Pros and Cons of Glass Tile

Glass tile is a unique tile and a popular choice amongst designers because it makes everything

look chic and trendy. It’s a beautiful tile with a wide range of colors available. However, it is a difficult tile to work with.

Of course the best advantage about having glass tile is how pretty and eye catching it is. Designers are able to play with the color schemes and mix & match with other tile to come up with the best design for you kitchen remodel or bathroom remodel. Designers also love glass tile because it gives the illusion of a larger space. Perfect for a guest bathroom.

Here is the downside. It’s extremely difficult to work with and it is not meant to be in all areas of your home. For instance the floor, glass tile is not meant to be walked on.

It’s extremely important that DIYers don’t try to install glass tile on their own; it will have been a very expensive product wasted.

For this particular tile, it is best to hire a contractor who knows how to work with glass tile. Yes, it is more expensive, but it’s better to have it installed successfully the first time.