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i like clear textured glass, is there any sort rule of thumb as to which side, the smooth or textured, faces out.
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Posted 08 February 2010 - 07:21 PM
Nope....however you want to do it. In old vintage windows, they usually had the texture on the outside, but I don't know if there was a reason for it. Seems to me that when exposed to the elements it collected a lot of grime. I tend to put the texture to the side that will collect the least dirt for easier cleaning.
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Posted 08 February 2010 - 10:04 PM
Some textures I prefer on the front, others on the back! I can't even explain why...
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Posted 09 February 2010 - 12:01 AM
joeybaloney, on 08 February 2010 - 05:02 PM, said:
i like clear textured glass, is there any sort rule of thumb as to which side, the smooth or textured, faces out.
Like Dennis has said before, you make the rules. There are so many clear textures, that entire panels made from clear can be used together to make an outstanding window or panel. In my opinion, using the smooth side entirely on one side, makes the window or panel too bland for me. I like the smooth for background glass, and like using the texture side for the focal points , much like the positions that bevels or bevel clusters would serve, and has a more sophisticated appearance. (cheaper too). Light plays better on the textured side, if it is facing you, and makes those areas stand out a lot more, than if turned away from you. The way you turn the glass should be dictated by the look or effect you can achieve, and no other purpose would matter.. Just my opinion.
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Posted 10 February 2010 - 01:06 PM
Boris_USA, on 09 February 2010 - 12:01 AM, said:
Like Dennis has said before, you make the rules. There are so many clear textures, that entire panels made from clear can be used together to make an outstanding window or panel. In my opinion, using the smooth side entirely on one side, makes the window or panel too bland for me. I like the smooth for background glass, and like using the texture side for the focal points , much like the positions that bevels or bevel clusters would serve, and has a more sophisticated appearance. (cheaper too). Light plays better on the textured side, if it is facing you, and makes those areas stand out a lot more, than if turned away from you. The way you turn the glass should be dictated by the look or effect you can achieve, and no other purpose would matter.. Just my opinion.
thanks to everyone for their opinions. i guess there really is no wrong way. your ideas make sense to me, joey
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