Glass Installs

Can anyone tell me the best adhesive to for outdoor tiling ? I will be using glass tiles.? I am especially interested in sticking glass to bowling balls. I am also interested in what kind of grout and sealer others have used. Thanks

How do you anchor a frameless shower door in glass tile? I have a frameless shower door that I am installing in glass tile. The tile is approx. 3" x 6". I drilled into a loose tile easily, but when I screwed a hinge onto it it broke as soon as pressure was applied. I have installed many frameless units in ceramic tile and other tiles/stones. Will the glass tile be less likely to break on the wall when it has more support? Are there any differences between anchoring in glass and ceramic tile?

What is the BEST way to cut glass tiles? I have glass tiles that are approximately 1/4-inch thick. They are made with clear glass and a colored glaze/paint on the back. The manufacturer says to score and snap them (which isn't working AT ALL) and specifically says not to use a wet saw (no reason as to why given). Does anyone have any ideas/suggestions, or better yet, any experience with this?

How do you protect glass tile backsplashes? I'm installing a custom glass tile backsplash in my kitchen and want to know if there is some type of film or sealant to put on the area behind the stove. I want to protect it from heat and oil while cooking.

Anyone know where I can purchase mini glass tiles for making chiyogami jewelry? Alot of people are making chiyogami jewelry out of glass tiles and scrabble tiles and I've been bitten ever since I laid eyes on one. Anyone know where the glass tiles can be purchased? I don't want to buy kits because those only come with like 5 or 6 tiles which isn't economical, esp if you want to make a lot and I certainly do. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I want to add a glass tile backsplash to my kitchen but what color paint should I use on my walls? I want to add a glass tile mosaic backsplash to my kitchen something like this color but hopefully with a little more greens and reds...... http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Glass-Tile-Glass-Mosaic-for-Counter-top-11-ft_W0QQitemZ190108332216QQihZ009QQcategoryZ115703QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I painted my walls a gold but now hate it and am trying to find a good color to replace it. I have painted two test spots with Benjamin Moore paints Nantucket Gray and Olive Branch. Neither of them is making me go "Oh thats it". My whole living and dining room area is painted Bassett Hall Gold from Porter Paints (which is a deep kahaki color) so I am trying to stay away from beiges. I am eventually going to get dark cabinets and a beigey countertop if this helps. Any suggestions would be great! My kitchen started off a pale yellow, but because we have a big window in the kitchen it was almost blinding when the sun would shine in....Also I am trying not to go too dark as I am afraid it will look much like a dungeon once I get the dark cabinets in. The paint color Olive Branch I have up is like a sage green....but I keep feeling like I SHOULD go darker....but again am afraid it will be too dark with the cabinets.

I need a good acid for removing a plastic film off glass tiles? I have laid glass tiles 2" x 2" squares in my basement bathroom shower walls, unfortunately they're was a protective film (plastic) on top of the tile which has been glued to the tile. Removing the film is a S.O.B., I was hoping there is some kind of acid like product that will melt through the plastic & allow me to scrape it or wash it off ? Anyone have any idea or been in this situation before ? Many thanx

Installing a glass tile backsplash? I'm installing a kitchen back splash of 1" x 1" glass tile. Right now there is drywall where the tile will be. I've read that it is better to use cement backing board as a substrate. Is this really necessary or can I just use thin-set to mount the tile directly to the drywall and then grout as usual? Thanks for your help!

We want to install glass tiles on our kitchen backsplash. Will heat from the cooktop crack or discolor it? A tile store clerk told us to avoid glass tile for our backsplash. He said heat from the stove would change the color of the tile. Is this true?

how do you make a glass tile? glass tiles will be used for a kitchen back splash

Honed glass tile behond stove? We are having the back splash in our kitchen redone. We have chosen honed glass tiles. If the tile was shiny I am sure it would be easy to clean but the honed tiles have a frosted effect on the surface and we are concerned that it will be difficult to keep clean, especially behind the stove. Does anyone have any experience with honed glass tiles?

How do I apply mosaic tiles/glass to a mesh table top? I bought a mesh outdoor table at an auction with the idea to cover it with mosaic tiles/glass. Now--how do I do that??? I'm sure I will need something to apply the tiles to besides the mesh, but what, and how do I affix that to the mesh??? Thanx for your help!! It is a round, steel mesh table top, the mesh is not fine. I do have a pattern in mind, and plan to use broken tiles/glass to make either a large sunshine or simple flowers with stems on the table--something spring/summer like. It will be used outdoors, under a covered porch. The top is flush with the edge, and I thought I would tile the edge, also.

Doing kitchen remodel. How do I lay a glass tile countertop starting from scratch. Nothing but cabinets =)? Right now there is nothing but cabinetry. We gutted the kitchen from top to bottom. We want to lay glass tile for the countertop and backsplash but everywhere I read says glass tiles lay best on concrete. How do I build the base and lay concrete for the countertops? What supplies are needed? And is it true, I NEED concrete in order to lay the tiles or are there options that will last just as long?

I need to apply 8mm mesh backed glass mosaic tile in a 8" strip as an accent on a painted drywall surface. I am wondering how to do this without screwing up the surrounding wall, and what can I use to edge the tile, as it will be on it's own as an accent. It's a stripe of tile on the wall with no surrounding tile or other features. Metal edging? Glass bullnose ($$!)? Any help would be appreciated.

can you still buy glass roof tiles? You know like the old red roof tiles on old houses, which are made of a heavy duty glass? And are curved just like the tiles? We have some in an old out building, and wold like to source some more to let light into the next door barn, we use it to store hayledge, etc. If yes, where from please?

What is the best way to clean off dried grout off of glass tiles? I've tried soaking wit water, using sponges, and I just cant seem to get all of it. The tiles are very small and not perflectly flat which is why nothing seems to work. Is there a cleaner or solvent I can use that will not affect the grout between the tiles.Thanks for any help!!!

what is the best saw blade for mosaic/glass tiles? I heard that Felker is good, is a good brand?

I would like to hang a plant in my shower. My shower has 8 glass tiles so it gets indirect light. Any ideas? So I need a plant that likes high Humidity and indirect light. :) thanks!

Do I really need grout for mosaic glass art? I'm going to make candle holders with small glass tile and am wondering why I need grout with such small pieces of glass. They are going to be very close together. Would the grout really be necessary then? Just wondering. I have no experience with this yet. Thank you. thank you all. How hard is it to take off the excess grout? Do you do it with a sponge?

How would I adhere glass tiles or ceramic tiles to the masonry ceiling of my bathroom?

how do you make a glass tile jewelry? that's a nice website u got there. thanks! but what i'm talking about is the spherical type of glass pendants. here is a photo of what i'm talking about: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_13&listing_id=17786442

how do i install 1" glass mosaic tile into the border of my 4 x 4 porcelain tile kitchen backsplash? We are installing a 4x4 porcelain tile backsplash in our kitchen. We want to add a 1x1 border trim of glass mosaic tile to add some interest. We aren't sure how to do that considering the porcelain is about double the thickness of the mosaic tile. We were concerned with just trying to build out the mastic to the right thickness for fear that we wouldn't be successful. How is this typically handled? I'm sure people have added mosaic tiles in with regular ceramic tiles. How did they do it?

Is it possible to create glass tiles from crushed glass softdrink bottles? If so, what process is used?

I have built a building with a felt roof facing north and put glass tiles facing south.? It has big glass panels in the sides and I will use it for growing plants ETC.It is a greenhouse to me but my good friend calls it a shed who is right? Is it the Lady from over the water or me?

How do I keep my new glass shower door and tiles free from scum and limescale. Cleaners never seem to work? I have just had a new shower cubicle installed. It has white tiles and a glass shower door. In the past I have tried all the usual cleaning products and tiles and door have always ended up covered in limescale, streaks and scum. Somebody said that a product called rain racer would do the trick. Anybody used it?

where can I buy round glass tile, not penny rounds? Saw these tiles on HGTV, but I can't remember what show, I think it might have been Divine Design, they were put on a fireplace front in shades of white and green in varyings sizes on a mesh. exactly what I am looking for but of course a vendor in the US

Glass Tile Installation? So I want to put glass tile on my backsplash. I picked out the tile and I'm not sure if I want to call a professional. I've tiled before but never glass. I guess you need a special wet saw that won't chip the glass and epoxy grout is suppose to be the best. Should I do this myself? If so where can I rent the wet saw I need?

how to attach stained glass to large mirrored walls? we are putting together a stained glass mural similar to tilework we are baking the glass pieces in a kiln to make glass tiles and want to attach the design to large mirrors without spoiling the see through effect of the clearer pieces there will still be large expanses of mirror with areas of mural design scattered across the wall does anyone have experience with adhesives that have endured and also provides the clearness? Jay the largest pieces being added to the already mounted mirrors will be no more than 3" at the largest

Any way to have lighted glass floor tiles? I've seen it done, but how can you do this so you are still able to change the lightbulbs when needed? Any ideas?

Can I Use Glass Cement To Fill Seams Between Tiles? Am decoring my new home. Have paved tiles and filled the seams with regular grouts already. But now I wanna apply a thin layer of glass cement on top of the grout to protect the seams from dirt. Is that feasible? Will the glass cement glue my tiles together? (My tiles are ceramic) What kind of materials is glass cement composed of? Are they free of harmful chemicals?

With mosaic tiling, is it possible to put non-stick cooking spray on the tile/glass for easier grout removal? I'm new to mosaic tiling and have been creating stepping stones. I was curious as to whether or not using non-stick cooking spray, applied to the tile or glass only prior to grouting, would make for easier clean up of grout from those surfaces after application of grout.

can you use a glass cutter to cut tile? I have a pistol grip glass cutter with a carbide cutting wheel....can this be used to cut ceramic tile, or am I better off to get tile nippers?

Has anyone ever installed glass tile around their tub and do you have recommendations/suggestions? We are going to be tiling around a whirlpool tub in the next few weeks and I saw some glass tiles that looked really sharp but nobody I know has ever worked with glass tile so we're looking for opinions from people who have worked with it before and if they are for or against it.

how do I find contempory glass tiles?

Need Translucent Grout For Frosted Glass Tiles? I have clear frosted glass tiles. I can't seem to find any grout that will have the same translucent look. Does it exist? If not should I just go with a bright white?

why is mastic no good for setting glass tile?

how do you make a glass tile? glass tiles will be used for a kitchen back splash

Anyone know an environmentally friendly cleaning mixture for shower tiles & glass? The cleaners you buy from the shops are too strong and you nearly end up intoxicated with their fumes. I would like an environmentally friendly mixture for cleaning the wall tiles, floor tiles and glass in the shower. I'll try just about anything. Thanks.

How can I install a shower curtain rod between a tile wall and a glass wall? 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? I am not sure if a tension rod would apply too much pressure on the glass. A tension rod would have to run from the tile to the glass. Would this still work?

Probably a stupid question about glass tiles- the tiles are paper mounted? And if I'm understanding things correctly, the part of the tile I see is the back of the tiles? When I first opened the box I was upset because they had bumps in them, but after reading online it seems to say that is the back of the tile. If so, how do I put it on the wall? I've haven't found anything good online. Why are tiles paper mounted to begin with? Ok, it seems the correct term is face mounted. I meant why are they face mounted as opposed to mesh mounted.

Do glass tiles require a special kind of cutting blade?

Is it ok to grout glass tiles on a ceramic ball? I have mosaiced some ceramic balls and want to know if grouting them is the best or to leave them just as they are.

Does anyone know of where to find glass mosaic tile at a discount (dirt cheap)? I'm usually good at finding deals either in person or on the internet but with mosaic tile I'm finding no luck. Please help.

What is the best natural stone for a shower floor? or is glass tile better?

Where can I find nice glass tile backsplashes?

How do I install tile around a glass block window in the shower? I will be installing a glass block window in my shower area. I know that I need backerboard in the tub surround but do I put the window in first or do the tile job first? (I will be removing an old window with wood trim that is there now.)

Does anyone know of a good online source for glass wall tiles?

Where can I get a 24"x24" chocolate brown glass tiles.?

Where can I find Vitreous glass mosaic tiles the cheapest on the internet?

How can you put a photo to ceramic tile or glass? Would you use epoxy, varnish, what?

Could I use tumbled glass to tile the walls of my shower? Just an idea I had. Could it happen?

What is the price of labor of installing 12x12 glass mosaic tile?