Glass mosaic tile for shower floor?
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PROBeth H. :
2 months agolast modified: 2 months agoit says it can be installed on a shower floor?
what does it look like? Lets see it (and the design for the rest of the shower)
something like this?
oh this one? which is stunning.
glass mosaics are tricky to install.if you drop something on it (like the hand held unit) it could chip.
some glass tiles have tiny fissures on the surface. these need to be sealed.
cleaning means non abrasive.
I have glass mosaic in my other bathroom. I did have to seal the top. the grout is difficult to keep clean, but it's not too terrible. (it's the walker zanger glass tile)
behind my sink in there, I have a 1x1 glass mosaic that is pretty thick. I'm not worried about anything breaking those. for the floor, it would be fine because they're not fragile.
these glass penny rounds would be nice for the floor
Why not use the glass on the wall or niche and get something a little heartier for the floor? If this is a shower that gets used daily, keeping the grout clean is an ongoing dilemma. you want to be able to use the proper cleaners.
Theresa H
2 months agoThe lighting isn't the best but the multi colored tile is glass mosaic. The next picture is the wavy white tile for shower wall and the octagon is the bathroom floor. I have a navy blue vanity and brushed bronze fixtures. I was thinking of keeping it simple and bringing color in in other ways. We aren't doing a niche. You bring up good points and I appreciate your response. Beautiful bathroom!
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Comments (3)From a design perspective I like the smaller tiles. Please post pics when you're done with the bathroom...looking forward to seeing the tile installed, it's pretty!...See MoreGlass tile mosaics on bathroom floor?
Comments (7)Floor tiles need to be stronger, more durable, and provide traction when wet, when compared to tiles that can go on walls. I would look at the rating of the glass you are looking at. I've linked a site that explains the durability to some extent. The strength factor is not addressed in this link. Another concern is the slipperiness factor. There is a code for that too called the C.O.E. and here is some text I too off of the Build Direct web page: Coefficient of Friction: Wet/Dry The skid resistance scale is used to determine the degree of slippage on a tiled surface. While assessing different tile surfaces, wet and dry conditions along with the speed of the subject are monitored. Also, the required force to move that subject and the angle of the tiled place are considered too. The Ceramic Tile Institute identifies tile in the following three categories: Slip Resistant: Coefficient of friction is 0.60 or greater (wet). Meets or exceeds general safety and health regulations, ADA and OSHA requirements. Conditionally Slip Resistant: Coefficient of friction is 0.50 to 0.59 (wet). Meets or exceed general safety and health regulations and OSHA requirements. Questionable: Coefficient of friction less than 0.50 One important fact is that the more textured a tile is, the less slippery it is. And that's why, polished or highly polished tiles are not recommended for high traffic areas or for residential sites with children and the elderly. Also, as a rule the greater the anti-slip finish on the tile, the harder it is to keep clean. I doubt if glass can meet the strength, C.O.E. and durability factors. But I am only assuming. Here is a link that might be useful: floorelf's durability explaination...See MoreGlass mosaic tile in shower
Comments (5)So far, our glass mosaic tile (on the shower walls) has been great. I haven't had any issues with cleaning it.. just a spray and wipe down with regular tile cleaner every couple of weeks. I do a rinse with the hand shower on the walls most likely to get shampoo drips, but I doubt my husband does that. I also do a really quick, not-too-thorough squeegee after showering (I do a more thorough job on the glass doors and marble floor). Ours is the standard mosaic that comes on paper-faced sheets. The surface has a slight texture. The only other advice I have is to maybe do a test board of your chosen tile and thinset and grout before buying the whole lot. Our tile (white glass) looked very white when set on a white background, but became much more blue-grey when installed. the thinkset was labeled "white" but in reality it was fairly grey. I do think you can buy pure white thinsets, which might have solved the color issue. Anyway, since even opaque glass is translucent, doing a test board would avoid any surprises. (I had to change the entire color/design scheme of the room!) All in all, I am very happy with the decision to use the glass mosaic tile. Also happy it was a pro -Bill- not me, doing the installation. Our shower wall tile runs all the way around the room and soaking tub area, so there was a lot of layout to figure out.. it looked very complicated and he did a fantastic job....See MoreTheresa H
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Beth H. :
2 months agolast modified: 2 months agothose are nice tile options.
You could also check out the porcelain hex mosaic or even the penny round mosaic.
lots of color choices and you won't have to worry about any of the issues w/the glass.
Mosaic Handmade Porcelain Penny Round Tile for Floors Walls, Blue · More Info
not sure what color you want,
or look at some of the Merola mosaics on home depot
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