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OUR RANGE OFDECORATIVE TREATMENTS

ON FLAT GLASS

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Soft and sensual, traditional acids add warmth to glass, providing sparkle for your exclusive projects. Three shades for a unique finish.

CRISTALI, velvety soft. CRISTALII/III, sensuality of satin. CRISTALIV, exclusively diaphanous.

Many personalized variations are possible for a contrasting, presti-gious result, using these three treat-ments.

Description

CRISTALI, II/III and IV treatments change the aspect of glass giving it a translucent, smooth, silky appearance.

Use

Glass that is treated with CRISTALI, II/III and IV helps create personalized soft, private and elegant atmospheres for residential or profes-sional areas.

Glass that is treated with CRISTALI, II/III and IV can be used in many ways:

• doors, windows, partitions;

• wall coverings;

• shower enclosures;

• furniture, worktops, table or desk tops, clo-set doors;

• stair steps, floor tiles.

Advantages

Personalization

CRISTALI, II/III and IV acid etchings can be entirely personalized. They provide many pos-sibilities to harmonize with the area in which they are used:

• alternating transparent and translucid ef-fects;

• use of different acid shades with or without clear etching;

• for making logos, patterns or designs of your choice;

• combined with other DBI surface treatments (such as LAKOPAK or LAKTRANS).

Beauty and light

Glass that is treated with CRISTALI, II/III and IV create refined beauty that ensures diffused light while preserving privacy of the area.

Easy maintenance

Glass that is treated with CRISTALI, II/III and IV are much easier to clean and maintain in comparison to other acid etchings.

Range

DBI’S CRISTALI, II/III and IV acid treatments are only made-to-measure.

DBI offers three uniform acid shades, from the whitest (CRISTALI) to the most translucid (CRISTALIV). These shades can be combined on the same glass in order to create selected designs. The acid treatment can also be done on both sides of the glass.

It also exists in two granito shades of acid, CRISTALV (glossy) and CRISTALVI (mat).

Patterns and designs

A catalogue of patterns and designs is availa-ble, however customers may also ask for vec-torization of their own illustrations.

Glass media

Personalized acid treatments can be applied to most glass media, shaped or not:

• clear glass;

• extra clear glass;

• tinted glass;

• printed glass (treatment on smooth side);

• coated glass;

• clear and colored mirror;

• laminated glass;

• tempered glass;

• dual windowpanes.

Dimensions and thicknesses

There are no limits on dimension and thic-kness for treatment except for those that are inherent to the glass media that is used.

Transformation

After CRISTALI, II/III and IV acid treatment, glass can be shaped, tempered, laminated, (sa-tin side should not be in contact with PVB), curved. Assembled in dual windowpanes, it is preferable to place the treated side on side 4 (inside). It cannot be placed on the inner-space (sides 2 or 3) unless it is left untreated on the area that comes into contact with the double windowpanes’ rubber seal.

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TECHNICS DBICRISTAL I, II/III & IV


CRISTALBRIGHT (formerly called « Gravure Brillante ») is a special glossy acid treatment for clear glass that gives it a new, delicate and refined finish.

Description

CRISTALBRIGHT treatment maintains glass transparency while giving it an embossed effect.

Use

CRISTALBRIGHT etched glass can be used to create personalized luminous, elegant atmo-spheres for residential or professional areas.

The transparent embossed effect can be used in many ways:

• doors, windows, partitions;


• furniture, worktops, table or desk tops, clo-set doors.

Advantages

Personalization

DBI’S CRISTALBRIGHT treatments can be completely personalized to discreetly and ele-gantly fit into all areas:

• for making logos, patterns or small repetitive designs of your choice;

• combined with other DBI surface treat-ments (such as color)

Beauty, discretion and light

CRISTALBRIGHT creates refined beauty on glass and guarantees transparency.

Easy maintenance

CRISTALBRIGHT is as easy to clean and maintain as clear glass.

Range

DBI’S CRISTALBRIGHT treatments are only made-to-measure.

One treatment shade

CRISTALBRIGHT is especially adapted to adding dimension to small repetitive patterns placed all over or in specific areas of glass.

Glass media

CRISTALBRIGHT can be applied to most glass media:

• clear and extra clear glass

• tinted glass;

• varnished glass;

• clear and colored mirrors;


• tempered glass.


There is no limit on maximum dimension or thickness for shaped work.

Transformation

CRISTALBRIGHT treatments can be applied as you like, either on glass that has already been shaped, tempered, laminated, assembled as double windowpanes.

They can also be applied to glass before sha-ping, tempering, laminating (treated side out), assembling as double windowpanes, silvering, curving.


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DBI still produces and reproduces CRISTALCLASSIC acid etchings that are representative of the Art nou-veau and Art Déco period (years 1890-1930).

The figurative scenes and floral patterns are historical symbols of DBI’S profession.


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CRISTALDESIGN (formerly called “Sati-novo Design”) is an etching techni-que (special acid) that enhances the decorative value of industrial plain acid etched glass.

Description

CRISTALDESIGN is a treatment where a design of your choice is etched on industrial plain acid etched glass. The parts that are et-ched by DBI become more transparent than the frosted base, providing a contrast between the two shades.

Use

CRISTALDESIGN enables personalized crea-tion of soft, private and elegant atmospheres in residential or professional areas at a lower price.

It can be used in many ways:• doors, windows and partitions;• wall coverings;• shower enclosures;• furniture, worktops, table or desk tops, clo-set doors.

Advantages

Quality/Price Ratio

CRISTALDESIGN combines beauty and ele-gance for glass treated with 2 shades of acid at an attractive price since the glass used as a base for the treatment is an industrially plain acid etched glass.

Personalization

CRISTALDESIGN can be completely perso-nalized and is the perfect treatment for indus-trially acid etched glass. It enables the creation of logos, designs and patterns of your choice in 2 shades of acid.

Privacy, beauty and light

Satin glass in 2 shades without clear etch, CRISTALDESIGN ensures diffused light while maintaining privacy.

Easy maintenance

Maintenance is the same as for industrial plain acid etched glass.

Range

CRISTALDESIGN treatments are only made-to-measure.

Single shade treatment without clear etch

CRISTALDESIGN is available as a single shade etch, which contrasts with industrially plain acid etched glass on which it is applied.

Designs

DBI has a large catalogue of designs, but also offers services to vectorize customer illustra-tions.

Glass media

CRISTALDESIGN can only be applied to in-dustrial plain acid etched glass.


Maximum dimension and thickness are the same as those of the glass on which it is ap-plied.

Transformation

CRISTALDESIGN can be applied either on glass that has already been shaped, tempered, laminated, assembled in double windowpanes (acid etching on side 1 or 4). It can also be applied on glass before shaping, tempering, la-minating (satin side should not be in contact with PVB), assembling in double windowpanes (satin side on side 1 is not recommended), sil-vering, curving.


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CRISTALINE is a clever combination of micro-sandblasting followed by a special dirt-resistant acid treat-ment. Uncomparable mat-crystal effect with easy maintenance. An exclusive product that is a favorite with those who have tried it.

Description

CRISTALINE is a sandblasting treatment for glass, combined with an acid treatment for a structured, luminous look and perfect main-tenance.

Use

CRISTALINE is used to personalize private, professional and residential areas.It can be used in many ways:

• doors, windows and partitions;



• safety markings for glass doors and parti-tions.

Advantages

Personalization

CRISTALINE can be completely personalized. It can be used in many ways to harmonize with all areas:


• for making logos, designs or patterns of your choice;

• combined with other DBI surface treat-ments (such as color).

Beauty and light

After an initial sandblasting, CRISTALINE crea-tes refined, sparkling beauty and ensures dif-fused light while maintaining privacy.

Easy maintenance

CRISTALINE has the quality of being dirt-re-sistant and is easy to clean and maintain.

Does not alter with time

An acid treatment applied to sandblasted et-ching changes the characteristics of sandblas-ting making it dirt-resistant unlike additional protections that can alter with time.

Range

CRISTALINE treatments are only made-to-measure.

One shade treatment

CRISTALINE can be applied to all or part of the surface to be treated. In this case, a text, logo, geometric design or other pattern of your choice can be made with CRISTALINE. A catalogue of patterns and designs is available, however customers may also ask for vectori-zation of their own illustrations.

Glass media

CRISTALINE can be applied to most glass me-dia:


• tinted glass;

• stamped glass;

• coated glass;



• tempered glass.



Transformation

CRISTALINE can be applied on glass that has already been shaped, tempered, laminated, assembled in double windowpanes. When assembled in double windowpanes, CRISTA-LINE can only be applied on the inside (side 2 or 3) if it is not treated in the rubber seal area. Otherwise, the side that is treated with CRISTALINE must be placed on the outside of one of the two windowpanes.


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DBI’s large particle size sandblasting is called CRISTALSTEPS. It gives glass a good non-slip surface. Combined with an acid treatment, it protects against dirt deposits and improves non-slip properties of treated sur-faces.

Description

CRISTALSTEPS combines sandblasting and acid treatment to create a surface that is less slippery in comparison to a simple sandblas-ting treatment, with anti-dirt properties.

Use

CRISTALSTEPS is made to be used on floor tiles and stair steps in homes, offices, hotels and retaurants, businesses…

Treatment is applied directly to laminated floor tiles

Advantages

Personalization CRISTALSTEPS can be completely persona-lized:

• plain treatment;


• making logos, designs and patterns of your choice.

Easy maintenance

CRISTALSTEPS is dirt-resistant and very easy to clean and maintain.

Does not alter with time

An acid treatment applied to sandblasted et-ching permanently changes the characteristics of sandblasting, making CRISTALSTEPS more dirt-resistant.

Range

CRISTALSTEPS treatments are only made-to-measure.

Single shade treatment

CRISTALSTEPS can be applied to all or part of the surface. In this case, a text, logo, geome-tric design or other pattern can be added.

Glass media

CRISTALSTEPS can be applied to most glass media, shaped or not, however, the final appli-cation is best on laminated glass.



Transformation

After treatment, glass can be cut, shaped, tem-pered, laminated (satin side should not be in contact with PVB).


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The infinite universe of translucid color applied to glass.

Description

Coated glass is obtained by applying one choice of color on the front or back side of glass. When applying the translucid coating, LAKTRANS, glass is first treated to give it dif-fusive, non-transparent qualities.

Use

Coated glass is adapted to non-damp areas in which color enhances the atmosphere.

DBI’S translucid coating, (LAKTRANS), offers an unlimited choice of colors. Colors from the RAL, NCS, Pantone ranges or from a sample, LAKTRANS treatment can be used to perso-nalize residential or professional areas.

Coated glass can be used in many ways:

• fitting-out: hinged or sliding doors, decora-tive panels, partitions;

• furtniture: personalization of table or desk tops, shelves, wardrobe and closet doors;

• signage solutions: logos and inscriptions, alone or in combination with deep-etched sandblasting (SANDDEEP).

Advantages

Personalization

DBI’S coated glass can be completely perso-nalized. It can be used in many ways to fit into all areas:

• unlimited selection of colors inspired by RAL, NCS, Pantone ranges or manual custom-tinting according to sample;

• it is possible to combine several colors on the same glass;

• combination of opaque and translucid co-lors;


• combined with other DBI surface treat-ments (for example, CRISTALI, II/III & IV, CRISTALINE, SANDDEEP, ...)

Coating protection

Coating applied to the back of glass protects the aspect and colors from deterioration.

Range

LAKTRANS treatments are only made-to-measure. No standard range, all colors from the RAL, NCS or Pantone ranges can be made translucid.

Glass media

DBI’S LAKTRANS coatings can be applied to most glass media:


• glass treated with acid;

• stamped glass (treatment on smooth or printed side) ;


• laminated glass ;

• tempered glass.


There are no maximum limits on dimension or thickness for coating treatments. However, when treating large surfaces with a translucid coating, clouds of color or dry spots some-times appear, and they are acceptable within a certain limit of tolerance inherent to the method of manufacture. It is also important to note that the choice of glass media (type and thickness) has an effect on the color per-ceived on the glass side. For light colors such as white or yellow, an extra-clear glass should be used to limit the effect of the natural green tint of glass.

Transformation

Coating can be applied on simple glass or glass that has already been shaped, tempered, laminated, curved, assembled in double win-dowpanes.

It can also be applied on glass before cutting, shaping, assembling in double windowpanes. Glass that is treated with LAKTRANS can not be tempered after treatment.

Assembled in double windowpanes, the coa-ted side should be placed on the inside of the double pane (side 2 or 3), only if it has not been treated in the rubber seal area.

Otherwise, the coated side should be placed on the outside of one of the two panes.

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The infinite universe of color applied to glass.

Description

Opaque glass coating, LAKOPAK, consists in applying a selected color to the back side of the glass in several successive, specific coats.

Use

Coated glass can be used preferably in non-damp areas in which color enhances the at-mosphere.

DBI’S opaque coating (LAKOPAK) offers an unlimited selection of colors. LAKOPAK treatment uses colors from the RAL, NCS, Pantone ranges or from samples, for persona-lized residential or professional areas.

Coated glass can be used in many ways:

• fitting-out: wall coverings, hinged or sliding doors, decorative panels, partitions;

• furniture: personalization of table and office tops, shelves, wardrobe and closet doors;

• kitchen and bathroom: wall coverings, glass sinks, worktops or splashguards for sinks and bathtubs;

• signage solutions: logos and inscriptions, alone or in combination with deep-etched sandblasting (SANDDEEP).

Advantages

Personalization

DBI’S opaque coated glass can be completely personalized. They can be used in many ways to fit into all areas:

• unlimited choice of colors: RAL, NCS, Pan-tone ranges or manual custom-tinting using a sample;

• possibility of combining several colors on the same glass;

• opaque and translucid color combinations;


• combined with other surface treatments (for example, CRISTALI, II/III & IV, CRISTA-LINE, SANDDEEP, ...) made by DBI.

Coating protection

Application of coating on the backside of the glass protects the aspect and colors from de-terioration.

Easy installation

Opaque coated glass (LAKOPAK) can be installed mechanically or glued in place using products for mirrors (neutral glue or double-side adhesive foam). Solvent-based glues or acetic silicones should never be used.

Range

LAKOPAK treatments are only made-to-measure. All the colors in the RAL, NCS, Pan-tone ranges are available. Personalized tints can be made using customer samples.Some additional DBI coating treatments are possible in supplement to the LAKOPAK base coat treatment. Their usefulness depends on how the coated glass will be used. DBI offers an opaque coating, a reinforced coating and/or a safety coating.

Glass media

DBI’S LAKOPAK coatings can be applied to most glass media:• clear and extra clear glass• acid-treated glass;• stamped glass (treatment on smooth or stamped side);• clear and colored mirrors;• laminated glass ;• tempered glass.


There are no maximum limits on dimension or thickness for coating treatments. However, the choice of glass media (type and thickness) has an effect on the color perceived on the glass side. For light colors such as white or yellow, an extra-clear glass should be used to limit the effect of the natural green tint of glass.

Transformation

Coating can be applied on simple glass or glass that has already been shaped, tempered, laminated, curved, assembled in double win-dowpanes.

It can also be applied on glass before cutting, shaping, assembling in double window-panes. Glass that is treated with LAKOPAK can not be tempered after treatment.

Assembled in double windowpanes, the coa-ted side should be placed on the inside of the double pane (side 2 or 3), only if it has not been treated in the rubber seal area. Othe-rwise, the coated side should be placed on the outside of one of the two panes.

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TECHNICS DBILAKOPAK

The size of particles that are projected de-termines the glass finish. From micro-sand to the largest particles of sand (SANDUNI | SANDMICRO), from frosting (SANDART) to grading (SANDGRADES), DBI is an expert in treatment for various uses for uncomparable results.

Description

Sandblasting is an operation that dulls the glass surface by projecting sand at high-pres-sure. During the treatment, abrasive particles attack the glass, making it translucid. The size of sand particles and the material that is used determine the treatment’s finished abrasive-ness and smoothness.

Use

Sanded glass is used to personalize private or professional areas.

It can be used in many ways:




• safety markings for glass doors and parti-tions;

• stair steps, floor tiles (also see anti-slip treat-ment, CRISTALSTEPS).

Advantages

Personalization

DBI’S sand treatments can be completely per-sonalized, offering numerous possibilities to fit all areas:




Privacy and light

Sanded glass adds privacy to a room, while maintaining natural light.

Range

Sanded glass is only made-to-measure. The following can be made using various proces-ses:

SANDUNI – uniform sandblasting

Sandblasting can be applied to all or part of the surface to be treated. In this case, a text, logo, geometric design or other pattern of your choice can be sandblasted. A catalogue of patterns and designs is available, however customers may also ask for vectorization of their own illustrations.

SANDMICRO – micro-sandblasting

The use of extremely fine particles of sand gives the sandblasted glass an aspect that is close to acid etched glass. It is ideal for dirt-resistant protection on double windowpanes.

SANDART - frosting

By using different abrasives and sandblasting techniques, graded frosting can be applied to specific parts of a design to add texture. This technique is mostly used for sandblast etching figurative designs (birds, reeds, herons, Venus…).

SANDGRADES - grading

Grading can be applied to all or part of the surface, with or without clear etching, begin-ning with a tratment at 100%, gradually de-creasing sandblasting intensity.

Glass media

Sandblasting treatments can be used on most glass media:


• tinted glass;

• stamped glass;

• coated glass;



• tempered glass.



Transformation

Sandblasting treatments can be applied to your choice of glass that has already been sha-ped, tempered, laminated, curved, assembled in double windowpanes.

When assembled in double windowpanes, the sandblasted side must not be placed on the inside of the double windowpane (side 2 or 3), unless there is no treatment in the rub-ber seal area. Otherwise, the sandblasted side must be placed on the outside of one of the two panes (exterior applications: no treat-ment on side 1).


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SANDUNI, SANDMICRO,SANDART & SANDGRADES

SANDDEEP and SANDBOLD are original, personalized techniques borrowed from stonemasonry. They add sculp-tural dimension to glass texture.

Description

Deep sandblasting (SANDDEEP) enables deep, generous texture for designs.

After the SANDDEEP treatment which gives deep pattern structure, glass carving (SAND-BOLD) adds a multitude of sparkles to glass.

Use

Textured sandblasted glass can be used for personalizing private or professional inte-riors.

They can be used in many ways:


• furniture, worktops, table or desk tops;

• stair steps, floor tiles (also see the anti-slip treatment, CRISTALSTEPS) ;

• glass sculptures and works of art using glass media;

• trophies;

• signage solutions.

Advantages

Personalization

DBI’S sandblasted and carved treatments can be completely personalized. They can be used in many ways to fit into areas:

• alternating transparent and translucid ef-fects, depth and texture contrasts;



Atmosphere and light

Sandblasted and carved glass treatments chan-ge natural light into unreal, extraordinary re-flections that are enhanced by the treatment’s structure and depth, similar to the sun’s re-flection in a diamond or ice sculpture.

Range

Sandblasted and carved glass treatments are only made-to-measure. It is possible to vary the depth of sandblasting according to the desired effect and the pattern. SANDDEEP is perfectly suited to text creations.

Glass media

Sandblasting can be applied to most glass media:


• tinted glass;

• coated glass ;



There is no limit on maximum dimension or thickness for shaped work. However, we re-commend using a media that is thick enough to obtain the desired texture.

Transformation

Glass that is treated with SANDDEEP and SANDBOLD can not be tempered after treat-ment.


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Description

DBI’S GRAVANEUF is a cleaning product made to remove stubborn stains that can-not be removed from acid-etched glass with classic products.

The product effectively restores acid-etched surfaces, however it is absolutely necessary to follow instructions for use and safety.

Instructions for cleaning and main-taining all acid-etched glass

« Work site stains » - type 1

• Polymer

• Silicone

• Glue

• Paint

• Varnish

• Insulating foam

Operation

1. Carefully remove the dirt with a scraper. Hold the tool flat to shave the dirty surface.

2. Test to find the best adapted solvent. Use solvent on a cloth to rub off most of the stain.

3. Pour GRAVANEUF on an absorbant cloth to rub the spot with circular motion from the center out (like waxing a car) for +/- 30 se-conds. Immediately rub with a dry cloth in the same manner until completely dry. Warning: immediately wipe off any drips or spills.

4. Final treatment or maintenance

Apply by rubbing the spot on all of the sur-face with an “Instanet”-type product, or apply GRAVANEUF diluted in the same quantity of water (½ GRAVANEUF + ½ water). Rub carefully with a sponge for at least 3 minutes. Rinse and wipe acid-etching, it will look like new. Repeat all operations if necessary.

« Common stains » - type 2

• Grease

• Oil

• Sauce

• Blood

• Cream

• Rust

• Fingerprints ...

Operation

1. Apply GRAVANEUF (see operations 3 and 4 for type 1 stains)

2. Some stains can be removed using powder cleaners (Vim or Ajax) with a damp metal pad. Then rinse and dry.

Slight finger marks can be removed using an artist rubber.

« Technical stains » - type 3

• Skid marks, grinding

• Cerium oxide

• Mechanical dirt

Operation

Apply GRAVANEUF (see operations 3 and 4 for type 1 stains).

Caution

GRAVANEUF contains fluorhydric acid, wear gloves when manipulating.

Protect floors during treatment (especially marble).

Rinse well under running water in case of contact with skin or eyes. See a doctor in case of prolonged contact. Keep out of the reach of children.

GRAVANEUF is only for use on acid-etched surfaces and must only be used according to instructions for use and safety instructions (see safety sheet).

ACID CLEANER BOX

The ACID CLEANER BOX is a complete cleaning box by DBI.

The kit is packaged in a portable storage box and contains:

• 2 disposable aprons

• 2 garbage bags

• 10 absorbant white cloths

• 2 sponges

• 4 steel wool pads

• 1 artist’s rubber

• 1 liter of white spirits

• 1 liter of acetone

• liters of Gravaneuf

• 1 liter of Instanet

• 250g of Vim


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