Spandrel Glass | Opaque Colors for Architectural and Decorative Projects

Spandrel glass is designed for applications that require opaque glass panels for privacy, visual continuity, concealment, or decorative impact.

Used in both architectural and interior design projects, spandrel glass can help hide structural or mechanical elements, create privacy, add color, and support a clean, finished appearance in commercial, residential, hospitality, and specialty spaces.

Common applications include curtain wall infill panels, storefronts, entrance doors, wall cladding, room dividers, cubicle panels, handrails, guardrails, kitchen backsplashes, shower partitions, countertops, and decorative glass features.

Available in multiple glass types, colors, sizes, and thicknesses, spandrel glass gives architects, glaziers, contractors, and designers a flexible option for projects that require opacity, color, and durable glass performance.

Spandrel Glass Coating Uses | Spandrel Coatings for Architectural Glass

Spandrel glass is created by applying opaque coatings to the back side of glass panels. These coatings provide color and opacity while allowing the glass surface to maintain a clean, smooth appearance from the front.

OPACI-COAT 300® coatings by ICD are commonly used for spandrel glass applications. These water-based elastomeric coatings are applied in a controlled environment using specialized equipment, helping create a consistent and even finish.

Depending on the project’s opacity and design requirements, spandrel glass can be ordered with single or double coatings.

Spandrel glass is often used when a project requires privacy, concealment, color, or visual consistency within a glazing system.

In multi-story commercial buildings, spandrel glass is commonly used to hide floor slabs, columns, insulation, HVAC components, and other mechanical or structural elements between vision glass areas.

For interiors, opaque glass panels can help create privacy in room dividers, shower partitions, cubicle panels, and decorative walls. Because glass surfaces do not have grout lines, they can also be easier to clean than some traditional wall or tile surfaces.

Decorative and Interior Applications

Spandrel glass can also be used as a decorative material in kitchens, bathrooms, offices, hospitality spaces, and retail environments.

Common interior uses include backsplashes, countertops, shower splash walls, glass partitions, wall cladding, table tops, and custom decorative panels.

When paired with protective surface options such as Diamond Seal coating, glass surfaces can be easier to maintain and keep clean over time.

Glass Types, Colors, and Fabrication Options

Spandrel coatings can be applied to several glass types depending on the project application, performance requirements, and desired appearance.

Available glass options may include:

Clear annealed glass
Clear tempered glass
Low-iron glass
Mirrored glass
Insulated glass units
Low-E glass
Tinted glass
Reflective glass

Spandrel coatings can also be used with tinted or reflective glass to help reduce visible banding effects on the vision side of the panel.

Spandrel Glass: Opaque Colors, Types, Applications & More

Spandrel glass is available in standard and custom color options.

Standard in-stock colors may include shades of bronze, neutral, charcoal, black, gray, blue, green, white, and related architectural tones.

Custom colors are also available through ICD, including options such as blues, purples, coppers, reds, and other project-specific shades. Color matching may be available when a sample is provided.

Because coating availability and lead times can vary, color options should be confirmed during the quote or specification process.

PAINT COLORS:

In-Stock Standard Shades:
Lead Times: Approx. 3-4 working days
Harmony Bronze, Lava Bronze & Neutral
Charcoal, Black, Black-Gray & Warm Gray
Harmony Gray, Medium Gray & Harmony Solex
Harmony Blue, Evergreen & Harmony Graylite
Light White, Snow White & Primary White
ICD’s Custom Hues:
Lead Times: Approx. 2 weeks
Fjord blue & purples
Coppers, reds & more!

GLASS TYPES:

Architectural & Decorative:
Clear tempered & annealed
Low iron & mirrored
Performance:
IG & low E
Tinted & reflective

SPANDREL APPLICATIONS:

Entrance doors & storefronts
Windows & glass surrounds
Curtainwall infill panels
Vertical glazing & wall cladding
Cubicles & room dividers
Handrail & guardrail panels
Fencing, gates & wind walls
Table tops & countertops
Kitchen & bath backsplashes
Shower unit splash back walls
Glass shower partitions

SHEET SIZES & THICKNESSES:

Sizes (Pending Application):
60” x 120”
110” x 198”
Thicknesses (Pending Application):
¼” & 3/8”
½” & ¾”

Spandrel glass is a practical solution for projects that require opaque color, privacy, visual concealment, or decorative glass surfaces.

With standard and custom color options, multiple glass types, large panel sizes, and custom fabrication capabilities, spandrel glass can support both exterior glazing systems and interior design applications.

For spandrel glass colors, sizes, thicknesses, coatings, estimates, or order support, contact Architectural Glass and Metal directly.