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Three Benefits of Back Painted Glass

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Here are Three Benefits of Back Painted Glass

Kitchen with back painted glass

If you are looking for a feature to take your kitchen or bathroom to the next level, back painted glass is a great solution. Most notably found in kitchens, back painted glass backsplashes give your kitchen an elegant touch that is found in few other features. There are a variety of custom glass features that can liven up your home, but few will do it as well as back painted glass. In today’s blog, Ryan’s All-Glass will look at three major benefits of back painted glass.  

Design

The most obvious benefit of a backsplash is the design aspect. There are few design elements more elegant and subtle than a backsplash. Depending on the color of your kitchen or bathroom, back painted glass can bring out the colors of the room brilliantly, in a way that no other feature can. The Ryan’s All-Glass selection of backsplashes is among the best in the area, with professional customization options to make it a perfect fit for your home.

You can choose from a number of different colors at Ryan’s All-Glass to give your kitchen or bathroom a luxurious custom glass style.

Easy Installation

Another benefit of back painted glass is the ease that comes with the installation. Many custom glass features are difficult to install. For example, installing a custom shower enclosure can be a lengthy process. However, backsplashes are often short and sweet when it comes to installation. The ease of installation makes this custom glass feature a great bang for your buck as well as a fantastic design feature in your home.

Versatility

Everybody loves versatility and few custom glass features are as versatile as custom backsplashes. With so many customization options, you can find the back painted glass solution that is perfect for your home without having to spend valuable time and energy looking for the right option. At Ryan’s All-Glass, we can walk with you every step of the way to find the right option for your home.

Contact Ryan’s All-Glass For More Information

If you are looking for the perfect custom glass addition to your kitchen, Ryan’s All-Glass has the answer. For more information, give us a call at (513) 771-4440 or contact us online today.

Perfect Custom Glass Features for Your Bathroom

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Here are Perfect Custom Glass Features for Your Bathroom

Glass bathroom sink

If you are planning to renovate your bathroom, custom glass options are a great feature to consider for your design. Whether you want to add style to your vanity or update your shower design, custom glass features will always be among the best options. In today’s blog, Ryan’s All-Glass will discuss perfect custom glass features for your bathroom project.

Mirrors

When it comes to custom glass products for your bathroom, the mirror is a great place to start. While there are other glass features in a bathroom, few are used as often as the mirror. A custom glass mirror provides a stylish focal point for the space, adding remarkable depth and beauty.

At Ryan’s All-Glass, we offer custom cutting for unique mirror designs, so you can create the perfect style for your perfect bathroom.

Showers

While mirrors are the best place to begin when choosing custom glass features for a bathroom, a glass shower has the potential to be a more beautiful addition — especially if your current design employs a plastic shower curtain. A glass shower enclosure opens up the space and will improve the overall design of the room. If you want to take your style a step further, you can choose a frameless glass shower design, which is a completely glass shower enclosure requiring no metal or plastic frames.

Glass Repair

While new custom glass features are a great addition to the style of your bathroom, your current glass pieces might just need some improvements or repairs. At Ryan’s All-Glass, we can repair all of the glass elements in your bathroom, from cracked mirrors to fogged windows. Whatever glass repair needs you may have, the experts at Ryan’s All-Glass are prepared to make your bathroom look good as new.

Contact Ryan’s All-Glass For More Information

If you are looking to renovate your bathroom, custom glass features are a great way to improve the overall design and quality. For more information on what Ryan’s All-Glass has to offer, give us a call at (513) 771-4440 or contact us online today.

Custom Cut Glass: Waterjet Cutting

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What is Waterjet Cutting?

Waterjet Cutting

Waterjet cutting is fast, simple and reliable. It’s ideal for endless projects, like frameless shower enclosures, mirrors, cut-outs, signs, and more. Advanced software guides the waterjet to design and cut professional, quality glass in no time. Here’s a bit more on waterjet cutting and how it works.

What is Waterjet Cutting?

Waterjet machinery combines high-pressure water flow and an abrasive garnet to pierce through thick glass in a smooth, controlled way. Software technology allows you to design a template for the machine to follow, and in just minutes the glass can be cut into any shape or pattern desired.

Waterjet cutting can be applied to steel, aluminum, granite, or even softer materials such as rubber or foam. This technology is ideal for a wide range of materials because it does not require high temperatures. However, certain limitations apply. Factors such as thickness, treatment and hardness limit what materials can be cut with a waterjet cutter.

How Does it Work?

The initial piercing must have equal parts water and abrasive to prevent cracking, as simply cutting with high-pressure water will crack the glass. To prevent tension that leads to cracks, a design is often implemented to reduce the amount of piercing needed. With one pierce point and a continuous flow until the end, this effective strategy prevents the glass from cracking.

The bottom of the glass must also be supported by a softer material, like plywood. This prevents water from ricocheting back into the glass and frosting the bottom.

What are the Limitations?

Tempered glass is impossible to cut with waterjet cutting, due to the amount of stress already placed on the glass by its treatment. Cutting it will shatter the glass and render it unusable. Also, as mentioned earlier, equal parts abrasive and water must be administered at the initial piercing. Even a millisecond of pure water could risk cracking the glass or material.

You can expect to run through one pound of abrasive per minute, depending on the type and quality of abrasive administered, and the machine itself. Different abrasives can be used for different materials, which could offset the operation costs.

Ryan’s all-glass is the Perfect Addition

Let Ryan’s all-glass help you create the perfect glass additions to your home or business. We offer a wide range of services, from commercial entrances to residential upgrades. Whatever you envision, Ryan’s all-glass can achieve. Contact an expert today for more information, or browse our website for more inspirations on all things glass.

Advice for Elevating Your Patio Design with Glass

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4 Surprising Ways to Elevate Your Patio Design with Glass

stunning glass railing around patio pool

From breezy summer nights with loved ones to crisp fall mornings with a cup of coffee, your outdoor patio or deck should reflect the special moments you share with others. Here are a few ways to elevate your outdoor retreat with glass design features.

Glass Canopy

A canopy is a perfect way to gather friends and loved ones under a functional focal point. And glass is the ideal way to elevate this experience. Both attractive and practical, the addition of a glass canopy to your patio or deck can protect you from weather elements and the sun’s harmful rays without diminishing the natural light. If you already have an existing structure, glass can be added for a stylish update. Whether large or small, a glass canopy is a great way to make a sizeable impact on the look and feel of your outdoor retreat.

Colored Glass Brick

Implementing colored glass brick in your backyard or patio is a small way to pack a lot of detail and color into your outdoor retreat. Glass bricks can line walkways and offer a hint of color to the outside of your home. On a larger scale, glass brick walls can provide added privacy, segment sections of your patio, or enclose your outdoor shower.

To elevate the experience even more, some types of glass bricks can even light up. Illuminate your walkways at night and enjoy colorful and stylish evenings with friends and family.

An Outdoor Kitchen

In any space for entertaining, you need a special place to cook and mix drinks. An outdoor kitchen can be elevated with a glass backsplash, glass tables, or a glass bar countertop to create a visually appealing space for you and your guests. Bar top glass is thick, durable against weather elements, and easy to clean.

Glass Enclosure

The most common type of glass addition you see on a patio is the glass enclosure. This is typically in the form of panel glass guardrails around patio edges and pools. Glass enclosures can also be found enclosing outdoor showers or segmenting sections of a backyard. With glass, it’s easy to get creative.

Contact Ryan’s all-glass

Contact the professionals at Ryan’s all-glass today to start building your perfect outdoor retreat. From custom glass projects to residential and commercial services, there’s no project we can’t handle. With Ryan’s all-glass, your vision is just the beginning.

Choosing a Design for the Perfect Glass Desk

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How to Choose a Design for the Perfect Glass Desk in 5 Steps

A young man working at a large glass desk

Whether you’re designing a glass desk from the ground up or searching for the perfect piece to elevate your office, here are 5 foolproof steps for choosing a design for the perfect glass desk! Let’s get started.

1) Determine What the Glass is Being Used For

Will your glass be structurally supported, or will it rest on top to protect the surface of the desk? This decision determines the thickness and strength of your glass, so it’s important to visualize your end goal when designing the perfect glass desk. Strength is important, and the wrong thickness could break under excessive weight. Ryan’s all-glass recommends ¼” thickness for protective desktop covers and ½” thickness for structurally supported desktops.

2) Determine the Type of Glass Needed

While many glass options exist, tempered or annealed are the most popular elements when choosing glass desks. Annealed glass is simple, untreated glass. In most cases, ½” thick glass tops are strong enough on their own, but anything thinner, like ¼” or ⅜” thick glass should be treated for added strength.

Tempered glass adds strength to your glass and is much harder to break. A result of outer compression and interior tension, the stress that creates tempered glass is why it’s known as safety glass. If shattered, the glass will break into safer pebble-like pieces, without sharp edges like other glass types. Once you’ve determined what the glass will be used for, choosing the type of glass needed for your desk is straightforward.

3) Choose Your Decorative Elements

Just because your desk is made of glass does not mean you are limited on decorative elements. Feel free to add your own personality and style to the piece. The structural design can be as creative as you’d like, from rectangles and circles to trapezoids and triangles. Glass desks can also be tinted, back-painted, stained, or cracked. Or, for a more traditional approach, simple, transparent glass offers clean lines and elegance for those wishing for a more minimalist approach.

4) Choose Your Edgework

Edge treatment is a small detail that truly makes a difference in the style and aesthetic of the overall piece. It also speaks volumes to the environment it’s placed in. For instance, a beveled, or flat edge is modern and professional, with clean lines and a sharp profile. A waved or ogee edge, on the other hand, offers a bit more personality and speaks to the creative, fun nature of the surrounding environment.

Edge corners also contribute to the style of a glass desk. When determining your final design choice, it’s important to consider where this desk will be housed. In high-traffic areas, you may consider a radius or clipped corner, either polished or beveled. In an office or as a centerpiece desk, a sharp or dubbed corner might provide the statement you are searching for.

5) Enjoy Your New Desk!

You’ve determined the functionality and type of glass needed for your glass desk. You’ve selected the shape, decorative elements, and edgework design details that will showcase your style and flair. Now it’s time to make your vision a reality! If you’re searching for a new glass desk from retailers, you can pick something that fits your distinctive criteria. If you prefer a custom piece, Ryan’s all-glass in Cincinnati, OH can help you build a custom glass desk from the ground up!

Browse through our website for glass inspirations, or, contact us today to start creating your dream piece!