Jay Pique wrote:
I've built a faux-window for a client; basically a 9-light storm window
that will cover an electrical panel. She wants to backlight it (or
something along those lines), but she's concerned one of her kids will
smash a pane. Any recommendations about what to use that will look
"good"? I'm thinking tempered glass, but what about acrylic? It's
going to be frosted, but I don't want it to look plasticy. Thanks.

Tempered glass has to be custom made to the exact size. It can't be
cut. It also breaks into a bazillion pieces which is a pain in the ass
to clean up. Laminated glass can be cut to size and stays intact when
the glass breaks. I've used laminated glass in bathrooms, drawn up a
design in Autocad and had a local sign shop cut a vinyl frosted decal
that was applied to the glass. Looks like a million bucks and cost
less than half that.

Polycarbonate would work, as would acrylic. In your situation either
would be okay. Polycarbonate is stronger and more expensive.

R