Replacing Glass Block Bathroom Window

I have a large roughly 2ft square glass block window in my bathroom and it looks awful.

Replacing glass block bathroom window.

How to repair a glass block window step 1. Once the plastic spacers are in place spread a silicone based sealant around the perimeter of the glass block. The cabinets and floors could be salvaged but the shower and jacuzzi tub had to go. Then on all sides insert plastic spacers in between the replacement and the surrounding glass blocks.

Preparing the opening put on protective gear and pull out the old window using a pry bar and a hammer. A single glass block would cost approximately 15 with specialty blocks such as frosted or colored blocks can run up to 50. Like this crumbling. We had our bathroom completely renovated when we bought our house.

Additionally you d need to secure help for installation and have them re sealed every so often to prevent water from seeping through. Adjust so it s flush with the wall and check for level and plumb. If you can ice a cake you can do it. Just like every other project once the fixtures look nice you realize other things that need to be spruced up.

To install the entire framed glass block insert into the wall area first position the insert. Add shims as needed along the bottom and top. If necessary lightly tap the spacers with the rubber mallet. Take measurements and make plans measure your window opening.

Watch the professionals at wmgb home improvement install a glass block window. Vacuum to remove any. Put on safety glasses work gloves and a long sleeved shirt. Replace a window with a glass block window.

Center the new block into the opening. From that figure out what size glass block you should. This job was completed in 10 hours. You can repair and replace the grout in your glass tile all by yourself.