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Textured Glass
Not Your Common
Smooth Glass



Textured glass refers to the surface of the glass.

Unlike most glass which is smooth, this glass is dimensional.

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Architectural Glass
This glass is commonly used for cabinet doors and windows. It is a clear textured glass ranging from subtle to dramatic.

Artique Glass
This glass has a surface texture of distinctive fine lines that lightly distorts its clarity. Antique is registered trademark of Spectrum Glass Company.

Baroque
This glass has a heavy surface texture and lots of swirls. Baroque is a registered trademark of Spectrum Glass Company.

English Muffle Glass
This glass has a highly reflective texture and crystal line quality frequently used in Victorian designs.

Fibroid Glass
The texture of this glass resembles corduroy. It is sometimes called architectural glass.

Glue Chip Glass
The texture of this glass is created through the application of glue to its surface. When the glue dries, bits of glass are chipped away causing a fern-like affect. It is frequently used as a background glass with medium optical distortion.

Granite Glass
This glass is commonly available in clear glass. Its surface is a random heavy bumpy pattern. Commonly used as background glass with significant optical distortion.

Granite Ripple Glass
The surface of this glass has a rough bunched together texture. Frequently used for foliage or flower petals.

Hammered Glass
The surface of this glass has small round smooth bumps. This glass is used where heavy texture and optical distortion are needed.

Krinkle Glass
This glass is only available in clear or mirror glass. Its surface is a very heavy random pattern.

Radium Glass
This textured glass has raised dots in geometric rows creating a modern appearance.

Rough Rolled Glass
This glass has a very mild texture which gives it dimension and slight distortion when viewed through the glass.

Seedy Glass
The surface texture of this glass is caused by small air bubbles trapped in the glass. It is a light texture with minimal light distortion.

Waterglass
The texture of this glass resembles the rippling affect of water. It has a light texture and medium optical distortion. Waterglass is a registered trademark of Spectrum Glass Company.


New textures are constantly being made available.

When choosing glass, pick textures that fit your design.


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