Description
Vitreous glass tiles, has several advantages compared to other mosaic materials like ceramic, stone, or even smalti. Some of the key advantages include:
1. Variety of Colors: vitreous glass tiles are made by mixing silica with metal oxides to give it its vibrant colors that don’t fade over time, then the mixture is poured in a mold to produce even shaped tiles.
2. Light weight: Vitreous glass tiles are 4mm thick that makes it the lighter mosaic material available, so it would be the highest coverage achieved per pound.
3. Durability: Vitreous glass tiles are 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. Quality: vitreous glass tiles are all same size, they are slanted at the edges and textured at the back for a strong bond with any substrate.
5. Depth and Richness: Vitreous glass tiles are square tiles 20mm with an extensive assortment of color, you will find solid, smooth or speckled surfaces, also gold grain and iridescent. Tiles can be opaque or semi translucent.
6. Versatility: Most of the vitreous tiles are available in 10mm and 20mm can be used together in a variety of settings and styles, in art pieces, offering flexibility & creative expression.
7. Character: Vitreous glass are available in a variety of colors and finish, and easy to mix them.
8. Material: Glass
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