In the world of design, glass can be a deal breaker. But if you're aware of the types and styles of glass tiles, as well as a bit of interior design knowledge, then stained glass can be your best friend and truly bring out a room.

If you're looking for something more luxurious or a bit on the simple side, glass can come into play with both of these types of designs. Glass tile is common throughout bathrooms and kitchens as backsplash or glass tile flooring. But surely, backsplashes and bathroom floors aren't the only places to put tile. Get creative and make your home one to envy.

Other places to use glass tiling:
•    Bathroom doors
•    Cabinets
•    Wall murals
•    Stairs and tables
•    Windows
•    Glass ceilings

Installing Glass Tile: The Do's and Don'ts
There are many things to note when preparing to create a glass tile piece, whether this is on your floor, ceiling, cabinets or walls.

First, you want to make sure you calculate the durability and sustainability of the surface you're putting glass tiles on. This is because glass tiles can be excessively heavy depending on the type of tiling you are doing.

It is absolutely necessary and mandatory for one to make sure the surface of the area is clean, even, durable, sustainable and waterproof. Without making sure these things are done, you may have a sloppy and unsuccessful attempt at glass tiling.

If you're installing glass tile with grout in a do-it-yourself fashion, there are a few tips you should take into account to install them properly and hassle free.

•    Make sure you wait until it's dry
When using grout and placing the tile neatly on top, it is absolutely necessary to wait until it has fully dried. Failure in doing so will cause your tiles to slip, move and become uneven as well as move around grout. This could get messy and in the end, become aesthetically unpleasing.

•    Make sure you know what kind of grout to use.
If you're using glass from a specific maker or manufacturer, be sure to read the instructions as there is sanded and unsanded grout. Using the wrong one can create an unsmooth finish with the completion of your tiling. Reading instructions will help you create the perfect glass palace within your home.

•    Sealing your tile
Another important step in glass tiling is knowing how to seal your tiles and when it comes into play. As mentioned, you need your area to be waterproofed before tiling. The surface to be waterproofed is because glass tiles are generally used in an environment where they may be exposed to water, steam and combinations mixed with temperatures in rooms such as kitchens, bathrooms or labs.

There are two main types of sealant that you will need to know of. Using one or the other will determine how your tiles finish looks. These two are surface and penetrating. Surface is purely based with solvent that is made from acyclic. The penetrating seal is based with water and creates a bit of a darker look with your tiles as it makes it look wet.

These are just some of the basic actions and notes that need to be filed away when you purchase your glass tiles. Knowing what to expect after you've purchased your beautiful tiles will allow you to have an easy and stress free installation all while producing a beautiful product.