What is laminated glass?

In simple terms, laminated glass is like a glass sandwich. It's composed of two or more glass sheets that are bonded together. The individual layers can be made of toughened (tempered) glass, heat-strengthened glass or standard annealed glass. Laminated glass also features an interlayer between each set of glass sheets. Most commonly, these are made of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) – a clear resin that delivers excellent optical clarity. But this is far from the only option. Here at ToughGlaze, we offer a broad selection of laminated glass products, ranging from acoustic glass to decorative options with fabric and mesh interlayers.

What are the advantages of laminated glass?

One of the biggest advantages of glass laminate is that it won't shatter. Even if broken, the individual glass layers remain bonded to the PVB interlayer. This makes it much safer than annealed glass, which is liable to shatter into large, sharp pieces. Laminated glass is also more rigid than annealed glass and offers better UV protection.

Where is laminated glass used?

Toughened or safety glass laminate is used in situations where safety and security are paramount. Common applications include residential and commercial skylights, glass balustrades, car windscreens and security doors. It's also often used for shop windows, as it makes it very difficult for would-be thieves to gain access. Annealed laminated glass, meanwhile, is popular among architects. This is because it improves safety and security while avoiding the optical distortion often seen with toughened glass.

Can you cut laminated glass?

It's possible to cut laminated glass sheets provided the glass isn't toughened (tempered). However, it's a complicated process that's difficult to perform without specialised tools. You can't cut toughened laminated glass. This type of glass will instantly shatter if its structural integrity is disturbed. Our advice: leave it to the professionals. Here at ToughGlaze, we offer custom-cut laminated glass that's shaped to your exact requirements using state-of-the-art machinery.

What are the available thicknesses of laminated glass?

We supply laminated glass sheets in thicknesses ranging from 9.5 to 60 millimetres. The exact thicknesses available depend on the types of glass and interlayers used.

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Toughened laminated glass

BS EN 14449

Our laminated tempered glass is processed in our own state-of-the-art toughening plant. This gives you total flexibility to select the right thickness, size and interlayers for the job. We can also apply tinting, digital printing or a satin finish for an impactful decorative touch.

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Heat-strengthened laminated glass

BS EN 14449

Like toughened laminate, our heat-strengthened glass laminate is processed in-house and can be extensively customised with interlayers, tints and finishes. Combined with toughened glass, this option is ideal for overhead glazing or applications that require strength, safety and optical clarity.

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Laminated annealed glass

BS EN 12150

Choose clear annealed glass laminate made from stock 6.4- to 16.8-millimetre glass panels. Or customise your order with tinted glass, decorative interlayers and more. Like heat-strengthened glass, annealed laminated glass improves strength and safety without optical distortion.

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Mesh interlayers

Achieve an innovative and eye-catching look for architectural, structural or decorative applications. Choose from a swathe of attractive metal gauzes and weaves for maximum visual impact.

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Fabric interlayers

ToughGlaze is one of the only UK suppliers of custom laminated glass with fabric interlayers. With a broad palette of colours, patterns and effects available, it's ideal for innovative design concepts.

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Digital printing

Transform laminated glass panels into works of visual art. Our high-resolution digital printing process uses ceramic inks for maximum durability and UV resistance.

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Laminated glazing

ToughGlaze supplies window manufacturers with cut-to-size laminated glass that meets all regulatory requirements.

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Laminated glass balustrades

Our glass laminate is ideal for creating robust, customised balustrades in commercial or residential contexts.

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Laminated glass splashbacks

Choose our toughened laminated glass for kitchen splashbacks and unlock a swathe of innovative decorative options.

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What is laminated glass?

In simple terms, laminated glass is like a glass sandwich. It's composed of two or more glass sheets that are bonded together.

The individual layers can be made of toughened (tempered) glass, heat-strengthened glass or standard annealed glass.

Laminated glass also features an interlayer between each set of glass sheets. Most commonly, these are made of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) – a clear resin that delivers excellent optical clarity.

But this is far from the only option. Here at ToughGlaze, we offer a broad selection of laminated glass products, ranging from acoustic glass to decorative options with fabric and mesh interlayers.
What are the advantages of laminated glass?

One of the biggest advantages of glass laminate is that it won't shatter. Even if broken, the individual glass layers remain bonded to the PVB interlayer. This makes it much safer than annealed glass, which is liable to shatter into large, sharp pieces.

Laminated glass is also more rigid than annealed glass and offers better UV protection.
Where is laminated glass used?

Toughened or safety glass laminate is used in situations where safety and security are paramount.

Common applications include residential and commercial skylights, glass balustrades, car windscreens and security doors. It's also often used for shop windows, as it makes it very difficult for would-be thieves to gain access.

Annealed laminated glass, meanwhile, is popular among architects. This is because it improves safety and security while avoiding the optical distortion often seen with toughened glass.
Can you cut laminated glass?

It's possible to cut laminated glass sheets provided the glass isn't toughened (tempered). However, it's a complicated process that's difficult to perform without specialised tools.

You can't cut toughened laminated glass. This type of glass will instantly shatter if its structural integrity is disturbed.

Our advice: leave it to the professionals. Here at ToughGlaze, we offer custom-cut laminated glass that's shaped to your exact requirements using state-of-the-art machinery.
What are the available thicknesses of laminated glass?

We supply laminated glass sheets in thicknesses ranging from 9.5 to 60 millimetres. The exact thicknesses available depend on the types of glass and interlayers used.