Abstract: A coated article includes a substrate comprising a first side comprising a first surface and a second side comprising a second surface, wherein the second surface is opposite the first surface and a functional coating positioned over at least a portion of the second side. The functional coating includes a base layer positioned over at least a portion of the second surface, wherein the base layer includes a first film positioned over at least a portion of the second surface and a second film positioned over at least a portion of the first film; a metallic layer positioned over at least a portion of the base layer; and a top layer positioned over at least a portion of the metallic layer. The second side comprises a patterned feature. Methods of making a coated article and an insulating glass unit are also provided.

Abstract: A coated article includes a substrate with a first surface and a second surface and a functional coating applied over the surface. The functional coating includes a base layer over at least a portion of the substrate; a metallic layer over at least a portion of the base layer; and a top layer over at least a portion of the metallic layer. The base layer includes a first film of tin oxide over at least a portion of the substrate and a second film covering the entire portion of the first film. Methods of making a coated article, reducing scattering center formation, and reducing red haze formation are also provided.