Glazing service

Smart Glass

Switchable privacy glass and electrochromic windows

Coverage: UK-wide
Warranty: 10 years insurance-backed
Accreditation: FENSA registered

Smart glass switches instantly from transparent to opaque at the touch of a button — perfect for boardroom partitions, bathroom windows, hospitality projects and high-end residential. S&K Glazing supplies and installs PDLC switchable film and laminated smart glass, plus electrochromic glass that tints automatically to control solar gain. Specified by architects, hotels and corporate fit-out contractors across the UK.

Why choose our smart glass

  • Instant switch between clear and opaque — no blinds, no curtains
  • PDLC, SPD and electrochromic technologies for different use cases
  • Reduces solar gain by up to 90% in tinted mode (electrochromic)
  • Available in double-glazed units for thermal performance
  • Touch, app, voice or motion-sensor controlled
Project gallery

Smart Glass in action

A selection of recent smart glass installations across the UK.

Our process

From survey to installation in 4 steps

01

Use-case consultation

We help you choose between PDLC (instant on/off privacy), SPD (variable tinting), and electrochromic (slow-tint solar control) based on the application.

02

Electrical specification

Smart glass requires hidden low-voltage wiring. We work with your electrician (or supply our own) to route power discreetly and integrate with smart-home systems.

03

Manufacture & install

Glass is laminated in controlled conditions and shipped sealed. Our installers fit and connect, then commission with you to demonstrate every control mode.

04

Smart-home integration

We can integrate with Lutron, Crestron, Control4, Google Home and Alexa for voice and scheduled control.

FAQs

Smart Glass questions, answered

PDLC (polymer dispersed liquid crystal) glass has a microscopic film between two glass panes. When power is off, liquid crystals scatter light (opaque). When power is on, they align to let light through (clear). The switch is instant.
Smart glass typically costs £600-£1,200 per square metre installed, depending on technology and size. It's most cost-effective for partitions, ensuite bathrooms and bespoke meeting rooms where blinds aren't practical.
PDLC glass defaults to opaque when power is off (providing privacy by default). Electrochromic glass remains in its current state and slowly drifts back to clear over hours.
Yes — our laminated SPD and electrochromic smart glass are suitable for external glazing, skylights and curtain walling, and we offer specifications for solar-control applications.
Our smart glass is rated for 100,000+ switching cycles (roughly 20-30 years of typical use) and comes with a 5-year warranty on the switching layer and 10 years on the glass.
Local coverage

Smart Glass across the UK

We install smart glass from our Birmingham facility to every corner of the UK. Find your area below.

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