In modern home decoration, glass tile is used more and more widely. It combines artistic elements to improve artistic beauty, make people enjoy visually, and bring people a warm, artistic, and high-end feeling. It also brings comfort and convenience to life.

What is Glass Tile?

Glass tile is a large block/hollow box-shaped glass product pressed with transparent or colored glass frit. It is mostly used for structural materials, such as walls, partitions, screens, etc. At present, the popular glass tiles in the market are mainly divided into solid glass tiles and hollow glass tiles. The varieties mainly include glass-facing tiles, glass brocade tiles (mosaic), and glass hollow tiles. Hollow glass tiles are mainly used in the home decoration market. It is made of two semi-finished products fused at high temperatures. Different designs can be made according to the size, pattern, and color of glass tiles.

Characteristics of Glass Tile

1. Sound insulation and heat insulation

The thickness of glass tile is about the same as that of cement tile and hollow tile used in traditional home decoration (about 90mm), and it also has the effect of sound insulation and heat insulation.

2. Translucent and impenetrable

The glass tile has good light transmittance, which can effectively ensure the permeability of the space and extend the space vision to a certain extent. Moreover, by choosing different clarity and transparency, glass tiles can also be used in more private spaces to ensure that the space is transparent without worrying about exposing privacy.

3. Fire prevention and atomization prevention

Glass tile has good fire resistance and fireproof performance, and also plays an excellent role in preventing atomization.

4. Waterproof and antifouling

Glass tile has waterproof performance, and there is no limitation of dry and wet areas in the application of home decoration. At the same time, the glass texture is easy to clean, and splashing water or stains are also easy to clean.

5. Safety and environmental protection

The glass itself is harmless to the human body, and the cement, joint sealant, and other auxiliary materials used in the construction process will not release harmful substances after drying, so it has high environmental protection performance.

6. Diverse shapes

Although glass tiles are simply divided into two categories: solid and hollow, they can flexibly create a variety of shapes in practical applications. The whole wall or half wall, straight wall or curved wall, local inlay, or collision with other material combinations are practical and beautiful.

7. Rich color and texture

There are many patterns and different colors of glass tiles. Glass tiles with different colors and textures have different lasting appeals. When used together, they can also show a rich sense of hierarchy

Key Points for Glass Tile Installation

1. Select correct and safe glass tiles

The selection shall be based on the site conditions and space use conditions, and the material characteristics of the glass itself. For example, in terms of appearance, the transparency of the glass shall be selected according to the lighting demand of the space, and the matching shall be made according to its environmental color. In terms of function, the strong hardness of the glass should be considered, whether it can meet the wind pressure, load-bearing, and other safety conditions of the site environment, and has the functions of noise barrier and heat insulation.

2. Pay attention to the construction conditions on the construction site

If there is any difficulty in the process of handling glass building materials, do a good job in advance planning, and you can be safe during construction. In addition, it is not suitable to place or paste things on the inner side of the glass tile wall, such as heat insulation paper, curtain or shutter, which is easy to cause a difference in indoor and outdoor temperature. After the light is irradiated, the temperature of the tile itself will increase. In the case that the heat cannot be dissipated, the glass tile will break due to thermal deformation, causing danger.

3. Safety warning signs

Although anti-collision wear is the main consideration when selecting glass with appropriate thickness, if the glass is installed in an area where people move frequently, the safety of the glass is still slightly insufficient. Therefore, after the installation is completed, it is better to properly add safety signs or insulate the contact with objects without damaging the appearance, which can not only remind pedestrians to pay attention to safety but also avoid abrasion and ensure durability and beauty of the glass.