New marble glass store coming soon! » glass tile http://www.glassbythebay.org Sat, 19 May 2012 01:24:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 can i install a glass tile directly over formica back spla sh? http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/can-i-install-a-glass-tile-directly-over-formica-back-spla-sh/ http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/can-i-install-a-glass-tile-directly-over-formica-back-spla-sh/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:32:57 +0000 admin http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/can-i-install-a-glass-tile-directly-over-formica-back-spla-sh/ Continue reading →]]> have new counter tops and the wall still has the old formica back splash on it and i am wanting to install sheets of glass mosaic tile over the back splash. what do i need to do to prep the area?

Another thing to watch for with glass tile – many are not opaque. If they are at all see-through, any pattern or differences behind the tile will show. – one more reason to remove the old one and to do careful surface prep.

]]> http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/can-i-install-a-glass-tile-directly-over-formica-back-spla-sh/feed/ 4 Can you use a clear epoxy and glass tile on a window? http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/can-you-use-a-clear-epoxy-and-glass-tile-on-a-window/ http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/can-you-use-a-clear-epoxy-and-glass-tile-on-a-window/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:26:05 +0000 admin http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/can-you-use-a-clear-epoxy-and-glass-tile-on-a-window/ Continue reading →]]> I have a window in my bathroom, and for privacy, and a cool stained glass look, I have an idea to epoxy glass tiles in a mosaic. I just need to know if this is physically possible, since it’s obviously going to ruin the window!

I agree with Don D about expansion and contraction. It would be better to use clear silicone in a caulk tube to glue the tiles on since it would allow them to flex with temp changes. Another good point is you could remove it later if you decided to change the look because the silicone would clean off the window with a razor blade scraper.

]]> http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/can-you-use-a-clear-epoxy-and-glass-tile-on-a-window/feed/ 5 How can I install a shower curtain rod between a tile wall and a glass wall? http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/how-can-i-install-a-shower-curtain-rod-between-a-tile-wall-and-a-glass-wall-2/ http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/how-can-i-install-a-shower-curtain-rod-between-a-tile-wall-and-a-glass-wall-2/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:36:38 +0000 admin http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/how-can-i-install-a-shower-curtain-rod-between-a-tile-wall-and-a-glass-wall-2/ Continue reading →]]> Shower in question is a tub. The shower head and tile wall on the the left side and a five foot bulkhead is on the right side. We would like to install glass on the top of the bulkhead and then run a shower curtain from the vertical metal support to the tile wall. Have you every seen anything like this? Is this feasible for a few hundred dollars?

http://www.signaturehardware.com/product15733

The address for an adjustable shower curtain rod. Not the only brand, there are many more.

]]> http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/how-can-i-install-a-shower-curtain-rod-between-a-tile-wall-and-a-glass-wall-2/feed/ 3 Sealing vinyl adhesive paper to glass tile? http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/sealing-vinyl-adhesive-paper-to-glass-tile-2/ http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/sealing-vinyl-adhesive-paper-to-glass-tile-2/#comments Sun, 08 Jan 2012 07:35:38 +0000 admin http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/sealing-vinyl-adhesive-paper-to-glass-tile-2/ Continue reading →]]> I made coasters out of glass tiles and put vinyl adhesive stickers on them. What can I use to seal them with so the stickers won’t come off when they get wet?

Buy some ;pebeo vitrail’ in a clear medium and ‘paint’ over your design about 3 times leaving at least 24 hours after each coat for it to dry before you do the next coat. You then pop them in the oven for 20 minutes at 160 degrees celcius. I have done this with glasses. Your designs will then also withstand dishwashes.
I’ve just checked what’s available and you need ‘pebeo vitrail Lightening Medium’.

]]> http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/sealing-vinyl-adhesive-paper-to-glass-tile-2/feed/ 1 Can I glue glass tile to wood? http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/can-i-glue-glass-tile-to-wood/ http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/can-i-glue-glass-tile-to-wood/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 04:23:40 +0000 admin http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/can-i-glue-glass-tile-to-wood/ Continue reading →]]> I’m going to use some of the square glass tiles from Home Depot to glue around the edges of a piece of plywood. The finished product will be a bulletin board so it won’t have any foot traffic just wasn’t sure if I could use a heavy-duty glue or do I have to use the thinset? THANKS!

Liquid nail does a great job on projects like that

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Are u serious??

]]> http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/sealing-vinyl-adhesive-paper-to-glass-tile/feed/ 1 how do you make a glass tile? http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/how-do-you-make-a-glass-tile-2/ http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/how-do-you-make-a-glass-tile-2/#comments Sun, 04 Sep 2011 13:56:50 +0000 admin http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/how-do-you-make-a-glass-tile-2 Continue reading →]]> glass tiles will be used for a kitchen back splash

what you do is buy a glass cutter wich is like a utility knife with a special blade and then you scotch the glass slowley untill it is cut all the way through then you use a fine tipped grinder to smooth the edges

]]> http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/how-do-you-make-a-glass-tile-2/feed/ 1 Where could I sell my handmade glass tile coasters? http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/where-could-i-sell-my-handmade-glass-tile-coasters/ http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/where-could-i-sell-my-handmade-glass-tile-coasters/#comments Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:45:55 +0000 admin http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/where-could-i-sell-my-handmade-glass-tile-coasters I make glass coasters with images on them. I’m already on EBay and Etsy! Also what would you like to see on a coaster you just can’t find?
My shop is tiled memories on etsy and ebay

craigslist!

]]> http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/where-could-i-sell-my-handmade-glass-tile-coasters/feed/ 5 How can I get years of soap scum off a glass and tile shower? http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/how-can-i-get-years-of-soap-scum-off-a-glass-and-tile-shower/ http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/how-can-i-get-years-of-soap-scum-off-a-glass-and-tile-shower/#comments Sat, 18 Jun 2011 03:48:50 +0000 admin http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/how-can-i-get-years-of-soap-scum-off-a-glass-and-tile-shower Continue reading →]]> I just moved into a new townhome and the people who lived here before did NOT know how to clean a shower at all… nor did they ever attempt! This shower is GROSS! I cleaned the glass twice with scrubbing bubbles antibacterial, and STILL there is soap scum. I used a scrub brush and the green scrubbing side of a sponge to scrub this stuff off, then tried to polish up with windex.

Any advice?

Have you tried Vinegar? Make sure you open a window or it might knock ya out!

]]> http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/how-can-i-get-years-of-soap-scum-off-a-glass-and-tile-shower/feed/ 6 do i need to put sealer on glass tile in the shower? http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/do-i-need-to-put-sealer-on-glass-tile-in-the-shower/ http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/do-i-need-to-put-sealer-on-glass-tile-in-the-shower/#comments Sat, 04 Jun 2011 18:40:53 +0000 admin http://www.glassbythebay.org/glass-tile/do-i-need-to-put-sealer-on-glass-tile-in-the-shower Continue reading →]]> Recently I had my bathroom renovated. My contractor did not put sealer over glass tile in the shower; he says a grount works like a cement & its enough. Anyone has any thoughts about that? Thank you!

The tile is fine but the grout needs to be sealed after it cures. You can get it in a squeeze bottle from your tile store.
Good luck
Chris

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