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January 4, 2013
Photos by Mark Boisclair. The basics: A private residence in Scottsdale, Ariz., features blue kiln-fired cast-glass cabinet doors and bar top. "The clients for this project were University of Michigan fans and wanted a 'Michigan blue' in their cabinet doors and bar top," says Pete Hayes of Meltdown Glass Art & Design. "This project was unique for texture, color, and application for kiln-...
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December 18, 2012
2012 was a year of acquisitions for Grey Mountain Partners. The private equity firm first purchased Binswanger, now a stand-alone GMP company. It then went on to acquire Global Security Glazing, Custom Components Co., Columbia Commercial Building Products, Hawkins Architectural Products, North American Specialty Glass and Solar Seal this year, all of which are now part of its Consolidated Glass...
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December 18, 2012
The sudden closure of Trainor Glass Co. in early 2012 caused a major impact in the industry, affecting the way many contract glaziers and suppliers do business. Industry readers kept close tabs on news surrounding the closure, the Chapter 11 suit, and the movements of leaders from the company. Below are the top news items regarding Trainor Glass in 2012.Trainor Glass Co. ceases operationsGlass...
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Dos and don’ts for the handling and cutting stage of the IG fabrication process
November 30, 2012
Read the second of the two-part series, “Preventing Insulating Glass Failures: Glass Washing & Cutting Techniques.”
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From countertops to cabinets, glass is increasingly the material of choice for the kitchen
November 30, 2012
Designers and homeowners are demanding more from these products in terms of aesthetics and functionality.
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November 29, 2012
The basics: The Humes Residence in Southern California features a modern style kitchen with ThinkGlass countertops. “The owners came to us with a specific idea in mind to match their modern tastes. They wanted thick low-iron glass, with a texture, and textured edges, and they wanted it all back lit,” describes Tim Casey, Jockimo owner. The players: Glass supplier, Jockimo; glass installer,...
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November 29, 2012
The basics: The kitchen of this private residence in Germany features White glass counters with polished edges, and a white glass kitchen backsplash. The players: Project design, processing, installation, Thiele-Glas; glass manufacturer, Sevasa. The glass and systems: The counters are 10-millimeter LuxRaff Regular Antiscratch Satin white glass with polished edges. The kitchen backsplash panels...
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November 29, 2012
The basics: The owners of this Olmos Park, Texas, residence transformed the existing dark kitchen into a sleek modern space, with a notably thick glass countertop, additional glass and concrete counter surfaces, and a blue glass tile backsplash.The players: Kitchen designer, Julie Bradshaw, Bradshaw Designs; glass counter supplier, ThinkGlass.The glass and systems: thick all-glass counter, 1.5-...
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November 29, 2012
The basics: A large, custom green, glass backsplash is the centerpiece of this recently renovated kitchen in a 1909 Colonial home in Stamford, Conn. The custom-made backsplash features Color Coated Glass with a tree-bark texture, enhancing the play between the pearlescent green color and light. As one walks past the backsplash, the green hue gently shifts to silver, contributing a sense of...
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November 29, 2012
The basics: This New York City home features the new Argento Vivo designer kitchen, with tall curved glass cabinets and glass countertops. The ArgentoVivo kitchen is available in a variety of colors, with either matte or clear glass. This kitchen features glass cabinets in a flat red color with a glossy finish and clear, glass countertops. The players: Kitchen designer, Roberto Pezzetta of GD...