Glass Block Wall and Glass Brick Wall Applications
If you’re planning to add a glass block wall or glass brick wall to your home or business, you’re in the right place. Glass block and glass brick offer both style and function, making them perfect for modern interior spaces or durable exterior installations. There are two main ways to incorporate them: as a standout interior feature or as a sturdy exterior wall.
An interior glass block wall works beautifully in both residential and commercial spaces—like home bathrooms, office partitions, or classrooms. These walls maximize daylight between rooms, reduce noise transfer, and offer excellent fire ratings.
Exterior glass block walls are ideal for commercial settings where natural light is a priority. Their durability, low maintenance needs, and resistance to harsh outdoor elements make them a smart choice for enhancing both function and aesthetics.
Design Features
Designing your commercial or residential space with the use of an accent wall is the best way to make your space stand out! Using glass block and brick to create stunning accent walls is the most common application for our products. When thinking of glass blocks and glass brick walls, most people think of outdated architectural styles or cloudy old glass blocks. However, when done correctly, glass block and glass bricks can provide a practical and aesthetically pleasing application. With our large inventory of glass blocks and glass bricks, there is guaranteed to be a product that will be exactly what you are looking for.
We offer glass blocks and glass bricks in a variety of shapes and sizes. The most common glass block for wall applications is the 8” x 8” x 4”. We also carry a number of our glass blocks in Thinline® Series or 8” x 8” x 3”. The Thinline® Series glass blocks are great for residential applications and are available in a variety of patterns. Here at The Glass Block Supply Company, we also carry the more unique sizes of glass blocks. So, if the inspiration for your glass block wall does not include only square glass blocks, we can help! We carry 4” x 8” x 4” rectangular blocks, as well as corner blocks and radius blocks.
Just like the glass blocks, our glass bricks come in a variety of sizes. VISTABRIK® comes in square 8” x 8” x 3” solid glass. These bricks also come in rectangular sizes such as 6” x 8” x 3” and 4” x 8” x 3”. Similar to VISTABRIK®, we carry another glass brick option, Vetropieno™. These glass bricks come in two different sizes that are referred to as Rettangolare and Quadrato. Glass Brick Walls have become to modernized version of traditional hollow glass blocks. Using different shapes and sizes of glass blocks and glass bricks is a noteworthy way to make a statement in your space; however, sometimes you are looking for something that will stand out a little more.
Adding a Pop of Color
When done correctly, the color and pattern of the glass block and glass bricks can make a great difference in your project. Our warehouse is fully stocked with hollow glass blocks in almost any color you can think of. Between the Design Line, Imperial Line, and Basic Line, we offer popular patterns and styles at the best price. Adding a pop of color in your home or business can really change the overall vibe of your space. A glass block wall is a great way to do this. Whether you are looking for bright, vibrant colors or neutral, monochromatic accents, we have just what you are looking for.
The Mendini collection and Pegasus collection feature a unique mix of bright and pastel shades. If you are looking for neutral browns and grays to effortlessly blend into your space, the New Color Collection is just that.
If color is not your style, we offer a large variety of clear glass blocks with extraordinary patterns. The Imperial Line that we carry features our most sought-after patterns such as Nubio, Cortina, and Clarity. If you are looking to make a statement with a clear glass block wall that has unique patterns, the Basic Line Clear Glass Collection is a great place to look! This line of glass blocks is metric-sized and features patterns such as Midarc, Optical, Paralline, and many more!
Benefits of Using Glass Blocks and Glass Bricks
As mentioned above, there are an immense number of benefits to using glass blocks and glass bricks for interior and exterior walls. Whether it is an interior or exterior wall, using glass to allow light to pass through spaces can have a great number of benefits.
Daylighting is a common topic in the glass block industry. Maximizing daylight in your space can greatly impact the overall mood and level of productivity that takes place in your home or office. To learn more about this, check out this blog our sister company, GBA Architectural Products + Services, published about daylighting.
Alongside the benefits of daylighting, glass block can have, privacy is another great benefit to build your walls with glass blocks or glass bricks. We’ve touched on the level of privacy that using different patterned and colored glass blocks can provide in a few other blog posts. However, a commonly overlooked benefit of glass blocks and bricks is the ability to reduce noise pollution between spaces.
Bricks are great at absorbing sound between spaces. Glass block can absorb sounds such as conversations, traffic noise, and other unwanted sounds. Because of the ability to block sounds, glass blocks and glass bricks are the ideal choice for bathrooms, office partitions, and dining room areas.
Maintenance and security are common concerns when questioning if glass block is the building material for you. Glass blocks and glass bricks are extremely easy to clean, and certain products can be resistant to vandalism. We also offer a variety of glass blocks that can be used to build walls that provide different levels of fire-resistance.
Overall, there is an overwhelming amount of glass block and glass brick options that can provide you with what you are looking for. To learn more and start designing your walls, give us a call!
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About GBS -The Glass Block Supply Company
The Glass Block Supply Company, as well as its sister affiliate, GBA Architectural Products & Services, has installed and provided glass block since 1985. GBS strives to provide customers with the widest selection of glass block, delivered fast and on time.
The difference between GBS and any other glass block supplier is our expertise and customer service. GBS will promptly work with customers to answer any questions or concerns.
We have all of the supplies you need. If you decide you are also in the market for regular glass block windows, we conveniently offer them with the same options as the panels. If you are looking to build your own window, we can provide individual cases of glass block, as well as all of the accessories you will need, such as mortar, mortar spacers, and panel anchors.
For any questions or information, we encourage filling out our CONTACT FORM or contacting us at 877-427-8775.
