Surface treatments — what they look like and why choose them

Surface treatments change the texture and privacy level of the glass itself, separate from the glass colour. Here's what each option on our calculator actually is:

Standard clear

No treatment at all — plain transparent glass with maximum visibility and light transmission. The default choice, and the most economical.

Single-side acid-etch

A chemical etching process applied to one side of the glass, giving a soft, even, satin-matte texture. It diffuses light and blurs the view through the glass while still letting plenty of light in — a gentle, uniform look rather than a strong frosted effect.

Single-side / double-side full frosted

A mechanically sandblasted frosted finish covering the entire pane, giving a strong matte, opaque look for privacy. Single-side frosting is treated on one face only; double-side frosting treats both faces for an even deeper, more uniform matte effect — slightly more opaque than single-side.

Pattern / stripe / grid frosted

Decorative frosted patterns — stripes, grid lines, or similar motifs — rather than solid all-over frosting. Gives partial privacy with visual texture and design interest, letting more light through in the clear sections than a fully frosted pane.

Silk-print pattern

A ceramic pattern printed onto the glass using a silk-screen printing process, then fired to bond permanently with the surface. Adds a decorative motif to the pane while leaving the surrounding glass clear.

Silk-print full white/black

The same ceramic silk-printing process, but applied as a solid opaque colour (white or black) across the entire pane rather than a pattern — giving complete privacy and a bold, solid-colour panel look.

Single-side / double-side nano coating

A nano-scale coating that makes the glass surface hydrophobic (water-repellent), so water beads up and slides off instead of leaving watermarks or soap scum behind — the glass stays cleaner for longer and is easier to wipe down. It doesn't change how the glass looks, only how easy it is to maintain. Double-side coating gives this easy-clean benefit on both faces of the pane.

Try it live on your model

Every surface treatment is available as a dropdown on any model's configurator page, under "Finishes & add-ons" — pick a model, choose an option, and the price updates instantly. Looking for glass colour and tint options instead? See our separate glass tints and types guide. If you're not sure which will suit your bathroom, come into one of our showrooms to see real glass samples in person, or give us a call or WhatsApp using the numbers below.