The Coveted Bathroom – Bathroom Design Ideas With Glass Tiles

Looking to transform your bathroom into a spa-like retreat?

Here are some bathroom ideas and bathroom tile design pointers to give you some direction.

• Space is often a challenge when it comes to bathroom remodeling. Careful planning and an open mind will help towards maximizing your space and to bring your bathroom to its full potential. Even if your quarters are tight a few simple tricks can effectively enlarge your room.
   
•  Look for tiles that are light colored. Soft colors tend to create an open,bright space. 
   
• Glass bathroom tiles are a good idea as a glass wall tile will reflect and illuminate its surroundings giving off an illusion of a wider area. 
• Current bathroom designs are loaded with glass wall tile both for its stunning visual appeal and for its durability and practicality in high water –traffic spaces. They are especially utilized for shower tile ideas.
• Use mirrors as a space enlarging trick. Get rid of clunky radiators and opt for radiant flooring as a space saving and luxurious option.
• When looking for bathroom tile ideas think of colors and patterns that give off a feeling of tranquility.  Be sure they are pleasing to you and don’t worry about others’ opinions-it is your own private place to relax in.
• Bathroom tile mosaic and natural stone mosaics are beautiful ideas that add detail and can be the finishing touch to a perfect place.

Check back soon for additional tips and helpfull ideas to help you redecorate your bathroom 

untill next time

Style your coveted space

Glass Tiles Oasis

 

swimming pool tiles – Glass Tiles Oasis

Ah summer! The very word conjures up images of sun, lemonade and……. swimming pools! If you just pictured a shimmering aqua oasis of water glittering in the sunlight well, that was the point. The creation of a stunning swimming pool is at your fingertips with glass tile oasis. Glass tiles are the most durable pool tiles out there.  Glass tile pools are resistant to chemical corrosion and are non porous making them a perfect choice for water tiling projects. Utilizing glass tile for pools will translate into your swimming pool keeping its beautiful appearance and durability practically forever. Ok, so we know how practical it is to use tile glass, but that aside, the beauty; the utter work of art a glass pool can be! Glass pool tiles reflect and refract the sunlight creating a mesmerizing and beautiful effect that is truly spectacular. There is good reason that glass tiles are the pool tile of choice now days. With so many glistening colors to choose from, and so many different ways of putting them together; these small sized tiles can turn a swimming pool into a stunning backyard experience. If breathtaking beauty is what you’re looking for in a pool; glass tile is the answer.

Here are a some of our more popular glass pool tiles

Crystile Blue Squares

 

 

 

 

 

Crystile Green Squares

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frosted Aqua Mini Pebbles  Glass Tiles

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marine Blend

Customer Sample of Marine Blend

 

Featured Glass Brick Tiles in Spotlight – See Select Customer Kitchen Backsplash samples

At times it’s the subtle differences that can make all the difference. Take glass brick tiles for example. The sleek look of the tiles will add that wow factor to your kitchen, transforming it from the mundane to the extraordinary-without breaking the bank.  Clean straight lines appeal to your inner self by giving off a sense of serenity and continuity and the luminous quality of the glass will brighten and enlarge the space unlike any other tile. It’s a win-win combination! As one customer wrote us: “Bought your mini brick Victorian tiles for a kitchen backsplash. The glass tiles are a great contrast to the ”antique” matte finish on the granite countertops – and the gray tiles in among the browns really bring out the subtle gray veins in the granite along with highlighting the stainless appliances. It is simply stunning! If interested.

 

Thanks for a great product! (And it was fun to install!)”

We have enclosed the pictures for your viewing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reflection Series Glass Tile Sample

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Victorian series Glass Tile Sample

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Each of our mosaic pieces are 1×2 inch rectangles and 8 mm thick. They come in 12×12 inch mesh sheets for easy handling and installation. With all the various color combinations we offer (or choose from any solid color glass), you’re sure to find one that will fit perfectly. For a beautiful, contemporary kitchen backsplash or for other tiling projects, think glass brick tiles; Glass subway tiles, etc..you won’t be disappointed!

 

Home decorating on a Budget in todays economy – (Hint Glass Tiles)

 

  If the thought of home decorating in today’s economy has got you down, cheer up We may have some help full ideas.

There are many ways to save while home decorating on a budget. Budget decorating is definitely a challenge but one that can be met with careful planning. Most importantly, start with a realistic budget and it will be a lot easier to stick to your price. There are many home decorating ideas that can help you decorate on a budget including those decorating on a tight budget. For instance, if you need to redo your kitchen, consider having your current floor scraped or professionally cleaned, it’s a lot cheaper than the cost of a new floor. Also; appliances are expensive, save money by sticking with your existing kitchen appliances.

 If you are challenged by a tight budget-like so many of us are today- but are still dreaming of a new look for your home start with one thing-you’ll be amazed at the transformation.  May I suggest new tiles? Particularly in the kitchen, the heart of your home, a small change with big results!  Backsplash tiles will give your kitchen an instant face lift and won’t break your bank account. If you’re thinking of a glass tile backsplash -so current and beautiful- take a look at the glass tile oasis website. They sell hundreds of glass tiles from glass subway tiles to stunning glass mosaic tiles and everything in between.

At glasstileoasis we know about decorating on a budget-that’s why we offer free shipping on all orders over $250 and free 2^nd day air on all samples! That means if you see something you like, you’ll have the samples in your hands in 2 days- at no cost to you! Besides for their everyday low prices on all tiles, be sure to check out their clearance section for incredible savings on many different styles of glass tiles.  All these savings translate into more money in your pocket and who can’t use that in today’s financial times? 

 

 

Part 4 Do It Your Self / Home Improvement Project Glass Kitchen Tile Backslash

 

This may well be the final installment for our Do it your self glass tiles series view the previous posts here. (Feel free to post comments for additional ideas for this series)

Part 1    Part 2  Part3

 

 

Let’s talk about tools used to cut glass tiles. There are 3 main tools used to cut glass tiles:

 

1. Nippers: Pliers with sharp tips. Nippers are handy for cutting small mosaic tiles, standard glass tiles. Make sure the nippers are new or as good as new.
2. Glass Scoring Knives: For larger straight cuts on standard smooth tiles. Basically, you will be scoring and snapping the tile along the desired place of cutting.
3. Wet saws: Power saws with a water sprayer. Do NOT use the ceramic blade that comes with most wet saws-replace it with a diamond electroplated glass tile blade.

If you will be using a wet saw, you have the option to rent or buy. You may be better off buying a (smaller) tile saw since that will equal the price of renting one for 2 or 3 days.

 To lay the tiles you will need:

Large sheets of cardboard, thinset (tile adhesive), grout, bucket, water, sponge, dry towel, pencil, eraser, 3/16”v-notched trowel, power drill, cement-mixing tool bit and grout float.

Measure the dimensions, transfer them on paper and lay them on a horizontal surface. Then spread thinset onto the wall using the trowel. Spread adhesive directly on the tiles and lay the tile sheets with the paper side out. After 20 minutes, use a damp sponge and warm water to gently wipe down the paper. Make sure the paper is saturated and darkened. After a few minutes, carefully peel off the paper. Wait 24 hours to grout the tiles. Prepare the grout according to manufacturer’s instructions (you will need a drill and mixing bit) and spread the grout using a hard rubber grout float. Let the grout set for 20 minutes then clean off using a dry cloth and following up with a sponge and warm water. (The less water you use, the better). Buff the surface and watch your glass tile backsplash shine!

To see images and detailed instruction on how to create a glass tile backsplash go to http://www.hgtv.com/decorating/colorful-glass-tile-backsplash/index.html

In the mean time if your looking for a large selection of quality glass tile, mosaic glass tile or backsplash tiles at wholesale prices  vist us at www.glasstileoasis.com

 

 

Part 3 Do It Your Self / Home Decoration with Glass Tile

This a follow up post of  our Do it your self glass tile series view the previous posts here

Part 1    Part 2

Here is the third installment

In order to avoid tile installation failures-remember to allow for tile expansion. Because glass tile has a high degree of expansion and contraction, movement of “expansion” joints are a requirement of every installation.

For more indepth on tile installation see www.ntlfloortrends.com

Bathroom glass tiles  today are more often utilized for ornamentation than actual function, and tiles offer limitless design possibilities. For a visual lookand exprt opinion on beautiful  glass tile backsplash ideas visit http://design.hgtv.com/bath/Video_detail.aspx?id=343

If you’re looking to spiff up your lavatory with the hottest trends in glass tile , offers endless colors and styles to choose from. To see different choices of dazzling glass tiles and for beautiful glass ideas go to http://design.hgtv.com/bath/Video_detail.aspx?id=327

In the mean time if your looking for a large selection of quality glass tile, mosaic glass tile or backsplash tiles at wholesale prices  vist us at www.glasstileoasis.com

 

Part 2 Do It Your Self / Home Improvement Project Glass Kitchen Tile Backslash

For those of you who love doing their own home improvement projects, this one is for you! With a little helpfull information and determination you’re on your way to do it yourself tile installation. 

A couple of tiling tips from the pros:

-Always read the installation specifications and follow the manufactures instruction manual exactly. Do not assume all tile installations are all the same-they are not. Follow instructions and you will be successful!

-Glass tile installation is different than it is for other tiles. At the risk of sounding redundant, I repeat: follow instructions exactly.

-when setting glass tiles that are mounted on paper, always keep the paper side up.

-remove the paper backing the same day the tile is installed so that you can make any necessary adjustments to the tiles.

-have patience when grouting glass tiles. Because glass does not absorb moisture, it takes more time for the grout to set.

As you can see, working with tile- especially glass tile-takes patience. However the feeling of satisfaction you get from doing and completing the job yourself cannot be beat! It is fun, rewarding and an experience all on its own.  For more tips and ideas, read the blurbs below and follow the links to each website.

One more thing: don’t let the thought of working with glass tile scare you away.  I have seen such spectacular glass tile backsplash and beautiful glass kitchen tiles – a tile backsplash is stunning and well worth the effort! 

Have fun with your new project and let us know how it turned out!

 

Winter Warmth & Your Kitchen

Your kitchen is the magnet that draws the family together. When done properly, your kitchen can and will be the spot for lots of warmth, laughter and cozy meals spent together.

As winter fast approaches this is the perfect time to think of redesigning your kitchen. Kitchen decorating can be lots of fun! Here are some kitchen decor enhancing tips using glass tiles. First, start with a kitchen tile backsplash- the perfect way to warm up a kitchen! The tile backsplash will reflect your color and design preference. A glass tile backsplash is a great choice for many different reasons. Firstly, it is very current and therefore will not date your home so quickly. Secondly, glass tiles are durable and make for easy and quick clean up. Of course they are also beautiful and so luminous adding a glow to your kitchen. A glass tile kitchen really shines! A kitchen sees a lot of traffic and spills, so your kitchen tiles and backsplash tiles for that matter need to be durable and water resistant- tile glass fits the bill for both. A mosaic backsplash is a beautiful idea as it adds detail and high design to an otherwise boring background.

 

Tile ideas for redecorating your kitchen. If your looking to update your kitchen or a simply refreshening

Are you looking to update your kitchen Or simply refreshen it ?  By simply replacing or adding new tiles to your kitchen, you will create a whole new look! 

Here are some great tile ideas for redecorating your kitchen.

 For starters, your individuality comes out to play when creating a kitchen backsplash. 

There are so many different options! Replacing your ceramic tile backsplash for a glass backsplash will give your kitchen a luminous glow. Glass tiles come in a rainbow of colors and can really add pizzazz and drama to your kitchen.

A copper tile backsplash will add charm to your country inspired kitchen. 

A mosaic tile backsplash will add beautiful detail to your room. It can be the element that ties your floors to your walls. 

The colors you choose for your kitchen backsplash tile reflect your personal design style.

 Be creative! Have fun!

 

Part 1 Do It Your Self / installation information for Glass Tile Kitchen Backslash

 

A good tile backsplash can bring a kitchen back to life.  If you’re looking to replace or add a new tile backsplash here is what you need to know. Since it will be a small project (quantity wise) you may be able to splurge on exotic or more detailed tile. Keep your options open and be sure the place you purchase your tiles from has a large and extensive collection. Experiment with different colors and sizes. 

 

Once you’ve made the decision on the type of tile to use, you need to look for an installer. If you will be going with glass tile for a backsplash be sure to look for a skilled tile installer. A glass tile kitchen is gorgeous -however glass tile is brittle and can be scratched, so the installer will have to be able to cut expertly and precisely. He needs to be able to pay attention to detail and follow the manufactures instructions explicitly. This will ensure your glass tiles will last longer and will look beautiful for years to come. 

 

If you are considering installing the kitchen tiles yourself, keep in mind there are three parts to installing a kitchen tile backsplash. 
1. Planning the project
2. Installing the backsplash
3. Finishing up.

 

Important quirks to keep in mind

When installing your backsplash tiles, the electrical power to all outlets within the backsplash area should be turned off. For more technical information with Glass tiles  visit at floorstransformed.com

A kitchen tile backsplash will keep walls dry and make them look dramatic. For a great overview on kitchen backsplashes visit www.askthebuilder.com 
Tile cutters are designed to score and snap straight lines in ceramic tiles that have a thin porcelain coating on their surface. For an informative video on how to cut ceramic tiles,  see http://www.floorstransformed.com/

For more on building with glass tiles visit http://www.doityourself.com/stry/stonetilecolors

Hope this helps if you have any additional Ideas for us to consider submit your thoughts below.

 

Happy Tiling

The Glass Tile Team