A glaze containing granules of oxides or ceramic stains that are contrasting colors.
Glazed tile
Tile with a fused impervious facial finish composed of ceramic materials fused to the body of the tile, which may be nonvitreous, vitreous or impervious.
Glazier
One who installs glass.
Glazier's pliers
Pliers with rubber faced jaws or jaws made of plastic to hold the section of glass to be removed. They are also called glass pliers.
Glazier's point
Arrowhead shaped slivers of sheet metal, which are used to temporarily hold the glass in place in a frame during installation.
Glazier's putty
Substance applied around the joint of the glass and frame to hold it permanently. Although similar to putty, it stays flexible so it does not dry in the manner of regular putty. Also called glazing compound.
Glazing
(1) The installation of glass. (2) Application of semi-opaque color, which is subsequently wiped away, over a base coat. (3) Coating applied to ceramics prior to firing in a kiln, which then forms a hard surface.
Glazing compound
Substance applied around the joint of the glass and frame to hold it permanently. Although similar to putty, it stays flexible so it does not dry in the manner of regular putty. Also called glazer's putty.
Gliding window
Short Vertical panels which slide back and forth in a window.
Glitter
(1) To be strikingly brilliant or showy. (2) Bright sparkling lights. (3) Bits of shiny particles that can be used for decorations by being painted, glued, etc. to surfaces.
