Depicted below are a variety of edgework finishes to choose from. Options in Satin finish as well as polished clear ar available. Polished edges are recommended for edges that are exposed.
| Characteristics | Overall Thickness 3/16" Minimum 3/4" Maximum |
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|---|---|---|
| Edges are sanded to 45° to remove sharp edges. Edges are safer to handle, and less likely to chip during installation. |  |
Seamed (Rough, not Sharp) |
| Edges are machine ground resulting in a sandblasted appearance, or polished clear. Tight dimensional tolerances. Finished appearance. |  |
Pencil Edge (Satin)(Polished) |
| Edges are machine ground to a 45° to produce a small bevel. Edges are safer to handle. Edges are less likely to chip. Finished appearance. |  |
Flat Polished (Satin)(Polished) |
| Edges are machine ground to produce an angled bevel, then polished clear. Edges are safer to handle. Finished appearance. |  |
Mitered (Clear) 45° |
| Edges are machine ground with a compound angle to produce an angled bevel, then polished clear. Edges are safer to handle. Finished appearance. |  |
Beveled (Clear) |
| Some laminated interlayers require edge polishing prior to glass lamination. Polished edges are recommended for edges that are exposed. |  |
Laminated |