Description
Vitreous glass mosaic tiles 3/4-inch by Hakatai are sold in 1-pound bags of loose tiles, which is approximately 140 to 150 pieces. The backs of the tiles are textured with grooves to help adhesives and mortars bond more securely. Vitreous tiles are used in backsplashes, tables, bars, craft projects, murals, and other mosaic art projects. Economical yet very colorful, this material cuts easily and can be used indoors and outdoors. Mounting grids are available.
Hakatai 3/4-Inch Vitreous Glass Mosaic Tiles
- tile size: 3/4 inch (20mm)
- thickness: 1/8 nominal (4mm)
- sales unit: one pound bag of approximately 140 to 150 tiles
- material: glass
- variety: vitreous
- pigments: colorfast, UV resistant
- durability: frost-proof, impervious to liquid
- usage: suitable for indoor and outdoor use
Coverage
One bag of approximately 150 tiles will cover 0.7 square feet assuming a standard grout gap of approximately 1/16 inch. To cover 1 square foot with a standard grout gap, 218 tiles are needed. Most mosaic mounting paper is 1.15 square feet and requires 225 tiles (15 tiles x 15 tiles). Use our tile estimator to calculate how much you need for your project. Add about 5% extra to account for cutting scrap.
Compatibility
These can be mixed and used with most brands of 3/4 inch mosaic tile because their thickness is 1/8 inch nominal (4mm), which is a common industry standard. The smaller size of this brand use the same color names, but they might not match exactly because they might come from different firings in the manufacturer’s kiln. Also, figurative mosaic art made from uncut mosaic tile usually looks better when only one size tile is used, so if most of your tile is uncut, think twice about mixing sizes.
Cutting Hakatai 3/4-Inch Vitreous
Hakatai vitreous tile can be cut into halves, quarters, triangles and irregular shapes using the Mosaic Glass Cutter we sell. A regular tile nipper should not be used because they tend to crush glass mosaic tile and create too much waste. Cutting a few pieces and choosing the best to use is more efficient than trying to trim a piece to size.
Use in Mosaic Art
For advice on how to glue and grout these mosaic tiles, please see our Mosaic FAQs page or our How To Mosaic blog.
Vitreous glass is sometimes thought of as architectural tiling due to the limited color palette and not suitable for rendering images of any sophistication. That is not true. Mosaic is always an exercise in using a limited color palette. The exact hue or shade an artist would prefer to use is often not available even in premium lines of tile, so a common solution is to use approximate colors cut into smaller pieces and positioned together so that they blend visually. For example, if the exact shade of cyan blue is not available, try using a shade slightly lighter and a shade slightly darker in a field of small pieces mixed together.
If this seems daunting, then spend some time browsing pictures of ancient Greek and Roman mosaic and note what sophisticated designs they were able to create with as few as seven or eight distinct colors. Modern vitreous glass is a rainbow of intense colors by comparison. Also keep in mind that simplifying your design to use a more limited color palette usually makes the design stronger and more iconic.
How To Make Mosaics
For more advice on designing your mosaic project or cutting and grouting tile, please see our Mosaic Frequently Asked Questions page or our How To Mosaic blog or our Mosaic Information Guide.
;| Image | Name | Unit Size | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Ultramarine Assortment AB01 | 1 lb ~145 tiles (20mm) | $5.31 | |
 | Lilac C12 | 1 lb ~145 tiles (20mm) | $6.34 | |
 | Bright Blue B11 | 1 lb ~145 tiles (20mm) | $4.41 | |
 | Pastel Blue A09 | 1 lb ~145 tiles (20mm) | $4.49 | |
 | Ocean Blue B29 | 1 lb ~145 tiles (20mm) | $4.63 | |
 | Bright Green A08 | 1 lb ~145 tiles (20mm) | $4.10 | |
 | Ice Green A07 | 1 lb ~145 tiles (20mm) | $4.10 | |
 | Meadow A59 | 1 lb ~145 tiles (20mm) | $4.10 | |
 | Ivy B84 | 1 lb ~145 tiles (20mm) | $4.89 | |
 | Forest C38 | 1 lb ~145 tiles (20mm) | $6.34 | |
 | Pewter Assortment AB04 | 1 lb ~145 tiles (20mm) | $5.57 | |
 | Pale Denim A57 | 1 lb ~145 tiles (20mm) | $4.10 | |
 | Washed Denim B36 | 1 lb ~145 tiles (20mm) | $4.41 | |
 | Slate Blue C40 | 1 lb ~145 tiles (20mm) | $4.63 | |
 | Aquamarine B75 | 1 lb ~145 tiles (20mm) | $4.63 | |
 | Emerald B30 | 1 lb ~145 tiles (20mm) | $4.63 | |
 | Jade A05 | 1 lb ~145 tiles (20mm) | $4.41 | |
 | Mint Ice A53 | 1 lb ~145 tiles (20mm) | $4.10 | |
 | Purple Pink Assortment AB07 | 1 lb ~145 tiles (20mm) | $5.79 | |
 | Deep Purple B73 | 1 lb ~145 tiles (20mm) | $4.41 | |
 | Grape A17 | 1 lb ~145 tiles (20mm) | $5.91 | |
| Plum A18 | 1 lb ~145 tiles (20mm) | $5.91 | |
 | Ice Purple A19 | 1 lb ~145 tiles (20mm) | $3.89 | |
 | Dusk D91 | 1 lb ~145 tiles (20mm) | $15.20 | |
 | Dawn D42 | 1 lb ~145 tiles (20mm) | $15.20 | |
 | Mandarin D93 | 1 lb ~145 tiles (20mm) | $15.20 | |
 | Mustard D94 | 1 lb ~145 tiles (20mm) | $15.20 | |
 | Saffron D43 | 1 lb ~145 tiles (20mm) | $15.20 | |
 | Brown Assortment AB09 | 1 lb ~145 tiles (20mm) | $5.31 | |
 | Teak B32 | 1 lb ~145 tiles (20mm) | $4.41 | |
 | Oak A13 | 1 lb ~145 tiles (20mm) | $4.10 | |
 | Hakatai 3/4-Inch Glass Mosaic Tiles | |||
 | Mosaic Tile Mounting Grid 3/4-Inch | $13.44 | |
