Any one of these turns a job into custom work — most projects we install have at least two.
Geometry
Angled walls and sloped ceilings
Knee walls, dormers and out-of-square openings need templates and field measuring instead of stock sizing.
On-site template after tile is done
CNC-cut to the exact wall profile
Heavier hardware to span unusual openings
Glass spec
Low-iron, thick, or coated glass
Standard glass has a green tint; low-iron is crystal clear. Thicker glass adds weight and presence.
Low-iron (Starphire / Optiwhite)
½″ glass on large fixed panels
Easy-clean coatings for hard water
Cutouts
Notches for benches and niches
A bench, soap niche or wall return all need precise notch cuts in the tempered glass before fabrication.
Notches drawn from a paper template
No field-cutting once tempered
Polished edges on every visible cut
Hardware
Custom hinges and channels
Glass-to-glass hinges, ceiling-to-glass clips and U-channels in unusual finishes all add fabrication time.
Glass-to-glass 90° / 135° hinges
Ceiling support bars for tall panels
Matched finish across hinge, handle, clip
Lead time
Plan for 3–4 weeks
Custom glass is fabricated once we have the template — so timeline depends on when your tile is done, not when you order.
Tile must be fully set + grouted
Template visit usually 30–45 min
Install 3–4 weeks after template
Real Numbers
Why custom costs more than stock
You're paying for time, not just material — templating, CNC cutting, polished edges and heavier hardware. We itemize every line so you can see what each upgrade costs.
+15–30%
Low-iron premium
+20–40%
Heavy ½″ panels
3–4 wk
From template
⅜″–½″
Glass thickness
Free In-Home Estimate
Talk through your custom project
Send photos, sketches or a tile plan — we'll do an in-home measure and walk you through what's possible.