"I’m looking for a way low maintenance and high style
way to separate my master bathroom from the master bedroom. Would a glass block wall be a potential
solution for me to do this?”

Solution: Since glass block comes in a variety of privacy patterns you can not only create this high-style privacy wall, but also create a very cool unique look as well.

Cleaning - Use any non-abrasive cleaner. The new spray and rinse products will work well and will not harm the glass block or grout joints. Windex used with a terry towel also work in areas where rinsing is not applicable. For cleaning your grout joints bleach works very well.

Glass Sealers (not required) – If you want to keep your glass blocks clean of unwanted soap film or hard water spots you can consider a glass cleaner (these products are nice to use, but not required). We can provide you with a glass sealer called Aquapel. Aquapel® seals by actually bonding to the glass, filling the pores and keeping your glass clean for a longer period of time. A single application can last for years. Aquapel® makes this maintenance of cleaning your glass easy and comes with its own applicator. After thoroughly cleaning the glass surface, simply apply to the glass being careful to ensure full coverage. Within 15 minutes, remove excess with a clean dry cloth. One application will approximately do 3’ X 7’ area.

Grout Sealers - We recommend using surface sealers. These types of grout sealers will fill pores and put a shell like coating over your grout, to protect it and make it easy to clean. We can provide a 4 ounce grout sealer that will cover about 80 square feet of grouted glass block walls.

Surface sealers will last years with one application. The best way to apply surface sealers is to use a small paintbrush and apply the sealant to grout joints so that it goes on thick. Go over all the vertical joints then horizontal to assure no areas are missed. Any excess that gets on glass should be wiped off with a dry towel or rag. After the first application is dry, it is recommended to repeat the process to ensure generous application and complete coverage.

Our Recommendation – Soft Soap vs. Hard Soap - A majority of your maintenance issues go down the drain when you use soft soap over bar soap. Hardeners are applied in the manufacturing of bar soap and when the soap run off dries on your shower it hardens and therefore makes cleaning difficult.