What are the benefits of using crackle glass?

July 21, 2025April 16, 2019 by Paramount Digital

Are you ready for a change? Great – then we’ve got just the thing! Switching-up your interiors can be a daunting task, especially if you’re not quite sure what you’re looking for. So, what are the benefits of using crackle glass?

Crackle glass has been making a comeback for some time now. Despite it being around since the 16^th century, it is still as versatile and aesthetic as ever. But is it worth your investment?

Whether you are transforming your home or your office, crackle glass can add an extra dimension. It can show off a focal point or simply add a safe and long-lasting feature to an area. So, why should you consider crackle glass for your next renovation project.

What is crackle glass?

More than just your average piece of glass, crackle glass is strong, sturdy and reliable – not to mention great to look at. Made using three individual pieces of glass; the three are laminated together, and then the middle piece is shattered creating a cracked ice aesthetic, which is safely secured between the two normal panes of glass.

Thanks to the smart design of crackle glass, it is incredibly safe and durable, making it the go-to solution for things such as table-tops, shower doors and glass partitions. If you are really looking to wow visitors, our team of experts can create a range of looks using crackle glass and we currently offer it in clear, bronze, silver, pewter, opaque, blue or even using mirror for a real statement look.

What are the benefits of crackle glass?

Long-lasting

If you are looking for something that is going to last for a very long time, then crackle glass may just be the perfect addition to your space. Thanks to its build, crackle glass is up to six times stronger than regular glass panes, and so is less likely to break or crack. Particularly handy if you have a household with young children, or plan to use your crackle glass in a busy environment.

Great solution for your kitchen or bathroom

You may have seen crackle glass before in the kitchen, and there is good reason for that. Crackle glass is heat resistant, therefore perfect for kitchen worktops, and practically any space exposed to high temperatures.

Thanks to its triple-layered construction, you can place a red-hot pan on a crackle glass worktop with no issue whatsoever. Perfect for household or commercial kitchens if you are looking for practicality and style in one.

Versatile

A definite benefit of crackle glass is that it can be used almost anywhere in the home or office. Whether you want to create a cool feature in the office, or simply add an addition to your home, crackle glass can be used practically or decoratively. Thanks to our ability to create a range of colours, you can apply crackle glass to pretty much any project.

Stylish

If you really want to be the talk of the town, implementing crackle glass can help. Thanks to its unique appearance, you will be hard pushed to find something quite as eye-catching yet functional.

Contact Express Toughening to find out more about our crackle glass

If you would like to find out more about how to use crackle glass, give us a call today! One of our experienced team members will be happy to help and can walk you through the whole process. Give us a call on 020 8500 1188 or email us on info@expresstoughening.com.

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Brian White

I’ve used Express Toughening twice now and have been very impressed with the glass they have supplied and also the helpfulness of the staff. The first job was a couple of years ago when they supplied me with a 6mm satin frosted toughened glass door for our shower room. From my measurements they supplied a fabulous door which had the hinge and lock holes cut out and also took into account the out of square measurement of the door frame. It fitted a treat and is stunning to look at.

More recently (late last year) they supplied me with painted toughened glass splash backs (7 items altogether in 6mm glass with the biggest being 2.1 metres long), all cut to my sizes and with numerous switch and socket cut-outs. My local glass supplier said they could not cut out the close together sockets and switches, but Express did and got it spot on!

As with the glass door, the splash backs were delivered to me by Expresses’ own transport and without any problems and quality issues.

After the scary bit of fitting them all the result is faultless and stunning. Thanks go to Alex who helped me with the ordering process and technical aspects of glass splash backs.

David Convery

4mm toughened glass for greenhouse. Although slightly dubious about ordering from a company I’ve never heard of and not local (300mile away) I’m so glad I took the plunge. A great customer service from Helen and the team from start to finish, clearly there was nothing for me to worry about.

Their website is easy to use and made ordering online a doddle and for those shapes, they don’t have on their website a quick email and rough diagram sorted any issues there. All glass arrived on time well packed and with no breakages.

It’s a company I wouldn’t hesitate to use again and I’d definitely recommend it to others who need quality glass cut to size.

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Definitely recommended.
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