The Composition of Recycled Glass Countertops
- The composition of recycled glass countertops varies between manufacturers. According to the Washington Post, IceStone uses chips of glass with concrete as a binder. Rival Eco combines recycled glass chips with materials such as porcelain and stone, held together with an acrylic-based binder. BioGlass fuses shards of post-consumer glass together by melting them.
- Recycled glass countertops offer many benefits. They are heat-resistant and environmentally friendly. They come in a range of styles, with different compositions offering many effects. Pigments can be added to the binder to color it. You can underlight a translucent countertop such as BioGlass for a glowing effect. The Wentachee World notes that Vetrazzo's Millefiori product is composed of multicolored shards of art glass.
- With prices reaching $100 or more per foot, recycled glass countertops are definitely a high-end product. Their durability varies, with some compositions being a little more prone to scratching or staining. Some compositions need regular sealing, according to the Washington Post.
