| Where to begin? There are so many choices | | | | and the multi brick size that has 4- 6 different |
| today of glass tile for your backsplash, where do | | | | sizes on one sheet of mosaic. This type is |
| you even begin? Let's start with the breakdown | | | | normally rectified or more of a square, clean cut |
| of types of glass tile available. | | | | mosaic.Second, is the type that is poured into a |
| Recycled Glass - Eye-catching colors, rustic | | | | mold and then popped out for a tile. This type |
| elegance and environmentally friendly recycled | | | | usually has more of an uneven texture which will |
| glass make recycled glass an exceptional choice! | | | | give it its brilliance of color and variations of |
| Due to the handmade character of this tile series, | | | | texture. This style normally comes in a 2" x 2" or |
| variations in shade, color and size within each | | | | 4" x 4" size. This style is normally NOT mesh |
| sheet should be expected. Most recycled glass is | | | | mounted and there is more worked involved in |
| comprised of between 30 and 70 percent glass | | | | the installation process. |
| from bottles and/or other waste glass that would | | | | Clear Glass Mosaics - This was probably the first |
| otherwise have entered the solid waste stream. | | | | and most common glass tile for backsplashes. It is |
| The most popular sizes are 1" x 1" and 1" x 2" | | | | a simple 1" x 1" or 1" x 2" clear glass with the |
| brick. | | | | actual color paper adhered to the back of the tile |
| Gem Stone Glass - Unique and exceptionally | | | | to give it the vibrant color. This comes in both a |
| elegant, the color of gemstone glass mosaics are | | | | 4mm and an 8mm thickness. |
| blended in while the glass is still in the molten | | | | Don't get me wrong there is a lot more glass |
| state, so the colors will never fade away. | | | | options available then what I described. In today's |
| Variations in color, swirl and shade are the | | | | emerging market the ideas and products are |
| characteristics of all gem stone glass mosaics. This | | | | limitless. These are just a few of the more |
| series will come in an array of sizes from 5/8" x | | | | popular glass ideas that are seen and used on a |
| 5/8", 1" x 1" and even some 1" x 2" sizes. | | | | day to day basis in most kitchen backsplashes |
| Stained glass - There are 2 different types of | | | | across the United States. The thing to do is to go |
| stained glass to consider. First, there is the stained | | | | into your project with an open mind and don't get |
| glass that is actualy made into sheet goods then | | | | overwhelmed with the choices. Take your time, |
| cut to the different mosaic sizes which range | | | | and enjoy the possibilities because no matter |
| from a 5/8" x 5/8" to a 2" x 2" and also available | | | | what glass you choose your backsplash will be |
| in small brick patterns that are normally 1/4" x 2" | | | | stunning! |