Thursday, April 14, 2011

Types of Glass Countertops



* Crystallized glass stone is a white glass that is manufactured below high temperatures in order to give it high density.

* Glass tiles are attractive tiles used for water and outdoor applications.

* Luminescent glass tiles are customizable by using a water jet as a cutting tool.

* Textured glass countertops are made from glass that has undergone acid treatment and/or sandblasting.

* Recycled glass countertops are made from broken glass pieces that are melted and fabricated with small pieces of broken glass or porcelain.




Thursday, April 7, 2011

Glass Kitchen Countertops



Glass kitchen Countertops
can give a kitchen that edgy, current modern look that so many people today are looking for. It is a tempered glass which is comparatively durable. It can endure a decent quantity of weight (300 lbs) but will break if heavy objects are dropped onto its' surface. Its color has a natural green color and can be modified using transparent colors or opaque colors coated onto the backside of its' surface. Glass kitchen countertops are available in a range of finishes and can be smooth, textured, etched, sandblasted, grooved or patterned.

Glass countertops are in trend... giving your kitchen that upscale look. Besides looking luxury, glass countertops are very realistic - the less porous glass makes them the most hygienic and the texture helps to hide scratches, finger prints and dust. Easy to clean and hard to brake tempered glass is a material of choice for today's many contemporary homes. Think Glass makes some unique glass counter tops for kitchen and bathroom.