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Why You Need Glass Stairs in Your Business

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Is a Glass Staircase the Right Choice for Your Company?

Car dealerships. Restaurants. Retail spaces. Hospitality. Whatever your industry, adding glass stairs to your business can offer benefits to your patron experience, your brand impression, and your bottom line.

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Are Glass Floors Safe?

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Are Glass Floors Safe? 5 Myths about Glass Flooring Debunked

Glass is a beautiful, innovative, modern flooring material in both residential and commercial buildings. However, as you’re looking down into the house from a clear glass floor or to the street below from a deck with incorporated glass panels, it’s essential to know one thing: Is glass flooring safe? Here are the biggest considerations when assessing glass floor safety, as well as common myths (and the facts) about glass floors.

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Why You Need Glass Stairs in Your Home

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What Sets Glass Stairs and Glass Treads Apart?

Looking to elevate your home remodel? Want to incorporate something truly unique into your new custom build? Glass stairs could be the perfect design feature for you.

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Only Trust Experts with Your Historical Glass Flooring Project

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The Historical Glass Installation Experts

When it’s time to renovate your historical glass flooring, why is it critical to enlist the help of an expert glass manufacturer? From safety to historical integrity, here are the key reasons to only entrust your project to an experienced, proven glass expert.

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With Architectural Glass Products, Details Matter

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How to Ensure Your Glass Manufacturer Takes Care of the Details

Architectural glass products are an investment. The last thing you want when you commission glass stair treads or an antique glass mirror is to receive something made with sloppy, imprecise manufacturing techniques. To ensure you get even, uniform, precise detailing through your glass product, work with a glass manufacturer who pays attention to every last detail. Here’s how.

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Make Sure You’re Getting True Dichroic Glass

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Not All Dichroic Glass Is Created Equal…Know What You’re Getting

Are you looking for the striking beauty and originality of dichroic glass? Then it’s important to realize not all versions of this product are the same. Variations in manufacturing techniques can mean differences in appearance, durability, customization options, and overall quality. As you’re deciding which glass manufacturer to choose, make sure you know the key differences between laminated dichroic glass and true dichroic glass.

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Everything You Need to Know about Anti-Slip Glass Flooring Testing

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Ask about Anti-Slip Glass Floor Testing before Choosing a Manufacturer

You’ve done your research. You’ve looked at price points. You know what glass manufacturer you want to handle your glass flooring project. Before you sign on the dotted line, though, make sure to ask them about their anti-slip glass flooring testing policies. To ensure you’re getting the safest flooring possible, here’s what to consider.

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6 Questions for Glass Manufacturers about Anti-Slip Glass Flooring

Jockimo Glass Flooring with Anti Slip Treatment

Ask These Slip-Resistant Glass Flooring Questions Before Buying

The right anti-slip glass flooring treatment offers a laundry list of benefits. Great safety. Aesthetically pleasing high-gloss appearance. Extreme durability. The wrong treatment can range from unsightly to unsafe. To ensure you’re getting the best slip-resistant treatment possible, run these six questions by your glass manufacturer before signing on the dotted line.

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Why Cheap Glass Flooring Isn’t the Best Glass Flooring

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When Glass Floors Go Wrong (with Pictures!)

When you get an estimate for your glass floor project, it’s easy to jump at the lowest bid. Here are some compelling reasons—and photographs—to show why this isn’t always a good idea.

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Ultimate Guide to Glass Flooring

Jockimo Glass Flooring in a Residential House

Everything You Need to Know about Glass Floors

You know glass floors are bold, visually interesting, modern, and timeless. But you still have questions about them. Whether you’re looking to install in a private residence or a commercial space, here’s the ultimate guide to everything you need to know about glass flooring.

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Ultimate Guide to Walkable Skylights

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Everything You Need to Know about Walkable Skylights

Thinking about adding a walkable skylight to your home or business? Not even sure what walkable skylights are? Whether you’re ready to purchase or you’re just learning about these unique architectural glass products, here’s the ultimate guide to walk you through everything you need to know.

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5 Questions to Ask to Ensure Your Glass Flooring Is Safe

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This Is a Must-Have Discussion with Your Glass Flooring Manufacturer

Glass flooring is stunning, but not all glass manufacturers are created equal. When it’s designed, manufactured, and installed correctly, glass flooring is as safe as any other flooring product, but how can you ensure that safety? Here are five safety-related questions to ask your glass manufacturer before you agree to work with them.

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How to Ship Architectural Glass Products…the Right Way

Jockimo Shipping Container for Architectural Glass Products

Is Your Glass Manufacturer Taking Every Shipping Precaution?

You’ve invested time, energy, and money into the design and creation of the perfect architectural glass product. Maybe that’s a custom glass countertop. Perhaps it’s the glass floor you’ve always dreamed about. It could even be stunning dichroic glass for a public art installation. Whatever the project, the last thing you want is to discover it’s been damaged or destroyed during shipping. Here are the important questions to ask your glass manufacturer about their shipping policies.

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