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Toughened Glass

Toughened Glass

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Standard glass breaks into shards. Toughened glass cut-to-size doesn't, and it takes considerably more force to break in the first place. Every panel here is cut to... Read more
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GLASS SPLASHBACKS

Add style and practicality to your kitchen or bathroom with our bespoke glass splashbacks. Available in a wide range of colours, finishes, and custom designs, they protect your walls while creating a sleek, modern look.

Toughened Glass Cut-to-Size

Toughened glass cut to your exact size, from a range of thicknesses to suit the application. Whether you're replacing a shelf, glazing a shower enclosure, fitting a balustrade panel, or finishing a table top, every panel in this collection is made to your specified dimensions. Browse the range below, select your thickness, submit your measurements, and we'll cut and toughen to order. No standard sizes... Read More

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is toughened glass and how is it made?

Float glass heated to around 620°C in a furnace, then rapidly cooled. That process creates compression in the outer layers and tension in the inner core, which is what produces the additional strength. The result is glass that is approximately five times stronger than untreated glass of the same thickness. When it does fail, it shatters into small blunt fragments rather than sharp shards.

Can toughened glass be cut after it has been toughened?

No. Once the toughening process is complete the internal stress structure makes it impossible to cut. Attempting to score or cut toughened glass will shatter the whole panel. Every piece has to be cut to its final dimensions before it goes into the furnace.

What thickness of toughened glass do I need?

4mm suits small shelving panels and lightweight picture glazing. 6mm covers most domestic applications: shelving, kitchen splashbacks, desk tops, and table tops up to around 1,200mm. 8mm and 10mm are appropriate for larger table tops, shower enclosures, and structural glazing where the panel spans a greater unsupported distance. 12mm and above is typically specified for balustrades, frameless glass doors, and applications where the glass takes a load or needs to span more than 1,500mm without a frame. If you are working on a building project with structural implications, a structural engineer's sign-off may be required alongside the glass specification.