Glass Tile, a Wise Choice

Glass tile is finally getting the respect it is due with all the different types and colors and the ease of maintenance it's really a great a choice,
With so many unique lines and There just is not anything else on the market with as many a colors that are available from pastel shades to bright clear primary colors. There is also a very large size selection of glass tile and mosaic glass tile that can range from 3/8” x 3/8” all the way to 12” x 12”.

A new glass product is glow in the dark tiles.
This is fantastic for swimming pool tile; you don’t need the pool light.
These are great to high light outdoor steps that can sometimes be a tripping hazard
These photo luminescent tiles take in ambient light during the day and styles available interior designers are using glass tile in many upcoming design projects. Glass tile has become art form here in the U.S.A., as there are several American companies that are manufacturing very unique glass tiles, some with a great new look such as fused glass.


emit the light back at dark.
They can be charged from home lighting sources as well so you can accent bathroom walls and not need a night light.
One job I saw had the homeowners name hidden in an entrance wall mosaic and when the night fell it lit up.
The luminescent tiles are also made in the same colors in non-glow so they are hidden until it gets dark or the bathroom light is turned off.
I think I may do this in my kid’s bathroom, they will love it.

A lot of manufactured glass tile is made from recycled bottles and glass products, so the industry has a great reputation as one of the leading “Green Compliant “ manufactures, some use as much as seventy percent.

On the plus side with a wide range of colors, sizes, and styles as well as it being a recycled “Green Product”, give glass tile a look you will be surprised!

About the Author: Anthony J. Ventura is a tile and marble contractor with 25 years of experience in custom home construction and swimming pool design. If you have any questions or need advice see us at www.pooltileworld.com