Painted with glass and light

Known since ancient times, the stained glass technique, once associated only with sacred art, is now increasingly present in everyday objects. However, it still bears the hallmarks of art, giving the interiors decorated with it a unique atmosphere.

The undying popularity of stained glass windows is due to the decorative effect of light penetrating through colored glass, as well as the pattern or drawing visible on the glass. The play of light is best visible in the case of large, colorful glazing - an example of their beautiful use are the windows in temples. Many people want to repeat this effect in their own homes - for practical and aesthetic reasons, however, they decide to use colored glass not in the windows, but in the front door.

The stained glass window, just like the external door model itself, should fit in with the style in which the house is designed. photo. Carpentry Department construction CAL

A colorful spot on the façade

Aleksandra Białek, a designer from the Rubikon office, says: - External doors should create a harmonious whole with the interior, and also attract attention from the outside. Therefore, they have a large impact on the final composition of the façade.

Depending on the shape and pattern visible on the stained glass window, the door with colored panes can be adapted to both a building with a classic shape and a modern style. Richly decorated, with floral ornaments, the glass will definitely appeal to supporters of traditional houses. Ascetic in form and decor, modern buildings can use simpler, geometric patterns.

Interior with color

- Regardless of the architectural style in which the buildings have been designed, this type of door will prove itself in the case of dark corridors, as it illuminates the interior very well. The color of the glass used in the stained glass window is important for the aesthetics of the room. For example, installing doors with light glass will optically enlarge the space, blue windows will create a cooler atmosphere, and satin windows will give the interior an elegant look - explains Aleksandra Białek. We should also remember that this type of door is best suited for interiors with subdued colors. Bright walls may turn out to be too flashy in combination with colorful reflections introduced by lighting, and as a result introduce chaos in the decor.

photo. CAL Building Joinery Plant

Stained glass in different ways

On the market, there are external doors with stained glass made using various methods.

- The most popular way to make them is the Tiffany technique known since the end of the 19th century. It consists in cutting out smaller elements from large panes of opal glass, the edges of which, after being wrapped with copper tape, are joined together by soldering with tin. English stained glass looks like those made by the Tiffany method, but they are made not only of glass, but also of colored foils. Many people prefer decorations made of frosted glass - this effect can be achieved by sandblasting, i.e. subjecting the glass to mechanical treatment, consisting in exposing the pane to the impact of a stream of sand under high pressure - says Czesław Suski from Zakład Stolarki Budowlanej CAL, a manufacturer of, among others, wooden exterior doors with stained glass windows.

Due to the security requirements for external doors, many people are wary of using colored glazing in them. – Stained glass windows for external doors are installed in double-chamber glazing units. Thanks to this, they are protected from the direct impact of external conditions or mechanical damage. The outer glass in the set is usually anti-burglary, which ensures the safety of the household members - adds Czesław Suski.

Zakład Stolarki Budowlanej CAL

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