There are several ways to mat glass. Mechanical and chemical treatment
is the most common. Mechanical matting occurs by applying an abrasive to a
glossy glass surface. Chemical treatment involves the use of nitrogenous
hydrogen fluoride or a solution of hydrofluoric acid and its salts. This method
of glass processing is also called etching.
Modern technology of chemical glass matting allows you to create a
high-quality glass surface. The result obtained may have different intensity
depending on the time of exposure to the acid and its concentration.
Custom Cut Glass provides acid etched glass and glass with different
acid-etched patterns. After all, with the help of chemical acid treatment, you
can create not only a uniform frosted glass surface but also various matte
patterns.
The frosted glass hides the appearance of objects, thanks to the scattering
of light. At the same time, it transmits a sufficient amount of light. This
feature of frosted glass causes its wide use in the manufacture of glass doors,
partitions, shower cabins, and other parts of the interior, which must ensure
privacy.
Frosted patterns also allow you to mask the objects that are behind the
glass. Such drawings can significantly decorate the glass and the product made
from it. Matte patterns add sophistication and elegance to any interior. Glass
can be etched and colored at once. The combination of color and frosted glass
surface allows you to create something special. And if you use etched patterns
on colored glass, you can create a real work of art.
