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Glass Block Bathroom Window Design – Mix Up Sizes to Make Your Project Pop

Thursday, October 7th, 2010
Bathroom window using colored & frosted glass blocks in 8" x 8" & 4" x 8" sizes
Bathroom window using colored & frosted glass blocks – 8″ x 8″ & 4″ x 8″ sizes
Vinyl framed glass block window using 6" x 6" , 6" x 8" and 12" x 12" sizes
Vinyl framed glass block window using 6″ x 6″, 6″ x 8″ and 12″ x 12″ sizes clear and colored glass blocks

Why settle for a boring glass block bathroom window when you can be unique? Let’s face it most glass block windows look the same – one clear cube of block stacked on top of another. Mix up the sizes, add color or frosted designs – why design “inside the box” when you can design “outside the blocks?” Use these 7 points for a unique glass block design: Continue reading “Glass Block Bathroom Window Design – Mix Up Sizes to Make Your Project Pop” »

Glass block showers – design with the end in mind

Thursday, September 9th, 2010
Glass block shower design
Glass block shower design with frameless door photo courtesy of M E Whittaker Builders

I’ve seen glass block showers get screwed up plenty of times. In most cases the culprit is poor planning or no planning. Since glass blocks cannot be cut - the shape, size and dimensions of the wall cannot be an afterthought. Follow these 5 ½ steps for a successful project.   Continue reading “Glass block showers – design with the end in mind” »

How to use a double ended glass block for a bath, kitchen or office wall

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010
Glass block shower with double end glass blocks
Shower with double end glass blocks on straight wall

If you’re looking to create a glass block wall that steps down then the double ended glass block is for you. Although this is a great looking block you must design with it in the right way for a successful project. Keep these points in mind for your next step down wall: Continue reading “How to use a double ended glass block for a bath, kitchen or office wall” »