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(4 min read)<\/strong> If you are looking to treat your home with a timeless piece of mosaic artwork, you are probably becoming slowly and painfully aware that choosing is not such an easy task you thought it would be. One of the most confusing things, whether you are a novice or a veteran mosaic buff, is the versatility of the materials that are available in the market. Well, I\u2019m happy to tell you that your suffering has come to an end. (sorry, I was a drama major)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glass
Fitting for the ongoing season and made of high-end glass tile by one of our best\u200a\u2014\u200aAngelo Fabbri. Glass Mosaic Designs<\/a> by Mosaics Lab<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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In this post, we will dismantle and analyze two of the most sought-after mosaic artwork materials in order to determine which one is better and which one you should ultimately go for. Let the fight between glass and ceramic tiles begin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glass
One of many Lorenzo De Rosso\u2019s glass marvels\u200a\u2014\u200aSapphires and Gold. Glass Mosaic Artworks<\/a> by Mosaics Lab<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Glass tiles<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Aaaand in the left corner of our autumnal, tastefully decorated ring we have a long-lasting champ, that\u2019s been up against such titans as the Marble Mayweather and Stone de la Hoya. Its longevity and utterly sleek design had made it an unbeatable opponent. Ladies and gentlemen\u200a\u2014\u200aGLASS MOSAIC TILES!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glass
Imagine these on your living room wall! Another amazing glass artwork by Angelo Fabbri. Glass Mosaic Mural Artworks<\/a> by Mosaics Lab<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Alright, alright, alright, (in my best Matthew McConaughey voice) now that my awesomely creative intro is over, let me tell you some universal truths about glass mosaic tiles. You probably know that they can reflect light in the most amazing ways, thus making any space appear larger than it is. Shadow play will make any wall, floor, or piece of furniture look more exotic and unique. Not a single material on the market will look as chic as a glass tile and that\u2019s just a simple truth. Did you know that glass tiles are created by heating sand and other tiny chemicals and then rapidly cooling them? See, even the way glass mosaic tiles are made has the word \u201ccool\u201d in it. You simply can\u2019t go wrong with glass mosaic tiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glass
One glass mosaic masterpiece from our collection crafted by Sara Steenson. Glass Mosaic Mural Artworks<\/a> by Mosaics Lab<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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\"Glass
Very few materials capture religious moments quote like glass, Madona & Child by Pamela Mauseth. Glass Mosaic Mural Art<\/a> by Mosaics Lab<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Ceramic tiles<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Aaaand in the far-right corner of our fiery-colored, chicly ornamented boxer ring we have an 8ft tall sturdy muscular frame of a prominent giant. He\u2019s been fighting and winning since the 4th century BC when he beat the Roman champion in the celebrated origin-match in the Holy Lands. Ladies and gentlemen\u200a\u2014\u200aCERAMIC MOSAIC TILES.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Mural
Pretty and intricate ceramic tile mosaic wall art. Perpetua the cellist by Eileen McDonough. Mosaic Mural Design<\/a> by Mosaics Lab<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Just like glass tiles, ceramic mosaic tiles come in a large variety of shapes, colors, sizes, and finishes. Whether you want to go retro, elegant, or fancy, ceramic tiles will give you what you need. Unlike glass, ceramic tiles are crystalline in nature and are traditionally made of clay. I say \u201ctraditionally\u201d, because these days term \u201cceramic\u201d is becoming more and more associated with a broader category of materials including cement and glass itself. Needless to say, that causes somewhat of a problem because you can never be certain what is your ceramic tile actually made of. Keeping this in mind, it comes as no surprise that ceramic mosaic tiles are cheaper than glass ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Mosaic
Some colorful bird-life made of ceramic tiles to liven up your space. Mosaic Artwork by Mac Mosaics.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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\"Ceramic
Lovely floral mosaic artwork made of ceramic tiles. Mosaic Design by Mac Mosaics.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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In conclusion, both glass and ceramic mosaic tiles are awesome\u2026 Because they are used to for MOSAIC making, and here ate Mosaics Lab we know that there is nothing awesome-er (uh-huh) than a glorious mosaic artwork. However, one is slightly better than the other. See, unlike ceramic tiles, glass mosaic tiles have zero water absorption, which makes them easier to clean and maintain. Glass is also completely eco-friendly because it is completely organic and sometimes even made of recycled materials. Compared to this, the only advantage the ceramic tiles have over glass ones is that they are slightly cheaper. When it comes to appearance, preference is always a matter of your individual taste. In my own humble opinion, glass looks better and more eye-catching because it is luminous and radiant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Glass
Splash some avant-garde on your wall with this fabulous glass mosaic done by the talented hands of Sophie Laroche. Glass Mosaic Mural Designs<\/a> by Mosaics Lab<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/br>

So, (*insert drum roll) the winner of this 2021 match and the undefeated champion of mosaic making materials arrrrre\u200a\u2014\u200aGLASS TILES. Seriously though, as long as you are going for a mosaic, you can\u2019t go wrong, but glass tiles are just slightly better. *wink wink<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Gorgeous
We\u2019re wrapping this one up with some fiery autumn colors with this gorgeous glass mosaic artwork by Pamela Mauseth. Glass Mosaic Artwork<\/a> by Mosaics Lab<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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