Digital printing on glass
Our beautiful and robust printed glass brings your projects to vibrant life
Quality
heat-fired ceramic inks, guaranteed for the life of the glass.
Convenience
printed, toughened, cut and delivered under one roof.
Peace of mind
trusted by trade and commercial buyers since 1993.
TG DP
Our state-of-the-art digital glass printer uses ceramic inks for long-lasting clarity and detail. Architects know the technique as ceramic frit printing. We just call it TG DP.
What is it?
What is digital printing on glass?
Digital printing on glass puts virtually any design onto glass using ceramic inks, which are then fired into the surface at our toughening plant. The image becomes part of the glass itself – so it won't fade, crack or scratch, indoors or out.
You'll hear it called a few things: printed glass, digitally printed glass or ceramic frit printing. Whatever the name, the result is the same – logos, patterns, gradients and full designs, printed at up to 720 DPI and guaranteed for the life of the glass.
TG DP is built for trade and commercial projects. Architects, contractors, glaziers, shopfitters, partition installers and fit-out teams – this is your page. Looking for a one-off photo gift? We'll leave that to the gift shops. This is printed glass for buildings.
Specifications
Technical specifications
Here's what you can expect from TG DP.
Maximum size: 2800 x 4300 mm
Thickness range: 4 mm to 19 mm
Maximum weight: 150 kg
Print resolution: up to 720 DPI
Inks: heat-fired ceramic inks, guaranteed for the life of the glass
Also known as: ceramic frit printing, digitally printed glass
What we make
Your options for printing on glass
Made to measure, processed under one roof.
Let your imagination run wild. TG DP is a robust, versatile service that can be used to display digitally printed logos, photos, patterns and more. The only limit is your imagination – whether you're looking for an eye-catching shop-front, elegant office partition or quirky kitchen splashback.
Incorporate solid or partial vision effects into your design, from full-coverage graphics to subtle gradients and dot patterns that manage privacy and light.
Send us your design or choose from
our catalogues. We'll furnish you with colours and designs no matter how big or small your project.
Where it is used
Where printed glass is used
Printed glass adds colour, branding and function to any commercial space. Here are the jobs it does best.
Glass manifestations and safety markings: building regulations require glass doors and full-height glazing to be visibly marked so people don't walk into them. Printed bands, dots and frosted designs turn a legal requirement into a design feature. Need manifestations that match your brand? That's TG DP.
Partitions and office fit-outs: create an artistic partition by combining your printed design with privacy where you need it and light where you don't.
Shopfronts, facades and cladding: an eye-catching printed shop-front or facade puts your brand on the building itself. Printed patterns can also make large glass facades safer for birds – a growing ask from architects.
Splashbacks: a printed glass splashback brings colour and character to kitchens, and the fired-in design stands up to daily life.
Feature walls and branding: print logos, graphics and photographic designs onto glass for receptions, meeting rooms and retail interiors.
Why ToughGlaze
Why choose TG DP?
Our heat-fired ceramic inks are guaranteed for the life of the glass. This is no ordinary ink – when it's fired into the glass, it stays there without fading, cracking or scratching.
Vinyls and films peel. TG DP doesn't.
Built for architects, contractors, glaziers, shopfitters and fit-out teams.
Our materials and methods are tried, tested and trusted. We print, cut and deliver from one state-of-the-art facility – so you can count on a fast, reliable, thorough service. At ToughGlaze, we aim to be the only glass supplier you ever need to work with.
- A trusted manufacturer and supplier since 1993
- Printed, toughened and cut under one roof
- Heat-fired ceramic inks guaranteed for the life of the glass
- Any design at up to 720 DPI
- Panels up to 2800 x 4300 mm
- ISO 9001:2015 accredited for quality management
- Glass delivered across the UK (depending on order)
How it is made
From design to glass: how TG DP is made
Wondering how the design gets in?
You send us your design, or pick one from our catalogues. Our state-of-the-art digital glass printer applies it in ceramic inks at up to 720 DPI – sharp enough for photographic detail, bold enough for full-coverage colour.
Then comes the clever part. The printed glass is fired in a furnace during the toughening process, which "traps" the image in the glass itself. This is why architects specify ceramic frit printing for jobs that have to last: the design is part of the glass, not a layer on top of it.
The result lasts as long as the glass – even fitted outdoors.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
What is digital printing on glass?
Digital printing on glass uses ceramic inks to put virtually any design onto glass – logos, patterns, gradients or photographic images. The ink is fired into the glass during the toughening process, so the design becomes part of the glass itself. Architects often call the technique ceramic frit printing.
How does the printing process work?
You send us your design, or choose one from our TG Pattern or Interiori catalogues. We print it with ceramic inks using our state-of-the-art digital glass printer, then fire the glass in a furnace at our toughening plant. This traps the image in the glass, ensuring it lasts as long as the glass itself.
Will the printed design fade or scratch?
No. Our heat-fired ceramic inks are guaranteed for the life of the glass. Because the design is fired into the glass rather than applied to the surface, it won't fade, crack or scratch – even when fitted outdoors.
What sizes can you print?
We print glass panels up to 2800 x 4300 millimetres, in thicknesses from 4 mm to 19 mm and weights up to 150 kg, at resolutions up to 720 DPI. Every panel is made to measure.
How much does printing on glass cost?
The price depends on the panel size, the design, the coverage and the glass specification beneath it. Because every TG DP panel is made to measure, we price every project individually. Send us your sizes or drawings and we'll come back with a clear quote. No obligation, no hard sell.
Can you print a logo on glass?
Yes. Logos are one of the most popular uses of TG DP – on shopfronts, partitions, reception features and splashbacks. Because the ink is fired in, your logo stays sharp for the life of the glass. Send us your artwork and we'll take it from there.
Do I need my own glass printer?
No. If you've been searching for a glass printer, the machine, you may be pleased to hear you don't need one. Send us your design and we do the printing, toughening and cutting at our own facility, then deliver the finished glass to you.
Can printed glass be used for door manifestations?
Yes. Manifestations – the visible markings required on glass doors and full-height glazing – can be printed directly onto the glass as bands, dots or custom designs. It's a neat way to meet building regulations and carry your branding at the same time.
Sales and support
Say goodbye to bland and hello to striking glass effects. Get in touch today and a member of our team of experts will tell you all you need to know.
- A trusted manufacturer and supplier since 1993
- Glass delivered across the UK (depending on order)
- ISO 9001:2015 accredited for quality management
