Etched & Sandblasted Glass

Etched and sandblasted glass combines the practical benefits of privacy glass with the visual richness of custom design. From frosted window panels and decorative door inserts to corporate logos and intricate patterns, Kelly’s Glass & Mirror Co. has been creating custom etched and sandblasted glass for Las Vegas homes and businesses since 1951. The result is glass that is as functional as it is beautiful.

Benefits of Etched & Sandblasted Glass

  • Privacy Without Darkness: Frosted and etched glass diffuses light rather than blocking it, maintaining brightness while obscuring direct visibility.
  • Custom Designs: Virtually any design, from simple frosted patterns to detailed artwork and logos, can be achieved through sandblasting.
  • Timeless Elegance: Etched glass has a classic, sophisticated quality that suits traditional, contemporary, and transitional design styles.
  • Permanent Finish: Sandblasted finishes are permanent, durable, and resistant to wear over the life of the glass.
  • Versatile Applications: Works equally well in residential and commercial settings across a wide range of glass applications.

Applications for Etched & Sandblasted Glass

  • Privacy Windows & Doors: Etched or sandblasted panels allow natural light to pass through while preventing direct visibility. Common applications include bathroom windows, sidelights, entry door glass, and office windows.
  • Entry Door Inserts: Decorative etched glass in front door sidelights and transoms adds visual character and curb appeal while maintaining privacy.
  • Shower Glass: Frosted or patterned sandblasted shower panels combine visual privacy with a decorative design element.
  • Office Partitions & Conference Room Glass: Corporate logos, frosted bands, or patterned designs on office glass walls and conference room partitions enhance privacy and reinforce branding.
  • Interior Doors: Etched glass panels in interior doors add a decorative element while softening the visual transition between rooms.
  • Mirrors with Etched Designs: Decorative etching applied to mirrors creates unique, personalized pieces for bathrooms, bedrooms, and feature walls.
  • Signage & Logos: Custom sandblasted logos and text on glass entry doors, windows, and partitions are a popular choice for professional offices, retail businesses, and hospitality properties.
  • Decorative Feature Panels: Standalone etched glass panels used as architectural elements, room dividers, or art installations in both residential and commercial interiors.

Design Options

  • Frosted Glass (Overall Sandblasting): The entire glass surface is sandblasted to create a uniformly frosted, translucent appearance. Used primarily for privacy applications.
  • Pattern Sandblasting: A portion of the glass is sandblasted through a mask to create a specific design, logo, or pattern. The contrast between clear and frosted areas creates the visual effect.
  • Deep Carving (3D Etching): An advanced sandblasting technique where multiple passes at varying depths create a three-dimensional relief design within the glass. Produces a sculptural, gallery-quality result.
  • Dual-Surface Etching: Design elements applied to both sides of the glass panel create depth and visual complexity. Popular for display cases, decorative partitions, and feature installations.

Our Process

  1. Design Consultation: We discuss your design concept, privacy requirements, and application. For logos and complex patterns, we can work from your provided artwork or design files.
  2. Artwork Preparation: Custom designs are prepared as masking patterns for the sandblasting process.
  3. Fabrication: Glass is sandblasted and finished at our Las Vegas facility.
  4. Installation: We install the finished panels into your doors, windows, partitions, or other applications.