Glass Guides
Practical guides to choosing, measuring and ordering cut-to-size glass and mirrors.
Measuring and ordering
- How to Measure for Replacement Window Glass — measure the glass, not the opening, and the three mistakes that cause remakes
- How to Measure for a Cut to Size Mirror — wall clearances, fixing methods and getting it through the door
- How to Measure for a Glass Table Top — overhang, corner radius, and why a table top must be toughened
- Polished or Unpolished Edges? — the one rule, and why it cannot be changed after toughening
Choosing a thickness
- Glass Thickness Guide: 4mm to 15mm — what each weight is for, and what it weighs
- What Thickness Glass for Shelves? — span matters more than length
- What Thickness Glass for a Shower Screen? — framed, semi-frameless and frameless
- Choosing a Mirror: Thickness and Tint — why large thin mirrors distort
Safety glass and Australian Standards
- When Do Australian Standards Require Safety Glass? — the positions that are caught, and what does not count
- Toughened or Laminated? How to Choose — they fail in completely different ways
- Why Glass Below 500mm Must Be Safety Glass — the rule that catches most older homes
Choosing a glass type
- Frosted or Patterned Glass for Privacy? — how each is made, and which lasts better
- Low Iron vs Standard Clear Glass — where the premium is worth it and where it is wasted
- Reeded Glass for Cabinet Doors — which way the reeds should run
- Grey and Tinted Glass — glare, heat and daytime privacy
- Double Glazed Units Explained — what 20mm and 24mm actually mean
Living with glass
- How to Identify Patterned Glass in an Older Home — photograph it before you clear up
- Which Side of Frosted or Patterned Glass Faces Out? — it depends on the room
- How to Clean and Care for Glass and Mirrors — and what causes black edges on mirrors
- How to Handle and Store Glass Safely — never flat, never in the sun
Ready to order?
See the full range on our glass cut to size Melbourne page, check whether we deliver to you on the delivery areas page, or enter your measurements on any product for an immediate price.