A buyer's guide to glass bathroom tiles | Choosing glass tiles for bathroom floors and walls

To create your dream bathroom, you will inevitably consider various materials, colour schemes, and designs. Glass tiles may not be your first choice when tiling a bathroom floor or wall. However, this beautiful tile style makes small bathrooms feel brighter and larger with its light-reflecting properties. Though more expensive than porcelain, glass tiles look incredible and create beautiful bathroom features such as shower walls. As they come in various shapes and colours, you should be able to find a glass range that meets all your needs.

This guide will explore what to look for in glass bathroom tiles, including the most popular colours and shapes, and our recommended glass ranges at Fired Earth.

What are the different colour options for glass bathroom tiles?

One of the most important elements of designing a bathroom is the colour scheme. Whether starting from scratch or looking to match the bathroom tiles to your home's aesthetics, glass tiles offer a wide range of colour options to suit different design preferences and themes.

Metallic and iridescent

Metallic and iridescent glass tiles add a touch of luxury and sophistication to bathroom spaces. These tiles often feature shimmering finishes that reflect light, creating a mesmerising and unique effect. Metallic bathroom tiles also help form mood lighting in a bathroom, and in smaller bathrooms, the illusion of light and more space. Ranging from subtle silver and gold tones to bolder hues like copper and bronze, offering versatility in design.

Our Metallic Vitreum range features metro, fishtail, and arabesque glass tiles, all offering a beautiful shimmer. These metallic tiles are perfect for shower walls and behind splashbacks.

Read our latest story here for more information on adding metallic features to your bathroom.

Patterned and bright colours

Bright-coloured glass and patterned tiles are an excellent choice for those looking to inject personality and vibrancy into their bathroom. From geometric patterns to floral motifs, these tiles can add visual interest and serve as focal points in the room. Although darker blues are often seen in bathrooms, brighter colours are becoming increasingly popular, including many homeowners thinking pink in their bathroom design.

Exclusive to Fired Earth, these brightly coloured tiles can create an accent wall in places such as the shower or wet room floor or as a border to complement other tiles.

Browse our entire range of glass multicoloured bathroom tiles here.

White

White glass tiles can make small bathrooms appear larger and brighter by effectively reflecting light. Available in various shapes, white tiles remain classic and timeless in bathrooms, and when made with glass, they are a striking feature. Additionally, white bathroom tiles provide a clean and serene backdrop for other design elements, allowing for easy coordination with fixtures and accessories.

Our white glass tile range is made from recycled glass and is coloured using a state-of-the-art inkjet printing process. Malmo tiles are also available in scallop, picket, and willow leaf shapes, each with its own distinct marbling.

Browse the entire Malmo glass tile range here.

What glass tile shape should you choose for bathrooms?

The shape of glass tiles can significantly impact a bathroom's overall look and feel. Why not consider the following options?

Mosaic

Glass mosaic tiles are an extremely popular choice, as they are available in various shapes, such as squares, rectangles, hexagons, and circles. However, the creativity does not stop there. Mosaic bathroom tiles can be arranged in intricate patterns or designs depending on your preferences, complementing other features nicely.

Consider mosaic glass tiles for creating decorative accents, borders, or feature walls in bathrooms, adding texture and visual appeal.

At Fired Earth, our Nordic glass range includes unique mosaic shapes and one contemporary rectangular tile that can create intricate patterns in your bathroom. Available in three shades of frosted glass, these are perfect for the kitchen, bathroom, and shower walls.

Browse the entire Nordic glass tile range here.

Metro and brick

Metro and brick-shaped glass tiles, also known as subway tiles, are rectangular in shape and are reminiscent of tiles used in subway stations. Although metro tiles are popular, they are unsuitable for bathroom floors and should only be used on walls.

If you decide to use metro glass tiles, we recommend placing them as a splashback or on a shower wall.

Tiles in this glass range allow you to create a crisp feel in all sorts of bathrooms. Available in fresh shades, this glass tile is perfect on walls.

Browse the entire Liquid Glass tile range here.

Choosing glass wall tiles in bathrooms

Glass wall tiles can be used effectively to enhance the overall design and functionality of the bathroom space. Consider using glass tiles for shower walls, due to their waterproof properties and easy maintenance, as well as their striking visual features. When selecting tiles for shower walls, opt for non-porous varieties resistant to water absorption and mould growth.

Or why not use glass bathroom tiles as splashbacks behind sinks and countertops? This way, you add a luxury feel to your bathroom wall whilst also a practical element, protecting your wall from water splashes and stains. Consider incorporating accent tiles or decorative patterns to add personality and style to the bathroom while providing practical functionality.

Choosing glass tiles for bathroom floors

While glass tiles are primarily used for bathroom walls, they can also be used sparingly for floors in certain areas, for example, on a wet room floor. Consider glass floor tiles with slip-resistant varieties with textured surfaces or matte finishes to prevent accidents and ensure safety.

Find out more about choosing a bathroom flooring material with our expert guide here.

At Fired Earth, our Malmo collection is the only glass tile range suitable for flooring. Perfect is you are looking for consistent patterns for both bathroom walls and the floor.

Browse through the entire Malmo collection here.

What to consider when buying glass bathroom tiles

Glass wall tiles and floor tiles offer beautiful features in a bathroom. However, it is crucial that you remember glass can easily be scratched and should be carefully handled and installed. Also, ensure that the glass bathroom tiles you choose are suitable for wet environments.

If you are still unsure on a glass bathroom tile choice, consider using our bespoke design service to help you visualise your dream bathroom. Our experts will use 3D visualisations and mood boards to help you choose a desirable shape and colour scheme.

Book your design appointment here, or contact the Fired Earth team for more information.

Frequently asked questions

Where else can you use glass mosaic tiles?

Glass mosaic tiles are incredibly versatile and can be used in various areas beyond bathrooms. This includes kitchen backsplashes, accent walls in living rooms or bedrooms, decorative borders in swimming pools, spas, and as outdoor tiles.

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