Need frosted glass? Make your own!

Frosted glass has a lot of upside, especially if you’re trying to create privacy or cover up an unattractive view. True frosted glass is made in one of two ways: mechanically or chemically. Mechanically frosted glass is created when ordinary glass is sandblasted. The surface of the glass is lightly abraded by the sandblasting process. Because the surface is obliterated, the glass is no longer transparent, although it is translucent.

The same effect can be achieved with a chemical etching process. As with sandblasting, the surface of the glass is modified, leaving behind non-transparent glass. In either case, true frosted glass can run anywhere between $3 and $30 per square foot. There’s no doubt that it’s useful, but it can also be expensive.

An alternative to frosted glass is glass paint. Glassprimer™ glass paint is specially formulated to bond permanently with the surface of the glass. Once Glassprimer™ glass paint is cured, the paint will not delaminate, fade or chip. A special frosted effect can deliver the look and benefits of frosted glass for about $1 per square foot. And unlike frosted glass, Glassprimer™ glass paint can be tinted to match virtually any color from any major paint manufacturer. That means you can easily incorporate glass paint into your decorating scheme.

Glassprimer™ glass paint is an excellent solution for concealing an unattractive view. That can certainly happen, especially in densely constructed urban areas. Painted glass can provide privacy, and offers a durable solution that will not fade, even in direct sunlight.

Glassprimer™ glass paint is a specialized glass coating that bonds permanently to glass surfaces. GlassPrimer also makes a glass surface molecular activator that is designed to work with UV-inkjet glass printing processes. Glassprimer™ glass paint can be used in both interior and exterior applications and can help reduce solar heat gain in some applications. For more information about Glassprimer™ glass paint, please visit the rest of our site. If you’d like to purchase Glassprimer™ glass paint, please visit our online store .

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