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Ceramic
fritted glass consists of a ceramic based paint screenprinted
onto clear, tinted, patterned or reflective glass (Pyrolytic
only). The glass is then heat strengthened or toughened
which fuses the paint to the glass creating a permanent
durable coating.
FEATURES AND
APPLICATIONS
 glazed
surface position (2) for external conditions, the ceramic
coating is impervious to UV radiation and weathering;
permanent,
durable and non-porous;
spandrel
panels for matching or contrasting vision panels;
door
motifs;
decorative
panels for partitions, shower screens, signage and furniture;
automotive/marine
and general transport glass;
kitchen/bathroom
splash backs;
reduce
glare or filter light with special pattern designs;
wide
range of colour options;
can
be laminated;
paint
is non-reactive with the glass.
GLAZING RECOMMENDATIONS
For external glazing, the painted surface should always
be glazed to the internal surface (2) away from the effects
of weathering. Though this glass is used as a decorative
feature internally, backlighting should be avoided. One way
viewing through the non-paint side is always preferable.
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COMMON
TRADE NAMES
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Colourback – Pilkington
Ceramic based.
Colourclad – Pilkington
Ceramic based.
Colourcote – Graphic
Glass
Special polyurethane paint
(not ceramic based).
Graphic
Glass – DMS
Ceramic based.
Seracool – Pilkington
Ceramic based.
Seraphic – Pilkington
Ceramic based.
Tough
Clad – DMS
Ceramic based. |
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6mm black ceramic fritted spandrel glass contrasting 6mm grey vision panels – Graham
St, Milton QLD. Glazed by Lidco Aluminium.
SPANDREL GLASS
Ceramic fritted glass has a major use in building cladding. Its main
function is to match or contrast vision panels where an all glass facade
is desired. Its other main purpose in this situation is to hide the framework
and associated building components.
In spandrel panels it is always recommended that glass be heat strengthened
because of the excessive heat build up generated (upwards of 70degC). In
this situation the other benefit of heat strengthening is apparent, where
upon breakage the glass tends to fragment into large pieces and stay intact
in the opening or framework.
The other main benefit of ceramic fritted products for spandrel applications
is their greater durability in comparison with other methods of spandrel
glazing as described on the next page.
Sizes available
Minimum sizes of 300 x 150mm.
Maximum sizes of 4000 x 2000mm. |
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also be referred to as colourclad, ceramic fired, ceramic
backed or even an opacified glass. |
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