Glazier Made SIMPL |

Glazier Made SIMPL is your complete beginner-friendly guide to working with glass — from cutting and handling to installing windows, shower screens, mirrors, splashbacks, balustrades, and pool fencing.
This book takes the complexity out of glazing and breaks it into clear, step-by-step lessons anyone can follow.

Inside, you’ll learn:

• Tools, glass types & safety made SIMPL

Understand float glass, toughened glass, laminated glass, low-iron, mirrors, splashback glass, and the tools glaziers use every day.
Learn the PPE, cutting rules, and handling methods that keep you safe.

• Measuring, cutting & snapping glass the right way

Master the SIMPL scoring and snapping method, using clean pressure, perfect angles, and professional lifting techniques.
You’ll learn exactly how to score once, snap clean, and avoid chips and breaks.

• Windows & frames made SIMPL

Step-by-step instructions for replacing glass in timber and aluminium windows, removing putty, installing new panes, fitting beads, using wedge rubber, and sealing frames watertight.

• Shower screens & bathroom glass

Learn how to measure, order, and install frameless, semi-frameless, and fully framed shower systems.
Includes hinge alignment, sealing, waterproofing, and clean installation techniques.

• Mirrors, splashbacks & feature glass

Install wall mirrors, gym mirrors, wardrobe mirrors, painted splashbacks, feature panels, and decorative glass using safe mounting methods, correct silicone, and perfect finishing.

• Balustrades, pool fencing & safety glass

A full breakdown of spigot systems, channels, post-and-rail balustrades, and pool fence compliance.
Learn how to level, anchor, install, and adjust toughened glass correctly.

• Silicone, sealing & finishing

Master the art of clean silicone lines using masking, tooling, soapy water, and neutral-cure techniques.
Learn how to finish every install sharp, waterproof, and professional.

• Safety, PPE & proper glass handling

The complete guide to lifting, storing, transporting, and installing glass safely — including corner protection, upright carrying, and two-person techniques.

• Common glazier problems made SIMPL

Fix rattling panels, bad cuts, leaks, misaligned doors, uneven gaps, silicone mistakes, and faulty seals with SIMPL diagnostic guides.

• DIY glass projects & long-term maintenance

Build practical projects like shelves, mirrors, splashbacks, and glass panels — plus care routines to keep everything clear, strong, and safe.

This book gives you everything you need to start glazing confidently, without the confusion, jargon, or overcomplication.
Whether you're repairing a window, installing a shower screen, replacing a splashback, or upgrading your home with modern glass features — Glazier Made SIMPL shows you exactly how to do it the right way.