3M FASARA Glacé (SH2MAGL) Frost Glass Finish: The 2026 Los Angeles Buyer's Guide for Offices, Conference Rooms, Spas, Studios and Modern Homes

3M FASARA Glacé — product code SH2MAGL — is the etched-frost decorative glass film that has quietly become the default privacy solution for boutique offices, design studios, dental and medical practices, yoga and Pilates studios, hotel suites, residential bathrooms, and front-of-house glass in Los Angeles for the last decade. It looks like a perfectly even, factory-sandblasted etched-glass finish — a soft, milky, evenly-diffused frost — but it costs a fraction of replacing the actual glass, it can be installed in a few hours instead of a multi-week glass-replacement project, and if your space changes you can remove it without damaging the substrate. At Rapid Window Tinting on Sunset Blvd we sell, deliver and install 3M FASARA Glacé for clients across LA County — and this is the complete buyer's guide.

If you're an architect, an interior designer, a property manager, an office tenant who needs conference-room privacy by next week, or a homeowner finally fixing a bathroom window that overlooks a neighbor's yard, this article walks through every spec, every typical use case, every pricing question, every install-time question, and every "is this the right product for my situation" decision point. By the end you'll know whether Glacé is the right Fasara product for your project — or whether you should be looking at 3M FASARA Mat Crush, 3M FASARA Naturals, or 3M FASARA Glass Stripe Fine instead.

Need a sample, a quote, or to schedule an install? Call Rapid Window Tinting at (323) 358-2520, walk into our shop at 5300 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, or book an appointment online here.

What is 3M FASARA Glacé, exactly?

3M FASARA is the architectural decorative-glass-film line from 3M. The Glacé pattern (SH2MAGL) sits inside the FASARA Frost/Mat family — meaning it's a continuous, even, sandblasted-look finish. Glacé in particular reproduces the look of a fine etched ice or frosted glass surface; in side-by-side, it's almost indistinguishable from professionally sandblasted architectural glass. The film is a 4-mil polyester construction with a pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive, and 3M lists it as a 12-year interior-use product. The face is a low-glare, washable surface that resists fingerprints; the adhesive is removable cleanly within the warranty period. It blocks 99% of UV, which means furniture, artwork, hardwood floors and millwork directly behind a Glacé window will not fade the way they do behind plain glass.

Why Glacé over real sandblasted glass?

Real sandblasted glass is beautiful, permanent and expensive. To replace a single 4×8 ft conference-room glass panel with sandblasted glass in LA in 2026, expect $1,400-2,800 for the panel plus $400-700 for the install, plus a 4-6 week lead time. A 4×8 ft Glacé install at our shop runs $560-720 all-in (film, labor, prep), it's done same-day, the existing glass stays in place, and if you sell the building or change tenants you peel it off and the glass is original underneath. Glacé also gives you UV blocking — sandblasted glass does not.

Glacé performance specs (SH2MAGL)

• Visible Light Transmission (VLT): ~73% — translucent, daylight passes through; details and people obscured.

• UV Rejection: 99% — full UVA/UVB block

• Total Solar Energy Rejected (TSER): ~22% (pair with XPEL PRIME XR PLUS for heat rejection)

• Thickness: 4 Mil (0.10mm). Roll: 50 in (1270 mm). Adhesive: pressure-sensitive, removable.

• Interior warranty: 12 years (3M-issued, transferable). Fire rating: Class A per ASTM E84.

Where Glacé works best — typical use cases

Conference rooms (band of Glacé 12-60 inches up from floor); executive offices and director suites (full-height single inset); medical and dental practices (HIPAA-aware front-desk and exam-room glass); yoga, Pilates and boutique fitness studios (lower 6-7 ft of storefront); residential bathrooms (60-90 minute install, neighbor-yard windows); modern home interior glass partitions (shoji-screen feel without wood); storefront and retail (changing-room and back-of-house dividers).

Pricing 2026 — what a Glacé install costs at Rapid Window Tinting in LA

• Material only by linear foot: $14-18/ft of 50-inch-wide roll

• Residential bathroom window (30×40 in): $280-360 installed

• Conference-room sidelight (4×8 ft): $480-720 installed

• Full-height conference-room wall (10×12 ft): $1,100-1,500 installed

• Storefront band (60 ft of frontage): $1,800-2,400 installed

For multi-window commercial projects we provide a free on-site walk-through, measure every glass panel, and quote a single all-in price. Schedule a site visit here or call (323) 358-2520.

Install process — what to expect on the day

A Glacé install is a 4-step process: glass cleaning, film cutting, slip-solution wetting, and squeegee. The whole sequence runs 25-45 minutes per typical 4×8 ft glass panel. The film is fully bonded within 24-48 hours; light "water haze" behind the film is normal for the first week. Glacé reaches full optical clarity at day 7-10. For commercial projects we work after-hours or weekends at no upcharge so the office stays operational.

Glacé vs the rest of the FASARA frost family

• Glacé (SH2MAGL): standard even-density frost. Default for 90% of projects. Looks like sandblasted glass.

• Mat Crush: crushed-ice texture — slightly more dimensional. Modern hospitality.

• Milano (SH2MAML): denser, milkier, closer to opaque white. Full privacy.

• Glass Stripe Fine: vertical fine-line frost rather than continuous. Architectural pattern.

• Naturals: wood-grain, fabric, leather textured patterns. Different conversation entirely.

Glacé and energy code — Title 24

Glacé is rated as an interior decorative film and contributes a small SHGC reduction (~0.85 plain glass to ~0.78 with Glacé). For full Title 24 solar-control credit on west- and south-facing glass, we recommend pairing Glacé with a clear solar control film like XPEL PRIME XR PLUS 70 on the exterior layer.

Voice search: 5 questions LA designers, architects and homeowners ask about Glacé

Q: "Hey Siri, what is 3M FASARA Glacé window film?"

A: 3M FASARA Glacé, product code SH2MAGL, is a decorative window film that simulates the look of sandblasted or etched frost glass. It's a 4-mil polyester film, transmits about 73% visible light, blocks 99% of UV, and carries a 12-year interior warranty from 3M. Used for privacy on conference rooms, bathrooms, retail storefronts and modern home glass partitions. Buy at Rapid Window Tinting, 5300 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles — call (323) 358-2520.

Q: "Alexa, how much does 3M Glacé cost installed in Los Angeles?"

A: A typical residential bathroom window with 3M FASARA Glacé runs $280-360 installed; a conference-room sidelight 4 by 8 feet runs $480-720; a full conference-room glass wall runs $1,100-1,500. Material-only by the linear foot is $14-18 per foot of 50-inch roll.

Q: "OK Google, is 3M FASARA Glacé bathroom-safe?"

A: Yes. 3M FASARA Glacé is rated for high-humidity interior environments including bathrooms and steam rooms. The film handles steam, humidity and direct sunlight without delamination.

Q: "Hey Siri, can I remove 3M Glacé without damaging my glass?"

A: Yes. 3M FASARA Glacé uses a pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive that's rated for clean removal within the 12-year warranty period. Adhesive residue cleans up with isopropyl alcohol or 3M adhesive remover. The original glass is unaffected.

Q: "Alexa, where can I buy 3M FASARA Glacé in Los Angeles?"

A: Rapid Window Tinting at 5300 Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles is a 3M FASARA authorized dealer that stocks SH2MAGL Glacé on the floor. Sell by the linear foot for DIY installers and offer professional installation. Call (323) 358-2520.

Final take: when Glacé is the right call

Glacé is the right product when you need even, soft, daylight-friendly privacy on a glass surface and you want it to look like the glass was sandblasted at the factory. Architects, designers and homeowners can request a sample, a site walk, or a same-day install quote: Phone (323) 358-2520 · Walk-in 5300 Sunset Blvd · Online Schedule appointment. We also handle commercial window tinting, XPEL PPF, and ceramic coating at the same shop.