Glass blocks in the bathroom

Very often when decorating a bathroom, glass, which resembles frozen water, is used. It brings light into the interior of the room, expands the space. That is why the use of glass blocks is very popular in the arrangement of the bathroom. This material is liked by everyone without exception, even the most demanding customers prefer glass blocks for zoning the space.

A glass block is a simple product that is shaped like a brick, made of glass and has an empty interior. The thickness of its walls is 6 to 8 mm. This material is in demand when creating partitions in the bathroom due to the non-standard distribution of light. Glass block has many properties that allow you to create a reliable sound and thermal insulation due to the rarefied air inside. It is manufactured exclusively from environmentally friendly materials. Glass block stands out for its good fire resistance.

One of the most important properties of glass block is moisture resistance, so it can be used in bathroom decoration. This material allows you to create original forms of partitions, without limiting the imagination of the designer. With its help you can select different effects, give the room luxury and charm. The bathroom will become bright, stylish and comfortable.

Over the past few years, glass block has become very popular. Manufacturers offer a large range of products. They create a variety of shapes: square, rectangle, corner, round, etc. Today you can buy glass block of any color or texture. At the peak of popularity today glass blocks with decorative fillings or decorated with illumination.

Glass block is an excellent choice when decorating a bathroom, because neither fungi nor bacteria can survive on its surface. In addition, glass is easy to clean and disinfect.

Glass blocks for room decoration have standard sizes - 19x19x8 cm and 24x24x8 cm. One glass block has a weight of 2.5 to 4 kg. The thickness of the product is from 7.5 to 10 cm.

Today you can buy glass blocks at different prices. The buyer himself chooses the option that satisfies his needs. The price of glass blocks depends on many factors - size, color, shape and manufacturer. But on average, glass blocks are available to everyone. One such "brick" can cost from 110 to 310 rubles.

Glass blocks are presented by manufacturers in different colors. Their surface can be fluted, glossy or matte. The choice depends entirely on the preferences of the client. For the play of light, you can choose the right option, because they are translucent, light-diffusing and light-directing.

Glass blocks can be of different shapes: rectangular, square, round, oval, triangular, with rounded corners, in the form of angular parts or other irregular shapes.

Translucent glass blocks can be used as a variety of partitions when decorating a bathroom to create multiple zones. They let in light well and create a blurred image at the same time. Often glass block partitions are used to separate a shower cubicle and a bathroom. This design creates a great tandem with ceramic tiles.

The shower stall with glass blocks is often used by designers who want to create an elegant and modern interior. If you use glass blocks for the walls of the shower enclosure, then the room will become lighter, because they let in about 85 percent of the light. Glass blocks can be in a variety of shapes, which allows the designer to create. Using glass blocks as shower walls, you can simultaneously achieve several objectives: divide the space, reliably protect the entire room from splashing water during the shower, create privacy, as well as decorate the interior of the bathroom.

Not every bathroom has a window, but if you have one, you can also add originality through the use of glass blocks. They allow you to add unusualness, create soft lighting, and are also highly durable and a variety of shapes. There are many advantages, but there is one small disadvantage - lack of ventilation. Therefore, before putting glass blocks on the windows, it is worth taking care of the ventilation of the room.

The process of installing a glass block partition is not easy, but you can do it yourself, even without special skills and abilities.

You can use one of the existing ways of fixing:

• special frameworks, modules and profiles;
• cement-sand mortar;
• adhesive composition.

With the help of special frameworks, even a novice can be trusted to install the glass blocks. Blocks should be placed in the special cells of the module, using rubber gaskets for fixation. Even without a plumb line and a building level, you can quickly and easily build a partition. This method of installation of glass blocks allows you to move the partition to another place if desired. The entire structure remains intact. If you use adhesive or cement-sand mortar, it will be impossible to change its location.

The basic rules, subtleties, and professional tips for installing glass blocks are collected in the video, which we recommend that you watch before you get started:

In construction stores you can buy a special high quality glue, which provides quick and easy installation of glass blocks. Thanks to its transparent texture, it remains invisible, so it does not affect the appearance of the glass blocks in any way.

The cheapest way to install a partition of glass blocks is to use cement-sand mortar. You will also need spacers for even masonry. The installation process is carried out in several stages:

• The sand for the mortar must necessarily be fine, because large grains of sand can scratch the glass;
• Glass blocks have a special film that can be removed only after installation. If this film is damaged, then the usual scotch tape will help;
• The work should begin with a marking, taking into account the size of the room, the glass block and the joints that will be placed between them. If the bathroom has more than 15 meters, then it is worth laying a frame of profiles. To achieve high rigidity, the frame is fixed in three directions: on the floor, ceiling and wall. If the frame is not used, then you can reinforce the joints with metal wire;
• only three rows of glass blocks can be laid in a day. The mortar does not adhere well to the glass, so you need to give it time to fix it securely;
• this method of installation is used exclusively for low partitions. The lower rows cannot withstand enormous loads, as the mortar may spread as a result of great weight;
• for structural strength, it is necessary to purchase special metal rods, which have a cross-section of 4 to 6 mm. They are used before laying the next row;
• After installing the glass blocks, you need to treat them with grout to hide the mortar. But to save time, you can install immediately using colored mortar.

For step-by-step instructions on how to install a glass block partition in the bathroom, see here: