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Dallas Area locations!

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Jodie Ward

 

Alamo Glass and Mirror has been providing quality glass and mirror work for over 65 years, but did you know we are also Inwood Glass and Mirror and Republic Glass and Mirror?

Inwood Glass and Mirror now goes by the name Alamo Glass and Mirror, and we are located on 2620 Willowbrook Road Dallas Texas 75220. We are one block north of Northwest Highway and Harry Hines.  We are also a well established company, and this location is where our main fabrication and production takes place. This location is more of our “warehouse”. We have a showroom with many differnt framed mirrors, as well as wall mirror examples. We have samples of all our different types of obscure glass for cabinet and we also have large shower enclosure displays, so you are sure to find what you

Same great company, same ownership, new NAME!

are looking for. Our staff at this location is ready to help you, so come on by!

In 2009 we took over Republic Glass and Mirror, which was a company that has been in our family for many years, started by the owner’s father.  We had a location off of Highway 67 in Duncaville, then we moved over to Big Stone Gap. We closed down that location in February of 2011, in order to move in to our Willowbrook location. We still serve all of the South Dallas including,  Duncanville, Desoto, Cedar Hill and surrounding areas. All of the employees at Republic Glass and Mirror, moved to our other location, so you will get the same great friendly service you have been accustomed to.

As always you can visit our main DFW showroom, Alamo Glass and Mirror located off of Central and Knox/Henderson, in that ever growing trendy Dallas area.  Our physical address is 2823 N Henderson Dallas Texas 75206. We have 100′s of custom framed mirrors, a room dedicated to custom moldings, large shower enclosure displays, as well as samples of all our other products we provide. This showroom has been here since the 1940′s and we continue to provide great service to all of our loyal customers.

We hope this clears up all your questions, and you stop by today to take a look at what we have to offer!

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Hey Fort Worth, we have the cabinet door glass you’ve been looking for!

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Ann Johnson

Jodie touched on adding glass to your cabinets in THIS blog, but do you know what you’d like to use?

With the variety of cabinet glasses out there, which would look best in your doors? Standard clear is nice if you plan on putting in the effort to keep your Tupperware stacked and looking neat. But what if you don’t want to see all the spice jars or loose lids or mismatched everyday dinner plates? What you need is a pattern or obscure glass!

Here’s some of what we offer:

Water glass: Glue Chip:

Pattern 62: Flemish:

01 Seed: Saten:

Spectrum: Aquatex:

1/2 Reeded: (the 1/2 refers to the distance between the reeds)

We have more, but don’t have decent pictures at this time.  Feel free to stop by one of our stores (maps & such HERE) and we can show you all that’s available!

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Dallas/ Ft Worth it is the time to call Alamo!

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Jodie Ward

Here at Alamo Glass and Mirror, quality work is always our top priority. We have been providing quality showers, mirrors, as well as other glass for over 65 years. We are family owned and operated and serve all of the Dallas, Fort Worth area, as well as surrounding cities like, Southlake, Mansfield, Frisco, Wylie, Trophy Club- just to name a few.

We understand times are tough for all of our new as well as existing customers. We are working hard to provide the best quality and prices in town. We have extended warranties on our showers, at no additonal fee and have exisitng warranties on other products. We are restructuring our pricing in order to help the customer afford the products we offer. We have competitive pricing and we always like a challenge! We undertsand our customers are smart buyers, and shop around for quotes. Lets us know if you have any questions or concerns on our bids.  A happy customer is a number one goal for all of us here at Alamo Glass and Mirror. We take pride in knowing we have repeat customers who have been using us for years and years.

We hope that you call us today for an estimate or come by our showrooms to speak with an experienced staff member, who can provide detailed quotes for your specific project.

As always, thank you to all of our loyal customers, and we can not wait to work with our new customers. Please tell your friends about us!

 

Thanks,

Alamo Glass and Mirror

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Beveled Mirrored Strips look great in Dallas homes!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Jodie Ward

Are you tired of looking at your plain old mirror above your vanity? Embarrassed because the silver is chipping on your mirror and you can’t find money in your budget to replace them? Do you wish you could frame existing mirror, but think adding frame molding is too time consuming as well as costly? Friends- Let Alamo Glass and Mirror help!

We offer beveled mirrored strips, have you heard of this product? No, well let me explain! Beveled strips are mirror cut in strips, to add to exisiting mirror to give the mirror a framed look, (framed in mirror). It can give your plain mirror an instant update. Adding bevel strips can hide chips along the bottom of the mirror that may occur from years of water damage. This is a creative way to change the look of your mirror without spending a fortune. Framing a mriror in regular frame molding is gorgeous in itself, but bevel strips are an inexpensive alternative. Alamo Glass and Mirror can add beveled srtrips to your existing mirror on your wall, without ever removing the mirror. This is a quick and easy install and will take your room from boring to elegant. If you have a mirrored wall, and you think it looks plain, but love the fact that it opens up the room, add bevel strips! We provide strips in different thickness so you are sure to find what you like. Check out the examples I have provided. You can also stop by our showrooms at either location and see our on the wall examples of the strips. We look forward to seeing you soon!

 

Thick beveled strips on vanity mirrors

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Dallas- It’s time to update your shower!

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Jodie Ward

FRAMELESS SHOWER GLASS

If you are like most of us you are looking around your aging home thinking where do I start? One way to instantly add value to your home is in your bathroom. The time has come to remodel your shower, so let Alamo Glass and Mirror help! Make your bathroom a tranquil spot where you can go to relax.

We have been providing custom glass for over 65 years, our employees are trained professionals who can help make your remodel an easy process. We offer custom shower enclosures in frameless and semi-frameless. No matter your budget for your 2012 renovation, we can help design a shower enclosure that will make your home look and feel instantly like a million bucks! . The frameless shower enclosure lets the focus stay on your tile work, by using very minimal hardware for a beautifully clean update to your room.

We are proud to say we are registered dealers of ShowerGuard Glass. They offer a  LIFETIME WARRANTY on their products.  Normal glass overtime, can become foggy with buildup due to water, soap-scum  and other factors.  ShowerGuard glass is sealed during manufacturing to keep the glass looking new for years longer, with very minimal cleaning.  Think of ShowerGuard products  similar to your teflon pan. Water just rolls off of the pan, why shouldn’t your shower glass be the same way? If you don’t believe me, click here to be directed to their website and learn more about the products they offer.

We are registered dealers of this exceptional product!

We offer warranties on all our products, and we   now offer a two year custom shower enclosure warranty, read more about it HERE. We also have an exclusive offer on our website- GET $125.00 OFF ANY MULTI-PANEL CUSTOM SHOWER ENCLOSURE!!!!!!!

A deal like that won’t last for long, so contact us today!

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Alamo Glass Awarded Major Dallas Hotel Renovation Contract

Posted on December 2, 2011 by cdwglass

Alamo Glass & Mirror has been awarded the contract for the glass and glazing at the Sheraton Hotel in Dallas at 635 and the toll road.  We are very excited to be participating in this major renovation to this great hotel.

Alamo Glass will be a major participant in the remodel of the Sheraton Hotel in North Dallas in the coming months.

Our scope of work will involve new storefront, 1/2″ frameless “herculite” style doors, a new butt glass storefront at the main entrance of the hotel with automatic sliding glass doors, solid glass walls and room dividers with custom slumped pattern glass and a custom bronze crinkle mirror designed and produced by UltraGlas in California that will be installed behind the bar.  The main feature of the renovation will be the custom glass stair baluster that we will be installing. The job has just begun and the projected completion date is March of 2012.  We will be posting pictures of our work in the coming months and hope that our customers will be able to stop by the hotel when it reopens to see the quality of work that Alamo Glass & Mirror produces. If you have any custom glass or mirror needs, please contact Alamo Glass & Mirror.

Custom acid etched glass that Alamo Glass supplied and installed for the 90 million dollar SHeraton Hotel renovation in downtown Dallas in 2009

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Dallas/Fort Worth, note our Thanksgiving schedule!

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Ann Johnson

The holidays are upon us!  Wow, where did the year go!

Our hours are a bit wonky during the holidays, so here’s what you’ll need to know:

The main showroom on Henderson will have the following schedule:

Saturday, November 19, 2011 we’ll be open 8am-5pm.  This is our “black Friday”.  Come see what we have on special!

Monday-Wednesday Thanksgiving week we are open 8:30-5:30.

Thursday-Saturday Thanksgiving week we are closed for the holiday.

The smaller showroom on Willowbrook will have the following schedule:

Saturday, November 19, 2011 we’ll be open 8am-5pm.  Again, “black Friday” a week earlier and on a Saturday!

Monday-Wednesday Thanksgiving week we are open 8am-5pm.

Thursday and Friday Thanksgiving week we are closed for the holiday.

Remember, you can always contact us through our contact page.   Our gallery will give you a glimpse of what we have to offer and our Flickr account has many more pictures to view.  During our regular hours, feel free to give us a jingle at 214-821-2886.  We’re always ready to help!

 

Gobble Gobble!

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DFW, Have you checked out our new, longer warranties?

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Ann Johnson

Alamo Glass has historically offered warranties on all the products we install.  If you haven’t done so, please check out the new, longer warranties by clicking the links below.

Shower Enclosure Warranty

Mirror Warranty

Insulated Glass Warranty

Please feel free to download and save a copy of the warranty for your product for future reference.  In the unlikely event that there is an issue, please contact us.  We want to make things right when something goes wrong.

An overview of the basics of these warranties:

Shower Warranty

  • 2 year warranty on parts, hardware, materials, & labor
  • 1 year warranty on vinyl seals
  • glass breakage not covered

 

Mirror Warranty

  • 1 year warranty on material & labor
  • glass breakage not covered

 

 

Insulated Glass Warranty

  • 10 year warranty against seal failure (fogging)
  • 1 year warranty on labor
  • glass breakage not covered

 

Of course, this is not all the information contained in the warranties so we encourage you to read and familiarize yourself via the links above.

Keep copies of your work order or invoice and the receipt for final payment.  Print out the warranty and staple it with the other paperwork and keep it all together.  Alternately, scan it all to your computer and save it there.  If you use an online e-mail host (Yahoo, Gmail, etc) e-mail it to yourself and save the e-mail.  Then you can print them out as needed in the future.

If you find you need to have us out for a warranty issue, please contact us immediately, especially if you’re near the end of the warranty period.  Unfortunately, after expiration we can only offer repair work at standard prices.

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Dallas, the future can be green!

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Ann Johnson

We are in an area that, should we decide to go completely green on our energy generation, we could power our entire area with little or no outside power consumption.

Solar areas defined by the dark disks could provide more than the world's total primary energy demand (assuming a conversion efficiency of 8%). That is, all energy currently consumed, including heat, electricity, fossil fuels, etc., would be produced in the form of electricity by solar cells. The colors in the map show the local solar irradiance averaged over three years from 1991 to 1993 (24 hours a day) taking into account the cloud coverage available from weather satellites.

 

What does this have to do with glass?  Well right now not much for the average person.  But the future is coming quickly.  New technologies just being put into use can make an energy self-reliant DFW a reality.  Photovoltaic glass building exteriors can help make that happen.

PVGU in a business in Syracuse, NY

Photovoltaic glass units contain solar cells which convert the sun’s light into energy.  The energy is then consumed by the building the glass is in, powering the environmentals as well as interior lighting and electrical devices.  It has many duties besides power generation: allow natural daylight in, insulate against heat/cold transference, protect against UV damage to interior items, allow viewing of exterior.  The glass isn’t a completely unobstructed view but it lets in almost all the daylight while still collecting the sun’s energy.

Chicago’s Willis Tower (Sears Tower) recently had some of the 56th floor’s glass panels replaced with PVGU’s in a test of the glass’ possibilities.   More info With a conversion efficiency of up to 15%, these units could eliminate the need for an outside energy source for the building completely.

We don’t currently offer this promising technology.  From what we’ve been able to gather from news sources, blogs, and companies’ websites, it’s available for commercial buildings in limited areas but is currently still in the testing phase.  We are keeping our eye on emerging solutions such as this for the benefit of all of our customers.

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It’s Fall in Dallas/Ft Worth!

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Ann Johnson

Fall means a welcome relief from our record breaking heat this year, returning to school or college, and anticipation of the upcoming holidays.  What better way to spruce up the home for guests than to update your shower or tub enclosure, spark some interest with new glass fronts in cabinets, or increase the visual size of a room by adding a wall mirror?

Replacing, upgrading, or simply having an enclosure serviced to make sure it’s in great working order will allow your guests to feel comfortable and safe in the bath.  Having repairmen out while guests are in the home can be a huge hassle.  Let us take care of any worries you might have now, before the rush hits and it could be some time before we’d be able to be out.

Replacing the glass or wood panels in your existing cabinet doors can be an inexpensive update to the kitchen, bar, or bath.  And it doesn’t have to be a transparent/translucent glass!  We can install the typical clear or patterned glass, sure.  But have you ever thought of putting mirrors in the doors?  It will increase the reflection of light in the room and make it brighter (perfect in a smallish bath!)  What about a back-painted glass?  A different color than the painted cabinets will make the area more noticeable and can draw the eye away from other areas you may not be interested in highlighting.

A mirrored wall can make a smaller den or living area look twice as large.  With guests, the room can fill up fast and make it feel very crowded.  By adding a mirrored wall, you increase the visual size of the room without adding a single square foot of floor.  And if it’s added on the wall opposite a large picture window, it reflects the outdoors and makes it feel more as if you’re in an atrium!

Now is also the time to look at your tables and flat surfaces.  If you host any large groups (Thanksgiving dinner, anyone?) you know people don’t always pay attention to where they’re setting their cups.  That beautiful wood table’s surface can be ruined with just one misplaced drink.  Add a glass top to the surfaces in your home to help protect them!

Let us help you!  We service all types of shower enclosures, have many different options for your cabinet doors, can mirror almost any wall out there, and help save your tables!  Call us at 214-821-2886, visit us on Henderson or Willowbrook, or contact us through our webpage or Facebook wall!  We’d love to see what we can do to help you ready your home for the holidays!

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