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Stardust Recycled Glass Tile

Based in Portland, Oregon, Stardust Glass focuses on the creative and artistic elements of tile making. Stardust Glass produces a variety of artisan tiles that are handcrafted using 87-97% recycled glass, produced using eco-friendly manufacturing practices.  Stardust Glass tiles are not machine-pressed, so each one is unique from one another, giving a more personalized look and style.  Their tiles have a translucent 3-D quality not found in traditional ceramic tile. All tile is sold by the square foot, however, tiles will come tape-faced or loose depending on the tile chosen. Color Options Stardust Glass Shape Chart Recycled Glass Mosaic * Glossy or Sanded Finish * Tape-Faced Sheets * Sold by the Square Foot (1 square foot minimum)          1" x 1" 165 tiles / sq ft Glossy $32.50 Sanded $36.50  1" x 2" offset 76 tiles / sq ft Glossy $31.00 Sanded $35.00  2" x 2" 41 tiles / sq ft Glossy $33.00 Sanded $39.00  1" x 4" offset 38 tiles / sq ft Glossy $31.50          1- 1/4" Circle offset 84 tiles / sq ft 2- 1/2" Circle offset 24 tiles / sq ft Glossy 1-1/4" $31.00 Sanded 1-1/4" $35.00 Glossy 2-1/2" $29.00 Sanded 2-1/2" $34.00  2" x 2" Hexagon 48 tiles / sq ft Glossy $31.00 Sanded $35.00  1- 1/2" Oval offset 81 tiles / sq ft Glossy $31.00 Sanded $35.00 4" Diamond 30 tiles / sq ft Glossy $30.00 NEW MOSAIC OPTIONS AVAILABLE IN TAPE-FACED SHEETS 1" Penny Rounds offset Glossy $35.50 Sanded $40.50 1" x 6" Field offset Glossy $29.00 Recycled Glass Field Tile * Glossy Finish Only * Loose Tiles * Sold by the Square Foot (1 square foot minimum) 4" x 4" 10 tiles / sq ft Glossy $28.00 2" x 4" 19 tiles / sq ft 4" x 8" 4.75 tiles / sq ft Glossy 2 x 4 $29.00 Glossy 4 x 8 $29.00 2" x 6" 13 tiles / sq ft Glossy $28.00   4" Circle 11.5 tiles / sq ft Glossy $28.00 4" Lantern 18 tiles / sq ft Glossy $29.00 4" Hexagon 11 tiles / sq ft Glossy $28.00 6" x 6" Field Glossy $29.00 Recycled Glass Mosaic Borders * Glossy or Sanded Finish * Tape-Faced Sheets * Sold by the Square Foot (1 square foot minimum) 1" x 1" Mosaic Border 3.75" width 11.25" length $22.00 1" Penny Round Offset Border 3.5" width 11.75" length $22.00 1.25" Circle Mosaic 3.75" width 12.5" length $21.00 1.5" Oval Mosaic 3.5" width 11.5" length $21.00 1" x 2" Mosaic Offset Border 3.75" width 11.25" length $21.00 2" x 2" Mosaic Offset Border 3.75" width 11.25" length $21.00

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Stardust Glass Tile Size: Select a Size and Finish Mosaic 1" x 1" | Glossy / $32.50 Mosaic 1" x 1" | Sanded / $36.50 Mosaic 1" x 2" offset | Glossy / $31.00 Mosaic 1" x 2" offset | Sanded / $35.00 Mosaic 2" x 2" | Glossy / $29.00 Mosaic 2" x 2" | Sanded / $34.00 Mosaic 1" x 4" offset | Glossy Only / $31.50 Mosaic 1" x 6" offset | Glossy Only / $29.00 Mosaic 1" Penny Rounds offset | Glossy / $35.50 Mosaic 1" Penny Rounds offset | Sanded / $40.50 Mosaic 1.25" Circle | Glossy / $31.00 Mosaic 1.25" Circle | Sanded / $35.00 Mosaic 2.5" Circle | Glossy / $29.00 Mosaic 2.5" Circle | Sanded / $33.00 Mosaic 2" Hexagon | Glossy / $31.00 Mosaic 2" Hexagon | Sanded / $35.00 Mosaic 1.5" Oval offset | Glossy / $31.00 Mosaic 1.5" Oval offset | Sanded / $35.00 Mosaic 4" Diamond | Glossy Only / $30.00 Field 2" x 4" / $29.00 Field 2" x 6" / $28.00 Field 4" x 4" / $28.00 Field 4" x 8" / $29.00 Field 6" x 6" / $29.00 Field 4" Hexagon / $28.00 Field 4" Lantern / $29.00 Field 4" Circle / $28.00
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Based in Portland, OR, Stardust Glass focuses on the creative and artistic elements of tile making, rather than an emphasis on mass production.

Their artisan tiles are different because each tile is handcrafted using 87-97% recycled glass-content, produced using eco-friendly manufacturing practices. Their tiles have a translucent 3-D quality, not found in traditional ceramic tile. Stardust Glass tiles are not machine-pressed, so each one is unique from one another, giving a more personalized look and style.

Stardust Glass is committed to saving our planet’s resources by creating sustainable, handmade decorative glass tiles made from 87-97% recycled glass.

They are dedicated to reducing our environmental impact through use of recycled pre-consumer scrap glass, typically headed for the landfill, and through our commitment to using recyclable materials for product packing and shipping. In addition, they use a kiln to fuse the glass tiles, rather than a furnace, which uses more energy and produces harmful emissions. They have established and continue to develop a reputation for artistic and innovative, hand-crafted recycled glass tiles, sold at a competitive price for use in the home-improvement and green building industries. They are proud to treat customers and the community with a reputation of professionalism, expertise and environmental consciousness.

Note: Please inspect tile prior to installation. Installation of Stardust Glass constitutes acceptance!

***These instructions are only a guide***
(We highly suggest consulting a professional tile installer before or at time of installation. )

Due to the inherent characteristics of handmade, recycled glass tile, there can be slight variations in shape, color and surface texture. We recommend pulling tiles from multiple boxes simultaneously during the installation process to provide an even variation and/or blend. We highly suggest laying out all material to your liking before the installation.

Application: A non-flexing and fully cured substrate MUST be used. Any movement of the substrate may cause the tile to become loose or crack. Stardust Glass tile may be used in heated applications, such as swimming pools or showers, etc. However, the tiles should not be subjected to extreme temperature changes or thermal shock.

Setting Materials: We recommend using a white thin-set mortar, with an acrylic add-mix, such as Custom acrylic additive, in place of water. DO NOT USE MASTIC. Stardust Glass tile should be set with a minimum of 1/8th inch spacing. For application, use a 3/8” notched trowel. All tiles should be back-buttered to ensure a complete bond between the tile and substrate, as well as eliminating visible trowel marks. To achieve a uniform surface when installing mosaic tiles tap lightly using a wooden beating block and a hammer. Remove any excess setting material from the joint area, so that 2/3 of the depth of the tile is available for grouting. Stardust Glass mosaic tiles use a clear face-mounting tape with a very strong adhesive. We recommend NOT removing this tape until the setting material is completely setup. In order to minimize visual lines between the sheets, tiles may need adjusting before the setting material has completely set up. You can do this either by peeling back the tape edges or by cutting through the tape with a knife to allow movement of the individual tiles. After setting, clean all tiles completely leaving no visible cement residue on the surface.

Expansion Joints: For most installations, expansion joints must be used around: a) the perimeter of the installation, b) where the tile abuts restraining surfaces, or c) where two substrates of a different material meet. Depending on the size of the installation, underlying material and climate the requirements for expansion joints will vary. An architect should provide the location of expansion joints, as well as the number of expansion joints. For more information, please consult the Tile Council of America’s Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation.

Grouting: Be sure the thin-set is completely dry before grouting. For best results, use a sanded grout that is compatible with the thin-set used. The grout should be mixed with an acrylic add-mix in place of water. Wet areas, such as showers or swimming pools, should cure for at least 3 weeks after grouting before exposure to water. Due to the pillow-like shape of Stardust Glass, best results are achieved by wiping the grout 1/3 of the way back from the surface. This will not only enhance the 3-D quality of the tile, but will also minimize the grout line.

Cutting: A wet saw MUST be used for cutting Stardust Glass tile. For best results, we suggest using a glass diamond blade, such as the MK 215GL. If small chips or rough edges occur, smooth the tiles out with a rubbing stone.

Cleaning: For best results, we recommend cleaning the tiles with either a water-vinegar mixture, or a water-Windex mixture. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS OR CHEMICALS WHICH MAY HARM OR SCRATCH THE GLASS SURFACE.

***Important Installation Instructions for Sanded Finish Tiles***
After 24 hours of curing a grout haze remover should be used for final cleaning. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. We recommend sealing the tiles with a sealer of your choice. This will act as both a color/surface enhancer as well as protect against grease and fingerprints. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. In general, ‘Semi-matte’ or ‘Satin’ finish sealers will yield a subtle surface rich in color.

Product Contribution Towards LEED Certification:

MRc4.1 and MRc4.2 Stardust Glass uses pre-consumer recycled glass for all tile products.
Listed below is the recycled content by weight of tile for each color:

87% Pre-Consumer
Emerald, Lava, Mercury Red, Moss, Ultra Red, Rum, Spritzer

97% Pre-Consumer
All other colors (see color palette)

MRc5.1 and MRc5.2
All pre-consumer recycled glass used in Stardust Glass products is collected and harvested
within 250-500 miles of their manufacturing site in Portland, OR.

Manufacturing site - Portland, OR Collection/Harvest site #1 - Boise, ID Collection/Harvest site #2 - Kent, WA