• Berman Graphics: Print UV – images printed with UV Inkjet with resolutions of 1500dpi and up to 7 layers printed at the same surface location, then laminated. The Maharam collection is printed using this technique. See more.
• Berman Graphics: Print – ceramic ink applied directly to the glass surface, then fused for permanency
• Berman Graphics: Laminated – images printed to PET foil film, then laminated between panels of transparent flat glass
• Berman Graphics: Screen – images are screen-printed or roll-coated directly to the glass surface using ceramic frit ink, then heat treated for permanent adhesion
• Berman Graphics: Engrave – monochrome images laser-engraved directly onto the glass surface, or onto color-coated glass
• Berman Graphics: Carve – graphic designs sandblasted directly onto the glass surface providing bas relief carving

Contact the Joel Berman Glass Studios representative near you to request a sample, or to specifiy Berman Graphics for your project.

Berman Graphics: Print

This technique involves digital printing of high resolution images and graphic designs directly onto the surface of flat glass panels using specialized ceramic inks, then heating the panels to permanently bond the ink to the glass.

Specifications

• Resolution: 454 dpi at full coverage/opacity
• Minimum resolution: 300 dpi
• Maximum panel size: 59"X118" polished 59"X126" arrised
• Thicknesses:
  • 1/8" (4mm)
  • 1/4" (6mm)
  • 3/8" (10mm)
  • 1/2" (12mm)
  • 3/4" (19mm)
• Restrictions: no soft coat LowE
• Glass color modes: SPOT color with digital mixing
• Colors: unlimited digital mixing of 8 spot colors, plus etch ink
• File types accepted: AI, PSD, EPS, Tif, Bmp, Jpeg, PDF
• Glass types: standard float, low iron float, Berman Glass editions textured glass
• Edge quality: arrissed, polished
• Finish options: translucent and opaque
• Safety options: finished product is tempered; can also be laminated
• Design options: shape cut, drilled

Application Possibilities

• walls
• doors
• signage
• way-finding
• partitions
• elevator cabs
• lobby spaces
• reception areas
• boardrooms
• spas
• restaurants
• retails spaces

Benefits

• suitable for i nterior and exterior spaces
• UV stable
• durable - never peels, fades, cracks
• powerful instrument of creativity
• permanent high-quality photographic images and graphic designs
• virtually endless color possibilities

Berman Graphics: Print - click an image to enlarge

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Berman Graphics: Laminated

This technique involves the printing of high resolution images to PET foil film, a 0.125mm thick transparent polyester material, then laminating the film between panels of glass.

Specifications

• Resolution: 720 dpi (Image 4000 quality); 1440 dpi (Premium 8000 quality)
• Color: photographic quality dye used for wide color range and intensity
• Panel size: 55"x12ft *larger sizes available on custom basis
• Thickness:
  • 1/4" (6mm)
  • 3/8" (10mm)
  • 1/2" (12mm)
  • 3/4" (19mm)
  • 1" (25mm)
• Glass types: standard float, low iron float
• Edge quality: arrissed, polished
• Application:
  • Image 4000 quality suited for larger format exterior architectural applications including façades;
  • Premium 8000 quality suited for interior use in: furniture, kitchen-element, tiling/backsplash, and other interior architectural glass applications
• Finish options: transparent, translucent, mirror, opaque
• Safety options: tempered and laminated
• Design options: shape cut, drilled

Benefits

• extreme detailed imagery, color and depth
• UV resistant
• available with a variety of Joel Berman Glass Studios textures
• approved by architects for its unlimited creative possibilities
• water-resistant with use of EVASAFE interlayer film

Berman Graphics: Laminated - click an image to enlarge
apples	clown fish	flower	strawberries

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Berman Graphics: Screen

This technique involves silk screening or roll-coating ceramic frit ink directly onto the glass surface then fusing the ink to the glass by heating, resulting in superior adhesion and permanency.

Specifications