Acid
Choose acid-etched glass to combine elegance and privacy in your spaces. Its satin texture diffuses light while guaranteeing discretion.
Acid glass: the perfect balance between privacy and aesthetics
Acid-etched glass, also known as acid-etched glass, is a material prized in contemporary architecture for its refined aesthetics and functional properties. The treatment gives it a satin-finish surface that softens the light, while offering opacity ideal for preserving privacy in both indoor and outdoor environments. Suitable for use in partitions, doors and windows.
Bistango project, Red laminated glass composed of several layers of 6 mm clear tempered acid-etched glass.
Acid Glass characteristics
Acid glass is obtained using a chemical etching technique that gives it a matt texture and translucent appearance. Unlike clear or tempered glass, this finish diffuses light while reducing direct visibility, making it an excellent choice for environments requiring both privacy and brightness. Acid-etched glass is highly resistant to scratches and corrosion, making it even more durable over time. In addition to its modern aesthetics, it is easy to clean, resistant to fingerprints, and requires little maintenance.
Acid glass uses and applications
Acid-etched glass is a material highly prized for its elegance and versatility, easily integrated into a multitude of interior and exterior design projects. In offices, it is commonly used to create bright, functional spaces with glazed partitions. In bathrooms, it is ideal for shower cubicles, combining privacy and aesthetic appeal. Glass is also used in commercial spaces, for shop windows, private offices and in the hospitality industry.
Its applications extend to interior and exterior windows, where it perfectly balances natural light and visual protection, whether in residential, commercial or industrial buildings.
Whether for shower enclosures or room dividers, acid-etched glass can be used to create aesthetically pleasing, functional environments, while ensuring pleasant light and optimum privacy.
When to use it ?
Chronoglass acid-etched glass is available in several configurations to meet the specific needs of each project. Its satin finish makes it ideal for decorative and architectural applications. It can be used in a simple version, for basic aesthetic solutions, or in a tempered version, for added strength. Combined with laminated glass, it enhances safety while retaining splinters in the event of breakage. Finally, when integrated into insulating glass units, it offers excellent thermal and acoustic performance.
Simple Glass
Glass in its simplest form, offering the greatest variety of options, is the fundamental element that runs through all our products.
Insulated Glass Units
High-performance insulating glazing for optimal thermal and acoustic protection.
Laminated Glass
Custom laminated glass, available cut to size or in standard sheets. Options include tempered, SGP, soundproof, or structural for all projects.
Tempered Glass
Offers solutions in safety glass, heat-treated glass or toughened glass, cut to size.
Acid Glass availability
Acid glass is available in thicknesses from 3 mm to 19 mm. The maximum dimension of 126 inches by 88 inches is available for all thicknesses.
In the tempered version, with a thickness of 6 mm, acid glass reaches a maximum dimension of 96 inches by 144 inches, with a surface area of 72 square feet (6.69 m²).
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Acid glass is glass that has been treated with an acid solution to create a frosted, non-reflective surface. This treatment enhances privacy while maintaining light transmission, making it a preferred choice for architectural applications like partitions, facades, and doors where both aesthetics and functionality are important.
Unlike clear or tinted glass, acid glass offers a frosted appearance that diffuses light, reducing glare and enhancing privacy. Its matte finish provides a sophisticated look that integrates well into modern architectural designs, setting it apart from untreated glass options.
Acid glass can be customized in terms of patterns, opacity levels, and thickness. Architects can choose between fully frosted designs or partial patterns to create unique visual effects, suitable for both interior and exterior applications, depending on project requirements.
Acid glass is designed to obscure visibility while allowing light to pass through. It is commonly used in conference rooms, offices, and other spaces where privacy is needed without sacrificing the open, airy feel that natural light provides.
Yes, acid glass is durable and resistant to scratches and fingerprints. Its low-maintenance surface ensures long-term performance, making it ideal for commercial buildings and high-traffic areas that require both functional and decorative glazing solutions.
