Posts Tagged ‘curved glass block’

5 Tips to Use Glass Block Sizes, Shapes & Colors for a Unique Window, Shower or Wall Design

Friday, March 29th, 2013
Colored and frosted glass blocks using 4 x 8 and 8 x 8 blocks in a bath window

Colored and frosted glass blocks using 4 x 8 and 8 x 8 blocks in a bath window

When most people think of making a glass block window, shower or wall they envision 8” x 8” units being stacked on top of each other – but why settle for a boring look when you can jazz things up using different sizes, patterns and colors? Learn 5 tips below to add some pop to your next glass block project.

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Curved & Bent Glass Shower Enclosures – Cool, but can they be affordable?

Friday, March 8th, 2013
Curved sliding glass enclosure corner base 54 x 54 size

Curved sliding glass enclosure from Fleurco using a 54 x 54 acrylic base

There is nothing quite as sleek, stylish and contemporary as a curved glass shower enclosure – but the question is can they be affordable? Learn below the benefits of these systems, the most popular types of curved glass showers, where they can be used and what are some of the more cost effective options.

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How to Select a Curved Arque Glass Block for a Shower Wall, Partition or Decorative Column

Monday, May 30th, 2011
Arque curved glass block from Pittsburgh Corning
Arque curved glass block from Pittsburgh Corning
Curved walk in shower wall using Arque glass blocks
Curved walk in shower wall using Arque glass blocks

A curved wall can be cool, sleek, and contemporary design – this can really make a shower, wall or partition stand out. The problem with this type of project for most people has usually been cost. The creation of the Arque finishing block (by Pittsburgh Corning) and the 22 degree Variant block (by Mulia) has created a cost effective solution to this problem. Below you’ll learn more about these products (their sizes & patterns, advantages and disadvantages and decorative options).

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How to Choose the Right Glass Block Sizes, Shapes and Installation Process for your Shower Wall

Sunday, May 30th, 2010

Glass block shower wall using 6" x 8" blocks and curved glass block

For many glass block shower wall projects you’re working in a tight space. The trick is to figure out how to create a cool shower design in a small space? Consider these tips to help you solve this challenge (or even how to create a walk in shower in a space as small as a tub enclosure): Continue reading “How to Choose the Right Glass Block Sizes, Shapes and Installation Process for your Shower Wall” »