5 Simple Steps To Building A Glass Block Wall
By Butch Teague
When you think of improving your home, you may want to consider using a glass block wall as a way to add a little flair to your new home decorating plan.
You can add these walls to just about anywhere in the house, whether you choose to put a vibrant colorful glass wall in the bathroom, or just add something simple to a porch entry. Glass walls may be just the thing you’re looking for.
The first step is deciding where you want to place your new wall. This helps you in determining the design of the wall, and how it will look in your chosen area. In addition, by knowing up front where to place your glass wall, you’ll also be able to ensure that the measurements are right, so you don’t come up short later, after you’ve ordered your materials. (It’s real drag when you come up 6 blocks short, or don’t have enough spacers!)
The second step – designing your wall.
These walls can be any shape – you can make them straight, curve them, and even build them with a 90 degree angle. The design and style is something that you need to make sure that you’re happy and comfortable with. Many people will have a contractor come in if they’re doing any type of major home improvement.
However, if you’re thinking about doing it yourself, then make sure you understand the basics to ensure your new wall is secure. It doesn’t look so good if your wall falls over!
Third step in designing your glass block wall is choosing the right materials. Glass can come in a variety of sizes and colors, anywhere from 3 inches thick to 4 inches thick or even larger, but also with striped designs, abstract designs, even some newer more modernistic patterns. As you begin the design process you want to make sure you know what it is that you’re trying to achieve. You may want to use the wall to give a dreary room a little bit of light or you may just want to use the wall to just add a little pizazz to the room.
Fourth step is to start your materials shopping. Locating a dealer that you will provide you with the best prices in getting your design project complete within your budget is essential, especially if you’re looking for completing your home improvement on time without spending a lot of money!
Finally, step number five is you want to decide who is going to install your glass block wall. Do you want to try the project yourself or do you want to look into someone to do it for you? Remember that glass walls add flair, ambiance, and a sense of vibrancy to any room. Make sure that the work is done right, and you could be enjoying your glass wall for decades to come.