If laminated glass is installed in areas where harmful rays of the sun can pass through, the glass will protect your furniture from ultra violet damage. It is important to use the correct type of glass that maintains proper balance between natural flow of sunlight and also protects the furniture against harmful UV rays. We have range of high performance laminated glass that can serve this purpose by providing 99% protection from harmful UV rays.

Not only will you benefit from the prevention of UV damage, but also receive regular features associated with laminated glass. As an added benefit Laminated glass has excellent security and safety properties and can even aid in noise reduction. Therefore, investing in the laminated glass is a wise choice for the decoration and protection of your home or office.

With our wide range of wall mirrors, you can give a new dimension to your living experience. No matter if you are living in a small apartment or a large home, with the effective use and placement of mirrors you can create the illusion of space, allow more light and bring admirable views inside your room. Even if there is any architectural flaw in the interiors, you can cover it up with the correct placement of the mirrors.

If a hallway of your home looks small place a large mirror at either end of the hall way and see the difference.  If you have a beautiful artwork placed on a wall of your room, you can place a mirror on the adjacent wall. This will reflect the artwork and create an illusion of more space.

Mirrors are no longer just used for the grooming purposes and applying makeup. The modern interior designers are using their sense of creativity to make the best utilisation of mirrors to keep the appearance of a room more spacious, to allow more light and add extra impact on the overall look and feel of the house.

Various factors are responsible for causing mirror black spots. If you find these spots encircling the edges of the mirror, it might be because of the cleaning product that you are using. The cleanser might get behind the glass while cleaning and if that happens, it will damage the back portion of the mirror. If you find the spots in the middle portion, then it is generally the moisture that has reached the back and damaged the mirror. This moisture formation can also be because of incorrect cleaning the mirror. If your bathroom mirror is facing similar problems (it is highly likely to get moisture accumulated in the bathroom), replacement of the mirror is generally the best option.

The process of resilvering requires highly professional and technical expertise. When resilvering a mirror, the original blackening is to be taken away and replaced with a new silver coating. Only real silver is to be used in this coating and for that, one needs to be an expert to do the job. It is also an expensive process, and hence it is better to shoulder the responsibility to a professional. Apart from the bathroom mirrors, resilvering is also done for antique mirrors.  It removes the black spots, small ripples, or air bubbles that get formed in the mirrors. In most circumstances the full replacement of the damaged mirror is the most cost effective course of action.

Mirror is an important feature in any home, therefore proper care should be taken of these items. If your mirror has desilvered call Valiant Glass to have it replace.

You may think that those glass furniture items might be quite expensive.  We have available quality glass products that can be used for furnishings such as glass table tops, shelves, mirrors or cabinet doors all at very attractive prices.  The addition of glass will compliment the styling and decoration of your office or home.

Our glass table tops are available in a wide variety of glass types including clear, tinted or frosted glass. Glass tabletops can be manufactured from annealed glass or A grade safety glass and come in various thickness. The addition of a glass tabletop to your existing table not only protects your table surface but also will add a touch of style to your room and will be the perfect accessory for your furniture.

There are several circumstances that may arise the need of emergency glass service. When a window, door or any other type of glass is broken, in most cases you cannot fix it yourself. Glass replacement requires expertise and special equipment to carry out the repair. Therefore, Valiant emergency glass services are a great solution to make sure your home or business is safe and secure.

Apart from the instant services for fixing broken doors and windows, Valiant’s glaziers are capable of providing other valuable products and services as well.  Our glass products include glass table tops, frameless mirrors, splashbacks and a wide variety of other new glass installations.

By choosing Valiant you receive a professional emergency glass service with not only a great quality of work, but also cost effectiveness. All materials and glass used are Australian made and are installed by fully qualified glaziers, which ensures all work is completed to your entire satisfaction.

The use of our glass splashbacks is perfect to provide a great match to the décor of your home. You can choose from a range of vibrant contrasting colours that will spark up the appeal of your home. If you want to create a more outstanding impact then select one of our diverse colours. Glass splashbacks with diverse colours create a modern feel to your home.  You will definitely find the right match to suit your requirement.

What variety can you get in splashback colours? You can expect a lot from our collections. We feature a huge range of splash back colours.

Glass splashbacks are available made to measure and are made of toughened glass, therefore the chances of breakage or damage is low.

Add some spice to the look of your kitchen or bathroom by fitting a glass splashback of amazing colour.

Security Safety Glass

The use of glass products is inevitable in modern times. Whether it is in residential or commercial construction, you will notice the increased use of glass in both exterior and interior applications. Although glass brings style and appeal instantly, it is also essential that you are aware of the security aspects. Float glass, which has been used in construction for many years, is easily breakable and therefore not safe for use in certain applications. With the advancement of technology, security glass products that are now available give greater security both in the home and workplace.

We have available quality laminated glass in various thicknesses that offer an extra barrier of protection. Laminated security glass restricts forced entry and also provides immaculate clarity and transparency.

The advantage of using laminated safety glass is that when it breaks it is held together by an interlayer rather than breaking into large sharp pieces, therefore, restricting entry to your premises.  Where there is a possibility of human impact that could cause glass breakage laminated glass is now to be used in those areas.

Most applications require transparent glass panels for viewing purposes. At the same time they may also require the sense of security from intruders, or just provide a safer alternative to float glass. In those situations laminated glass can provide the solution due to the resistance to shattering and penetration factors.

When you install our laminated glass, it will reduce the outside noise inside your home or office. It also provides protection against the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. Laminated glass is useful for improving the security and providing protection against sound pollution and ultra violet rays.

If you require quality security glass products for residential and commercial purposes, then we have a solution for you.

Origins

It can be stated that glass has originated since the beginning of the universe. High temperature activities such as meteoroids, lightning strikes and volcanic eruptions have melted certain varieties of rocks and when these molten substances got solidified after cooling, certain sharp and edgy substances were formed. These substances were used as the cutting tools in the Stone Age. Natural glass items created because of volcanic eruptions were known as obsidian, Iceland agate, hyalopsite, or mountain mahogany. Other types of natural glass formed due to the extraterrestrial or other origin was known as tektites.

Why glass was made

Around 5000 BC, in a part of Syria, the Phoenician merchants accidentally became aware of the existence of glass. These merchants used nitrate blocks as a base and placed cooking pots over them. They lit up the nitrate blocks that melted and mixed with the beach sand due to the fire heat. The combination of molten nitrate and sand formed a certain liquid, which was opaque and sharp. After the liquid solidified, it transformed into a substance that bears great resemblance with glass. These items were made to make cutting of various things.

It was around 3500 BC in Egypt and Eastern Mesopotamia, where the first man-made glass objects were created. In Mesopotamia, the craftsmen of vases and pots produced shine on their crafts by using the glass raw materials. Such crafts became very popular and there was a good demand for new art all along the Mediterranean coasts.

Over the years, the process of glass making was modified and the outputs were improved. New technologies were introduced and adapted to perfect the craft.

Today’s Glass

The industry of glass manufacturers has come a long way and in present times, you can find diverse varieties of glass. The utilities of these materials have also changed and now people use them for multiple purposes. Now, you can find energy efficient glass that is made of such materials that can help you to save money on cooling or heating. There are tinted glass varieties, which provide excellent protection against the harmful ultra violet rays of the sun; you can also opt for laminated glass that provide high impact resistance and a lot more.

It is definitely essential that you decorate your home with the right kind of furniture and fixtures that goes well with the theme, lighting and the color of your home. Apart from that, the safety of the occupants must also be considered when decorating the interior design of your home. Glass and mirror fittings are attractive and also very popular these days. Therefore, the use of these fittings can enhance the appeal and the safety factor of your house. Here, you can find some excellent collections of glass items such as glass tabletops, wall mirrors, bathroom mirrors, balustrade glass and a lot more. We feature a huge variety of glass and mirror that can give a new dimension to your home decoration.

Choosing mirror and glass for your home from us will provide you with some excellent benefits. Here, the featured products can blend well with the other fixtures and materials of your home. In addition, the atmosphere of your home will be airy and bright. For example, if you install wall mirrors  your home will appear more spacious and a lot of light reflections will keep the interior bright. Think about placing a large mirror over the fireplace or sideboard or having an entire wall of mirror. It will make your home immensely attractive.

You can install panels of glass in the doorways to increase the natural light entering your home. We have a range of glass panels that you can be used in the windows and doors. These varieties are inclusive of frosted, tinted, translucent and clear glass. In addition to that, you can find glass and mirrors of different colors to match your own sense of style and preference.

There are several ways of using these products for the interior design of your home.  Ask our expert staff for advice.