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Glass block wall illuminated with Chauvet LED lighting around Jacuzzi tub in a live work space

Creating a Cool & Relaxing Live Work Space with LED Lighting and Glass Block Walls

By Mike Foti on January 13, 2012. 4 Comments

If you’re looking for a way to make people say wow for an urban live work space check this project out. Glass Block Wall Illuminated with Chauvet LED Lighting around Hot Spring Tub When an owner of a web marketing company contacted Cleveland Glass Block they were looking to create a fun space... Continue reading

Project Spotlight: Decorative Glass Block Shower Wall & Partition on a Luxury Houseboat

By Mike Foti on December 1, 2011. Leave a Comment

Luxury Houseboat with glass block shower docked at Lake Cumberland Kentucky Have you ever gone to a place where luxury boats are docked and thought how cool it would be to live on a houseboat with all the features and benefits of a high end home? It is just those kinds of dreams that companies like... Continue reading

Existing bathtub before glass block shower conversion

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Project Spotlight: Bathtub to Glass Block Walk in Shower Conversion – Adding Safety & Style

By Mike Foti on November 22, 2011. Leave a Comment

Existing bathtub before glass block shower conversion The problem: Although bathtubs can be a nice feature when bathing small children they can be a major source of danger for an older adult. Trying to step over the tub rail (which in some cases can be up to 20” high) into a wet tub/shower area... Continue reading

Before - St Agatha Church Gymnasium Windows

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Project Spotlight: St. Agatha Church Improves Safety & Looks While Reducing Energy Costs with Glass Block Windows– Columbus Ohio

By Mike Foti on November 16, 2011. Leave a Comment

Before - St Agatha Church Gymnasium Windows broken and cracked blocks The problem: St. Agatha Church in Columbus Ohio had a legitimate concern about the functionality and safety of deteriorated old glass block windows in several second story windows surrounding their gymnasium. Some of these challenges... Continue reading

Glass block wall design with Italian inspired designs

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Using Italian Design Inspired Glass Blocks to Create Extraordinary Wall Window or Shower Projects

By Mike Foti on November 11, 2011. 3 Comments

Glass block wall design with Italian inspired designs Exterior fluted glass block wall design If you look at design trends in floor or wall tiles you need to first look to the European markets (and Italy in particular) for inspiration. In the glass block wall industry the drivers of style,... Continue reading

Basement Remodeling Glass Block

How to Choose Between a Glass Block or Acrylic Block Basement Window

By Mike Foti on October 29, 2011. Leave a Comment

If you’ve got old single pane metal or wood framed basement windows that are driving up your heating and cooling costs and could be targets for vandals you’re not alone. Improving your basement, man cave or rec room with glass block windows or acrylic block windows may be the answer to your problems.... Continue reading

Angled corner glass block shower and privacy partition wall

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How to Use a Hedron Corner Block for a Shower Wall, Bar or Decorative Column

By Mike Foti on October 15, 2011. Leave a Comment

Angled corner glass block shower and privacy partition wall Are you looking to add some interesting shaped or design to a glass block wall project but unsure how to accomplish this? With the development of shaped glass blocks you can turn an ordinary project into an extraordinary project. This article... Continue reading

Pool house room addition with serpentine glass block shower wall

Basement Remodeling Glass Block

Project Spotlight: Pool House Bathroom with a Serpentine S Shaped Glass Block Shower Wall and Base Design

By Mike Foti on September 30, 2011. Leave a Comment

Pool house room addition with serpentine glass block shower wall When the Mills family starting thinking about a creating a unique and functional pool house bathroom they were looking for construction products with style and substance. Working together with Larry Harp and Jon Innis of L &... Continue reading

Step down glass block wall, glass counter with copper vessel sink

Bathroom Remodeling Glass Block

Project Spotlight: 5 ½ Tips to add class, character & style in a small bathroom remodeling project

By Mike Foti on September 17, 2011. 1 Comment

Step down glass block wall, glass counter with copper vessel You may say it’s not possible to create a classy, stylish and unique bathroom in a space as small as 6 foot by 6 foot – but don’t tell that to Mat Forrest. When Mat and his partner got on a mission to invigorate and revitalize their small... Continue reading

Glass block wall using 4 x 4 x 4 blocks in a running bond pattern

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How to create a light transmitting glass block subway tile design for a kitchen, bathroom or commercial wall

By Mike Foti on August 27, 2011. 3 Comments

Glass block wall using 4 x 4 x 4 blocks in a running bond Looking for a cool way to add a subway tile design and have a light transmitting wall, backsplash or window? With the introduction of the newest size of glass blocks – the 4” x 4” x 4” – it is now possible to create a design that not only... Continue reading

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