Author: <span>Sydney Chambers</span>

What is Tempered Glass?

What is Tempered Glass?

As a glass fabricator, Kensington Glass Arts, Inc. (KGa) is proud to be one of the top producers of tempered glass in the Mid-Atlantic area. One question we often get from new customers is “What is tempered glass?” This basic question is a great place to start if you’re looking […]

What is Back-Painted Glass? Collaboration with Classic Glass

What is Back-Painted Glass? Collaboration with Classic Glass

If you’re looking for an artistic, colorful glass installation idea in your upcoming project, your glazier may propose using back-painted glass. While Kensington Glass Arts does not produce back-painted glass, we do have a lot of great supply partners that do, and often fabricate the tempered glass for other organizations, […]

Our Top Glass Resources

Our Top Glass Resources

Kensington Glass Arts Top Glass Resources As a high-end glass contractor, Kensington Glass Arts, Inc. (KGa) constantly reviews glass news and continuing education resources to stay up-to-date on the latest industry trends. If you’re interested in learning about the glass industry, check out a few of these resources to find […]

What Does a Glazier Do?

What Does a Glazier Do?

What does a glazier do? One question that is commonly asked by potential new entry-level hires and customers looking for a glass installation is “What does a glazier do?” Glazing is a career with many responsibilities and opportunities for growth. If you’re interested in learning about an ever-growing career path, […]

How is Glass Tested?

How is Glass Tested?

How is Glass Tested? At Kensington Glass Arts Inc. (KGa), we care about ensuring our customers are aware of how we measure the quality of glass. There are various tests that one can conduct to measure not only the overall quality, but the glass’s ability to block sound, and how […]

Tempered Glass VS Laminated Glass

Tempered Glass VS Laminated Glass

The Differences between Tempered Glass versus Laminated Glass Whether you’re an architect developing design plans, a general contractor selecting a glazier for a future project, or an individual looking into modern office renovations, selecting which type of glass to use in your upcoming project can be daunting. There are many […]

KGa Top 50 Glazier and Fabricator

KGa Top 50 Glazier and Fabricator

Kensington Glass Arts Honored on Top 50 Glazier and Top 50 Glass Fabricator IJAMSVILLE, MD: Kensington Glass Arts, Inc. (KGa), an award-winning glass manufacturer, installer, and commercial service provider, is proud to announce that we are featured on US Glass Magazine’s Top 50 Glaziers and Glass Magazine’s Top 50 Glass […]

KGa Acquires New Sterling, VA Facility

KGa Acquires New Sterling, VA Facility

Kensington Glass Arts, Inc. Acquires New Sterling, VA Manufacturing Facility IJAMSVILLE, MD: Kensington Glass Arts, Inc. (KGa), an award-winning glass manufacturer, commercial glazier, and distributor of architectural glass, has opened an additional glass fabrication facility in Sterling, Virginia. “This will give us the opportunity to easily leverage into the laminated […]

KGa Welcomes New President John Reichlin

KGa Welcomes New President John Reichlin

Kensington Glass Arts (KGa) Welcomes New President John Reichlin Kensington Glass Arts, Inc. (KGa), an award-winning Mid-Atlantic glass manufacturer, commercial glazier, and distributor of architectural glass, is proud to announce that as of November 30th, 2020 John Reichlin has assumed the role of President. John brings with him over 30 years of financial and management experience working with middle-market companies in […]

What To Do If Your Glass Door Breaks

What To Do If Your Glass Door Breaks

What To Do if Your Glass Door Breaks If your glass door breaks, it’s easy to panic about what steps you need to take to fix the situation. We wanted to create a step-by-step guide on what to do, from the immediate clean-up, hiring a contractor, and how to avoid […]