Do you love your kitchen so much you want to make it a standout from the rest of the rooms in your home? Have you always wanted to refurbish your kitchen to make it look unique? No problem about this because there are numerous options available today.
The backsplash is a popular choice not only in homes but even in commercial establishments. This is one of the latest materials that architects and interior designers now utilize because of its various benefits.
A unique and attractive type of backsplash is the glass tile. If you’re resourceful enough, you can find so many designs in magazines and on the internet.
The glass tile backsplash can be made from new materials or from recycled glass tiles. Unlike the ceramic tiles, glass is not porous making it resistant to stains as well as mold and mildew. In terms of designs, colors and patterns, there is no limit to what you can find on the market.
Small kitchens will benefit much from the glass tile backsplash. It is because this material is able to reflect light which in turn can make any room look spacious and brighter.
When using a glass tile backsplash, you need not stick to just one size of tiles. You can utilize both small and large sized tiles to create an impact. In terms of color, you can also experiment with different shades but making sure that they will blend well with your kitchen’s overall design theme.
If you’re not good at designing your kitchen backsplash, you can just pick a design you like. You can browse through the wide selection available on various websites or you can view designs featured in home improvement and home designing magazines.
If you’re the creative type of person who has lots of ideas in designing your kitchen, you can very well come up with a pattern using the glass tile backsplash. You can draw the pattern you want first and pick a size for your glass tiles. The next step is to measure the entire space above your kitchen countertop where you will install the backsplash. Depending on the tile size you’d like to use, you should be able to come up with the number of glass tiles you will need after taking the measurement of the entire area.
Smaller glass tiles are normally stuck together and mounted on paper to create a bigger size. You have the option then to install them by set or you can cut off the paper to get the individual tiles and start creating the pattern you want.
To install the tiles after you’ve finished creating the pattern, you need to create a template first using a large cardboard or sheet of paper based on the measurement of the entire area you earlier took. Next, spread an adhesive on the paper and place the glass tiles on them. Now, you can start applying the thinset on the wall where you want to work first then set the tiles for 15 to 20 minutes. Leave the tiles for 24 hours to make sure they fully bond before applying the grout.