THIS BEAUTIFUL GLASS TILE IS HANDCUT AND THEN CHINA COLORANTS ARE HAND PAINTED ON THE BACK OF THE GLASS. THE TILES ARE THEN FIRED IN A KILN AT HIGH TEMPERATURE WHICH FUSES THE COLOR ONTO THE BACK OF THE 4MM THICK GLASS TILE WHICH ENHANCES THE RICH COLOR. THE HIGH FIRING IS WHAT GIVES THIS TILE IT'S EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACE RATING. THE KILN FIRING ALSO PRODUCES WONDERFUL SMOOTH, ROUNDED EDGES. THE CLEAR, GLOSSY SURFACE OF THE TILE POLISHES UP LIKE A DREAM AFTER GROUTING. AVAILABLE IN A VARIETY OF SIZES AND OPTIONS. LARGER SIZES AND SUBWAY GLASS TILE VERSION ALSO AVAILABLE. TILES SOLD BY THE POUND ARE LOOSE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. NO SOAKING OFF MOUNTING PAPER OR REMOVING FROM MESH SHEETS. THEY ARE READY TO USE. AVAILABLE IN 1/2 LB. AND 1 LB. QUANTITIES. 1" SIZE IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN SQUARE FOOT SHEETS MOUNTED ON MESH FOR EASY INSTALLATION. CAN'T DECIDE? TRY ONE OF OUR COLOR MIXES SHOWN.