Continue reading »]]> From Grandfather Clocks to Picture Windows, we have a complete workshop geared toward carpentry & unique repair services.

Hands down, GlassWorks of Summit’s skilled team is unparalleled in custom installation, repairs and glass and mirror projects involving custom carpentry.  Our workshop is unlike any glass workshop we’ve ever come across, complete with the machinery, tools and know-how to successfully complete even the most challenging design.

Each of our installers is specially trained and experienced in quality construction methods for a broad range of projects, large and small, including:

• Window, Skylight & Door Installation
  

  Complete Installations of Gliding Doors

• Specialized Repairs, Hardware and Parts
• Trim & Moulding Surrounds
• Custom Mirror Framing
• Custom Lighting Solutions
• Leading & Re-Glazing
• Surface Protection & Polishing

Trust GlassWorks of Summit for all your specialty projects.  We take special pride in our precise and high-quality work…it’s what we do best.

Call us at 908-277-4242 to discuss your custom project, or email us at info@glassworksofsummit.com .

Inset Tile & Lighting in Mirror

Custom Black Glass Television Surround

Antique Mirrored Walls Set in Custom Trim Work

Mirror Set in Tiled Framing

Continue reading »]]> State of the art hardware makes gliding doors a practical choice…Not to mention a fantastic idea!

Hydro Slide Hardware

Lack of precision and cheap hardware have always been the downside of gliding, sliding and pocket doors.  But, not any more!  We’ve worked hard to research, test and successfully install a number of hardware options to safely and effortlessly slide even the largest glass panels.

And, say goodbye to clunky tracks.  Our Hydro-Slide and Roll Glass hardware options are among our customer’s favorites for shower doors and tubs.  Tired of cleaning or sitting on a bathtub door track?  We can eliminate it!  As all of our products, metal options  include brass, chrome, brushed nickel and oil-rubbed bronze.  For a minimal effect with interior sliding and pocket doors, we can completely recess certain door tracks into the floor and ceiling.

Klein Roll Glass Hardware

Door hardware options have never been as terrific as they are now!  There’s no need to feel limited in your options and we’ll help guide you every step of the way.

3-Form Custom Resin Panels

And, don’t forget the glass options!  We carry hundreds of stock items, including frosted, patterned, colored and textured glass.  Mirrored options are quite numerous, including antiqued and tinted varieties.  Custom options include our favorite brand of designer resin products by 3-Form, custom etched and sandblasted glass, and custom leaded or stained glass.

So, toss out that old sliding door stigma and say hello to the new family of GlassWorks Quality Gliding Door Systems- Precise & Effortless!

To discuss the options for your project, please call 908-277-4242 or email us at info@glassworksofsummit.com .

Continue reading »]]> GlassWorks of Summit offers a wide range of custom-sized replacement windows, doors & skylights for every opening, price point & preference.  Our goal is a faster, less-disruptive installation without compromising quality or customer service.  Call us today for a free estimate!

SOME WINDOW DESIGN TIPS FOR YOUR HOME

Traditional-styled homes will typically have double-hung windows with divided lights (aka grilles or mullions).  You have a choice of divided lights on the top and bottom sash, or the top only.

More contemporary homes forgo the mullions completely and usually feature large casement & picture windows.

For added charm to Tudor-styled homes, consider diamond shaped divisions.  Palladian windows are perfect for high, gable-pitched walls.

Transom-positioned windows (rectangular, round or elliptical) are windows placed close to the ceiling and work very well to let natural light flood in while offering privacy (such as in a bathroom, mudroom or bedroom).  Transom windows also allow for ample wall space to place furniture or pictures below.

Don’t forget about expressing your creative side—stained glass or cut-glass accent windows are a great choice near a front door, side entrance, kitchen or powder room.

 WINDOW FUNCTION & MAINTENANCE

A very popular choice is an exterior window frame clad in vinyl for easy maintenance.  If you’d like the best of both worlds, preferring the interior frames stained or painted, factories also offer this option.

SDL’s (Simulated Divided Lights) with Grills-Between-Glass are a great choice for easy cleaning, inside and out.

In addition, Removable, or Snap-in Grilles also allow for easy painting.  “Tilt-ins” allow for both sides of the windows to be cleaned from the inside of your home.  (Whereas, casement windows have limited options for this convenience.)

And don’t forget about the screens—most manufacturers offer visibility options, offering superior clarity.

WHAT COMES NEXT?

We’ll send one of our sales pro’s to your home to measure, discuss the options and drop off samples.   We’ll guide you every step of the way, from initial designs to professional installation.

HELPFUL RESEARCH LINKS

Continue reading »]]> Kitchen & Bath Business magazine announces “Bold & Vibrant” and “Complex Neutrals” are this year’s color buzz-words.

Bold & Vibrant

Color Theory:  As we become complacent with economic downturn, we tend to become conditioned and think more optimistically.  This leads to a gust of self-expression and urges to charge up old dusty color pallets.

Examples:

Pantone’s Color of 2012, Tangerine Tango

“Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy.” –  www.pantone.com

DreamWalls Color Glass, Opaque Ruby Red & Bright Blue

Clashing color blocking makes a statement this year.  GlassWorks carries DreamWalls full line of stock colors.  We also custom create any color under the sun.  The perfect choice for wide swaths of opaque color.  See our blog on DreamWalls for more ideas.  — www.dreamwallscolorglass.com

3-Form Varia Ecoresin, Translucent Custom Color

Saturated oranges and purples appeal to the younger crowd, who have been accustomed to lit-up colors on the computer (and iPhone) screens.  GlassWorks offers a full variety of 3-Form brand material.  3-Form manufactures a comprehensive line of resin panels and is particularly known for embedding objects, fibers and natural materials that are ideal for back-lighting.  –  www.3-Form.com

DreamWalls Color Glass, Opaque Custom Yellow

From “schoolbus” to “lemonhead”,  bright yellow sings out cheer and vibrance.  This sometimes juvenile color has begun to take on a grown-up, optimistic feeling for any age who needs a little “visual refreshment”.  GlassWorks of Summit can custom create any sun-shiney hue that brightens your day.  Consider DreamWalls glass for an opaque surface that won’t get washed out.    See our blog on DreamWalls for more ideas.  — www.dreamwallscolorglass.com

3-Form Ridge Panels, Translucent Custom Color

This blue won’t give you the blues– backlit or standing on its own, this resin panel’s dynamic texture is a wave of refreshment.  A great choice for the pool-side, marine inspired bathrooms or an instant way to liven up a room with dim lighting.   GlassWorks can help you select a wide variety of textured resins for your home or business.   — www.3-Form.com

Complex Neutrals

Color Theory:  Society is searching for a sense of equilibrium.  Part of this trend is to come back to our roots, with familiar nostalgic tones that are clear, sober and environmentally friendly.  The “complexity” comes in with the introduction of orange, blue or green hues added to the tired schemes of taupe, grey and white families.

Examples:

Color Marketing Group (CMG) “Next Color”, Boyznberry

“Where some colors easily clash with their surroundings, here is a color that is
lush enough to bring out the creativity of designers everywhere. Imagine the
sophistication that comes with a pearl grey or white pairing. Imagine the fun
that comes to mind when it is combined with a clear lime green.” — CMG  www.colormarketing.org

3-Form Varia Ecoresin Connection, Translucent Custom Color

Seen at left, a mature smoky blue is a perfect “complex neutral” that will lend itself to a range of pallets.  This 3-Form panel has free-form strip material embedded inside.  The beauty of resin panels is its endless ability to adapt color, translucency, texture and pattern.   GlassWorks can help you select a wide variety of panels for your home or business.   –   3-Form.com

DreamWalls Color Glass, Opaque Spice & Sand

Warm tinges of brown and orange give a modern, yet familiarly comforting accent to a white subway-tiled bathroom.  Full glass panels are terrific for easy clean-up, simple, uncluttered lines and light reflection.   See our blog on DreamWalls for more ideas.  –  www.dreamwallscolorglass.com

Frosted Glass with Tinting, Smoke

A frosty smoked glass desktop is a soothing backdrop for tired eyes in the office.  With the invent of fluorescent lights, an average grey can reflect cooler blue to purple tones, a perfect canvas for a “complex neutral”.  Don’t forget how painted walls can effect a neutral shade as well.  Polished glass, as well can add reflection of surrounding colors and turn an otherwise neutral into a interesting accent tone.

Continue reading »]]> We’d like to announce our newest sales-team member, Nancy Kornbluh!  In addition to her impressive sales/marketing background, Nancy’s creative and detail-oriented design sense is a great one-two combination for GlassWorks.  Nancy can be found personally visiting our residential and commercial clients, ensuring strong customer relations & satisfaction.  We enjoy her energetic demeanor and are sure she’ll greatly contribute to the rising success of our business!

To learn about each member of our GlassWorks team, click here.

Continue reading »]]> Just about this time of year we start getting the panicky phone calls - “The family is coming and I need help. Quick!” 

Introducing the GlassWorks 1-2-3 Guest Bath Make-Over:

1.  UPDATE THE MIRROR.  With so many varieties of frames & mirror styles, get a little creative…

Antique mirror and gilt frames add instant warmth and a surprise touch of elegance. Tell your guests they're special.

For an upscale, classical look, we’re excited about our Biltmore line of frames, by Larson-Juhl.  The frames surrounding two Renoir’s at the Biltmore Estate became the springboard for the collection of six profiles, all of which have both rich detail and the patina of age.

You’ll find a large assortment of frames & mirrors to suit any style in our GlassWorks of Summit showroom.  We also have a great team of craftspeople to bring your unique designs to life.  Recent projects include:  Mosaic Tile Surrounds, Hand-Painted/Distressed Effects, Old Window & Door Frames.

2.  CHANGE YOUR SHOWER DOOR.  (Leave the frames for the mirror.)

Both practical and visually unobtrusive, frameless shower doors and panels are the way to go.  Quality hardware and a professional installation usually mean the old-fashioned framed shower doors and tracks are a thing of the past.  When calcium and lime deposits have gunked up the track beyond hope, odds are, the glass doors have become hazy and filmy, too.

What a transformation a clear, bright and easy-gliding shower door can create!  To top it off, add a towel bar or designer door handle.  We’ll walk you through the options.

3.  REPLACE OLD SOAP CADDY WITH NEW CORNER SHELVES.  Bet you didn’t realize how awful your old ones have become!

GlassWorks of Summit carries a variety of glass & wire corner shelves for inside the shower, in chrome, brass, brushed/satin nickel, and oil-rubbed bronze finish options.  Modern plating techniques prevent premature aging.  We carefully screw the new baskets in the corner of your shower, eliminating those clumsy caddies that hang from your shower head.  Most families find two 10″ shelves for bottles and a smaller soap basket just right.  Glass corner shelves offer a less-obtrusive look and are a breeze to clean.

Call us today and we’ll supply and install two glass corner shelves in your shower or tub for FREE!  (908) 277-4242

Continue reading »]]> We are always excited when we can get a little creative!

For Amazing Results Every Time — DreamWalls Color Glass

Dreamwalls Color Glass is manufactured using a proprietary paint technology developed specifically for superior adhesion to glass.  It all starts with using Starphire Ultra-Clear brand glass, for undistorted color, with no blue or green tinge.  The result is a completely opaque, glossy and vibrant product.

There are currently 12 stock colors of annealed Dreamwalls Color Glass.  The stock colors range from primary tones, to popular subtle tones, such as linen.  However, the possibilities are limitless, due to their computerized matching system that allows for any custom color of your choice.

The largest sheet size capability is 96 in. x 144 in, with thicknesses of 1/4 in. up to 3/4 in.  Glass panels can be cut to any shape as traditional glass would be, with drilled holes and cut-outs available.  Tempering & lamination is also offered.

Stop into our showroom to see available colors.  If you can imagine it, we can design it!

Ideal for Commercial &
Residential Spaces:
• Shower/bath walls
• Dry-erase boards
• Wall installations
• Cabinet doors
• Elevator walls
• Counter tops
• Backsplashes
• Closet doors
• Headboards
• Table tops
• Partitions
• Signs

Benefits:
• Hygienic & easy to clean
• Limitless color choices
• Reflective properties
• Ease of installation
• Moisture resistant
• Vibrant color
• Durability

To view a video of recent projects, visit:   http://www.dreamwallscolorglass.com/movie.html

Click here to contact us about this product.

Continue reading »]]> Yes, we have full confidence in our products, but the next time you climb out of the tub, please don’t use the shower door as a grab bar!

No matter our age, we all need a little help climbing out of bath tubs.   Typical bath tub heights range from 14 to 17″ high.  However, if you like to soak, be prepared to climb over a tub around 19″ to 21″ high.  Do a few inches matter?  A 21″ step is equal to climbing up your stairway two steps at a time.  Now add soap and water and you see the dilemma.

So, now that you’ve planned a beautiful new bathroom, will grab bars give the appearance of a hospital room?  Not at all.   We’ve found a few terrific designs that come in a variety of finishes, including: Polished Chrome, Polished Nickel, Brushed Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze & Blackened Chrome.

Installing grab bars properly requires planning.  If you’d like to consider this option, please speak with us or your contractor before your tub is framed.  We’ll also want to confirm that your tub doors clear past the grab bar.  If you are adding a grab bar to an existing tub area, we’ll walk you through the necessary steps.

Ginger Circe Grab Bar

Ginger Chelsea Grab Bar

Ginger Empire Grab Bar

Ginger Hotelier Grab Bar

Samuel-Heath Xenon Grab Bar

Did you know that GlassWorks of Summit carries a full line of grab bars and other bathroom accessories, such as soap dishes, wire baskets and magnifying mirrors?  Visit our showroom today for more information!

Continue reading »]]> Last week many in the area felt tremors as Virginia’s 5.8 earthquake rippled up the East Coast.  In addition, we experienced a considerable amount of rains and wind gusts from Hurricane Irene as the week came to a close!

Boarding Up for Hurricane Irene, August 2011

We hope you and your family were home, safe and sound.  (With electric.)  Friday night, we reached out to approximately 450 of our customers via email with helpful tips, links and 24 hour emergency contact information. We hope it was helpful, as we did receive emergency calls throughout the weekend.

Broken glass can cause a number of emergency problems.  Here are a few tips to make sure your home and family are protected:

• Ensure any glass that is not backed by a solid surface (i.e. windows, shower doors, shelves), that is installed in a bathroom be tempered.  This is the law.

• Check that all hanging pictures and mirrors are still securely hung.  Any heavy items should have proper anchoring and support.

• Check that weather stripping, roofing, siding and flashing are not damaged around windows, doors & skylights.

• Get a professional inspection of trees on your property.  Make sure there are no threats of limbs too close to your house.

• Make a plan for the next storm, especially removing any small outdoor items that may become projectiles in high winds.  Also, establish a relationship with a local contractor, should you require boarding up your windows or doors.

If you need repair assistance, please call us at (908) 277-4242.  We offer a range of repair services and always make ourselves available for emergencies.

Continue reading »]]> Most workout rooms we come across aren’t as spacious or decked out as the ones we see in “MTV Cribs”.  But, here are a few ideas of how mirror and glass can instantly take your at-home gym to the next level…

Call us today (908) 277-4242 to see how we can make-over your home gym.  Or, click here.

1.  Check yourself out at every angle!

Space-saving pivoting side mirrors fold flat against the wall.

2.  Build steam shower adjacent to workout room.

Steam Shower Enclosure

3.  Partition off a large common area for privacy.

Sliding partitions come in a large variety of patterns & textures. Great for dressing areas, too.

4.  Install a large framed mirror, instead of floor-to-ceiling.