The beauty of glass signage

Since time immemorial, glass has been treasured for its transparent, translucent and sparkling qualities. Light, bright and clear it is often a product of choice in the signage industry.

Apart from its practical use in architecture, glass has always had a decorative appeal and function. By its very nature, glass provides a mirror into the world and creates an atmosphere of clarity.

For sign-makers and manufacturers who have been mastering techniques and skills to manipulate various substrates, glass provides the perfect opportunity to produce signs and signage that can make any corporate identity symbol and message crystal clear.

The nature of glass

The fact that glass is such a versatile product means that it can be used in various forms and structures. Glass can be tempered, tinted, frosted, clouded, coloured, moulded, blown and sandblasted into different styles and shapes. Suitable for cutting, etching and engraving, glass is used to create beautiful and eye-catching signage in various sizes to suit a client’s budget.

Another feature of glass is that it is reusable and recyclable and for this reason is a user-friendly product for sign-makers and sign-users alike.

Glass signage options

For many years sign-designers and architects have carried out extensive research and development to come up with glass signage designs that are innovative and exciting such as:

- 10mm and 12mm thick glass signs with bevelled and polished edges
- LED-lit three dimensional glass forms and signs
- Glass panels with halo-illuminated neon effects
- Glass signage incorporating illumination and aluminium
- Silver-coated glass with reflective finishes
- Gold-leaf coated glass
- Glass panels laminated with cast vinyl film
- Stylised window graphics

To add to the design appeal, sign-makers ensure that glass signs can be easily mounted onto walls and structures using thick stainless steel bolts as fixers.

Interior and exterior glass signage

When used in interiors, glass signage creates an atmosphere of space and light. When used on exteriors, glass signs can give a building a modern and high-tech look.

Armour plated glass is also used in directional signs and symbols and encased in stainless steel casings for effect. For its fluidity and visual appeal glass remains the ultimate product for enhancing a business’s corporate identity.