Posts Tagged ‘glass block sizes’
Friday, May 3rd, 2013

Colored & Frosted Glass Block Shower Wall Using Finished End Blocks
Are you looking for more privacy (without having to use blinds or curtains) for a bathroom window (or basement window for that matter)? Do you want to move some colored light from one space to another while having a understated look? If so – frosted glass blocks are an option to consider. Learn below what a frosted glass block is, the various options available and where they can be used to create add privacy, create a cool mood or just provide a decorative look in a residential or commercial space.
Continue reading “Frosted Glass Blocks Create a Cool Mood, Privacy & Unique Style to any Room” »
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Saturday, April 27th, 2013

Glass block shower wall using 8 x 8 colored glass blocks and 4 x 8 alternating blocks
When you live in Southern California it’s essential to make every inch of a small bathroom count….and that’s exactly what Jeff R. accomplished in his recent bath renovation project. As Jeff said, “The bathroom in our 75 year old home was shot. The tile had hairline cracks, the shower area was dark, the shower pan was failing, and the earthquakes and tremors where part of the cause of the tile falling apart.” It was not possible to change the size or layout of this room – so the challenge would be to make the space nicer and more functional…but how?

Before renovation - old tile shower enclosure was closed in by stud walls
Learn below how Jeff, his wife, an interior designer and their contractor not only used materials like a unique “floating” glass block wall to create a fresh contemporary look – but also embraced a famous tile design element to make their small space sparkle.
Continue reading “Project Spotlight: Transforming a 75 year old small bathroom with a glass block tile shower – San Diego California” »
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Friday, March 29th, 2013

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.
Continue reading “5 Tips to Use Glass Block Sizes, Shapes & Colors for a Unique Window, Shower or Wall Design” »
Tags: color glass blocks, curved glass block, Glass Block, glass block shapes, glass block shower, glass block sizes, sizes of glass blocks
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Saturday, August 27th, 2011

Glass block wall using 4 x 4 x 4 blocks in a running bond
Tags: 4 x 4 x 4, bathroom tile, block wall, brick wall, commercial wall, glass block shower, glass block sizes, glass block wall, glass subway tile, running bond, subway tile, subway tile backsplash, subway tile bathroom, subway tile kitchen
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Saturday, August 6th, 2011

Colored and frosted glass block shower wall checkerboard design Glass block sizes and colors in a random window pattern

Glass block sizes in a random window pattern
Glass blocks stacked on top of each other – that is the single glass block design known by most people. The cool thing is this building material doesn’t only provide a means for a functional window, shower, wall or bar (with one block stacked on top of each other) – it can create a one of a kind window, shower or wall design through the use of patterning as well. Here’s 3 tips to turn an ordinary project into an extraordinary one. Continue reading “3 Design Tips for an Extraordinary Patterned Glass Block Window, Shower, Wall or Bar” »
Tags: glass block design, glass block patterns, glass block sizes, Mulia, office partition, Pittsburgh Corning, shower design, striped wall design, subway tile, wall design, wall design ideas, wall patterns, window design
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Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

- Glass block end block combining two sizes – 4″ x 8″ x 3 1/8″ end block (Designed by Joel Breitigam JB Design)
Tags: end block, end glass block, glass block end, glass block sizes, Mulia, partition wall, Pittsburgh Corning, Pittsburgh corning glass block, shaped block, shower wall, wave pattern
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Saturday, February 12th, 2011

- Curved glass block shower enclosure wall
Tags: acrylic wall, bathroom blog, curved shower wall, curved wall, curved walls, glass block sizes, glass block wall, glass shower walls, glass wall, kitchen bar, partition wall, radius wall, rounded wall, shower blog, shower wall, tub to shower conversion
Posted in Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Commercial Remodeling & New Construction, Exterior Remodeling, Glass Block, Kitchen Remodeling | 3 Comments »
Thursday, October 7th, 2010

- Bathroom window using colored & frosted glass blocks – 8″ x 8″ & 4″ x 8″ sizes
Tags: colored glass, colored glass block, frameless glass block window, frosted designs, frosted glass, frosted glass block, glass block bathroom window, glass block blog, glass block shower window, glass block sizes, shower window, vinyl framed glass block window
Posted in Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Glass Block, Windows | 5 Comments »
Sunday, June 6th, 2010

Vinyl framed glass block bathroom window used in a new home
Installing a glass block bathroom window in new construction framed openings has never been easier. Follow these simple steps to get a great looking window that is sized correctly the first time. Continue reading “How to Install a Glass Block Bathroom Window in a New Construction or Addition Project” »
Tags: Bathroom Remodeling, colored glass block, framed openings, frosted glass block, Glass Block, glass block bathroom window, glass block design, glass block sizes, glass block windows, glass blocks, metal framed window, Mulia, Pittsburgh Corning
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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” »
Tags: Bathroom Remodeling, curved glass block, end block, glass block design, glass block designs, glass block shapes, glass block sizes, Pittsburgh Corning, shower base, shower door, shower wall, walk in shower
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