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Decorative & Specialty Glass in Northern Colorado

Custom decorative and specialty glass spans frosted and etched partitions, cast-textured pattern panels, back-painted kitchen splashbacks color-matched to your paint deck, low-iron ultra-clear display glass, tinted and colored accents, and one-off designer-spec'd pieces. Moffat templates, cuts, finishes, and installs each piece in our Northern Colorado shop, designed alongside your architect or interior designer rather than pulled from a catalog. Since 1921, our craft has been spec'd into the kitchens, bathrooms, and designer interiors of Larimer and Weld County homes.

Why Designers Choose Custom Decorative Glass

Decorative glass is rarely a stock-catalog decision. The right pattern, back-paint color, edge finish, and thickness depend on the designer's intent and the room, which is why Moffat works directly with interior designers and architects to spec the piece against the design brief rather than ship a flat panel from a national warehouse. Pattern and finish breadth covers frosted and etched treatments, cast-textured patterns (reeded, fluted, rain, hammered, Cathedral, Seedy, Aquatex), back-paint in any spec'd color, low-iron ultra-clear glass, and tinted or colored accents. Edge work runs deeper than the supply-side default, with flat-polished, beveled, and ogee finishes detailed below. Because templating, fabrication, color application, and install all happen locally, the buyer is not stuck unboxing a panel from a national shipper and guessing at color match. See how our in-house glass shop works.

black framed frosted glass double doors in a modern interior corridor space
a modern black panel metal exterior garage doors with four small horizontal frosted glass windows. the modern door is on a luxury dark grey contemporary house with a concrete driveway and flower pot.

Decorative Glass Types We Cut and Finish

Frosted and etched glass runs sandblast or acid-etched for privacy and design on bathroom partitions, shower side panels, office privacy panels, and interior inserts. The frost can be full-panel, gradient, or custom-pattern. Textured glass panels are cast-pattern decorative sheets covering reeded, fluted, rain, and hammered profiles plus designer patterns like Cathedral, Seedy, and Aquatex, adding light diffusion and visual depth.

Back-painted glass splashbacks are kitchen wall splashbacks with the back face painted to a color matched against the designer's paint deck, a contemporary alternative to tile (bathroom accent walls and powder-room treatments use the same fabrication). Low-iron and ultra-clear glass removes the green tint of standard glass for designer display fixtures, where color fidelity matters to the design intent. Tinted and colored glass runs bronze, grey, blue, green, and custom-tinted spec for partition panels and accents where color is part of the brief.

One-off custom-fabricated specialty pieces cover designer-spec'd inserts, custom window inserts in interior doors, decorative cabinet door panels often paired with glass shelving for display cases and built-ins, and niche-fit pieces templated to the actual opening rather than pulled from a stock catalog, the same custom-cut craftsmanship that anchors our custom-cut mirror and glass table top work.

Patterns, Edges, and Thickness Options

Pattern and treatment options cover frosted (sandblast or acid-etch), textured (reeded, fluted, rain, hammered, plus Cathedral, Seedy, and Aquatex), back-painted in custom color matched against the designer's paint deck (Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams, or any custom spec), low-iron ultra-clear, and tinted glass in bronze, grey, blue, green, or custom. Thickness runs 1/4-inch as the standard for most decorative applications, with 3/8-inch for designer-spec'd partitions and longer-span work where rigidity matters. Tempered where required for safety per code.

Edge work runs to three finishes. Flat-polished is the clean modern default. Beveled is the traditional 1/2-inch to 1-inch decorative angle paired with display cabinetry. Ogee is the high-end S-curve profile favored on designer accent panels. Outlet and switch cutouts on back-painted splashbacks are cut to template before paint application, and any fixture or custom-shape cutout is cut in-shop rather than field-modified.

meeting room in a modern office. the door and the wall are made of frosted glass.
a modern hallway with light wooden flooring, frosted glass sliding wardrobe doors, wooden door with blue accents, built in hooks, bench, light colored walls, recessed ceiling lights.

Where Decorative Glass Lives in Your Home

Kitchens carry back-painted splashbacks color-matched to the paint deck and textured accent panels. Bathrooms add frosted or etched partition glass, textured shower side panels, and back-painted accent walls, often alongside custom-cut mirror work. Home offices and dens run low-iron display fixtures and designer accent glass for built-ins. Living rooms cover decorative cabinet door inserts, display fixtures, and custom window inserts in interior French doors. Older Greeley, Loveland, and Fort Collins homes are where textured cabinet inserts and frosted partition updates surface, refreshing character cabinetry and mid-century bathroom layouts. Light commercial work covers restaurant decor panels, retail display fixtures, and office partition glass.

Our 4-Step Decorative Glass Process

1

On-Site Measure

We walk the space and capture the splashback wall span with cutouts, the partition opening and tile reveals, the display fixture span, or the accent location. Pattern, back-paint color, and edge finish are selected during the consult.

2

In-House Cutting, Tempering & Finishing

Your piece is custom-cut in our Northern Colorado shop, pattern-applied, back-painted to the spec'd color, tempered where required, and edge-finished, the same in-house craft we have practiced since 1921.

3

Schedule & Install

Moffat technicians install, never subcontracted. The install method (silicone-set with clips for back-paint, U-channel or stand-offs for partitions, in-cabinet clips for display) is selected for the application.

4

Final Walkthrough

We check edges, pattern alignment, back-paint color match, cutout fit, and hardware engagement, and if anything needs adjusting in the first year, the same Moffat team that installed it comes back to make it right.

Why Northern Colorado Chooses Moffat

Since 1921, Moffat has cut, finished, and back-painted decorative and specialty glass across Northern Colorado, over a century of in-house craft anchored in three locations (Evans HQ, Loveland, and Fort Collins) serving Larimer and Weld County homes. We hold BBB Northern Colorado A+ accreditation and National Glass Association (NGA) membership, plus the Shower Door Professionals Co-op and our local Greeley and Evans Chamber memberships.

We work directly with interior designers and architects to spec the pattern, color, and finish against the design brief, with every piece templated, cut, finished, and installed by Moffat technicians rather than subcontracted out. Our workmanship warranty is industry-standard, backed by 100+ years of in-house craft.

Schedule Your Design Consultation

Custom decorative and specialty glass starts with a design consultation: pattern, back-paint color, finish, and edge work selected against your space and fabricated in our Northern Colorado shop. Walk us through the room and the design intent, and we will spec the piece against your brief.

Decorative Glass FAQs

What is back-painted glass and is it durable for kitchen splashbacks?+

Back-painted glass is tempered glass with a custom-color paint applied to the back surface, then sealed for durability. The paint sits on the back so the glossy glass face stays the front surface you see and clean, color-matched against the designer's paint deck, and silicone-sealed and clip- or adhesive-set to the wall for a tile-free splashback. It is durable for splashback use including behind cooktops within manufacturer-spec clearances. Bring your paint deck to the design consult.

What decorative glass patterns are available?+

Moffat offers frosted and etched treatments plus cast-textured patterns including reeded, fluted, rain, hammered, Cathedral, Seedy, and Aquatex. Frosted is sandblast or acid-etched for privacy; textures are cast into the glass during manufacture and add visual depth plus light diffusion. Pattern selection happens during the design consult based on the room and design intent. Bring inspiration photos to your design consultation.

What is low-iron glass and when is it used?+

Low-iron glass is ultra-clear glass with the iron content reduced during manufacture, eliminating the green tint of standard glass. Standard glass carries a faint green cast that distorts color-accurate work; low-iron reads as truly clear, which matters for designer-spec'd display fixtures and any application where green tint would shift the design intent. Spec low-iron on the consult if color clarity matters.

What edge finishes are available on decorative glass?+

Moffat offers three edge finishes on decorative glass: flat-polished, beveled, and ogee. Flat-polished is the clean modern default. Beveled is the traditional 1/2-inch to 1-inch decorative angle paired with display cabinetry. Ogee is the high-end S-curve profile favored on designer accent panels and showcase pieces. Bring edge inspiration photos to your consult.

Can decorative glass be used in showers?+

Yes. Frosted, etched, and textured decorative glass works in shower partitions, side panels, and enclosure inserts. Tempered glass is required for shower applications per code; pattern selection (frosted for full privacy, reeded or fluted for partial privacy with visual texture) happens during the shower design consult. Moffat's shower-door capability covers full enclosure scope including decorative partition options.

See: See our frameless shower doors page for full shower partition options →

Start Your Decorative Glass Project

Bring designer-spec'd patterns, custom-matched back-paint colors, low-iron clarity, and premium edge work to your next project, fabricated in our Northern Colorado shop. Since 1921, Moffat has cut and finished decorative and specialty glass for the kitchens, bathrooms, and designer interiors of Larimer and Weld County homes, with installs handled by the same in-house team. Share your project type, pattern intent, and any color reference, and we will scope the work.

What People Are Saying

Awesome company, quick response time, and friendly people!

"Our business main window glass broke in the morning as we were coming in, Moffat was called and they replaced the glass the same day. Awesome company, quick response time, and friendly people!"

Verified Review Chris G.

I am so happy with my finished job!

"I am so happy with my finished job! They did amazing and were very responsive with any questions or issues that came up. Amber was absolutely phenomenal! She was right on top of everything and making sure that I was satisfied."

Verified Review OB Trucking

Thank you

"Rene did an amazing job with a huge, double pane window on our porch. He was courteous, professional, and took the time to answer all my questions. He put everything back in place perfectly when the job was complete. I appreciate his dedication to duty and craftsmanship. Thank you."

Verified Review Travis M.

Highly recommend the company.

"From the people on the phone to the service technician, everyone was courteous and professional. Everything went exactly as was told me. The service technician, Daniel, was extremely pleasant and knowledgeable. He did a terrific job. Highly recommend the company."

Verified Review Randy H.

Moffat has delivered!

"Absolutely love Moffat Glass. We have worked with them for over 20 years and have always received great customer services and quality install on our items—from creating a new glass table top for our living room coffee table, to updating all our house screens, to installing screens and storm windows on our wrap-around porch, Moffat has delivered!"

Verified Review Debra Kaye H.

We've used Moffat Glass in the past and will continue our loyalty to them based on their high quality service and products.

"JR and Anthony installed our shower doors and they look AWESOME!! They were timely, friendly, thorough, clean and took time to explain how to care for shower doors. We are very pleased with the service from Moffat Glass. It was exactly 3 weeks from the time we called in to have someone come measure to having the doors installed. We've used Moffat Glass in the past and will continue our loyalty to them based on their high quality service and products."

Verified Review Jody H.

Thank you guys for your nice work!

"Anthony and Jr did an awesome job! They are very professional and get the work done quick while leaving it looking nice. We are very happy with the glass they put in our shower. It definitely was the missing piece and now it is complete! Thank you guys for your nice work!"

Verified Review Kiara Y.

We are very happy with Moffat Glass

"We wanted to let everyone know that Anthony & Junior did an Amazing job on installing our shower door. The workmanship was great. Very professional. We love our shower door. They took the time to tell us how to clean the door. We are very happy with Moffat Glass. Thank you Amber for all your help with our shower door. David & Linda"

Verified Review Linda R.

I do not hesitate to recommend Moffat Glass

"We needed our patio screen door replaced. Moffat answered the phone (something that 3 other businesses did not do), scheduled someone to come measure the same day, manufactured our non-standard sized door and installed it within a week. We have yet to hear from the other businesses we contacted who told us they would 'get right back' to us. The quality of customer service was very good. Everyone was friendly, professional, and expressed appreciation for our business. I do not hesitate to recommend Moffat Glass. They have been in Greeley for a long time and I can see why they have lasted."

Verified Review Mary A.

I will absolutely be using Moffat again and I highly recommend them!

"I'm very thankful to have worked with Moffat glass. I needed a large piece of glass for my hotel with special cuts and Moffat nailed it perfectly! The installers are very careful and did an amazing job. Amber was the one always taking my phone calls and she is a pleasure to work with. Very knowledgeable and patient. I will absolutely be using Moffat again and I highly recommend them!"

Verified Review Ray M.

Thank you Moffat, for another job well done.

"Anytime I have a project that requires a skill level greater than I can provide, I call Moffat. I've relied on them for many years. They're always on time and always get the job done in a most efficient manner. The workmanship is always second to none. Thank you Moffat, for another job well done."

Verified Review Rpger B.

I highly recommend Moffat Glass!

"Anthony and John did a great job installing our shower frame and glass! They answered my questions before starting their work. We thoroughly enjoyed working with Moffat Glass. Amber was a great help on the phone and took the time to answer my questions and concerns. I highly recommend Moffat Glass!"

Verified Review Jim N.

Awesome company, quick response time, and friendly people!

"Our business main window glass broke in the morning as we were coming in, Moffat was called and they replaced the glass the same day. Awesome company, quick response time, and friendly people!"

Verified Review Chris G.

I am so happy with my finished job!

"I am so happy with my finished job! They did amazing and were very responsive with any questions or issues that came up. Amber was absolutely phenomenal! She was right on top of everything and making sure that I was satisfied."

Verified Review OB Trucking

Thank you

"Rene did an amazing job with a huge, double pane window on our porch. He was courteous, professional, and took the time to answer all my questions. He put everything back in place perfectly when the job was complete. I appreciate his dedication to duty and craftsmanship. Thank you."

Verified Review Travis M.

Highly recommend the company.

"From the people on the phone to the service technician, everyone was courteous and professional. Everything went exactly as was told me. The service technician, Daniel, was extremely pleasant and knowledgeable. He did a terrific job. Highly recommend the company."

Verified Review Randy H.

Moffat has delivered!

"Absolutely love Moffat Glass. We have worked with them for over 20 years and have always received great customer services and quality install on our items—from creating a new glass table top for our living room coffee table, to updating all our house screens, to installing screens and storm windows on our wrap-around porch, Moffat has delivered!"

Verified Review Debra Kaye H.

We've used Moffat Glass in the past and will continue our loyalty to them based on their high quality service and products.

"JR and Anthony installed our shower doors and they look AWESOME!! They were timely, friendly, thorough, clean and took time to explain how to care for shower doors. We are very pleased with the service from Moffat Glass. It was exactly 3 weeks from the time we called in to have someone come measure to having the doors installed. We've used Moffat Glass in the past and will continue our loyalty to them based on their high quality service and products."

Verified Review Jody H.

Thank you guys for your nice work!

"Anthony and Jr did an awesome job! They are very professional and get the work done quick while leaving it looking nice. We are very happy with the glass they put in our shower. It definitely was the missing piece and now it is complete! Thank you guys for your nice work!"

Verified Review Kiara Y.

We are very happy with Moffat Glass

"We wanted to let everyone know that Anthony & Junior did an Amazing job on installing our shower door. The workmanship was great. Very professional. We love our shower door. They took the time to tell us how to clean the door. We are very happy with Moffat Glass. Thank you Amber for all your help with our shower door. David & Linda"

Verified Review Linda R.

I do not hesitate to recommend Moffat Glass

"We needed our patio screen door replaced. Moffat answered the phone (something that 3 other businesses did not do), scheduled someone to come measure the same day, manufactured our non-standard sized door and installed it within a week. We have yet to hear from the other businesses we contacted who told us they would 'get right back' to us. The quality of customer service was very good. Everyone was friendly, professional, and expressed appreciation for our business. I do not hesitate to recommend Moffat Glass. They have been in Greeley for a long time and I can see why they have lasted."

Verified Review Mary A.

I will absolutely be using Moffat again and I highly recommend them!

"I'm very thankful to have worked with Moffat glass. I needed a large piece of glass for my hotel with special cuts and Moffat nailed it perfectly! The installers are very careful and did an amazing job. Amber was the one always taking my phone calls and she is a pleasure to work with. Very knowledgeable and patient. I will absolutely be using Moffat again and I highly recommend them!"

Verified Review Ray M.

Thank you Moffat, for another job well done.

"Anytime I have a project that requires a skill level greater than I can provide, I call Moffat. I've relied on them for many years. They're always on time and always get the job done in a most efficient manner. The workmanship is always second to none. Thank you Moffat, for another job well done."

Verified Review Rpger B.

I highly recommend Moffat Glass!

"Anthony and John did a great job installing our shower frame and glass! They answered my questions before starting their work. We thoroughly enjoyed working with Moffat Glass. Amber was a great help on the phone and took the time to answer my questions and concerns. I highly recommend Moffat Glass!"

Verified Review Jim N.
01/12
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