Glass Mosaic Tiles: Recycled Glass Tile
Nowadays, people tend to be more concerned on the environment. This is the reason why many recycling programs are being developed by many organizations and industries. One of the most common recycling processes involves glass. Since we already have the advance technology that allows us to do probably anything we want, glass can be recycled into more creative products such as glass mosaic tiles. A recycled glass tile is made by liquefying 30% to 100% of the waste glass from consumers. It requires an extreme temperature of 2000 degrees Fahrenheit. The molten glass is poured into a mold, which is shaped and cut into its desired shape.
These types of glass are usually found in the kitchen and in the bathroom. Their usual size is 1” x 1” and 1” x 2” paper faced. Recycled glass tiles are now available in different colors and designs namely solid, matte, clear and iridescent. But if you want unique pieces, you can used your imagination and let your tiles be custom made by a lot of stone engineering companies. Using recycled glass as pieces of home decorations would really give a colorful and creative look of your home without compromising the safety of our environment.