Why Glassed Tiles are so attractive to People?

Probably the biggest benefit of using mosaic glass in a flooring application is the beauty that

can be achieved with a proper installation. You have a choice between solid and multicolored

tiles, which can be arranged in simple or intricate patterns. Some stores will also sell

repeating patterns which can be used to create complex pictures of flowers or animals. It

takes roughly half the energy to produce a glassed tile that it does to make a ceramic tile of

similar size. You also have the option of using recycled glassed tiles, which are made from

reclaimed glass refuse.

Light makes us feel good. For health, well being, and productivity's sake, designers and

architects have responded with renewed emphasis on maximizing the use of southern

exposures, skylights, and transparent glass block in new buildings. In cases where

renovation isn't an option, changing flooring and wall covering from a surface that absorbs

light to one that reflects it can change the mood of a room, for the better. Glassed tiles are

resistant to stains, mold, and mildew. They tend to show dirt very easily so you will always

know when it’s time to clean. They are resistant to chemical damage and they aren't porous,

so you don’t have to worry about grime sinking into the tile. They are also very easy to clean,

and can be wiped down with a damp cloth or mopped up with warm water. In the case of

soap scum buildup in a bathroom a mild vinegar solution can be used.

Unless treated, a normal glassed tile is no different from polished porcelain tile in terms of

skid resistance. Like any high gloss ceramic tile, glassed tiles are usually slippery when wet,

and for safety reasons, commercial floors in high traffic areas that get exposed to rain or

spillage are often marked with “caution – slippery when wet” signs. But in the home, and

most workplaces, the use of such signs is neither practical nor desirable. If small format tiles

are used on floors, the relatively frequent grout lines create texture which inhibits slippage.

For this reason, tile setters sometimes introduce un-textured glassed tile mosaic inserts into

fields of large format ceramic tiles. Glass floor mosaic tiles are also used in shower pans,

creating a continuous surface with glass wall tiles.