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Seattle Glass Block supplied 8x8x3 VISTABRIK® and 8x8x3 VISTABRIK® Stipple blocks to the masons constructing the Beacon Hill Station for Sound Transit's LINK Light Rail. Thousands of glass blocks were used throughout the rail station; in the entry façade, above the elevator banks, and lining the stairs. The blocks lining the stairs and above the elevators are back-lit to illuminate the ticketing concourse with a warm, welcoming glow. VISTABRIK® Stipple blocks were fabricated in tandem with 8x8x4 Decora blocks for two-block accents mounted in the masonry wall below the main VISTABRIK® walls.
VISTABRIK® was selected for this project for its durability, longevity, and ease of maintenance. VISTABRIKs® are impact resistant and virtually unbreakable, easily resisting thrown objects and vandalism. The smooth surface of the block aids in quick removal of graffiti and resists damage from chemicals and cleaning compounds. VISTABRIKs® are made of three inches of solid glass, which acts as a barrier to unwanted sounds.
New - Products from Wedi
wedi is continuously introducing new systems and components in order to enhance your custom shower. Shown below are a few examples of prefabricated Wedi shower elements
Corner Niches
Corner Niches provide a custom radius finish for the corners of your shower. Constructed of a solid block of wedi XPS foam and layered with a cementitious coating, Corner Niches offer the same lightweight, 100% waterproof construction as the rest of the wedi lineup.
Niche 'A' contains a 6" wide by 12" tall recess for a shampoo bottle or other shower necessities. Niche 'B' does not contain a recess, but can be used as a corner platform or foot rest, or be used in conjunction with Niche 'A' to form a curved corner that reaches the from floor to ceiling.
Either niche can be cut to custom heights, and simply glues in place using wedi sealant.
Suspended Benches
Suspended benches are available in two sizes. The 'Medium' bench measures 24" across the face, while the 'Large' bench measures 34" across the face. Each Suspended Bench is held in place by two composite brackets, wedi sealant, fiberglass mesh tape, and thinset. Then simply tile with the rest of the shower.
Riolito 48" x 60"
wedi now offers a 48" x 60" Riolito trough-drain shower pan that locates the drain on the short dimension of the pan instead of along the long axis. The drain on the 48" x 60" Riolito measures 27-5/8" wide instead of 43-5/16" as on the existing Riolito pans. The smaller drain offers the same selection of cover options as the longer drains; Polished Stainless Steel, Brushed Stainless Steel, and Tileable.
All Riolito pans come with an easy to install factory integrated PVC drain assembly that connects to your standard 2" PVC drain pipe.
Spring Cleaning at Seattle Glass Block
Help us clear out of the following products at great savings to you.
Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block Shower Pans
Classic Shower Pan - White Acrylic, Left Hand Entry
Now Only $505.00 was $876.00 retail.
The Classic shower pan is approximately 48" x 48" and the drain is located 22 ½" from either side of the pan. This pan is in perfect condition and ready to be installed. For pictures & details on the shower pans please see our Facebook page.
Walk-In Shower Pan - White Acrylic, Right Hand Entry
Now Only $815.00 was $1416.00 retail
(2 available at this price)
The Walk-In shower pan is approximately 51" x 72" and the drain is located 36" off the short wall and 9 ½" off the long wall. This pan has a slight chip out of the perimeter flange, but does not affect the integrity of the shower pan. Once the shower pan is fully installed the chipped area will be covered with wallboard and tile. For pictures & details on the shower pans please see our Facebook page.
Boneyard Panels
These panels are available at 50% off of our retail price. They range in a variety of sizes, patterns, and finishes. Some of the panels have Style Caps applied to them so you can use them for partitions or in the shower. Our list is updated regularly so please check in with us to see if the panel you want is available. All discounted products are sold As-Is and all sales are final.
Seattle Glass Block is proud to announce we have joined the Facebook revolution and created a company Facebook fan page! This is very exciting for us to be able to connect to our fans and share everything from installation and maintenance tips, to how glass blocks are made, or anything that's on our mind from day to day. We have also created a company Blog.
The blog will be a way for us to announce new product offerings, feature cool customer projects, or simply illustrate installation tips or tricks that may be valuable to you on your next glass block, glass flooring, or wedi project.
Please feel free to send us an email if you have a glass block, glass flooring, or wedi project you would like us to share with our Facebook fans, and Blog followers.
Thank you,
We hope you enjoyed the information and articles included in this volume. If you have ideas for content or projects that you would like to see in future Newsletters, please contact us at newsletter@seattleglassblock.com or call us at 425-483-9977 or toll free 800-829-9419.
Welcome to the Seattle Glass Block Newsletter. You are
receiving this because of your relationship with us. If you have any
questions you can always email us directly at
newsletter@seattleglassblock.com or call us at 425-483-9977 or toll
free 800-829-9419.
Seattle Glass Block makes it easy to plan your next
glass block project. Using our Online Planner you can select
your type of project from a list of several of the most popular glass
block applications.
Our planner will walk you through the design process
starting with a basic configuration, then moving on to block pattern
choices, edge finishes, frame colors (for Vinyl Wrap windows),
concluding with purchase options. Depending on the application
and your location, Seattle Glass Block can offer loose materials,
prefabricated modular sections, or even installation. Once
you've completed the Online Planner, you have the option of
submitting your planner request via email to our sales staff.
Our goal is to reply to your planner request within one business
day. Rest assured that Seattle Glass Block does not send
unsolicited emails or advertising, and that any information that you
submit is used solely for replying to your Online Planner request.
Get started today by visiting www.seattleglassblock.com. Click on 'Pricing
Examples', and then select the category from the menu that best
describes your glass block project.
Installation Services from Seattle Glass Block
Do you have a unique glass block layout? Let Seattle
Glass Block install your glass block panels in less than a day (for
most projects). This project is a shower enclosure that Sockeye
Construction contacted us to install. The glass block walls were stepped
to create an open design in the bathroom and to keep the view of
Puget Sound unobstructed.
With the use of our Layout Cards Sockeye Construction
was able to frame the radius half wall to match the glass block
layout for this bath remodel. Layout Cards are vinyl pieces that snap
together onsite and recreate the block shapes and sizes.
They are available in every block shape and size we
offer. These cards are lightweight so they can easily be shipped and
are reusable for multiple projects.
We arrived onsite with our prefabricated panels and
installation was completed in just under 3 ½ hours.
Transferring Light Using Glass Decking
Day lighting is very important and highly desirable in
the Pacific Northwest, and glass inserts used as decking is growing
in popularity. In this example these skylights are being used to
transfer light into an outdoor living space below.
wedi has completely redesigned their website to be more
user friendly and includes all the new products that have recently
been introduced. You can also download the latest product catalogs
and manuals for 2010.
New Products-
Radius Corners for Walls
You can now easily create radius corners in any tile
application by simply thin setting these into place. They are 4' tall
and extend 16" out from the corner in both directions with a
16" radius. Available with or without a built in niche. You can
cut them down to your preferred size to use as a seat or stack them
for a floor to ceiling effect.
Suspended Corner Seats
These pre-manufactured seats easily install in minutes
and are ready for tiling immediately. Available in 3 different sizes.
Dry & Flex PRO Subliner
Providing crack isolation, waterproofing and sound
reduction. Uses "peel and stick" technology where you
simply primer the floor substrate with the supplied primer, remove
the protective film on the membrane, and compress it onto the floor.You can immediately start tiling using any
modified thin set.
Installation Seminars-
wedi will be performing live installation seminars
during the Seattle Home Show at Quest Field and at the
NW Flooring Market & Trade Show at the Lynwood Convention Center.
Dates and Times TBD. Please call 206-423-0706 for more information.
Thank you,
We hope you enjoyed the information and articles
included in this volume. If you have ideas for content or projects
that you would like to see in future Newsletters, please contact
us at newsletter@seattleglassblock.com or call us at 425-483-9977 or toll free
800-829-9419.
Welcome to the Seattle Glass Block Newsletter. You are receiving this because of your relationship with us. If you have any questions you can always email us directly at newsletter@seattleglassblock.com or call us at 425-483-9977 or toll free 800-829-9419.
Thank you,
The Staff at Seattle Glass Block
Modular Glass Block Walls
Seattle Glass Block can prefabricate your glass block in modular sections for easy, fast, and clean assembly onsite. We use our Stack and Grout system to build your glass block panels in our facility on controlled racks and jigs for perfect joint alignment and fit every time. Jobsite installation is easily performed by anyone with basic construction skills.
With years of experience we have perfected palletizing shipments for safe, low cost shipping nationwide.
Contact our Sales Team for more information on your project and a free quote for Modular Glass Block Walls from Seattle Glass Block.
Download the Modular Wall Installation Instruction Guide here
Vinyl Wrap Glass Block Windows
We offer prefabricated Glass Block Windows constructed in Vinyl Frames available in white, almond, and a variety of custom colors. These windows install like any other vinyl framed window. The 2" series of glass block is available in Decora or Icescapes pattern and we offer several stock sizes for immediate shipment. The 3" & 4" series offers a variety of block patterns, plus numerous options for customization. These Vinyl Wrap windows can be stepped, vented, or include a slider top and can be shipped nationwide.
Click here to download the complete Vinyl Wrap catalog.
The private residence shown here has been updated including replacing the existing window with our vinyl framed Glass Block window in the Icescapes pattern. Kaizen Tile & Stone did the tear out and installation of our window for a fantastic looking bathroom remodel.
Case Study: Glass Stair Treads-
With a large skylight on the second floor, this glass was a fitting solution to transfer light from above as well as from the side.
This staircase also included a glass riser to be used as a toe kick. This toe kick helped to overcome the building code requirement of having no more than a 4" opening between stair treads.
wedi has published several new installation videos on YouTube. There are 2 complete custom showers being fully constructed as well as installation videos of the new Subliners. They are professionally produced with narrated instructions. Click the following link to view wedi's YouTube site and view the latest online videos-
You can also download the latest wedi Product Catalog as well as review their entire website for the latest information including their written technical tips that are published each month at http://www.wedicorp.com
Now Available-
New wedi Riolito Shower Pans w/ Channel Drain
Available in a 3'x5', 4'x6' and soon to be 4'x5', Riolito's innovative design and precise engineering ensure ideal sloping and thorough draining via a linear or channel drain located along the wall. Water drains through a narrow gap between the cover plate and adjacent tiling. Pre-assembled and lightweight, the Riolito is extremely versatile and simple to install.
This particular photo shows how large format tile can be installed on the pan and includes tiling of the optional Tileable Drain Cover. For exact dimensions and drain locations for the Riolito, Fundo, and other wedi items, please download the complete wedi Parts Diagram Catalog here
See us at the Puyallup Fair September 11th-27th booth number 1050/1051
Our display features a complete Glass Block shower and our NEW Tub and Shower Replacement Kit as well as a complete wedi shower system.
Please visit our booth and talk with one of our Customer Service Representatives about your upcoming project(s) for professional assistance.
For more information about the Puyallup Fair here is the link to their website www.thefair.com
Thank you,
We hope you enjoyed the information and articles included in this volume. If you have ideas for content or projects that you would like to see in future Newsletters, please contact us at newsletter@seattleglassblock.com or call us at 425-483-9977 or toll free 800-829-9419.
Stack and Grout system to build your glass block panels in our facility on controlled racks and jigs for perfect joint alignment and fit every time. Jobsite installation is easily performed by anyone with basic construction skills. 
We offer prefabricated Glass Block Windows constructed in Vinyl Frames available in white, almond, and a variety of custom colors. These windows install like any other vinyl framed window. The 2" series of glass block is available in Decora or Icescapes pattern and we offer several stock sizes for immediate shipment. The 3" & 4" series offers a variety of block patterns, plus numerous options for customization. These Vinyl Wrap windows can be stepped, vented, or include a slider top and can be shipped nationwide. 
