Decorative Glass Alliance Partners

PPG Architectural Glass is pleased to partner with DecoTherm Digital, Ceramic Frit
Glass Decoration and Walker Glass to produce high quality decorative glass products
that feature PPG Starphire® Ultra-Clear Glass and offer you unique options for your
next commercial project.

DecoTherm Digital, Ceramic Frit Glass Decoration offers a patented process for placing graphic designs permanently on glass without sandblasting or screen printing. The DecoTherm process delivers a high degree of detail with up to three colors per image, allowing you to reproduce any logo, graphic, type treatment, detailed custom design or sketch called for in your project. The process uses ceramic frits and colorants that bond to the glass so the images are permanent, fingerprint resistant and easy to clean. Applications include glass doors, transoms, entrances, partitions, stair rails, windows and bath enclosures.

Learn more about DecoTherm Digital, Ceramic Frit Glass Decoration.

Established in 1942, Walker Glass is one of the only fully integrated mirror
manufacturers in North America, and the only one to manufacture acid-etched glass and mirrors. PPG Architectural Glass will jointly market the Walker Textures line of acid-etched glass and mirrors with PPG Starphire® Ultra-Clear Glass.

Acid-etched or frosted glass is created when an aqueous solution of hydrofluoric
acid is applied to a glass surface, resulting in a smooth satin appearance or a matte translucent appearance. Currently, Walker Glass produces its full-surface, acid- etched Walker TexturesTM line of glass in three finishes: satin, velour and opaque. These products are also available in Walker Textures Select glass – custom partial- sheet etched products – and Walker Textures Nuance glass, a series of patterned etched products.

Learn more about the Walker Textures line of acid-etched glass.