| | LIGHTSTREAMS GLASS TILE DESIGN, VISUAL CHARACTERISTICS, VALUE, AND EXCLUSIVITY
Lightstreams Glass Tiles are refreshingly original in design, with a focus on transparency, clarity, and visual depth of glass, which are unique characteristics to glass as a material, but often ignored by other glass tile manufacturers
Lightstreams glass designs achieve visual richness through internal texturing and/or permanent transparent color, thus allowing light to enter and interact within the glass's complex structure
Lightstreams Glass Tiles are substantial (thick), and internal texturing and seeded bubbles designed into the glass, provide visual depth and dimension to the transparent glass
Lightstreams does not use paint to create a "colored" glass tile because 1) paint is the least costly method to add "color" to glass, 2) paint is not permanent and can separate from the glass, 3) paint may react adversely to various setting materials and so may degrade after installation, and 4) paint is opaque and ruins the visual richness transparent glass offers
Lightstreams' tiles are offered in larger tile sizes which showcase the quality, richness, and visual depth of the glass as the focal point of each installation (instead of grout lines)
Due to the high quality and complex design of the Renaissance Collection and Gold Iridescent Collection glass tiles, the tiles are reversible, with each side creating a different visual result, affording numerous installation design possibilities with just one style and color of tile Because each Lightstreams tile is individually fired and not created in a mold, every tile is wonderfully organic and unique from another
Every Lightstreams tile is individually polished so all edges and corners are smooth to the touch, making them safe for use in swimming pools, bathrooms, floors, and any other tiled areas where they may come in contact with bare skin Lightstreams Glass Tiles have been selected by designers and architects for use in fine luxury and upscale commercial and residential properties around the world Custom Lightstreams' bullnose and 90 degree glass tile trim pieces are an exclusive Lightstreams' option that can be ordered and manufactured only when ordered with regular Lightstreams Glass Tiles Lightstreams Glass Tiles are exclusive high-end, high quality luxury glass tiles mainly sold direct from Lightstreams via our website (a few products are sold through a very select group of resellers). By not diluting the Lightstreams brand in thousands of tile stores, we can offer Lightstreams Glass Tile at wholesale prices and retain the superior quality and artistic integrity of the glass. Lightstreams offers first quality glass and does not sell "seconds" or overruns at reduced prices, thereby maintaining the value and exclusivity of the glass With years of focused, technical R&D devoted to perfecting our proprietary glass formulas, designs, and manufacturing processes, the structural quality and complex artistic attributes which differentiate Lightstreams Glass Tile from others should remain proprietary to Lightstreams for many years to come, and thereby uphold the value of genuine Lightstreams Glass Tile installations.
LIGHTSTREAMS GLASS TILE QUALITY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND INSTALLATION
Lightstreams glass is designed and manufactured in Mountain View, California, from the finest domestic raw materials, and with strict quality control of glass compatibilities, formulas, and manufacturing processes -- nothing is imported
All Lightstreams glass tiles are developed by David Knox, a former Silicon Valley laser designer, who combines high-tech laser light manipulation expertise with artistic passion to create glass with robust structural quality and extraordinary visual complexity
Manufactured with Lightstreams-developed proprietary tooling and processes, Lightstreams Glass Tiles can be manufactured in large quantities yet retain hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind quality and visual interest
Lightstreams does not use paint to create a "colored" glass tile because 1) paint is the least costly method to add "color" to glass, 2) paint is not permanent and can separate from the glass, 3) paint may react adversely to various setting materials and so may degrade after installation, and 4) paint is opaque and ruins the visual richness transparent glass offers
Every Lightstreams tile is individually polished so all edges and corners are smooth to the touch, making them safe for use in swimming pools, bathrooms, floors, and other areas where they may come in contact with bare skin
Because Lightstreams Glass Tiles are robust and high quality, there are no brittle and jagged edges, and Lightstreams tiles can be cleanly cut with a wet tile saw and recommended diamond blade (MK 215)
Lightstreams glass has been tested by recognized mortar manufacturers, resulting in proven compatibility with three specific white mortars (see Installation Recommendations)
Lightstreams glass is robust and substantial, and when properly installed using one of three specified white mortars, is suitable for exterior, interior, and wet or dry installations in all climates
Lighstreams Glass Tiles are a sustainable material, and with proper installation using specific mortars, and regular maintenance, Lightstreams glass can last as long, if not longer, than other fired tiling materials (i.e., ceramic tile)
Optional free tape mounting of Lightstreams tile is available using a clear, front-face tape which makes lining up grout spaces of the taped tile sheets possible (as opposed to glass tile which is mounted to opaque paper)
Lightstreams Glass Tiles are not made from post consumer recycled glass, but glass itself is a "green" sustainable material. Because mixing raw or recycled glasses of non-compatible coefficients of expansion and contraction can result in stresses in the final glass product, Lightstreams chooses to create ONLY with the finest quality domestic raw materials to ensure 100% compatibility among the raw glasses. This quality control ensures Lightstreams' proprietary glass formulas result in durable, high quality, and visually stunning glass.
Leftover or unused Lightstreams glass is often reformulated for use in other compatible glass-related products, thus minimizing waste to landfills
LIGHTSTREAMS GLASS TILE RELATIONSHIP WITH CLIENTS Lightstreams Glass Tile's staff consists of dedicated people committed to providing personalized customer service Our sales staff is very knowledgeable about Lightstreams Glass Tile because we are the manufacturer -- we design the glass, we create the glass, we know the glass Lightstreams is an internet-based company with an informative, visually rich website that provides thousands of detailed photographs of Lightstreams Glass Tile's products and installations -- we are proud to show the quality of our glass up close and personal! We are available by phone or e-mail to assist you in choosing the most suitable Lightstreams Glass Tile for your project, design, and budget, and, thanks to the power of the internet, we sometimes respond to e-mails after standard work hours and on weekends. Lightstreams Glass Tile's sales associates are not commissioned -- we are here to provide you with information to help you choose the best Lightstreams Glass Tile for your project. When we answer your phone call or e-mail, we respond to your specific questions. We gladly provide appropriate samples for projects which exceed our quantity/dollar minimums We have many repeat orders from commercial and private homeowner clients, and orders which are the result of referrals by previous satisfied clients -- not only because of our exclusive glass, but also because of our personalized customer service Many clients enthusiastically share their Lightstreams Glass Tile project results with testimonials or photos and offer them for use on our website -- and we try to use as many as possible. It is extremely rewarding when customers take the time to say thank you and share a part of their homes with us, and we feel it is a testament to the excellent business relationships we form with our clients. We appreciate feedback regarding our products, our website, and your experience with Lightstreams Glass Tile, and try to respond to all comments. We appreciate and respect that many discerning clients invest in the exclusivity and quality of Lightstreams Glass Tiles because of the value and beauty the glass adds to their environment. We are as appreciative of the many people who desire Lightstreams Glass Tiles just because they are so fabulous! Because there are thousands of other tiles from which to choose, we understand your experience with Lightstreams Glass Tile, as a company, is as important as your experience with Lightstreams Glass Tile's products. We strive to make your entire Lightstreams Glass Tile experience enjoyable, satisfying, informative, and fun! | |