How to choose and install a stained glass on the door

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Stained-glass windows in the interior

Interior doors with stained-glass windows perfectly share the space in the living room, deprive him of the deputynutosti, without obstructing the insulation of rooms. At the same time, the stained-glass doors fill the apartment with color, lightness and give the room an individual uniqueness.

Using such decoration of interior doors allows you to achieve different goals. The stained-glass window is in harmony with any area of ​​the living quarters, and therefore can be mounted absolutely for any room. Stained-glass decoration can be used for such purposes:

• baby room decor - here it is recommended to use multi-color variations of drawings made by the method of photo printing or film stained glass on toughened glass;
• privacy in the bedroom - in order to ensure the required comfort, privacy and security of the owners it is desirable to put stained-glass windows made by sandblasting, mural or etched;
• highlight the style of the living room - it is appropriate to expensive stained glass compositions in the classical style or Tiffany;
• emphasizing the interior of the kitchen - the best solution will be durable, heat-resistant to moisture photo-printing, fusing and sandblasting stained-glass windows;
• balcony decoration - suitable translucent sand blasting patterns or flooded contour stained glass.

The choice of stained glass according to the technique of the

Each stained glass composition forms its own unique design due to the use of different production methods. Thus, the main techniques in stained glass art are:

• classical technology;
• fusing design;
• Tiffany technique;
• flood window.

The classic stained glass technique or also called "compositing", is based on the creation of the composition of the connection of cut glass fragments through a lead profile. Sometimes copper or brass is also used. Choose a stained-glass window , created by this method is not difficult, because such compositions are very popular today. This technology allows you to create pictures of a large area with a high aesthetic component.

Fusing is also called the "sintering" technology of glass. It is based on the principle of thermal combination of glass fragments in a single composition. Precisely chosen temperature environment in the oven for baking glass allows this method to create non-ordinary and accurate decorative works, characterized by a durable glass. Today, fusing is used in stained glass art to create lampshades, window inserts, furniture, dishes, interior doors with stained glass windows on photos and even ornaments.

The Tiffany technology is a stained glass standard. It implies the creation of a picture of multi-colored glass with full details of the picture, taking into account the smallest nuances and fragments. Such stained-glass windows are the most expensive and are ideally suited for creating a visual volume in a residential space, as well as for emphasizing the interior of a room. Such products differ among the analogues by the lack of an iron frame, because the stained glass paintings of Tiffany look light and elegant.

The most modern technology for making a stained-glass window is a contoured or flood-filled stained glass window. Stained-glass windows by this method are made by hand, and therefore require a certain skill, experience and artistic talent of their master.

The technique is based on the application of stained-glass paint in the area of ​​fragments, which are preliminarily applied to the glass web with a polymeric relief contour. It serves as an imitation of a metal broach. Thus, a rather varied and accurate stained glass composition is obtained. Today the contour stained-glass window is the most relevant for decoration of doorways, decorative partitions and built-in niches, since the technique allows to create three-dimensional shapes of the product.

Choosing the technology and drawings for stained glass, it is also important to understand that the classic technique and Tiffany is recommended to be assembled on a solid profile. If there is such an opportunity, it is necessary to carefully design the design of the future product. Stained glass according to the Tiffany method can be fixed in the door structure of the bathroom, however, it is advisable to avoid direct water ingress.

The choice of stained glass in style

Light penetrating through colored fragments of stained glass composition creates a special atmosphere in the room that gives the room an individual style. Depending on the climatic zone in which the room is located, stained glass windows of different color scales and design solutions help create an optical illusion of coolness or heat in the room. Therefore, it is important that the decoration of the interior door takes place in accordance with the style of the interior. According to this criterion, the following styles of stained glass are distinguished:

1. Classic stained glass.
2. Stained-glass window in Art Nouveau style.
3. Stained-glass window in high-tech style.
4. Stained-glass window in oriental style.
5. Stained glass in the style of fusion.
6. Stained glass in country style.
7. Stained-glass window in Art-Deco style.

The stained-glass design of the door is a sophisticated design solution that is designed to emphasize the interior style of the entire room. They add exclusivity and individuality to the room, so it is important to maintain the unity of stylistics.

The choice of stained glass depending on the purpose of the

The purpose of the room in which it is necessary to place the stained glass door is no less important criterion for choosing a glass composition. Here it is worth considering such parameters as:

• room illumination;
• colors of the interior;
• the area of ​​the room;
• purpose of the premises.

For example, if the windows in the room go to the south side and during the day the sunlight gets in excess, then it will be rational to install a stained glass window from dark shades of glass. And if the room goes to the north side, it is desirable to put a light stained glass composition. This is explained by the possibility of colored glass to absorb partially the light flux( up to 20%) and to darken the room. Not a bad solution will also be the use of frosted glass, but it is important to adhere to the design concept and unity of interior styling.

You should also pay attention to the preliminary preparation of the structure for the future stained glass. The process of creating a stained glass panel and its installation has its own characteristics, which require precise fixation. Decorative glass cloth should not just match the interior of the room, the proportion of the door, but also be safe and convenient to use.

Installing the stained glass in the door

Fixing the stained glass composition on the door is a sensitive and responsible process. Working with a glass canvas always requires the utmost accuracy and experience of the installer. However, it is possible to carry out such work independently if it is treated with extreme caution.

Fixation of stained glass with glazing beads

The most common method of installing a stained glass door on the door, like any other glass, is to mount it with a door bead. It is a narrow block of wood, which is attached along the perimeter of the stained glass and keeps it inside. Modern solutions have made glazing beads not less aesthetically attractive, because they are also decorative framing.

Initially, you should prepare the door. For this, it is necessary to make a groove in its frame that reaches 3-5 mm in thickness. The frame itself is pre-cut to size, corresponding to the shape and dimensions of the stained glass window. Further, the glass is inserted into the groove, and the beads are fixed from above.

It is important to remember the following installation rules:

• take into account the fixation of the thickness of the stained glass and make the groove a bit wider to accommodate all kinds of protrusions and deformations;
• the wooden edging framing the stained-glass window, should have a width of more than 15 cm to make the structure more stable.

Fixation of stained glass by means of the "groove"

The installation of stained glass in the door structure is often made through the upper groove. In general, the fixing method will depend not only on the shape of the glass composition and its appearance, but also on the door parameters. For example, if the door structure is made of solid wood, then the installation of the glass will take place through the groove cut in the door. This method allows you to fix the decorative element without the use of unnecessary fasteners, which ensures the reliability of the design.

Other methods for fixing glass

Sometimes the technology of installing stained glass involves using in the opening between the fabric of the composition and the door the pads made of silicone or small carnations instead of the glazing bead. In some cases it is permissible to use Y-shaped zinc, brass and copper profiles as fasteners. They tighten the glass to the door.

Rules for installing stained-glass panels

1. The glass structure must only be moved vertically.
2. It is desirable to lift the stained glass sheet from the horizontal to the vertical position, leaning on the butt and distributing the weight of the glass evenly on both sides. Similarly, fixes the stained glass in the door.
3. It is necessary to save the stained glass in an upright position. It is also recommended to use a planar rigid stop, a wall or a vertical surface with a slight slope.

The installation of a stained glass composition in the door requires experience and skill. If this procedure is performed for the first time, it is advisable to seek professional assistance.