Oceanside Glasstile: smooth and sustainable
July 16, 2008
See-through and slick glass tile can be tricky and tedious to install, but when done right the material's brilliant sheen can easily transform any room into a showcase. One great source for these sumptuous squares (and rectangles and hexagons) is the California-based Oceanside Glasstile.
Available in both shimmering iridescent and subdued matte colors, the tile is handcrafted by artisans that ladle molten glass into iron molds. Naturally resistant to water and freeze-thaw cycles, the tiles are also sustainable with up to 86 percent of the products made out of glass acquired through local curbside recycling programs. The company uses more than 2 million pounds of the refuse every year. Now that's something to shine about.
Posted by Natalie Rodriguez | Categories: Kitchen & Bath | Permalink
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BUYER BEWARE - No Returns or exchanges for Oceanside Glass Tile
Although not stated on their website or in their literature, Oceanside Glass Tile doesn't accept exchanges or returns of product.
We purchased 200 square feet of Oceanside tile that was very colorful in their dealer's showroom lighting. When used outside on the side of our spa the tile turned almost black. We contacted the dealer and Oceanside and was told that they will not make adjustments or exchanges. Odd that no one mentioned this when we paid our $6,000 for the tile. We have full cases left and they WILL NOT exchange it for another tile.
Do not purchase this tile unless you see it in natural daylight, in sun and shade and on both a vertical and horizontal surface. The product is very nice but they aren't very forthcoming about their return policy.
BUYER BEWARE - You buy it and you own it. Don't expect any help from these folks. They obviously are in the business of selling tile and not customer satisfaction. If you have any doubts about color, buy another glass tile. We had to so that we could finish our job.
Caveat emptor - let the buyer beware.
Both the latin language and the concept have died a long time ago.
I've never heard of any custom, hand-made company accepting a return on a product that I personally asked to have manufactured.
If you have custom interior added to your new car and you don't like it, you think they'll just take it back? Not likely.
I guess some people leave their common sense at the front door.