Description
Vitreous glass tiles, has several advantages compared to other mosaic materials like ceramic, stone, or even Italian smalti. Some of the key advantages include:
1. Vibrant Colors: Vitreous glass tiles are made by mixing silica with metal oxides for color variety, it’s colors don’t fade over time. This makes it long-lasting.
2. Light Reflection: Vitreous glass tiles are solid speckled tiles but some colors are available in shinny smooth surface, gold grain and iridescent surface, which allows it to catch and reflect light in unique ways. This gives mosaics a shimmering, dynamic appearance that can change depending on lighting.
3. Durability: Vitreous glass tiles is resistant to weathering, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor mosaics. It can withstand moisture, temperature changes, and UV exposure, which helps maintain the integrity of the artwork over time.
4. Crafted Quality: Molten glass are left to cool in a mold, so every tile would be the same size, same thickness and same color.
5. Depth and Richness: Vitreous glass tiles are square tiles 10mm in an extensive assortment of color, tiles can be opaque or semi translucent.
6. Versatility: Most of the colors are available in two different sizes 20mm and 10mm that can be used together in a variety of settings and styles, offering flexibility in creative expression.
7. Character: Vitreous glass tiles are 10mm x 10mm and 4mm thick, every tile is slanted on the edge and textured at the back for a strong bond with any substrate. They are light weight, this makes it affordable to explore mosaic art on a budget.
8. Material: Glass.
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