Glass: you love it you hate it, doesn’t matter. What does matter is proper installation, and questions like, ‘How do I cut my glass tiles?’, ‘What do I use to install glass?’, and ‘Where can it be used?’, are everyday occurrences for us. Well, per usual, I am here to answer some of those questions mainly pertaining to one of Statements’ favorite lines of glass, Skylights.
When installing Skylights, the company recommends using a latex-modified white thinset which meets the standards for glass installation. This can normally be found where tile products are sold.
When cutting Skylights, an Alpha blade or a standard glass cutter (which is commonly used in glass installation) should be used. Or, if using a standard wet saw, the company recommends a special glass blade which is usually available from several blade manufactures. (THIS IS THE ALPHA BLADE) When using the correct blade while cutting at a moderate speed, the glass should not chip, however if you do not use the correct blade, it could lead to a great deal of chipping. When finished cutting, the edges of the glass will be sharp, but don’t worry–they can be softened. Lightly sanding the edges with the use of a high quality rubbing stone will make those edges as smooth as can be. Finally, after installation, sanded grout should be used according to grout manufacturers recommendations. And voila–look at your glass install, amazing!
A final note to leave you with about Skylights which might be useful for some applications: The glass is made from 8mm high quality, heavy duty construction-grade glass, which is used in custom windows in high rise buildings and hotels. Due to its heavy-dutiness (I know it’s not a word but you get the idea) and its frost-proof character, the glass can be installed in any swimming pool and commercial or residential application. The 1×1′s are also great for floors, although keep in mind the gloss is susceptible to scratching and can also be slippery in wet areas.
Just a bit of glass knowledge, I hope this helps on your next project.
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