The standard edge on everything we cut is polished. A bevelled edge is offered on mirrors and table tops only. On pieces that do not have a bevel, the configurator can also let you set each edge one by one as Polished, Mitred or Arrised. Shower and bath glass always has polished edges and is never supplied arrised.
Which edge finishes can I choose?
| Piece | Standard edge | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| Shower and bath glass | Polished | Mitred, for the walk-in return panel. Never arrised |
| Mirror | Polished | Bevelled, or set each edge |
| Table top | Polished | Bevelled, or set each edge |
| Glass shelf | Polished | Set each edge |
The configurator only shows the options that apply to the piece you are designing. If you need something it does not show, ask us.
What is a polished edge?
A polished edge is the standard finish on every piece we cut. All four edges are polished unless you choose otherwise. It is the edge to have wherever the edge shows, such as a shelf, a table top or a shower panel.
What is a bevelled edge?
A bevel is a wide, sloping face ground along the edge of the glass, so the edge catches the light. We offer it on mirrors and table tops only. It is not offered on shelves, splashbacks, or shower and bath glass. Our guides to mirrors and shelves and table tops cover those pieces.
How do I set each edge one by one?
Under "Edges, one by one" the configurator lists the four edges of your piece:
- H1, the left edge
- Top
- H2, the right edge
- Bottom
For each edge you choose Polished, Mitred or Arrised. Leave all four on Polished and you have the standard piece. The configurator only shows this picker on pieces that are not bevelled and whose design has an edge choice.
What does mitred mean?
A mitred edge is ground at an angle across the thickness of the glass rather than square. On our shower glass it is used for one case: the return panel of a walk-in, which can have three polished edges and one mitred edge. Only the edges you set to Mitred are mitred; the rest stay polished.
What does arrised mean?
The arris is the sharp corner where the face of the glass meets its edge. Arrising takes that sharp corner off lightly. An arrised edge is less sharp than a raw cut edge, but it does not make the edge safe to handle. Treat any glass edge with care, whatever the finish.
Arrised is not offered on shower and bath glass. We do not supply any bath or shower glass without polished edges.
Does the edge finish change the price?
Yes, it can. The configurator and the glass price calculator update the live price as you choose the edges, so you see the effect before you order. We do not publish separate edge prices here.
When is the edge work done?
Before toughening. Any cut, hole, notch or edge work has to be finished before the glass goes into the furnace, because toughened glass cannot be worked afterwards. For mirrors, a polished edge or a bevel is done at the cutting stage. Choose your edges before you order. Our guide to toughened, laminated and annealed glass explains why.
Where to go next
Choose your edges and see the price in the cut-to-size configurator.
Questions we get asked
Can I have a bevelled shower screen?
No. Bevelled edges are offered on mirrors and table tops only. Shower and bath glass has polished edges.
Is an arrised edge safe to touch?
An arrised edge is less sharp than a raw cut edge, but that does not make it safe to handle. Treat every glass edge with care.
Why would I want a mitred edge?
On our shower glass the mitred edge is for the return panel of a walk-in. You set that one edge to Mitred and leave the others polished.
Can you polish the edges after the glass is toughened?
Edge work is done before toughening, so choose your edges when you order. Ask us if you are unsure which edge you need.