Glass tile: types, design, colors, finishes, shapes, examples with mosaics

Interior Design Features

Glass tiles are made of quartz sand and binders. Tempered glass obtained as a result of production is absolutely safe, because even with damage it does not give sharp edges. Designers around the world have long appreciated its advantages: the interior, decorated with glass fragments, looks aesthetically pleasing, expensive and original:

• Glossy products reflect light, so they make the interior visually wider and lighter.
• Glass goes well with porcelain stoneware, wallpaper, plastic, metal and wood.
• Products look three-dimensional, visually giving depth to the room.

It is laid using transparent silicone sealant and grout.

Pros and cons of glass trim

Glass tiles are used for cladding a variety of surfaces. What benefits does it have?

In the photo there is a bathroom where two types of tiles are combined: from polished glass and textured by "bubbles".

Kinds

The modern construction market offers several types of glass tiles:

• Enamelled. The glass is coated with titanium enamel and baked. Enamel provides increased strength and gives the surface rich colors.
• Marblit. It is made of stained or frosted glass. It has a large thickness (up to 12 mm) and size (up to 50x50 cm). The smooth or corrugated front side has a plain or marble color, and the back side is embossed, provides better traction during installation.
• Glass decorator. Suitable for creating mosaic patterns or decorative panels, as it has a small size (about 65 * 65 mm). There is also a glass with cuts that imitates a mosaic: it is laid with a whole sheet, and not piece by piece.
• Stemalitis. For its production, large sheet glass is used. These are rectangular panels with a length of 40 to 150 cm. Its production resembles the process of creating enameled tiles. Heat treatment gives the product special wear resistance, reliably holding enamel.
• Penodecor. This square tile has a glassy colored film on the front. Its thickness reaches 4 cm, which allows it to be used for the construction of partitions.

What can be tiled?

The glass decor transforms and enhances the interior, gives it style and adds a touch of brilliance.

The following surfaces are made with tiles:

• walls;
• apron;.
• shower stall;
• floor;
• ceiling;
• arches;
• fireplace.

In the photo there is a fireplace portal trimmed with refractory glass tiles.

Even small details interspersed with glass can dramatically change the design of the room.

Shapes and sizes of tiles

Today, construction stores offer a wide range of tile products of various shapes:

• Square 10x10, 15x15 or 30x30 cm in size. It looks harmonious and does not get out of the general interior.
• Shallowmosaic size 1x1, 2x2, 2x4, 3x3 cm.Allows you to decorate the interior with a pattern or geometric inserts.

• Rectangular products of a standard size of 7.5x15 cm, or "boar", which is always relevant and looks stylish in any interior. Often there are strips of glass with a width of 1 to 5 cm and a length of 40 to 60 cm.
• Fish scales. Colorful semicircular fragments that attract attention with their unusual shape.

• Honeycombs, bubbles, curly tiles– paintings that not only have unique decorative properties, but also masterfully conceal the irregularities of the wall.

In the photo there is a bathroom with an accent wall decorated with multi-colored hexagons.

Design options

Decorative glass tiles imitate textures that cannot be recreated with ceramic products: ice, transparent gemstones, mirror surfaces.

As an apron in the kitchen, mother-of-pearl glass tiles look great.

To transform the interior, it is not necessary to clad the entire area: it is enough to decorate the surface with glass inserts or create a panel.

Amazing in beauty are products for Murano glass: it is not monophonic, as we used to see, but with multi-colored tints that make up a unique ornament.

A special category includes products obtained by the fusing method: multi-colored glass blanks are melted and then combined. After cooling, a solid glass web with a unique abstract pattern or pattern is formed.

Transparent tile is universal: it harmonizes with any wall covering. A particular effect is given to the room by products with a facet (edge ​​along the edges): the surface decorated with them looks voluminous and elegant.

Glass Tile Colors

Glass products have a diverse color palette, which allows you to choose a decor for any situation. Paint or drawing is applied to the back side, therefore, during operation, the color does not fade.

The surface, decorated in white tones, is a universal solution for small bathtubs. In a spacious room you can use black products that will give the interior luxury and rigor.

The photo shows a dark gray wall with a geometric ornament composed of tiles of two sizes.

For the interior, decorated in soothing colors, gray glass tile is suitable. In the decoration with luxury elements, on the contrary, expensive shiny elements beg, for example, a mosaic for silver metal or gold.

Colored products are often used in combination with neutral shades. For example, a green tiled apron harmonizes with white and wooden furniture, creating a corner in the apartment with natural motifs. A tile of pastel colors (blue, light green, pink) sets in a calm mood and helps to relax.

Photo of glass tiles for bathroom and toilet

Glass tiles are often found in the decor of the bathroom. It is not afraid of moisture and is easily cleaned of drops and stains.

In the photo there is a shower area decorated with a dark glass "boar".

Glass products are perfectly combined with tiles, paint, metal and chrome details. Small tiles are most often used in the lining of individual areas of the bathroom: shower, zone with a mirror and sink.

Glass fragments can distinguish one accent wall.

In the photo there is a bathroom with transparent tiles around the doorway. It harmonizes with mirrors and helps relieve the space in which the whole wall is reserved for bulky dark cabinets.

The use of glass fragments in the interior of the bathroom or toilet sets a certain mood for the whole environment.

Even a small area decorated with tiles can give the room elegance and sophistication.

In the photo there is a patterned tile softening the roughness of a wooden pedestal. The contrast of glass and wood gives an impressive result.

Glass Tile Ideas for the Kitchen

Glass tiles in the kitchen are traditionally used as an apron.It not only gives the interior a “twist”, but also protects the wall in the cooking zone from contamination.

The photo shows a gray glass apron that harmonizes with a glossy island table.

The presence of muted or bright colors provides the kitchen room with a beautiful appearance.

The apron from a red glass "boar" in combination with a white set looks stylish and presentable.

The photo shows a classic combination of scarlet and white. The glass apron serves as a bright accent in a monophonic setting.

Glass products also lay out the area in the zone of the plate, since the glass is resistant to high temperatures.

The glass decor does not overload the interior, but adds lightness and airiness to it.

In the photo, a glass apron of pastel colors dilutes the dark concise set.

Photo gallery

Glass tile is a fashionable, practical and aesthetic material that helps to create an attractive look in any room.