed onto a machine slab. The glass flows under a refractory gate which controls glass volume and speed then moves between two counter-rotating, water-cooled rollers. One of these rollers is embossed, imprinting a distinct pattern onto the soft surface of the glass while the other roller is smooth.   Applications of Figured-Wired-Glasses:   Rolled glasses are used in commercial, residential, and specialty applications. End uses include shower doors and tub enclosures including frameless shower doors interior partitions, translucent door and window treatments, foyers and vestibules, patio furniture, shelving, decorative furniture, and lighting fixtures. Comprehensive range of soft natural colours compliments and harmonizes with modern building materials to provide an exciting and different look to new and existing buildings. Pattern glasses are available in large amount of patterns. Patterned glass is most often found in bathroom windows.      

Etched Glass Etching is the technique of creating designs on the surface of glass using acidic, caustic, or abrasive substances to remove the surface after the glass has been formed. Acid etching consists of immersing cold glass into a bath of hydrofluoric acid to remove material, leaving a frosted or designed surface. Etch glass is perfect for both interior and exterior applications. They are found in many residential applications such as home decoration and furniture components. Some of the suggested applications are: interior partitions, shelving, interior and exterior doors, railings, furniture components, shower and bath enclosures, and more. Let your imagination decide the perfect application for your projects.   THE APPLICATIONS OF ETCHED GLASS   ·Many applications exist for etched, shaded, carved and carved and painted glass. The most common residential applications include room dividers, frameless shower enclosures, doors, windows, niches, tabletops, countertops and backsplashes. The most common commercial applications include restaurant dividers, logos, wall panels, balcony and stair panels. Religious applications include donor walls, dedication plaques as well as doors and windows.   Etched Glass, Shaded Glass, and Carved Glass provide unlimited design freedom with as much or little detail as required. Carved glass is a handmade product therefore each piece is one-of-a-kind. All types of glass can be carved including tempered, textured glasses and colored glasses. Painting glass adds color to the design.