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Glass Subway Tiles

2 months ago

Has anyone installed glass tiles in a shower (walls)? Pros and cons? Do they show water marks? Easy or hard to clean? If you could go back in time, would you do it again?

I would love to see photos! Here is my inspiration photo. This is for a funky walk in shower that will require tile on the ceiling due to angles. I’m thinking the glass would lighten up the space.

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az1980
2 months ago
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chispa
2 months ago
Showing water marks will depend on the color of the tile and water quality.

I had white glass tile in one of my secondary baths and we didn't have any problems with it. It was used by a teen boy and I had a weekly cleaning service.
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