Replacing Glass Block Bathroom Window

Just like every other project once the fixtures look nice you realize other things that need to be spruced up.

Replacing glass block bathroom window.

This job was completed in 10 hours. It seems like you could put a normal window in once you rip out the glass block but i don t know if there d be some sort of catch with that. The cabinets and floors could be salvaged but the shower and jacuzzi tub had to go. You can repair and replace the grout in your glass tile all by yourself.

We had our bathroom completely renovated when we bought our house. Add shims as needed along the bottom and top. Take measurements and make plans measure your window opening. Put on safety glasses work gloves and a long sleeved shirt.

Center the new block into the opening. Cut strips of furnace duct tape and place them over both faces of the glass block you will be replacing. Vacuum to remove any. Preparing the opening put on protective gear and pull out the old window using a pry bar and a hammer.

I have a large roughly 2ft square glass block window in my bathroom and it looks awful. Additionally you d need to secure help for installation and have them re sealed every so often to prevent water from seeping through. How to repair a glass block window step 1. Adjust so it s flush with the wall and check for level and plumb.

From that figure out what size glass block you should. A single glass block would cost approximately 15 with specialty blocks such as frosted or colored blocks can run up to 50. Watch the professionals at wmgb home improvement install a glass block window. Then on all sides insert plastic spacers in between the replacement and the surrounding glass blocks.

If you can ice a cake you can do it. Like this crumbling. Strike one face of the glass block using a rubber. Once the plastic spacers are in place spread a silicone based sealant around the perimeter of the glass block.