Expert Glazing Services FAQs - Melbourne
General Information
Who is Design Inferno?
We are a business in the glass industry servicing clients in both Commercial & Domestic
What is Design Inferno?
Our product range offers you, Shower screens, Splashbacks, Robes, Balustrades, Pool fences, Mirrors and many more
Why choose Design Inferno?
Our company is well structured to have accountability with transparency to display our Integrity. Consistent delivery of superior products and exceptional service is our mission
Do we have our own factory?
Yes. We have our own factory and our warehouse
Do we have a showroom?
Yes. We have a grand showroom & it’s undoubtedly the largest in Melbourne
What Jobs do we take?
We have served customers with many diversified lifestyles and requirements. Eg: Schools, Aged care, Universities, Banks, Exhibition centres, Crown Casino, Retail, Domestic Builders, Commercial builders
What are our payment methods?
We accept only Online Bank Transfer, EFT POS, Visa, Master, Cheque & Cash only
What suburs do we serve?
We take Jobs in Melbourne and surrounding suburbs
What products are unique to us?
We do slump glass in our factory and we have a specialised paint range for splashbacks in Quazi pearl
Can we do custom jobs?
We are specialised in custom jobs and we are known for our quality through out Melbourne
Glass Splashbacks
What is a Glass Splashback?
It’s a back splash wall made out of glass for a messy environment
Why Glass Splashback?
It’s toughened safety glass, heat resistent, extremely durable & super easy to clean
What splashback types we offer?
We offer all types. Eg: Flat Painted, Textured Painted, Digitaly Printed, Hand Silvered, Tinted Mirror
How to decide on type of Splashback?
Take some pictures of the area and visit our showroom. Either to blend in or stand out we can help you decide
What stage can we measure splashback?
Decide on type and when the benchtop or cupboard is done give us a call for a measure. To decide on type we encourage you to visit our gland showroom
An aternative or glass splashback?
Glass is the best because it’s the most durable, elegant and easier to taylor make as per your style and requirements
Are splashbacks expensive?
Initial cost is expensive than tiles but cheaper than stone or stainless steel. Due to no maintenance in the long run it will be the cheapest
Are splashbacks used only for kitchens?
No. Uses are many and varied. Eg: Signage, Wall Hangings, Tougened Mirror for bars and public areas, Shower Walls as an alternative to tiles
Glass Shower Screens
Why choose Glass Shower Screens?
Glass showerscreens are the easiest to maintain, durable than the alternatives, stylish & modern
Are glass shower screens expensive?
Not really. Depending on the type of shower screen & glass price will increase or decrease
Are glass shower screens safe?
Yes. glass shower screens are safe when made from toughened or tempered glass
What happens if the glass breaks?
Like a wind screen in a car glass is designed to break into small, round pieces rather than sharp, jagged shards
How to clean the glass shower screens?
Wipe it down with a damp cloth or a glass cleaner. Avoid using abrasive scrubbers or cleaners, which can scratch or damage the glass
Can i have a custom made shower screen?
Yes. Glass shower screens can be customised for any bathroom design or style. You can choose from various sizes, shapes, and finishes to create a perfect shower screen
How long does a shower screen last?
Glass shower screens can last for many years with proper care and maintenance. However, the lifespan of your shower screen will depend on factors such as the quality of the glass, the installation method, and the amount of use it receives
How to measure a shower screen?
It’s always best to get a profesional to measure it. The slope of the wall and the floor is important to consider when you measure. The grout line or the shower base lip will be coming into play as well
Glass Doors
Types of Glass Doors?
Depending on the mechanism we can catogarise them as sliding, hinged, bi folding or pivoted
What's a hinged Glass Door?
A hinged glass door is usually hinged from the wall or from a fixed glass which is acting like a wall
What's a pivoted Glass Door?
When a glass door is pivoting from the floor and supported by the ceiling, we usually call it a pivot glass door
What's a Bi Folding Glass Door?
When the door glass is getting stacked as pile when you open the door, the mechanism is called a bi folding system
What's a Glass Sliding Door?
When the glass is sliding parallel to each other, and the weight of glass is taken from the top and only guided from the bottom, we call it a glass sliding door
What's the thickness of a Glass Door
We recommend 10mm toughened safety glass for practicle purposes
Glass Balustrades
What's a Glass Balustrade?
A glass wall along an edge of a balcony or stair to minimise the risk of falling
What's a Glass Privacy Screen?
A glass privacy screen is a wall made out of glass to increase privacy by restricting or reducing the visual of a designated area
Do you need a Handrail for Balustrades?
Depends on the requirement or the use. If you don’t use toghened laminated glass a handrail is a must for safety reasons
Do you require Toughened Laminated Glass for Balustrades?
Not always. As a rule of thumb you will only require if it’s higher than 5m from ground. Depending on the use and structure the engineers will specify this
What type of glass is best for Privacy Screens?
If you require to reduce light to an area, then acid edged glass or sandblasted designed glass will work. If you don’t want to reduce light but only distort the image then textured glass is the best.
What are the different types of Balustrades?
Mini Post System, Bolt Fix System, Semi Frameless System, Slat Screens System are some of the popular systems in vogue
Glass Signage
What's a Glass Signage?
It’s a sign board or a banner made out of glass to display information
What types of Glass Signage is available?
The most popular is the digitaly printed glass signage. The textured and painted signage is unique
How to fix the Glass Signage?
You can either use standoff’s from the wall or paste it direclty to the wall. you can paste it to an MDF board to get a floating look
hat's the thickness of a Glass Signage?
Ussually 6mm thickness is enough. Sometimes when it’s too long or high, we recommend 10mm glass
How tough is the Glass Signage?
It’s toughened safety glass. Hence, it’s not only tough but safe as well
How practicle is the Glass Sinage?
Very practicle approach. It’s the face of a company or a place most often. Presentation is the key to the hearts of your customers
Slumped Glass
What is Slump?
Slump is the process of making slump glass or textured glass. The process is highly time consuming and the glass gets cooked in an oven until it gets slightly melted and then the colling will start
What is Textured glass?
Once the slump process is complete the flat glass surfurce will become 3D as per the pattern in the oven. This will be either toughened or not depending on the required product
Why Textured glass?
Textured glass is unique and adds privacy without obstructing the light. It’s perfect to brigten up areas which requires privacy
What designs can be done through slump process?
Only simple designs can be achieved compared with sand blasting designs
How smooth is the surfurce once it's textured?
One side is very smooth and one side is rough. Depending on the use we must be practical on choosing the side to be smooth
What product are common with textured glass?
Shower screens, Splashbacks, Privacy balustrades, fixed glass partitions and windows
How thick the textured glass must be?
It has to be at least 6mm if it requires toughening. Higher the thickness higher the weight. Thickness should be decided as per the use of the product it’s used for
What maximum dimentions can the textured glass have?
Depending on the oven size this will vary. Contact your glazier or call Design Inferno for more information
Wall Mirrors
What is a Glass Mirror?
It’s a glass that reflects the light back. Hence, you will see the surroundings you are in like an image
How the Glass Mirrors are made?
Take piece of glass and apply siver nitrate paint was the popular method taking over from Tin and Mercury mix application. Most modern mirrors use aluminium because it’s highly reflective compared to other methods
Why use a glass Mirror?
Interior designing is never complete without mirrors. Combined well with colour schemes and space, mirrors will make your area much brighter and spacious. Whether to spice up your entrance or brighten your lounge area wall, mirrors can be designed with variety of sizes and shapes
What type of Mirrors are available?
Depending on what it’s used for it can be custom made to be practical for the purpose. Some types are edge polished mirrors, bevel edged mirrors, vinyl back framed mirrors, mirrors on MDF, toughened mirrors for high trafic areas or splashbacks
How to decide on the type of Mirror required?
Take some pictures of the area and visit our showroom. Either to blend in or stand out we can help you decide
Are Mirrors expensive?
Mirrors are not very expensive. Depending on the style, regulation and the purpose the price will vary
How to install Mirrors?
Always use profesional help when possible. Use the correct type of silicon and must look for practical issues before installing for safety and sustanance
How to measure Mirrors?
When measuring mirrors you must look at the slope of the wall and the bench top or the floor. Depending on the size you might have to check on access issues to the area and have an idea about trasporting & maximum glass sizes
Wardrobe Doors
Why have sliding wardrobe doors?
2,3 or 4 sliding door systems are a necessity to save space rather than having a hinged door system
How good are the sliding wardrobe door systems?
Design Inferno sliding robe door system has been engineered with much thought on smooth edges. High performing, durability tested concealed rollers and the high-quality rubber bumpers will ensure a smooth and quite operation. Design Inferno frameless range will truly display an edge-to-edge surface finish
What different types of robe doors are available?
Depending on the surface finish there are many types such as mirror, tinted glass, MDF, Vinyl plaster etc. Depending on the frame there are 4 types. They are traditional, semi-frameless, frameless & Shoji
Can you have soft close systems for robe doors?
Yes. We at design inferno has a special system especialy for sliding robe doors for soft closing
What happens if the glass on robe door breaks?
Glass has a vinyl backing and if the mirror breaks it will stay intact reducing the risk of injury
How safe are sliding wardrobe doors?
It has a grade A safety rating due to vinyl backing for glass and due to the smooth edges of the robe doors. High quality rubber bumpers on the system will enhanse the safety of the system
How expensive are ward robe doors?
It’s not expensive at all though it’s custom made. It reduces the labour hours and can be used on any surface without modifications
What maintenance is required for robe systems?
No maintenance is required except for regular cleaning
Glass Pool Fencing
What's a Glass Pool Fence?
A glass wall along the boundary of a pool, to retrict people coming in to the area designated, for safety requirements
What's the usual height of a Glass Pool Fence?
Usually it’s about 1200mm high. It could be higher if a permanent structure is in the vicinity, making it easier for a child to jump over the fence
Do you need a Handrail for Pool Fence?
Usually it’s not a requirement for residential pools unless specified by the approved design
What's the standadard door width for a Pool Fence?
We reccomend 900 mm door for your pool fence. A soft close system is the best way to go
How thick is the Pool Fence Glass?
We reccomend at least 12mm glass for your pool fence. Depending on the wind load it could be thicker
What are the different types of Glass Pool Fences?
Mini Post System is the most popular. Channel fix System could be used in certain settings
Glass Flooring
What's a Glass Floor?
An engineered floor made out of glass layers
How safe is a Glass Floor?
The glass floors are made as per engineering requirements. The thickness or the layers of the glass is decided after a intensive risk analasys. Hence, it’s very safe
Why do you need a Glass Floor?
Mostly you require a glass floor to give light to a room underneath a floor. There could be many other reasons such as to check the view below or up or just to lighten up as a design for uniqueness
Are Glass Floors very slippery?
It can be unless you use a slip resistant coating when you order the product
How thick is a Glass Floor?
Depends on the design required. Usually for home internal floors, it can be between 30-40mm with a 6mm sacrificial layer on top
How Expensive is a Glass Floor?
A three layer design including a resistant coated sacrificial layer on top, is about 4000 – 5000 AUD including measure, supply & Install