Using glass blocks?
 

Hi,

I want to place glass blocks, in single or double row, in some
internal walls (stud walls and also light brick walls). A few
questions:

1) I don't have a problem creating the wooden frames as you just
measure the length of blocks and allow for spaces but I am confused as
how to make good the frame next to the plaster or plasterboard. Do I
leave the frame protruding both sides of the wall and just caulk where
the wood meets the plaster or make the frame flush and use a small
beading/architrave to cover the joint? The latter option obviously
means having to be precise about the depth of the frame so makes life
more difficult, especially if the walls are not exactly straight.

2) Are there any good links on the web about installing glass blocks?
I have tried various searches but come up with little.

3) Also, are there ready made frames to do this? I am going to be
putting up the stud walls from fresh so any time/effort saving advice
would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Using glass blocks?
 

hi

Try Shackerley web site http://www.shackerley.com/

They give loads of advice on how to install there blocks and some nice
ideas as well.

dunc

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Hi,

I want to place glass blocks, in single or double row, in some
internal walls (stud walls and also light brick walls). A few
questions:

1) I don't have a problem creating the wooden frames as you just
measure the length of blocks and allow for spaces but I am confused as
how to make good the frame next to the plaster or plasterboard. Do I
leave the frame protruding both sides of the wall and just caulk where
the wood meets the plaster or make the frame flush and use a small
beading/architrave to cover the joint? The latter option obviously
means having to be precise about the depth of the frame so makes life
more difficult, especially if the walls are not exactly straight.

2) Are there any good links on the web about installing glass blocks?
I have tried various searches but come up with little.

3) Also, are there ready made frames to do this? I am going to be
putting up the stud walls from fresh so any time/effort saving advice
would be appreciated.

Thanks!


Once you've set your glass blocks in their frames, cover the gap between
the
old wall surface and new blocks with a decorative moulded timber
achitrave.
This covers any spaces left between the old and new.


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Using glass blocks?
 

Thanks for that. I'll get going after fitting some joists and
re-building some walls....work work work.