Vision Glass

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Description

Vision Glass mosaics are color throughout tiles with an iridescent (flicker finish) or translucent (clear finish) appearance. Each mosaic piece has tapered edges, back-cut at a 45 degree bevel on the underside producing a light/shadow effect.

Colors + Finishes

There are eight colors in the Vision Glass series as shown below. All colors are offered with Clear and Flicker finishes. The clear finish has a light orange peel texture with a glossy sheen. The Flicker finish features an iridescent surface.

Sizes

Standard nominal (and actual) sizes are: 1"x1" (0.98"x0.98"), 1"x2" (0.98"x1.97"), and 1"x4" (0.98"x3.94"). All mosaic tiles have an actual thickness of 5/16" (0.31"). The 1"x2" and 1"x4" mosaics are available in either stacked or brick patterns. All sizes are available in 12"x12" sheets. The 1"x1" mosaic sheets are mesh mounted while the 1"x2" and 1"x4" sheets have clear plastic on the surface.

Applications

Vision Glass mosaic tiles can be used on residential interior walls and low traffic bathroom floors. It is also suitable for commercial interior walls. Common applications include: bathroom walls and floors, kitchen backsplashes, column wraps, furniture fronts, swimming pool interiors and other vertical decorative surfaces.

Installation + Maintenance

Underlayment should be either fully cured concrete or properly installed cement backerboard, and must be dry, stable, flat and free of foreign substances, with no risk of water seepage. More attention and care is required when installing this product than traditional glass mosaics. To achieve the light/shadow effect of the tapered edges, the grout or adhesive needs to fully fill the gap between the mosaic pieces. A thicker layer of adhesive should be used to allow more flow and full coverage. As the mosaic sheets are supplied with plastic facing, it is also possible to pre-butter the back of the sheet prior installation and partially fill the joint opening. Do not use a jagged edge applicator. Existing joints in subsurface must be carried through tile work. Expansion joints should be installed at all "changes of plane" and where tile abuts restraining surfaces. Recommended grout joint width is at least 1/8". For 1/8" joints, grout with un-sanded grout, Laticrete 1600 series. Silicone caulking sealant must be installed in all corner joints in the place of grout. For more detailed installation instructions, click here.

Cutting Tiles

Use a standard new, sharp blade suitable for cutting glass tiles, which must be constantly kept wet with water. Cutting the pieces after taping both sides will reduce chipping. Cutting must not be carried out near the edges of the individual pieces. Smooth off any sharp edges with sandpaper. Holes can be made with a specific drill bit for glass with a diameter up to 5/16". Apply water continually while drilling.

Colors

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Ice
Clear Finish

Arctic Blue
Clear Finish

White
Clear Finish

Ocean Blue
Clear Finish

Ice Green
Clear Finish

Mystic Grey
Clear Finish

Brown
Clear Finish

Solid Grey
Clear Finish

Ice
Flicker Finish

Arctic Blue
Flicker Finish

White
Flicker Finish

Ocean Blue
Flicker Finish

Ice Green
Flicker Finish

Mystic Grey
Flicker Finish

Brown
Flicker Finish

Solid Grey
Flicker Finish

Installations

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