November, 2009 – With tighter construction budgets residential and commercial property owners need to focus get the biggest bang for their buck when designing interior spaces – combining cool style with practical functionality. New lines of colored and frosted glass block now provide the opportunity to add style and to also increase privacy and add more light to a dark space.

Columbus Glass Block offers broad lines of frosted and colored glass block that can be used for interior walls to separate bathrooms from main living areas, exterior windows on the side of a building or home, or even for a shower wall, kitchen backsplash, bar, transom or conference room.

Columbus Glass Block's Assortment of Frosted Colored Glass Block Options

Mike Foti, President of Columbus Glass Block says, "We're excited about the new technology that allow us to create frosted, colored and satin finishes on glass blocks with very small order quantities at cost effective prices. This has opened up the market for homeowners and businesses who want more privacy and style for their interior projects at cost-effective prices."

Frosted glass blocks are sold individually or in easy to install premade panel sections. There is a wide color range that includes jewel tones and softer earth tones. These blocks can be used for a straight, rounded or angled wall, shower or window. Frosted blocks are often used when the design goal is to create a space that feel calm and tranquil.

If the desire is for vibrant colors (maybe for a church, school, daycare center or home where a pop in color is desired) then the non-frosted smooth faced block will be a better choice. The blocks are assembled with mortar or a specialized glass block silicone sealant. Projects can include frosted colored blocks as a random accent, stripe, checkerboard pattern, or a solid color(s) throughout the window or wall. Coloring can be put into any size, shape or pattern of block.

This material has been used in a wide range of projects from residential homes to churches to partition walls in hospitals and commercial buildings.

For additional assistance with designing or ordering frosted colored glass blocks for your next project contact Mike Foti or visit: http://www.columbusglassblock.com [glass block] http://www.columbusglassblock.com/products-designer-and-color.aspx [frosted glass block] http://www.columbusglassblock.com/products-showers.aspx [glass block showers]

About Columbus Glass Block & Mike Foti: Columbus Glass Block is a nationwide supplier and installer of glass block shower, window, wall and frosted glass blocks. Mike Foti, President, has written over 35 articles on glass blocks and is available via phone at 216-310-1074 or e-mail (mfoti@columbusglassblock.com) for interviews.