4 good reasons to choose them over tiles.
Glass shower walls instead of tile.
The size of the tile is 3 x 9 5 8 and the 1 4 wide grout groove is 1 32 deep.
The selection of sizes and colors is just as wide as for ceramic and porcelain tiles.
Subway tile wall panel finish is a smooth flat tile design with faux grout lines.
Because glass reflects light making a space feel larger it s perfect for a small shower.
And for glass shower enclosures glass tiles look amazingly stylish.
A glass tile shower is an ideal choice if you are looking to add something a little different to your shower design.
A less common choice for shower walls glass tiles have a number of advantages.
Enclosed by glass this small but functional shower seems boundless.
The shower has been in use for three months now and we are very happy with it.
Here a transparent glass partial wall exposes the beauty of the tile job at all times.
No need to remove your old tile with damaged joints or the old faience to ask a new one.
This article sets out 7 viable options other than tile for your shower.
Tile is the most popular material for shower walls.
The glass needs squeegeeing.
The herringbone patterned tile on the shower floor is in a lighter color to keep the small bathroom from becoming too busy.
It s also translucent which lends more depth to the color.
If you want to give your bathroom a facelift without having to redo everything the wall panel is the solution you need.
Say goodbye to your old tiling effortlessly.
The floor is wicanders hydrocork.
Glass reflects the light giving your shower wall a feeling of greater expanse making them the perfect choice for the smaller bathroom.
We set out detailed pros and cons of each option below.
Pros of using glass tile in the bathroom glass tile is available in mosaic sizes which are ideal for shower floors the additional grout joints add traction to your slippery shower floor.
Stone mosaic tile on this walk in shower s back wall draws your eye as soon as you enter the bathroom.
The sloping rafter in the shower is boxed in and finished with sprayed paint glass panelling as is the basin counter top.
This design by john lum architecture via houzz is an example of a classic low cost beautiful walk in shower.
There is a clear glass screen between the shower stall and the rest of the room.
Notice how the deep blue countertop recalls the bits of blue tile in the mosaic.
Choosing smaller glass tiles.
Glass mosaic tile brings lots of color to this doorless shower.
Smaller glass tiles work better than larger ones in a shower.
However it s not the only option.
There are several alternatives to tile in the shower.
As with all onyx wall panels the exposed edges will be finished.
If you re using glass tile on your shower walls it s best to steer clear of the larger sizes.
Glass tiles have a fascinating translucency that lends depth as well as color.
Installation can be a little tricky with glass tiles.