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Stacking glass blocks with their own hands without much diligence and not to produce attention. But if you consider all the nuances and the subtleties of the installation of glass blocks, then this procedure will turn into an exciting occupation.

Before installing the glass blocks with their own hands, you need to get acquainted with everyone (their three!) Mounting glass design. Each method has its duration, cost price and complexity.

Traditional method of masonry glass blocks with their own hands

The first method is cheaper, simple and takes little time, but it is not very aesthetic, which is its main disadvantage compared to the rest of the way.

Preparatory work

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1. Clean the surfaces of the walls, ceiling and floor, i.e., those places where the installation of glass blocks, from dust, chalk, linoleum and other old materials. 2. Make the location of the future glass design directly on the surface of the bases along their entire length with a level, pencil and cord. 3. Start the manufacture of a solution with which the glass blocks will be fastened.

Cement mortar is used in the following proportion:

• one bucket with cement
• three buckets with pure river sand,
• one bucket of water
• 200 gr. PVA glue for better adhesion and plasticity adhesive solution. Either use just a special dry mixture for masonry tiles from a tile or brick.

Photo gallery of preparatory work before laying glass blocks

Important! If you decide to use cement, then get it better white color.

4. Deciding with the selection of the mixture, the solution thoroughly stir in the plastic vesion with the help of a mixer and electric drill and leave up to "sewing" for about 5 minutes. After again, mix neatly.

Important! If the adhesive solution is not very thick - it is prepared correctly, but it should not flock from the trimmer during the laying of glass blocks. And this solution is secondary, this solution cannot be used, since it will lose adhesive properties after drying.

Laying glass blocks do it yourself

Drilling holes for reinforcement rods

1. Install the two first reinforcing rods on the floor surface.

Important! These rods should be either stainless steel or galvanized to prevent the occurrence of rust, which can appear on the outside of the masonry and worsen the appearance of the glass block design. Also, due to corrosion, the block system will weaken.

So, drill holes in the wall, in which after and place the two first rods.

Important! Holes drill at the floor of the floor and walls. The distance between them should provide armature between the inner walls of the glass blocks.

Installation of reinforcement rods

Important! Place not only horizontal, but also vertical rods after made the masonry of the glass blocks of the first and subsequent rows. And do not forget to drill holes!

2. Two first rods are laid. Apply with the workshop on the entire surface of the base of the glue solution. 3. Do not hurry, lay the glass blocks, while at the same time insert the vertical rods and fill the cracks with adhesive. With the help of spacer crossboxes for glass blocks that need to be installed in each joint between the blocks, you can control the thickness of the slots between the glass "bricks" so that it is the same.

Laying of the first row of glass blocks

4. After laying glass blocks with their own hands, remove the residues of the solution with a wet sponge or a rag, and the seams between the blocks are blocked by the extext spatula.

Important! If you collect glass blocks with your own hands, and fill the seams between them with color grout, then the spatula is not needed. It is necessary to release the slit to be released with a blade.

5. When the installation of glass blocks comes to an end and remains to lay 3 or 4 glass blocks, then do the same operations that were performed when drilling holes in the floor, but now in the ceiling.

Cleaning seams between glass blocks

6. Installing glass blocks is completed. Clean the seams again between the glue blocks and their surface itself. Fully glassbag design will dry for 5 to 10 days. 7. After the design of the glass blocks finally dried, set the inter-block holes diagonally by grout using a rubber or foam rubber. It is better in moisture-resistant grout so that the glass block partition will serve you not one dozen years. 8. Remove the residues from glass blocks again. To fully remove fine excess grouts and give the glass block design. Dazzling glitter, wipe its surface with a clean and dry cloth.

Glass blocks - installation with your own hands of arched walls and partitions

Curved partition from glass blocks

To do proper laying Glass blocks do it yourself, if the walls and partitions have rounded outdoor, it is possible by the same instruction that is given above.

but the differences of this laying from the previous there is:

1) The reinforcement bars bend in those places where the partition or wall is searched, according to them.

2) Set crosses for glass blocks only inside the roundings so that the thickness of the hidden seams does not change. Outside the seam walls automatically take an equal width.

Important! If you want to fragment to round the wall with glass blocks, then use so far. "Half" blocks. This, firstly, give your design strength, and secondly, internal and external seams will practically not diverge in thickness.

Frame method of masonry glasslocks do it yourself

Frame from a tree

Technology frame fashion Installation of glass blocks is much more complicated than traditional. This method is more expensive and more spectacular from aesthetic point of view than the traditional way.

In addition to frame option Installations of glass blocks have a huge advantage: practically no applied cement mix With glue, and the design is easier.

Preparatory work

1. Measure the size of the space for the future glass block partition.

Assembly of the carcass

2. Based on the parameters obtained, make the necessary thickness and size of the wooden frame from dry and smooth plates. Important! The sizes of the cells in which glass blocks will be installed must ensure the gap of no more than 2 mm.

Karcas collect either by gluing, or twist it with special fasteners.

3. Wooden frame ready. Paint it in the desired color using thin layer paint, and dry up to absolute drying.

4. Install the painted frame in the pre-cooked space and with the help of anchors or dowels to attach it to the walls, floor and ceiling.

Laying glass blocks with their own hands

Installation of glass blocks

1. Insert the glass blocks into each cell prepared earlier.

2. When all cells are filled with glass blocks, secure them with colorless silicone. To do this: apply this sealant in all junctions between the glass blocks and the frame, so that the glass "bricks" never fell out.

3. Leave the sealant to dry at about 8 hours. Important! In places of connecting glass blocks with plasterboard, use a simple putty. Otherwise, when the sealant dries, traces will remain on the sheets of plasterboard.

Glass blocks are used not only for finishing industrial buildings, they are used in modern interiorPerform various decorative inserts or completely walls. The material is made of glass mass, it turns out transparent, which allows you to skip more light into the room. Inside the blocks are hollow, glass thickness reaches 7 millimeters. With the help of glass blocks modern view You can create original interiorThey are used to create columns, partitions, make wall and ceiling inserts.

Characteristic of glass blocks

Glass blocks can have different colors and textures, they are transparent or multicolored species, matte and decorative type, that is, with patterns. The material may have a different shape, a rectangular square, triangular, also glass blocks are end, angular or in the form of columns.

Thanks to glass material, blocks are transparent, non-combustible, and have aesthetic appearance. A vacuum is created inside blocks, due to this, the material is considered to be energy-saving, as well as it performs heat-insulating functions. The glass bar is well in contact with water, so it can be used to finish the pools and wet rooms.

Also, the glass bar has a high sound insulation indicator, fire safety, the material is environmentally friendly, and not picky in cleaning. If damage to one block occurs, it is not necessary to disassemble the entire surface, it is enough to replace the element or a separate area.

Glass blocks are resistant to low temperatures, Special material is also manufactured, which can withstand a significant load.

The surface of such a material does not require further finishes, for example, plastering, painting or adhesive wallpaper. To purify blocks from contamination, they can be washed with conventional water or various means for glasses.

Methods of laying glass blocklocks

Consider how to put the glass blocks. The material can be put three methods. The first method is time consuming, and reminds brick masonry. Initially, the place of the alleged design is purified by contamination, then the adhesive mixture is prepared. To connect glass blocks, each other can be used by special compositions or adhesive mixtures that are suitable for ceramics.

Then two rods are laid on the floor surface, which are made of stainless steel steel, they serve as reinforcing material. In the wall, special holes are performed, where the ends of the rod are inserted. After that, the holes are performed in the floor, and the straits are fixed by vertical. Block laying is made by the type of brickwork, the seams need to be sewed, and the material itself is cleaned from the solution. The surface is left up to ten days to dry, and then rub the seams special composition Under the color of the blocks.

With the second method, the laying is carried out with a solution, in order for the distance between the blocks the same, special crosses use. First produce laying of the first row using the level building type And the beacons, between the glass blocks there are cross, and rods that serve as a reinforcing material. With the help of a spatula on the surface of the laid row and the lateral part flashes the solution, then the block is pressed against the cross. All compounds are removed from all compounds, and after drying, grouting. On the final stageThe surface of the blocks are washed with a sponge.

The third laying method occurs using a special framework, while the cement-type solutions are not used. Initially, the framework of wood or plastics is performed, the cells of which correspond to the size of the glass block. The finished frame is fixed from all sides with screws to all adjacent surfaces, that is, the floor and walls. The glass board is placed in each cell, and its fixation is made using special rubber or sealant inserts. When using rubber gaskets, blocks can be easily pulled out, and if necessary, swap. The frame can have any shape, square, rectangular or in the form of steps.

The frame can be performed not only from plastic or wood, for its manufacture also take aluminum or polyurethane in a soft form. Such walls will not have high sound insulation, they are used only as decorative elements.

What is the texture of glass blocks?

Glass blocks may differ in external signs. Their textured surface may be smooth, embossed, light scattering, that is, matte from the inside or outside, and the free-rooting, namely embossed from the inside.

In order to increase the permeability of light, the ends of the blocks can be covered with amalgam. Euro glassball ends, covered white paint. Thus, after their laying, the solution will remain not noticeable. Also, sometimes on the ends, the hole is performed to fill the paint block.

Advantages of glass blocks

1. The material is durable and reliable, resistant to humidity, low temperature, and fire.
2. The glass bar has a high lighting function, thanks to this, the room can be made visually spacious and bright.
3. With this material, you can give the interior original design.
4. Glass blocks can have different sizes, shapes and colors, it allows you to combine the material, and get an unusual surface.
5. Thanks to hermetics, inner space not polluted, but outer surface Easily clean with a sponge.
6. The material has high indicators of thermal and sound insulation, it is capable of absorbing noise, is a fire-resistant, environmentally friendly, resistant to humidity and minus temperatures.
7. The surface made of glass blocks does not require subsequent finishes.

Adhesive method of laying glass blocks

1. The block located from the edge is fixed on the horizontal guide.
2. To connect vertical surfaces, special separating planks apply.
3. Before starting the laying of the second row, they again set the horizontal guide, it is attached to the wall.
4. The glue can be stuck both fast and long period, it depends on its type.
5. At the end, it is grouting all connections with the necessary color, and then wash the blocks from the solution that has fallen on them.

Laying glass blocks for cement solution

1. The solution must be smeared not only on the horizontal surface, but also on the vertical walls.
2. Using the level of construction type, the mechanism of laying is measured.
3. In order to strengthen the design, reinforce the rods.
4. After pouring the solution, the seams are watched by the necessary color, and wash the surface from contaminants.

Basic laying of glass blocks

1. In solution that is used when laying glass blocks should not contain large grains, otherwise the product can be scratched.
2. As soon as the solution serves a little, contamination from it, it is necessary to remove the surface to have a beautiful appearance.
3. If the material is smeared by the grout, then it must be removed in a wet form until the stains dried. For this use acetic acid.
4. When laying glass-type glass blocks, the protective film is cleaned after they perform the grout of all the joints.
5. The rod for reinforcement should be only galvanized or steel, its diameter reaches 6 millimeters.

   Laying Installation of glass blocks

   The rods have vertically and horizontally. Iron will quickly come into disrepair, that is, it will cover corrosion due to a thin layer of solution.

6. At one time, it is possible to install glass blocks no more than in three rows so that the design is not shifted, and did not curb. It is possible to fit the glass blocks using rubber hammer.
7. If laying is made external walls, then their area should not be more than 15 m2, in otherwise The lower row of blocks can burst from significant weight.
8. Since the surfaces of the built-in type are performed from the glass blocks, any support should be located in their edges.
9. When making a frame, cells must correspond to the size of the glass block, the allowable deviation of 2 millimeters. The emptiness is filled with a sealant or stacked with rubber gasket.

With the help of glass blocks, you can get the original surface, their laying does not require special knowledge, it can be performed independently. Material is easy to care, and has several advantages, it is different original decor in the interior.

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Hello everyone! To build partitions inside the premises today are increasingly used by glass. Such designs look aesthetically and stylish, they skip light and therefore visually do not clutter the space, performing the function of zoning. Another plus material is absolute resistance to moisture and aggressive media, and the installation of glass blocks is not very difficult. But, how to properly lay glass blocks read below.

Tools and materials

To install the glass blocks, you will need:

• roulette, construction level, markup pencil, constructional bar;
• special crosses for masonry glass blocks and plastic clins for floor alignment;
• bulgarian or nippers (for trimming crosses, cutting of reinforcement), electric drill, drills in cafél or concrete 6 mm and a whisk;
• white tile glue, fiberglass fittings with a diameter of 6 mm, the container for the preparation of glue;
• middle spatula, soil "beta contact", greasy tape, sponge and fast-frustrating glue for glass;
• glass block and end glass decorative planks.

Preparatory work

First of all, it should be decided on the size of the partition. Note - its width and height will depend on the dimensions of the selected blocks, as items cannot be trimmed into size. Standard glass block format - 19x19x8 cm or 24x24x8 cm, but manufacturers can offer other options. The glass thickness is usually varied within 7-10 cm. In addition to solid blocks, a number of manufacturers offers both "halves" - blocks twice as smaller widths from standard.

In the market is presented wide selection Colorless and painted glass blocks, smooth and with a relief surface, as well as decorative filling elements. When buying, make sure that the blocks are one sizes, check for cracks, chips and scratches.

Before starting work, lay out the future partition on the floor if you decide to use blocks with different decorative performance. Choose suitable option The location of decorative elements and sketch the scheme so that it is subsequently not confused when installing.

At the preliminary stage, you should perform marking on the wall and the floor. Be sure to check the verticality of the lines. Get on both sides along the marking of the greasy tape, if there is a continuing decorative finish on the wall (paint, wallpaper), then inside the resulting strip, the width of which is equal to the thickness of the glass block, it is better to remove it, but the wall tile tile and flooring Do not touch. The gap between the lamps of the painting tape is ground "beta contact" to provide the necessary adhesion with tiled glue. Laying of glass blocks is performed after the complete drying of the primer.

Instructions for laying glass blocks

Mix the adhesive solution according to the manufacturer's instructions using a drill with a wedge. Part of the crosslobes focused on all 4 sides, cut down in such a way that they can be installed on the wall to the wall and on the floor.

The technology of laying glass blocks requires particularly carefully to install the first block adjacent to the wall. It is exhibited using a construction kit and level. The glass bar must be located strictly vertically, strictly at 90 ° to the wall, otherwise the geometry of the entire partition will be broken.

The first block is installed using trimbed crosses. It is put on it the rod of the reinforcement to mark the place on the wall, where the reinforcement hole will be performed. The same mark is made on the floor, under the reinforcement rod, which will be located vertically. Then the second horizontal range unit is set (using cropped crossbars) and the second mark is performed on the floor.

Then remove the blocks and drill the holes of the depth equal to the thickness of the tile or about 5 - 6 mm if the holes are drilled directly in concrete Wall. On the drill, you can wind the restrictive flour from the tape. Dust from drilling Slide or remove the vacuum cleaner.

Next, on the floor and the wall, apply the spatula of the volumetric layer of the prepared glue, the same glue is applied to two sides of the block that will lay down to the wall and the floor. The wall is installed a cropped cross, the first block is set and levels in terms of level. If necessary, under the block, clins for floor alignment are laid.

On top and side ends installed block A layer of glue is applied. Also, glue with a spatula is applied to the floor in a place where the second block will be installed, and on two end of the second block. Then in the prepared hole in the floor, the vertical rod of the reinforcement is inserted and the second block is installed, which is the first to the first. Do not forget to put crossbars under it. Next into the hole in the wall inserted the horizontal rod of the reinforcement, which falls on the first two blocks.

Check by the level of the location of the second block, the excess glue near the floor and the walls are removed using a spatula, you can also use a wet sponge. Apply glue to the horizontal surface of the second block, fixing the reinforcement rod. Further, on the same principle, the third block of the lower row is placed - after installing the second vertical reinforcement rod.

The next stage is the preliminary setting of the first block of the second row (on the cross) to mark the place of the opening under horizontal reinforcement. Remove the block, cover the surface of the bottom block with the cardboard and drill the hole in the wall. Gently remove the cardboard with dust and mount the block, applying the glue to its lower surface and the end comes to the wall, as well as the surface of the wall itself.

Introduce to the end of the entire lower row of blocks (pre-locating and performing holes for vertical reinforcement), as well as the second horizontal range. Use crossbars and check the vertical and horizontal design. If necessary, use plastic clins for alignment of the lower row.

When the entire design is laid out, excess glue and its traces on the surface of the blocks gently remove the wet sponge. After glue composition Fully dries, it is necessary to break out the external petals of the cross - rods that task the thickness of the seam remain inserted into the masonry.

Note! It is recommended to lay out no more than 5 - 6 rows of glass blocks in order to avoid high load on the design before setting glue. Continue work on the construction of a partition can be the next day.

Laying glass blocks with their own hands

Vertical and horizontality are checked after the installation of each row.

At the final stage, the open side end and the upper surface of the glass block partition closes with decorative glass strips of a suitable width. They are attached with the help of a rapidly grab glue for glass. At the time of setting glue, the planks can be fixed with paper scotch.

Then the laying seams are required to accurately fill out the grout. After her pouring partition from the glass blocks is completely ready.

About mounting

Installation instructions (laying) glass blocks

according to the traditional laying scheme on the example of masonry of Seves / Vetroarredo / Basic blocks (vertical wall design)

Previously, the installation of glass blocks was carried out with the help of a conventional masonry cement solution with the addition of coloring pigments or without them, the addition of PVA glue for plasticity or with the help of glue of a ceramic tile / porcelain tile. However, after the appearance of glue for glass blocks and glass mosaic, we would recommend to use it. This dry building mixture contains all the necessary components for laying glass blocks (plasticizers, clarifiers, etc.) and freely sold in building stores. In the extreme case, use a dry mixture for laying ceramic tiles to prepare the adhesive solution.

First of all, it should be noted that the design of glass blocks can only perform the function of the attached partition, and not carrying. That is, mounted on glass blocks any overlaps, fasteners for furniture or heavy interior items are categorically prohibited!

Armature for giving the strength of the glass wall should be stainless steel or coated with an anti-corrosive composition. It should also be followed so that it does not come into contact with glass when laying. Diameter 6-8 mm.

Grout for seams and glue pick up in accordance with the color of the glass blocks. Choose the moisture-proof grade of grouts.

The design of glass blocks is not recommended to build more than four rows a day per day in order to avoid its curvature due to sedimentation on an inconsistent solution. It is better to observe this rule even when using plastic mounting crosses and special mounting glue. The glue has a much shorter hardening period than the cement solution, but this will not be prevented from the risk of random mechanical impacts, the lastly durable design during operation.

If it is necessary to build a construction of more than 15 sq.m. It is necessary to provide for division common design On the horizontal parts and, if necessary, the vertical. At the same time, the length of one section in any case should not be more than 7.5 m, and the height should not exceed 6 meters. Sections must be recorded by carrier steel racks, reliably attached to the main walls, floor and ceiling having expansion connections.

After laying out the part of the glass blocks, do not forget to remove excess the solution in a timely manner before hardening it from the surface of the glass blocks and clean the seams for subsequent grout.

Material consumption:

Consumption of crosses Establish according to the diagram in the figure (zoom in the mouse clicking)

Consumption of glass blocks 19x19x8 cm with seam 16 mm - 23 pcs on square meter. With a seam of 10 mm - 25 pcs. on square. m.

Consumption of glass blocks 19x9x8 cm With a seam of 16 mm - 46 pcs per square meter. With a seam of 10 mm - 50 pcs. on square. m.

Consumption of solution or glue - 25 kg. For sq.meter.

Metal consumption. Armatures 6-8 mm / d - 12 pog. meters per square. meter.

Compensator consumption of junction (PVC tape, mounting foam, etc.) - based on the length and height of the masonry walls.

SUPPLY COST FOR SHAVOV - Based on the laying area.

Beginning of work:

Using the level to check the horizontality and verticality of the support surface / fastening surface. Clean the surface of contact. Outline dimensions Walls (thickness, length and height). With the help of two wooden Reques Note the boundaries of the wall. At a distance of approximately 60 - 80 cm Install movable shadows to check the vertical walls.

Laying:

Take the first glassbag and the workshop to apply a solution on one side. If the glass blocks are covered with a protective film, then it is necessary to remove it not for the masonry, but at the end. Put the block by the wall, aligning it in a solution. At the same time, the side with the mixture is placed on a compensation joint, while maintaining a distance of about 1 cm from it. Fill the mixture created space.

Take the following block and repeat the actions described above. In this case, the block is stacked by a sideways with a previously laid block. Set the first assembly plastic cross between two blocks. Repeat the operation on laying glass blocks and crosses to the end of the row.

Set in a horizontal position, the first rod of stainless steel; At the same time, the base of the rod is placed in the previously done hole in the wall. After installing the rod, fill the hole with a material that eliminates possible offsets. The rods are installed directly on plastic mounting crosses. Upon completion of the row, check the verticality and horizontal wall. Provide the installation of reinforcement rods for both horizontal and vertical gaps, avoiding their contact with glass. If the masonry is performed on the cement solution, it is not recommended to lay out a day more than three rows of glass blocks in order to avoid the occurrence of irregularities of the structure. The solution should be captured. Before laying the last row, install the compensation joint at the ceiling. To remove the excess mixture between the glass blocks, between the glass blocks and perimetral structures.

To close the glass blocks of wide and high openings, the construction of the structures of a large area is better to additionally use side steel P-shaped holders. They will give a glass wall greater strength. When using side holders, do not forget about the need to leaving the compensation layer at least 1 cm.

How to put glass blocks

With masonry area less than 4 sq.m. Holders are not needed.

Finishing, polishing, protection:

Before the beginning plastering Check whether the solution is dry. Remove the outer plates of plastic mounting crosses with a tool that does not leave scratches on the surface of the glass. Remove the protective film from glass blocks if it is present.

To impose a clutter mixture with a soft grout, follow the uniform filling of gaps. Wait until the mixture is grabbed, and start a thinner grout using a wet and clean sponge. With another wet grout, start cleaning individual glasses using clean and wet sponge or soft rag. It is necessary to often rinse them in clean water And try not to scratch the glass.

To remove possible divorce or spots of the solution hardened on glass blocks, to use diluted hydrochloric acid (for example, hydrochloric acid, anti-referee or similar means) or acetic acid (for example, vinegar from white wine). At the same time, it is necessary to ensure that the solution does not hit the seams, and take the necessary personal safety measures.

Do not use oil solvents for cleaning, hydrofluoric acid or solutions with a high alkali content (for example, soda or similar substances). After cleaning the wall and its complete drying, make sealing with the corresponding material of perimeral points of contact with the wall, to avoid water penetration.

For the same reasons, protect the wall from the penetration of water, causing waterproofing fluid on silicone-based gaps. These liquids are completely transparent and provide another guarantee of the duration of the service life of the surface from glass blocks.

Note: When laying glass blocks with satin surface, the protective film must be removed only at the time of seams. Possible remnants of glue from the film can be removed with warm water with a small amount of soap foam. With the difficulty of their removal, it is possible to apply acetone or acetylene trichloride using a non-abrasive sponge. For use waterproofing mastic Based on silicone and sealants, to carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions.

The connection of glass blocks with the door:

In the shower or otherwise, where it is necessary to install the input in a glass design should be used to mount the doors of P-shaped metal profiles on the sides of the fit to glass blocks.

The profiles necessarily put amortizing material with a thickness of at least 1 cm. When laying glass blocks, it is necessary to accurately calculate the dimensions door Piece. Profiles are attached to door box Previously.

To prevent the coarse mechanical impact on the glass wall from the door of the door, be sure to install the braking device for the door canvase.

To prevent damage to the glass surface from strikes door handle With an excessive opening of the door, be sure to install the fixer of the extreme position of the lute canvase when opening.

Do not use heavy metal lverie to use in the case of logging in the partition from glass blocks. Glass walls are not intended for permanent coarse mechanical impact on them.

Laying curvilinear surfaces:

Surfaces from glass blocks are not direct shape, you can upload using the PosaVelox system from Italian manufacturers. In fact, this is a designer and you can figure it out without difficulty yourself. We will consider more traditional styling with the same suppliesAs when laying out straight surfaces.

The main difference between the shielding of straight and curved surfaces is that it is necessary to curb the reinforcement rods in the joints of the glass blocks along the specified radius. Installation crosses in this case fix the glass blocks vertically only inside the curve. The outer part records only horizontal gaps. With a small radius of rounding, you can use whole glass blocks. When making smoothed straight corners or laying out the surface of a small radius, glass blocks are used - halves. This approach avoids ugly wide seams from the outside.

To bend the reinforcement, use any simple template that allows you to give equally set angles. You can use more subtle reinforcement than when laying up straight surfaces. This will facilitate the work and will not damage the strength of the structure, since the curvilinear surface itself is more durable and stable.

Frame metal installation method:

Such a method facilitates the design of glass blocks, makes light disassembly, reconstruction, replacement of elements. Aesthetically, such a design wins in many ways. But there are also its cons - this is impractical for the premises with high humidity, more expensive installation.

In accordance with the size of the room and the size of the glass blocks, a frame of dry grinded boards is made. For each glass block - its cell. The clearance should not exceed 2 mm. The frame gluits or twisted on hardware. Naturally, it is difficult to make such a frame yourself without the necessary joinery equipment, it will have to be ordered.

Next, the frame is painted in the appropriate color design, dried and fastened to the floor, ceiling and walls on an anchor. Next into each cell is inserted its glass block (of course, starting below), fixed with colorless silicon hermetic In places of contact with glass block with a frame. After drying the sealant, the design is ready for operation.

Instead of sealant, you can use rubber inserts. This will further simplify the replacement of glass blocks if necessary. You can find ready-made wooden modules (frames) for sale to mount glass blocks. Special rubber pads go there in the kit.

To date, glass blocks are increasingly used in the design of the apartment, private office or house. They not only visually increase the space, but also additionally illuminate it. Easy to use glass blocks causes ordinary people to be interested in how to install glass blocks yourself.

Glass blocks are building elements made like small glass windows: 2 glasses with air layer. There are two main forms, in the form of which glass blocks are made: a square and a rectangle. In case of individual order it is possible to manufacture another form.

Thanks to its structure, glass blocks have wonderful properties:

• They skip light due to the glass from which are made.
• Also, like double-glazed windows and other building elements for the construction of walls, retain heat indoors.
• Provide excellent sound insulation of the room.
• Protect apartment or house from excessive moisture.
• Serve decorative element.
• Simple in installation and care.

Glass base of this building material It has one significant disadvantage: the glass blocks do not communicate or close anything.

Since glass blocks, in contrast to ordinary walls, do not require further plastering, pasting with wallpaper or any other finishing workThey are easy to install them yourself.

Self installation of glass blocks

Before the direct installation of glass blocks on a predetermined place for them, it is necessary to spend some preparatory work. They are as follows:

• It is measured in advance the place of installation of a wall or partitions from glass blocks: This allows you to determine how many glass construction elements need. Glass blocks can not be cut, so it is necessary to select their size very carefully. When calculating, the connecting silent should be taken into account: from 5 to 10 mm each.
• Together with the number of glass blocks, the volume of the required adhesive solution for glass construction elements is determined. For these purposes, a glue solution for mosaic or tiles can be seen.
• Armature is purchased - steel rods, which will be vertically and horizontally support the wall.
• Additional accessories - level, crosses to establish the correct position of the blocks, as well as grout and sealant. Grouting can be purchased in the color of the rest of the room.

Before installing glass blocks, one aspect must be taken into account: each glass bottle is protected by a special film. If you remove it to installation, there is a risk of damaging the glass: the solution that fell into the glass construction element can damage its surface if it is not removed immediately. Protective film Prevents such damage to glass blocks.

Stages of work:

1. The surface for the future installation should be smooth. The first layer of the adhesive solution in 5 mm is originally applied. Glass blocks need to be installed on it alternately, missing the end side of each solution. The lateral gaps between the wall and the glass factor are not filled with a solution: a plastic profile is placed here for glass blocks. It allows absortive temperature modeSo, the expansion or narrowing of the finished wall.
2. Immediately after installing each new unit, crosses are put for alignment as horizontally and vertically. During construction work It is necessary to carefully monitor the smooth laying of blocks relative to each other.
3. If reinforcement is required horizontally, the steel rods are stacked over each third - fourth row. They need to be connected to the wall. Vertical reinforcement is also carried out, only steel bars are attached to the ceiling and floor.
4. After every three or four rows, it is necessary to temporarily suspend the work so that, firstly, clean the glass blocks from the solution already installed, and secondly, so that the solution is grabbed, and there was no warming of the wall. The construction of the wall or partition can be continued after 8-10 hours.
5. There are two approaches to masonry walls from glass blocks: using only adhesive solution, as well as using plastic profiles For each vertical row with a solution.
6. After full laying The walls and the necessary dry drying should be used to use the grout to give a partition from the glass blocks a finished look.

Installation of glass blocks is not impracticable work, however, has multiple nuances, without complying with the appearance of the wall, the wall can be much worse.

Thanks big selection Color glass blocks The room "will play" new bright colors, giving an apartment or home a unique look.

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Pick the glass blocks for your project. Large and thin glass blocks skip more light, so better fit for windows. Select size, colors and textures completely depend on your preferences.

Draw a scheme of the future design.

• Plan the design so that the blocks are included entirely. The glass bar cannot be cut.
• Between glass blocks, walls, jambs and window Ramami Provide a gap of 0.6-1 cm. Reflect the gaps in the drawing.
• Perhaps no combination of blocks will make it possible to fully fill the desired space. Be prepared to fill the remaining areas by boards or other material.

Mix the solution for laying glass blocks or special adhesive according to the instructions. Required amount The solution depends not only on the size of the design, but also from the size of the glass blocks. We mix the solution with a portion of no more than an hour of work, in order to avoid early grasp solution.

Apply the first layer of solution and lay out the first number of blocks.

• Place the first block. Then, apply a mixture to one side of the second block so that when laying the solution filled the junction between two blocks and glued them. When laying, apply the solution only on one side of each block.
• The gaps between the walls, jambs and window frames are filled with compensation material, not a solution. Compensation material protects blocks from when temperature drops.

Between the blocks, place the mounting crosses. Tightly pick up blocks to crosses with a rubber hammer. Crossings are used to align the joints and the correct load distribution during the installation phase.

• T-shaped crosses are used around the perimeter. The first row of the cross is installed immediately after laying the first row of blocks. T-shaped crosss need to be knit or fasten to contacting walls.
• X-shaped cross are installed between blocks. With the help of crosses, the joints between the blocks are aligned.
• Position the cross in the middle so that they do not interfere with the subsequent processing of seams. Apply the second layer of solution over the first row.

To increase the design every 30 cm, lay the reinforcement.

• Horizontal reinforcement should be treated in a thin layer of solution.
• Connect the reinforcement with the side holders. Side holders must perform from the wall at least 2-3 cm.

Decoration of seams. Before grabbed the solution, process the seams with an extext spatula. Seams should be smooth and concave.

• With the exception of very small designs, you will have to regularly terminate the construction, and return to the processing of seams. Do not attempt to collect the whole design immediately.

Partition from glass block slobs – this is a modern approach to home or apartment interior.

This material, which did not differ in particular sophistication, was quite widely used in public buildings.

The glass bottle is a block of fused in a single design of thick, glass plates. Inside such a block, a hermetic, an air cavity is formed, which increases sound and thermal insulation parameters.

In other words, the glass bottle is a kind of glass brick of different shapesFrom which you can make a laying of various building and interior elements.

Benefits

Due to its structure, glass block has such advantages:

1. Natural materials in the composition provide environmental purity.
2. Unique properties: high mechanical strength (including on compression and blow) and wear resistance, low and high temperatures resistance, as well as temperature differences.
3. Increased heat and sound insulation properties that are not inferior to a hollow brick.
4. Fireproof, provided by non-hatching material.
5. Easy installation and further maintenance. Blocks can be cleaned by any detergent.
6. Absolute moisture resistance and water resistance, which makes it possible to use as outer elements and indoors with high humidity, even in water.
7. Decorativeness. The surface made of glass blocks does not require additional finish coatings. Modern blocks have different colors And forms, which makes it possible to create the necessary, attractive design.

Important a distinctive feature glass blocks is the ability to skip scattered sun rays and provide peculiar lighting of the room. At the same time, the opacity of the elements protects against prying eyes.

disadvantages

Like any building material, glass blocks have certain disadvantages that need to be considered during construction:

1. Great weight significantly weights the whole building construction. Taking into account this property, it is undesirable to erect walls and partitions with an area of \u200b\u200bmore than 16 m².
2. Increased value of decorative glass blocks, which can reach 1500-1700 rubles / pcs. At the same time, you can use conventional blocks of economy class with cost 100-130 rubles / pcs.
3. Problems arising when fastening the shelves and fastening various items, because In the glassblocks it is difficult to fix the screw or nail. They can be solved using other, type fasteners and suction cups.

In general, the glass blocks continue to be unjustly considered an exotic material. This attitude is generated due to an incredulous relationship to the strength of the glass. but glass block It is rather difficult to destroy even the hammer blows, and limits their use, perhaps, only an increased value.

What are the glass blocks?

Modern glass blocks do not have a legal classification, but you can distinguish the following main distribution criteria by type:

1. Block size. The most common glass blocks of the square shape measuring 19x19 and 24x24 cm with a thickness of 8-10 cm, as well as rectangular elements of 19x9x8 and 24x11.5x8 cm, cm. The weight of bricks depends on the size and is in the range of 3-4.5 kg.
2. The form. In addition to the most common square and rectangular options, glass blocks are produced triangular, round shape, as well as in the form of a hexagon and the letter "g". Elements may have clear, straight or rounded corners.
3. Color palette and internal filling. The color of the glass blocks can be different - from angry glass to bright shades (red, blue, black, etc.). Inside, the air cavity is usually located, but in some models, decorative elements are used, clamping inside the block and creating a specific pattern.
4. Surface structure. Elements may have a smooth, glossy, corrugated, patterned surface. In addition, products with a matte surface are produced. The structure of the material depends on the structure.
5. Thickness of a glass element. This indicator is responsible for strength, specific gravity And some other characteristics of the material. Most often blocks are made of glass with a thickness of 5.5-7 mm.
6. Mechanical strength. Standard elements have sufficiently high strength, but high-strength glass blocks are additionally offered, which can even withstand a bullet from a gun.
7. Optical parameters. Products for this characteristic have a wide range - from almost transparent to opaque options. Glass blocks can provide directional or scattering light stream.

Finally, glass blocks are distributed by destination. These main categories are allocated - decorative, interior and building blocks. They differ in appearance, sizes, color, strength and other parameters.

Features of interior glass blocklocks

With the help of glass blocks, you can create a beautiful and peculiar interior indoors or form a decorating surface outside the house.

Such uses are particularly popular:

1. Wall. By laying glass blocks, you can build smooth and sufficiently durable walls. Optimal option - Rooms with high humidity (bathroom, sauna, bathroom), where high water resistance of the material is useful. At the same time, glass is not subject to rotting, the development of mold and mushrooms. You can lay out the entire wall or combine with other materials from such elements (for example,).
2. Partitions. The construction of zoning partitions from glass blocks is one of the most sought-after solutions. Most often with their help are separated by bathing. Glass blocks are harmoniously combined with a cafeter, which ensures the preservation of the selected design style.
3. Window. The wall of the panoramic type is laid out of the glass blocks, and the transparency of the material ensures the execution of the window role. The room with a wall-window will be fairly light and insulated.
4. Floors. The material under consideration can be an excellent replacement. ceramic tiles On the floor. The use of corrugated elements eliminates the sliding glass, and the appearance provides the original design.
5. Furniture. Glass blocks are used when creating stationary furniture. Perfect facades of them for a bar counter. Of these, you can build a table or coffee table, bedside table, wardrobe. At the same time, the blocks are used as a frame or facade, and for the formation of the table top.
6. Decorating elements. To use glass blocks in the interior of the room there is practically no boundaries. Their use as decorating elements ensures the execution of any fantasies. Products with internal decorative inserts allows you to make a picture with a bulk effect on the wall. This picture is easily cleaned from dirt and retains paint for a long time. With the help of glass blocks, the interior can be accommodated in a modern style (Loft, Haytec, modern), art style or baroque. Perfect stained glass in the style of ar-noutero with classic or oriental plots. Arches, niches, columns are laid out of glass bricks. Built into the wall separate elements Can perform the role of point luminaires.

Modern tendencies in the interior layout allow us to give various functions with walls and partitions from glass blocks. The most characteristic solution is zoning of the room. In this case, partitions can occupy all the floor from the floor to the ceiling or to be installed with a height limit (for example, a bar counter).

Another interesting feature - light transmission. In the walls of the glass blocks, there is no need to insert the windows, the light stream penetrates through the entire surface. At the same time, depending on the type of product, good illumination or twilight is ensured.

The functionality of the glass walls is expanding the heat and sound insulation properties of the material. Such walls are capable of maintaining heat, without requiring additional coatings and decorating. Waterproofability makes it possible to arrange a separate bathroom, shower or bathroom.

Installation of glass block partitions

Laying glass blocks with their own hands can be made different ways. It is important that constructive element I had suo. (carrying wall or rack). The most characteristic ways of installation:

1. Traditional or classic method. For him, we need guide frames from wooden bar or metal profile. The fastening of glass elements is provided by a cement-based solution or special glue.
2. Frame option. In this case, first sets frame designin which the blocks are fixed by seals and sealant.

Installation of glass blocks must be carried out after proper placement of space. It must be conducted in strict accordance with the previously developed laying scheme, for which careful markings are first ensured. The detailed scheme is especially important when laying decorative elements, drawings and patterns.

Traditional masonry

Classical laying of blocks for glue or the solution begins with the manufacture of the base - rama guide.

It is most often done from a wooden bar, but you can use a steel or aluminum corner.

For this, the first number of blocks with the installation between them plastic separators is laid out.

The dimensions of this series are precisely measured and the frame is collected for these sizes. It is attached to the floor. The frame of the same width is installed strictly vertically on both walls and is fixed on it with a dowel.

A reinforcing mesh is applied to strengthen the design. It is formed from steel galvanized wire in a horizontal and vertical direction. Their location should coincide with the seams between the glass blocks.

To exclude direct contact of glass and wire, when installing the reinforcing grid, plastic crosses are used. For fixing the reinforcement in the wall and the bottom frame, the holes are drilled.

For fastening glass blocks, special glue is used, preferably white. Can be prepared independently cement-sandy solution In a 1: 3 ratio.

The block laying is carried out in the following order:

1. Marking and installation of guide frames.
2. Installation of vertical reinforcing rods.
3. A layer of adhesive or a solution with a thickness of up to 10 mm is superimposed on the surface of the frame. The solution is also superimposed on the side faces of the blocks and the first row laying is carried out. For fixing reinforcement and ensure the same width of the seam, crosses are installed, which remain in the masonry and are simply maintained by a solution.
4. The lower row is leveling in the horizontal and is checked by the construction level. Next, on top of the blocks the horizontal reinforcing rod is installed with fixing it in the wall hole.
5. All subsequent ranks are stacked similarly.

Taking into account the severity of the elements, it is recommended to build a wall with parts of 4-5 rows with a break to froze the solution. This will exclude the danger of sending blocks. After completion of the masonry, a neat stout of the seams is made. Silicone composition can be used for sealing.

Frame technology

The technique "on the frame" allows you to lay glass blocks without a solution, but for this you need to install special frame system.

In essence, it is a metal or wooden structure, which forms cells for placing glass elements.

The sizes of the cell should not exceed the size of the glass block by more than 1.5-2 mm.

For metal system Usually an aluminum profile is used. Wooden design is assembled from grinded boards, the width of which is equal to the width of bricks.

The whole design is carefully evoked horizontally and vertically using building level And plumb. Then the frame is painted in the desired color, harmonizing with blocks.

The finished frame system is securely attached to the floor, wall and ceiling with a dowel. Glass blocks are neatly installed in cells, after which they are fixed with silicone-based seals. The time of frozen such a sealant is about 9-10 hours.

Required tools

For typical installation Glasslocks with their own hands will need such a tool:

• perforator;
• bulgarian;
• hoven for metal;
• spatulas;
• gear spatulas for glue;
• kiyanka;
• a hammer;
• paint brush.

For measurement and control, quality is necessary:

• roulette;
• metal ruler;
• corolnic;
• building level;
• plumb.

If there is a need for manufacture wooden carcassMore Additionally, you need to prepare a screwdriver, hacksaw, a chisel.

The use of glass blocks in the interior of the room is becoming increasingly popular. This contributes high performance features, strength and durability of the material.

Modern glass blocks are produced in a wide range, which makes it possible to choose color, form and other parameters. Self installation Allows you to slightly reduce the main disadvantage of the material - cost.