Dark green and boring glass blocks, which were widely used in pools, public baths and in the porches of houses as partitions remained in the past. Today, having undergone certain reconstruction, such blocks have gained a second life and are actively used in many interior design options. Such a decorative element has a significant number of advantages. Blocks hold heat well and confront impacts, they are fireproof, and also have excellent soundproofing properties. And the most important feature of the material is to support the current trend in creating a spacious and bright room.
Decorative solutions using glass blocks
The latest designer projects using such material for interior design are simple and affordable, allow you to implement many decorative solutions. Currently, there is a wide selection of color shades, textures, which makes glass blocks an indispensable element when creating a high -quality interior. A similar beautiful and bright material will transform any space and make it perfect and modern.
Glass blocks are products that are settled from two glass plates having a width of 5 to 8 mm. With its appearance, this material is similar to a brick, however, the internal filling of the product is hollow. Nevertheless, this allows the material to possess the thermal insulation and sound insulation with characteristics comparable to brick. The product easily tolerates temperature changes, therefore it is actively used, both in internal and external laying of the walls.
Great material for the bathroom and kitchen
This material is not afraid of moisture, therefore it is a good material for decorating such rooms as a bathroom, showers, etc. Glass blocks have a difference between ordinary glass, namely: the throughput of light up to 85% with a transparent surface. Riffy and matte blocks pass to 45% of the light, moreover, such options additionally dispel the rays of light in different directions. Such a property makes it possible to feel comfortable, being indoors.
However, it is necessary to determine in advance in which place this material will be applied. The advantage of glass blocks is obvious: they do not require coloring, pasting, plastering, these products cannot be broken, and caring for them does not require special actions. It will be enough just to wash them with warm water.
Decorative indoor partitions
You can also use glass blocks as decorative indoor partitions. Are a real design find, as they have an original and unusual appearance. A variety of color solutions are laid even at the stage of production. And in the future, a lot depends on the lighting of the room and the time of day, because each block plays with its flowers in the rays of refractive light, such a game is always individual and unique.
Despite the fact that such material is quite easy to use so that the wall or decorative element lasts much longer, it is better to entrust the installation of a specialist. After all, during installation work, it is necessary to take into account some nuances that only professionals know about.