Friday, April 27, 2012

Your Bathroom Needs Glass Tile

Your Bathroom Needs Glass Tile

Most population want to use mosaic tile somewhere in their home. The bathroom is the ideal place to get creative and setup glass tile. There are many inherent locations for your glass including the shower, sink backsplash, floor, and whole walls.

The shower is probably the most common setup location for glass mosaic tile in the bathroom. Whether you pick to use just one solid color throughout or generate a blend of colors that you want instead, you can cover the whole area for a uncostly price if you shop around. Someone else popular use in the shower is to use large 12" tiles on the wall and run a border of colorful glass tiles at the waistline. You can go one step added and tile that shower seat or shower inset with the same shiny glass tiles.

Bathroom Shower

The sink backsplash is a great way to add a minuscule bit of color to a somewhat boring room. pick a tile blend that compliments the countertops. You can setup this tile between the mirror and the countertop at a very low cost. If you want to add more zing to your room then tile all the way to the ceiling wrapping around your mirror.

The small mosaic tiles will make your room appear larger. If your bathroom is very small then you might reconsider installing glass tile on one whole wall. This will enlarge your space and add splendid color and texture. If you tile the wall across from your mirror then the reflection will enlarge the area even more.

Most glass tiles will work exquisite on a floor. Check with your supplier to verify that the tile you like is floor friendly first. The best thing about using this tile on your bathroom floor is that it is easier to setup than large ceramic tiles. These are so small that you naturally cut the sheets to work around the toilet, sink, and shower areas. No need for a wet saw. Some might ask if it is of course safe to put glass tile on the floor. If using mosaic tile that is 1" or smaller then you will a lot of grout joints. This in itself will give you plenty of texture and makes them slip resistant. Vitreous glass tile is somewhat textured on the outside and will add even more grip for your floor.

Once you conclude what tiles you want to use and where you want to use them, you will need to setup these. Whether you setup them yourself or use a professional, make sure to use the appropriate adhesive and grout. The best grout to use in a bathroom is an epoxy grout. It is more difficult to work with but it will not stain or mildew. In a bathroom, this is a great perk.
Choose to keep it neutral or go wild with vivid colors but absolutely express yourself in the bathroom. It is the one place that you can step out of your comfort zone and generate an splendid look.

Your Bathroom Needs Glass Tile

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