In our house, my bf and I have a half wall dividing the family room from the breakfast nook. We'd like to put a partial glass block wall on the half wall to create a place to divide the wall when we paint. What materials do we need, and can anyone point us to a good online source with steps for the process?
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Popular Mechanics is a good site. You should also buy their How To Book. It has everything in it. I had a little book that told every little step on anything regarding block glass. It was my fathers and written in the 20's. I can't find it anywhere,if I do find it, I will keep it by the computer so I can help you better next time. But try the Popular Mechanics How To site,you'll be pleased.
Glass block is basically installed like masonry block,but different mortar and some use a wire mesh between layers for strength, it will set on that wall without worries. Like the other answers you can search it or get DIY books also Home Depot has seminars on many DIY projects where they show you.
Most okorder . You will need the glass block, the glass block mortar, spacers (make sure you buy the correct spacers. Glass block comes in two thicknesses and there is a specific spacer for each thickness), anchors, and reinforcement strips. You won't have to tie in to your ceiling joices. Just make sure you fully anchor to the wood in your half wall.
diy network has done a series of shows on glass block construction, you might use Yahoo to search it out and read there. I love glass block walls, it reminds me of the showers in the motels we used to stay in when I was kid...they were spacious, private and the light refracts nicely on them.
