Glass tiles are pieces of glass formed into uniform precise shapes. Glass tiles are by no means a new phenomenon. Glass tiles have been around ever since 3,000 BC, when the great artisans of Greece, Egypt and Persia created them.
During more recent years, glass tiles have become extremely a fashionable. Perhaps because they are so easy to clean, so pleasing to the eye, and are available in a stunning array of vibrant colors.
Glass tiles are significantly more difficult to fit, as a glass tile is more brittle than ceramic or porcelain tile, so there’s an increased risk of them cracking or shattering under force. You can find a great selection of glass tiles at Tile Choice.
Smalti tiles, often called Byzantine glass mosaic tiles, are usually opaque glass tiles. They are still popular today but were first created and used as mosaics back in the time of the Byzantine Empire.
Smalti tiles are made by mixing molten glass with metal salts. The resulting blend is tipped into moulds that form slabs. Once cooled the slabs are separated in to different pieces, or tiles.
Glass tiles are commonly used today on floors and walls in both bathrooms and kitchens. Many are made from recycled glass, which makes them very environmentally friendly. Have a look at this stylish Bathroom Furniture with great deals on showers and baths. Match your tiles to the style of your bathroom.
During more recent years, glass tiles have become extremely a fashionable. Perhaps because they are so easy to clean, so pleasing to the eye, and are available in a stunning array of vibrant colors.
Glass tiles are significantly more difficult to fit, as a glass tile is more brittle than ceramic or porcelain tile, so there’s an increased risk of them cracking or shattering under force. You can find a great selection of glass tiles at Tile Choice.
Smalti tiles, often called Byzantine glass mosaic tiles, are usually opaque glass tiles. They are still popular today but were first created and used as mosaics back in the time of the Byzantine Empire.
Smalti tiles are made by mixing molten glass with metal salts. The resulting blend is tipped into moulds that form slabs. Once cooled the slabs are separated in to different pieces, or tiles.
Glass tiles are commonly used today on floors and walls in both bathrooms and kitchens. Many are made from recycled glass, which makes them very environmentally friendly. Have a look at this stylish Bathroom Furniture with great deals on showers and baths. Match your tiles to the style of your bathroom.