Glass Block Wall for Shower Enclosure?

Question

I'm thinking of putting together a bespoke shower cubicle. Two walls would be tile on brick/plaster. The third would be constructed of glass blocks.

Several Questions:-

1/ Anyone else done this?

2/ How about waterproofing the joints, could they be grouted or is this a no-no?

3/ The boxes in the DIY shed suggested they could be reinforced, presumably along the joints. I'd be worried about a 1900mm high wall of glass blocks being simply knocked over if a person fell against them, any comments?

4/ Is this a really stupid idea?

Cheers

Al

DIY · Accepted Answer

Not me.See  (Step 7)Two reinforcing systems mentioned on this website: (rods & mortar, and easifix)No, it is personal choice, if a glass block shower wall appeals to you then go for it.

outofthewoods · Answer

The glass blocks are reinforced with metal rods that fit between the blocks when you stick them together, so creating a strengthening lattice to hold them steady. You should be able to grout them just the same as normal tiles. Hotfoot

: > Several Questions:- : >

: > 1/ Anyone else done this? : : Not me. : : > 2/ How about waterproofing the joints, could they be grouted or is this a : > no-no? : : See

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: 7) : : > 3/ The boxes in the DIY shed suggested they could be reinforced, : > presumably along the joints. I'd be worried about a 1900mm high wall of : > glass blocks being simply knocked over if a person fell against them, any : > comments? : : Two reinforcing systems mentioned on this website: :

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(rods & mortar, and easifix) : : > 4/ Is this a really stupid idea? : : No, it is personal choice, if a glass block shower wall appeals to you then : go for it. : : > Cheers : >

: > Al : :

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