Decorative & Textured Glass Options

Beyond performance glazing, steel doors and windows can be specified with decorative glass to introduce privacy, texture, or tint without sacrificing the character of the frame system. These options are typically available in dual-pane configurations and can be paired with standard insulating glass units.

Ford Blue — A tinted glass with a distinct blue cast, often used for a subtle color accent in glazed openings.

Ribbed — Features fine, parallel linear texture that diffuses light while adding directional visual interest.

Flemish — A traditional textured pattern with an irregular, pebbled surface, commonly associated with period and historic-style glazing.

Rain — Textured to resemble streaks of falling water, providing privacy while allowing generous light transmission.

Aquatex — A rippled, water-like texture that obscures direct sightlines while maintaining a soft, diffused light quality.

Sandblast / Frost — A uniformly frosted surface that provides strong privacy with even light diffusion, often used where a clean, minimal look is desired.

Wood — A textured pattern that mimics natural wood grain, adding warmth and organic texture to a glazed surface.

Diamond — A geometric pattern with a faceted, repeating diamond motif, often used decoratively in doors and sidelites.

Water Cube — A textured glass with a cube-like, faceted surface that scatters light for a contemporary, dimensional effect.

Water Ripple — Similar in spirit to Aquatex, with a more pronounced rippled texture that suggests movement across the surface.

Tea — A tinted glass with a warm, amber-brown cast, often chosen for a softer, more subdued light quality.

Grey Tint — A neutral gray-tinted glass that reduces glare and light transmission while maintaining a clean, understated appearance.

Choosing a Decorative Glass

Decorative glass options are generally selected for privacy, aesthetic character, or light diffusion rather than performance metrics like U-Factor or SHGC. Many of these textures and tints can be incorporated into an insulated glass unit, allowing decorative character to be combined with standard energy performance where required.