Five
Hot Projects Using Glass Block
by ARA Content
(ARA)
- Few home decor items capture the imagination like glass block. Homeowners
are discovering that real glass block combines beauty with privacy and security.
Each year glass block is growing in popularity, appearing in kitchens, bathrooms,
hallways, basements and windows across the country.
Architects,
designers and home builders count on real glass block in a wide variety of applications
for its long-lasting beauty, its ability to transmit light, and its durability.
Don't be fooled by alternatives, such as plastic or acrylic block. Only real
glass block offers such a large selection of patterns, sizes and shapes. It
has the utmost in design flexibility to turn corners, create angles and stepped
walls, and most importantly, is durable enough to look as good in 20 years as
it does today.
Finding
glass block to fit a room's decor has never been a problem -- the design possibilities
are virtually endless.
Windows
Glass block
windows provide insulation, security, beauty, and maximum light without sacrificing
privacy. LightWise Windows, offered by Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block, are pre-assembled
for easy-installation.
Showers
Showers represent the second highest use of glass block in homes. A glass block
shower can add beauty, elegance and make any bathroom appear larger. To eliminate
the hassle of a custom design, shower kits by Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block
provide an easy way to create the shower of your dreams. These kits include
the glass block, base and door (where applicable).
Kitchen
Counters and Bars
Transform
a conventional kitchen island or bar into a design centerpiece. The clarity
of glass block will allows light to flow through to make the room appear larger
and more open. Lights installed behind the glass add an additional artistic
flare.
Walls
and Partitions
Make a wall
a work of art. Whether you are looking for a sturdy, washable surface that can
stand up to the rigors of your rec room, or a statement-making room divider
or stepped-wall for your formal living room, glass blocks can work their stylish
magic in a myriad of ways both large and small.
Foyers
and Halls
When you welcome
guests into your home, greet them with glass! Glass block will make a stunning
first impression that lasts. As a sparkling accent, a wall, or window, the design
possibilities are limitless with the variety of glass block patterns and sizes
available to transform your entry into a magnificent focal point.
Building
with glass block is easy to do. For more information on glass block or to find
the name of your local distributor or retail outlet, call 1-800-624-2120; or
visit www.pittsburghcorning.com.
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