Wire Glass
Our selection of chicken wire glass is unmatched. Decorative wire glass can be used to complement an industrial/farmhouse interior design concept. We offer traditional wire mesh embedded in textured or float glass, as well as digitally printed wire glass. The traditional wire glass can be laminated to offer durability and additional safety. Digitally printed wire glass can be printed on all types of 4mm (5/32″) glass and used in applications such as cabinet glass inserts. With digital printing, you can customized the wire shape and color. Talk to a sales rep about your project to find the perfect wire glass, designed custom just for you.
The Beginning of Chicken Wire Glass
During the Industrial Revolution, chicken wire glass gained popularity for its durability and fire resistance. The makeup consisted of embedding mesh wire in plate glass. Chicken Wire Glass doesn’t shatter easily and is fire-resistant. In the early 20th century it was a requirement in schools and city buildings to be compliant with fire codes. Today, this vintage glass is a popular decorative choice among designers. There are many ways to fabricate and utilize Chicken Wire Glass in homes, historic buildings, and restaurants.
Fabrication of Chicken Wire Glass
Lamination is one way to fabricate this vintage glass. Many glass fabricators are equipped to laminate mesh wire to clear float glass or different kinds of pattern glass. Some patterned glass options that accentuate the mesh wire include floralite, flemish, reed, and winterlake glass. The combination of the mesh wire and the pattern glass gives the unit an antique, old-world feel. Glass laminating involves two layers of glass with liquid resin and the desired interlayers. The final product will be a thick safety glass that is perfect for skylights or window panels. When a product is laminated, the glass will stay in place instead of shattering when compromised.
Digital glass printing is a new way to fabricate wire glass. With digital printing, glass fabricators can replicate the exact look of the wire detail and print it directly onto the glass. You can print on any vintage pattern glass to achieve an antique look. Additionally, printing starts with a minimum thickness of 4mm (5/32″) which is perfect for cabinets or applications that require a lighter glass.
Popular Chicken Wire Glass Applications
- Kitchen cabinets
- Skylights
- Farmhouse barn doors
- Decorative glass panels or windows
There are a variety of ways to incorporate Chicken Wire Glass into a farmhouse-style interior or a historic restoration project. The different fabrication options provide uses for so many applications.
Benefits of printed wire glass
- Print on a wide variety of pattern glass
- Select wire shape and color
- Glass makeup can be thinner and used for cabinet glass applications
Benefits for laminated wire glass/traditional mesh wire glass
- Laminated for safety
- Thicker and suitable for application that require more durability
- Some mesh wire glass has additional fire safety rating
- Common applications include skylights, windows, transoms, and sidelights
