We started making glass tiles in 1983. We have been perfecting them ever since.

Yes, color matches are our specialty. We have experienced glaze professionals and special equipment for this purpose.

Interstyle is colored using the highest quality glazes. The glazes are fused with the glass, so they will not separate or discolor over time.

Yes, the color is uniform within the batch. There are small differences from batch to batch resulting from small variations in raw materials and process techniques.

Yes we do! We will work with you to plan your mosaic and create renderings of the finished product. We will mesh the pattern the way you specify and order the sheets to optimize installation. https://www.interstyleglass.com/pages/mosaic

We manufacture tiles up to 16″x16″, 6"x24" and 12" x 24" as a special order requiring more than 12 weeks to manufacture. Please send us a note info@interstyleglass.com

Yes! We offer various patterns that use a mixture of sizes. Learn more about our sizes here https://www.interstyleglass.com/pages/size-chart

Yes. We use precise equipment to maintain consistent sizes. However, because we use modular sizes, we must allow space for grout. Therefore our listed sizes are nominal. This means that our 1″ × 1″ tile isn't actually 1″ × 1″ but rather 25mm × 25mm.

Yes. We offer 4 types of trim pieces to provide a smoother transition around corners. Learn more about our trim pieces at either our Pool & Spa or Porcelain Pages.

Yes, glass can be drilled or cored with a diamond tipped coring bit. Again, use lots of water.

Glass tiles can be cut with a wet saw. The blade should be formulated specifically for cutting glass (a large number of small diamonds arranged on a continuous rim) to prevent large chunks of glass from chipping away. It is important to use generous amounts of water to cool the tile while cutting with a wet saw. Straight, end to end cuts can also be achieved using a straight tile cutter.

2 mm or 1/16″

Standard unsanded or non-sharp tile grouts are recommended. Ask your tile supplier for options.

We recommend the use of a fast setting, two-part, polymer-modified white thinset. Most manufacturers produce glass tile-specific adhesives. Mastics are not recommended. Your tile supplier can provide you with the proper thinset.

No, we use clear plastic applied to the surface of the sheet to hold small tiles together and to assist the installer with a specific layout and speed up the alignment of assemblies. Plastic allows for optimal substrate adhesion and it is removed after installation. Larger sizes (generally over 4″ wide) become too heavy and are often supplied loose. Of course you can order the material any way you prefer.

All substrates should be flat, clean and fully cured. A crack isolation membrane is highly recommended. No claims with respect to cracking will be accepted unless a crack isolation membrane is installed. Tile can be installed directly over the crack isolation membrane using a glass tile specific white thinset.

Of course tile installers should be very familiar with the installation of glass tiles, but we are very happy to assist with instructions and to answer any specific questions that may linger. Please call +1 800 667 1566 to speak to one of our experts.

Yes you can. There are great guides on youtube and each adhesive manufacturer provides detailed instruction. Of course, we offer our own installation instructions here. But if this sounds new to you, perhaps you should consider hiring a professional tile installer.

Porcelain and Glass tiles are installed with the same care and general instructions for ceramic tiles. However, because glass is different from ceramic and porcelain, some important modifications must be observed. Please review our technical guide, paying close attention to crack isolation membranes, cutting with glass specific diamond blades and the use of a rapid setting polymer modified white thinset.

The tiles are warranted to be free of defect for the life of the product.

Our glass tiles are made to order, so no cancellations will be accepted after production has started. If you are dissatisfied with the product because of quality, please contact us BEFORE installation and we will ensure all issues are dealt with.

Yes. However you should expect a small variation in shade, which is normal for every new batch produced. All the materials used to make glass tiles are excavated from the earth, and over time the sources vary slightly in composition. To avoid disappointment, please order extra material. A good guideline is to order 10 to 15% extra.

Glass is extremely hard. It is equivalent to porcelain and granite – specifically, glass measures a hardness of 5-6 on the Mohs scale (compared to 1 for talc and 10 for diamond).

Glass does not absorb anything; that is why it is favored for food containers and cooking. Cleaning is a simple matter of using common soap and water.

The glass will last indefinitely. Our glazes will never fade or deteriorate.

Glass is very strong but it can also be brittle. Under normal circumstances, glass will not break or deteriorate, and once attached to a wall or floor, it will be as strong as any other tile; but if you hit it hard or try to bend it, it will break. That said, millions of windows on buildings and cars depend on the strength of glass.

Our glass tiles are perfect for interiors and wet areas such as showers and kitchens. Properly textured, Interstyle glass tile is also available for floors. They are also excellent in outdoor applications, such as fountains and swimming pools. Be sure to specify the application so that we can manufacture exactly what you need.

Glass tiles are excellent for covering swimming pools. The glass resists chemical attack and is easy to clean. Special pieces can be manufactured to cover round corners, stair nosings, and even depth markers. Be sure to specify assemblies to be SURFACE mounted, which provides 100% contact between the tile and adhesive. There is no extra charge for this service.

Yes, glass tile can be used on floors. However, glass can be very smooth and therefore slippery unless the surface is specifically designed to be slip resistant. Interstyle glass tile is not designed to be slip resistant, but we can work with you to apply a slip-resistant coating called Corundum when needed. Corundum is fired into the surface of the glass and it resists abrasion very well. It also tests very well (twice the minimum standard) on the Dynamic Coefficient of Friction test for wet areas.

We source raw materials from top manufacturers located around the world. We hold our suppliers to our high environmental standards.

Yes, glass is unique in that it can be reheated and formed again and again into more tiles.

In order to deliver consistent colors and quality we use new glass. However, our suppliers incorporate up to 20% recycled glass cullet in the manufacture of the float glass. Of course you can specify recycled content in your specific batch, in which case we will scour our sources to locate glass that can be recycled. We note when products are made from 100% recycled sources.

We take environmental stewardship very seriously and do everything we can to minimize detrimental effects to the environment. Our conservation practices include looking after our people and our environment.

The firing process only heats glass and glazes, so it does not produce harmful gasses. Some glazes do contain metal oxides that should not be leached into the environment. Once fired, these metals are encapsulated and completely food-grade safe. Excess glaze is melted down into glass before disposal. We fire with natural gas, which is definitely not perfect, but it is the best we can get for now. This is the state-of-the-art technology today and the most efficient way for us to produce our tiles.

Please contact us to place an order. Call 1 800 667 1566 or send us a message at info@interstyleglass.com

Interstyle's made to order takes 6-8 weeks. Depending on where you are located, it may take another week to arrive at your location. We provide an actual production date at the time of placing the order.

Please contact us for pricing including delivery to your destination.

Our tiles may not necessarily cost more than similar products. Our tiles are manufactured with care and attention and where our workers are properly paid and our environment is protected. We design all our products locally, source the best quality materials and batch every order to provide a perfect color match. Quality is our main objective.