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Pittsburgh Corning to Stop Glass Block Manufacturing – Now What?

By Mike Foti on May 20, 2016. 25 Comments

Updated February 22, 2019 Another American company (Pittsburgh Corning the only domestic manufacturer of glass blocks) decides to idle a 79 year old plant in Port Allegany Pennsylvania and permanently lay off 75 workers. As someone who has bought Pittsburgh Corning (P.C) products, likes glass... Continue reading

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Using Thinner Glass Blocks for Showers and Walls

By Mike Foti on August 17, 2012. Leave a Comment

Comparing 3 1/8″ thickness (thin line) to 4″ thick angled glass block shapes The wait (or maybe it’s weight – pun intended) is finally over. After multiple glass block manufacturers were asked to introduce thinner glass block shapes for showers and walls Mulia Inc. has finally done... Continue reading

Colored and frosted glass block shower wall checkerboard design

3 Design Tips for an Extraordinary Patterned Glass Block Window, Shower, Wall or Bar

By Mike Foti on August 6, 2011. Leave a Comment

Colored and frosted glass block shower wall checkerboard design Glass block sizes and colors in a random window pattern Glass block sizes in a random window pattern Glass blocks stacked on top of each other – that is the single glass block design known by most people. The cool thing is this building... Continue reading

Glass block end block combining two sizes - 4" x 8" x 3 1/8" end block

Bathroom Remodeling Glass Block

How to Select a Glass Block Finished End Block for a Shower or Wall

By Mike Foti on May 18, 2011. Leave a Comment

Glass block end block combining two sizes – 4″ x 8″ x 3 1/8″ end block (Designed by Joel Breitigam JB Design) End block finishing unit in a walk in shower wall Although many people like the idea of a glass block wall – the question is how do you finish off the end... Continue reading

Bathroom Remodeling Glass Block Kitchen Remodeling Windows

How to Use Acrylic Blocks vs. Glass Blocks for Window Openings

By Mike Foti on June 8, 2010. 12 Comments

Operable Casement Style Acrylic Block Bathroom window I’ve been asked the question over and over – should I use glass blocks or acrylic blocks for my window project. While I will tell you I admittedly have a bias (I’ve been in the glass block business for over 25 years) my companies sell both glass... Continue reading

Bathroom Remodeling Glass Block Windows

How to Install a Glass Block Bathroom Window in a New Construction or Addition Project

By Mike Foti on June 6, 2010. 1 Comment

Vinyl framed glass block bathroom window used in a new home Installing a glass block bathroom window in new construction framed openings has never been easier. Follow these simple steps to get a great looking window that is sized correctly the first time. Continue reading

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