Every glass finish we offer
The glass decides how much light passes through, how much you can see, and how the door reads in the room. Clear glass is chosen for most doors because it keeps the open feel of the space. The other finishes trade a little light for privacy or character. Samples are available at your survey.
| Glass | Steel doors | Aluminium doors | Light | Privacy | Where it works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear | Yes | Yes | Full | None | Kitchens, living spaces, anywhere you want the open-plan feel with the noise and smells kept out |
| Frosted / satin | Yes | Yes | Most light through | Highest | Bathrooms, offices, bedrooms; the most privacy while still bright |
| Grey tint / smoked grey | Yes | Yes | Slightly darkened | Low | Darkens the sight line for a moodier look, still fully see-through |
| Bronze tint / smoked bronze | Yes | Yes | Slightly darkened, warm | Low | Warmer version of the grey tint; suits brass and bronze hardware |
| Reeded | No | Yes | Good | Medium | Vertical ribs that blur what is behind them; pantries, utility rooms, shower rooms |
| Fluted | Yes | No | Good | Medium | The steel range equivalent of reeded, with the same softened view |
| Cathedral | Yes | No | Good | Medium | A textured obscure glass with a period feel |
| Wired | Yes | No | Full | None | Wire mesh set into the glass for an industrial look |
| Reflex | No | Yes | Slightly darkened | Medium | A tinted glass with one side given a more reflective finish |
| Fabric | No | Yes | Low | Full | A decorative option for full privacy; ask to see a sample |
Choosing between them
For light
Clear first, then frosted, which lets most light through while hiding the view. Tints cost a little light; fabric costs the most.
For privacy
Frosted or fabric for full privacy. Reeded, fluted and cathedral soften the view without shutting the light out, which is why they are popular on pantry and shower-room doors.
For the look
Grey and bronze tints darken the sight line and suit a darker, more industrial scheme. Wired glass adds an industrial detail on steel. Cathedral suits period homes.
Mixing glass in one door
Glass is chosen per door and can differ across a set, for example clear in the doors and frosted in the fixed side panels. Tell us which rooms the doors serve and we will suggest the right combination.
Fire-rated doors
Fire-rated doors use certified glass, so the choice is narrower than on a standard door. If you need an FD30 door with a particular finish, ask when you request a quote and we will confirm what is available.
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