Imagine a thin red joint, or line that “frames” each of the clear glass blocks within a wall, then imagine that same wall with a neutral joint, completely hidden.

Two different compositions, that create two very different esthetic effects, where the reduction of the joint size does not necessarily reduce its significance.

Light signs, sensory perceptions, and reflections on the surface, are just some of the effects generated by calibrated or pure colored joints. The choice may originate from a decorative, functional, symbolic, psychological, or esthetic motive, but in most cases they are all factors in the “creation of architecture”. Tone on tone, contrasting shades, or complimentary colors, are choices that directly relate to the glass block selected and its function within the application. The raw aspect of a cement sidewalk can easily be improved with a finishing base of resin additives, as well as colors and finishing for more or less gloss.

Thanks to the technical staff at Seves, it is now easy to find trustable mortars and sealants as well as colored pastes and additives, to achieve the results and colors desired for a particular joint.