27 Mar What Thickness Should Your Custom Glass Be?
When you choose to order a custom glass table top or frameless shower doors in Boca Raton, you will soon see you have many choices. Your custom glass order can come in different edges, strengths, and thickness. Once you put in your custom order, your glass company can help you find the right thickness. Read below for a brief look at what glass thickness you may need to protect your project.
For Table Tops
You can use almost any glass thickness for your table tops. The thickest choice is one inch, but you can request a glass table top as thin as 1/8”. Which glass thickness you choose will depend on what table surface you are protecting and where the table top will be located. For example, a glass patio table should be at least ½” thick.
For Art Exhibits
If you are staging an art exhibit or science project, then you will want ¾” thickness in your glass. This thickness should be sufficient to keep your art or project well-protected against people touching it.
For Glass Shower Doors
When you choose to add glass shower doors to your bathrooms, then your glass thickness should be 3/8”. This is the same thickness for glass panels or sheets that might accent an entry door. It will help keep your shower and your entry door insulated against extreme temperatures, and it will resist cracking and chipping.
For Glass Shelves
If you have an insulated display case or a curio cabinet, then your glass shelves should be 3/16” in thickness. Your displayed items will be steady and supported on this shelf thickness. Shelves with this thickness will be easier to move, as well, if you choose to move your display case.
For Picture Frames
If you have custom picture frames, then you need a glass panel to keep your pictures or artwork protected. Picture frames are well-protected behind 1/8” glass thickness. Your glass and framing company can help you determine the right glass thickness to protect your project.
