How long does custom glass cutting take?

Standard flat glass cuts are often ready same-day or next-day. Tempered glass requires factory processing and typically takes 5-7 business days. Polished or beveled edges add 1-2 days to the turnaround.

Can tempered glass be cut to size?

Tempered glass cannot be cut after tempering — it must be ordered pre-cut and tempered at the factory. We take precise measurements to ensure the finished piece fits correctly since it cannot be modified.

What thickness of glass do I need for a tabletop?

Most glass tabletops use 3/8-inch or 1/2-inch tempered glass. Coffee tables and end tables can use 3/8-inch. Dining tables and desks typically need 1/2-inch for strength. We recommend tempered glass for any tabletop application for safety.

Do you cut glass for picture frames?

Yes. We cut standard float glass and non-glare glass for picture frames in any size. Bring in the frame or provide dimensions. Most frame glass cuts are ready same-day.

Do you serve Dutch Flat and Gold Run from your Colfax shop?

Yes. Dutch Flat, Gold Run, and Alta are all within a short drive of our headquarters. We regularly complete projects in these communities and can usually schedule them the same week.

How quickly can I get a quote for a Colfax project?

For Colfax residents, we can often do a site visit and provide a written quote within one to two business days. Urgent requests like broken glass may be handled the same day.

My Colfax home was built in the 1940s. Can you work with non-standard window sizes?

Absolutely. Many older Colfax homes have window openings that do not match modern standard sizes. We measure on site and order custom-sized units, or we can modify the opening for a retrofit installation.

Glass Cutting & Custom Fabrication in Colfax, CA

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Get clean, accurate glass fabrication for tabletops, shelving, picture frames, cabinet inserts, and replacement panes with fast turnaround. Colfax Glass proudly serves Colfax, CA with professional glass and window solutions backed by local expertise.

Why Choose Glass Cutting & Custom Fabrication in Colfax, CA

Cut-to-size glass for tabletops, shelves, and display cases
Replacement panes for single-pane windows and cabinet doors
Edge finishing options for safety and a polished look
Fast turnaround — most standard cuts ready same-day or next-day
Cover plates and specialty glass cuts available

Glass Cutting & Custom Fabrication — What to Expect

A tempered glass tabletop cut to an unusual shape, a shelf insert for a built-in bookcase, replacement glass for a single-pane window, a picture frame panel, or switch plate covers in matching glass — these projects all require accurate measurement, clean cuts, and proper edge finishing. Off-the-shelf glass panels rarely match non-standard dimensions.

Colfax Glass cuts flat glass in standard, tempered, and laminated varieties. We stock common thicknesses from 1/8-inch to 1/2-inch and can source specialty glass for unusual requirements. Edge treatments include seamed, flat polished, beveled, and pencil polished finishes — chosen based on whether the edge is exposed or set into a frame.

Tempered glass cannot be cut after tempering. We order it cut to your exact dimensions and have it tempered at the factory. Accurate measurements are critical since the finished piece cannot be modified. Standard tempered orders take 5-7 business days. Regular flat glass cuts are often ready same-day or next-day.

Common projects include glass tabletops for dining and coffee tables, glass shelving for display cases and bathrooms, replacement panes for older windows, cabinet door glass, fireplace screen panels, and cover plates for light switches and outlets. Bring in the broken piece or give us the dimensions and we will match it.

Glass Cutting & Custom Fabrication for Colfax, CA Homes

Colfax sits at roughly 2,400 feet along the I-80 corridor, where the Sacramento Valley transitions into the Sierra foothills. The town's housing stock reflects its railroad heritage: older wood-frame homes from the early 1900s sit alongside newer construction from the 1990s and 2000s. Many of these older homes still have original single-pane windows that leak air and struggle against foothill temperature swings. Our shop at 226 N Auburn St means Colfax residents get the fastest turnaround of any area we serve.

Winter temperatures in Colfax regularly dip below freezing, and summer highs push into the upper 90s. That range puts serious demand on windows and doors. We recommend dual-pane, Low-E glass for most Colfax homes to reduce heat gain in summer and retain warmth in winter. For homes on the north side of the canyon or in shaded lots, condensation resistance is an important factor in product selection.

Because we are headquartered here, we know the local building styles inside out. We handle everything from single-window replacements in downtown bungalows to full-house upgrades in the newer subdivisions off Grass Valley Street. We also serve nearby communities including Alta, Gold Run, and Dutch Flat from this home base.

How Glass Cutting & Custom Fabrication Works

1
Specify Your Project
Tell us what you need: a glass tabletop, shelf, replacement pane, cabinet insert, or specialty piece. We discuss dimensions, glass type, thickness, and edge treatment.
2
Measurement & Verification
Bring us your dimensions or the piece you need replicated. For on-site projects, we measure in person. We verify every measurement before cutting to prevent waste.
3
Cutting & Fabrication
Glass is cut to spec in our shop. We handle standard float glass, tempered, and laminated varieties. Edges are finished to your chosen treatment.
4
Edge Finishing
Choose from seamed, flat polished, pencil polished, or beveled edges depending on whether the edge is exposed or hidden in a frame.
5
Pickup or Delivery
Most orders are available for shop pickup. We also offer delivery and on-site fitting for larger pieces or projects that require installation.

“Living right in Colfax, I had them over within a day of calling. They replaced four old single-pane windows and the draft in our living room is completely gone.”
Homeowner, Colfax