Multidimensional Glass Tile Backsplash With A View

One of the benefits of this type of work are the places you see and the people you meet. In this example this design held an upscale elegance in a relaxed living environment.



Many stories into the Dallas Skyline this striking Kitchen flows with Stainless Steel and Deep Brown Cabinets accented with more stainless contemporary handles. Appliances with Deep Black surfaces add to the attractive design experience. 

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In Condo's where space is at a premium, care must

be taken in material selection.



"Warm and inviting" fits this Kitchen well. A cozy refuge to be filled with the comforting aroma of hot coffee in the morning,   

Multidimensional Glass and Quartz is showing up more and more for it's semi-sophisticated style and function. It is warm and offers a 3 dimensional look. If you are considering installing this type of material, "I have a confession to make", "installing this is hard work and it will kick your ass if you are not ready for it!"

Here are the reasons;

1. It has glass in it, cutting it requires a wet saw and even on your best day cutting this Mosaic Tile on a mesh can be challenging

2. It has Quartz in it, and Quartz is soft and will break easily if stressed as will the longer pieces of glass

3. It has Marble in it and like Quartz it too is very soft and easily broken

4. It eats up Grout like there is no tomorrow, buy how much you think you need, then double it



Tips for installing this type of tile.

1. Painters Blue Tape will become your best friend, get a roll of two inch Painters Blue Tape and lay tape across the entire width of the tile you will need to cut like going into corners and even around electrical fixtures. Mark your lines to cut on the tape. You will be able to see the lines to for one and the tape will help hold it all together after it is cut including small glass shards.       

2. Take your time, you will save time and materials in the long run

3. When Grouting, only mix up small batches at a time to give yourself even more time for cleaning

4. Give yourself ample time for cleaning, this is the more difficult type of Mosaic Tile there is to clean so count on extra Grout, Time and Work to get the job done.



In the end it is worth it. I tend to get bored with the same old tired materials and although this type of tile is a bit tougher to install the results can be amazing and will work for years to come.



In my next post we will discuss more design ideas you may not have thought of for any particular room that will prove interesting, inviting, exciting, inspirational, thematic, architectural, dramatic, that is perfect and affordable for just about anything you can think of. "Really!"