Glass Tiles

Glass tiles provide any bathroom with clean and fresh look, and are ideal for both the traditional and modern designs of bathrooms. Glass tiles are the bolder step to a more stylish and unique bathrooms, rather than just having the customary and dull ceramics. They create an elegant and tranquil appearance for any bathroom, and provide a soothing spa ambiance.

Using glass tiles for bathrooms or any other area in the home, gives a more dramatic appearance, with the promise of exceptional ambiance to any space. Whether looking for the timeless and graceful looks of bronze, gold, and amber hues of glass tiles, or preferring a more contemporary design with waves of lovely blues and greens, bathroom glass tiles will definitely create the perfect setting for any bathroom.

Advantages Of Glass Tiles

There are several benefits of using a glass tile. For one, there are thousands of shades available for the tile, from metallic silver and gold, to the ever-popular ocean hues –the variety of colors provides every homeowner with limitless options. Another advantage is its unique look on its own; every glass tile has an interesting and distinct character.

Additionally, glass tiles are resistant to moisture, making them perfect for any bathroom. They’re also easily cleaned, dry fast, and stain-proof. Contrary to its name “glass” tile, they’re strong materials for flooring. Glass tiles are also diverse, which means they can be mixed with other types of tiles like porcelain to create an even more unique appearance. Finally, they’re trouble-free to install; those with the DIY skills can do it themselves.

Setting Glass Tiles

Those with the do-it-yourself- skill can easily install glass tiles. With all the materials and tools ready, these simple steps will help you install your glass tiles in a breeze.

Step 1

Prepare the tiling surface. It must be free of oils, loose pieces, and dirt. Once the surface is ready, use a chalk line and tape measure to mark the tiling surface with guidelines that will help you in aligning you tiles. Ensure that guidelines are in both directions, and ninety-degrees apart.

Step 2

Mix the “thin set”. Following the instructions of the manufacturer, mix the “latex modified white thin set”. It must me creamy and thick in texture. Thin set for glass tiles must be white.

Step 3

Apply the thin set using the flat side of a trowel. Cover only the area that may be tiled in ten to fifteen minutes from the application. Spread the thin set with the use of the trowel’s notched side. Hold it an angle of approximately halfway between forty-five and ninety degrees. This will determine the thin set’s thickness and how much must be applied. Then, gently flatten the thin set to have a smooth and even surface.

Step 4

Set the first glass tile sheet on the thin set, making sure that the tiles are aligned with the marked surface. Use “wooden beaten block” and lightly tap it with the use of a hammer to even the tile surface.

Step 5

Continue with setting the tiles in the same manner as the first tile, and making it even through the use of the “wooden beaten block” and tapping it with hammer. After all the tiles have been set, check for imperfect or chipped tiles. If you find a chip tile, you can remove it by using a screwdriver to lift it off, while holding down its adjacent tiles and being careful not to damage adjacent tiles. Then “back butter” a replacement tile and firmly replace it.

Step 6

Let the tile cure for about twenty-four hours before applying the grout. After the tile has cured, mix the grout. Then, dampen the tiles surface using a sponge –this will make it easier to apply the grout. Apply grout using rubber float, forcing it into the joints and ensuring that the joints don’t have air pockets. Remove excess grout from the tiles by scraping off with the use of rubber float.

Step 7

Let the grout set for about twenty-minutes, make sure it doesn’t stay too long. Then, sue damp sponge to gently clean off the grout from the tile’s face. Let the grout cure completely for twenty-four hours. After it has cured, wipe the surface using dry towel. Finally, apply grout sealer to protect the grout from moisture.

Glass tiles are unique choices for bathrooms and they create stunning bathroom ambiance. Installing them is easy as well.