Colorado / Tile + Mosaic
Custom mosaic art. Tile installation done properly.
The Glass Lion is Simon Beames, a Colorado Springs mosaicist, tile artist, and professional tile installer creating hand-crafted mosaic art, precision showers, kitchen backsplashes, and carefully finished tile work across the Front Range.
in the trade
The difference is in the details
Not your average tile installer.
Simon Beames brings the eye of a mosaic artist to every surface: turning glass into Colorado mountain landscapes, building showers with professional precision, and making the everyday feel considered in Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, and beyond.
Structural precision behind every beautiful surface.
One-of-a-kind art, designed for real life.
A strong foundation for good ideas
Made to be lived with.
The art matters. So does what's underneath it. Every project is built with premium materials, Schluter waterproofing systems, and the kind of attention that keeps looking good years later.
Waterproof first
Schluter waterproofing systems keep the beauty above a dependable build.
Detail by detail
Patient, precise tile placement gives every surface a clean, lasting finish.
Made personal
A landscape, a pattern, a feeling—you bring the idea, we give it a lasting form.
Our standards
Built for Colorado's freeze and thaw.
Colorado's freeze-thaw cycles are beautiful, and brutal.
Water finds its way into the smallest gaps. When temperatures drop, that moisture expands. Over time, weak waterproofing, unsuitable materials, rigid grout, and neglected sealant can turn a beautiful mosaic into a cracked repair job.
The fix starts behind the tile.
For custom work like this Pikes Peak mountain sunset shower, The Glass Lion builds beauty on a rock-solid foundation:
Schluter waterproofing first
Frost-rated glass where conditions demand it
Flexible grout that can handle movement
Proper sealant to help protect the finished work
The result is more than a striking Colorado landscape hand-laid in glass. It is artistic detail backed by disciplined installation, built for real life and made to last.
26 Years of Tile Mastery. Zero Shortcuts.
Ready for a custom mosaic with wild beauty and serious staying power? Visit theglasslion.comFreeze-thaw field notes
Does Colorado's freeze-thaw cycle damage tile and mosaic?
It can. Water finds the smallest gaps, then expands when temperatures drop. Weak waterproofing, unsuitable materials, rigid grout, and neglected sealant can turn a beautiful mosaic into a cracked repair job.
Why does The Glass Lion use Schluter waterproofing?
Because the fix starts behind the tile. Schluter waterproofing gives the finished work a rock-solid foundation and helps keep moisture where it belongs.
Can a mosaic shower survive Colorado winters?
Yes—with the right build. Frost-rated glass, flexible grout, proper sealant, and disciplined installation help a custom mosaic shower handle real Colorado conditions.
What helps a mosaic last outdoors?
A strong foundation: Schluter waterproofing, materials rated for the conditions, flexible grout, and proper sealant. Beauty gets the attention; the details help it last.
2026 Highlights / fresh from the workshop
The work that makes people say, “I want one of those.”
A few recent pieces where Colorado scenery, sharp installation, and a bit of beautiful trouble met in the middle.
Fishtail MountainManitou Springs, COA custom mountain mosaic made for the kitchen's center of gravity.
Northern Lights Shower MosaicCripple Creek, COVivid sky color, cut into a shower built for real life.
Mallard Duck Shower MosaicCripple Creek, COA custom mallard medallion, precisely placed in the daily ritual.
Pikes Peak Shower MosaicCripple Creek, COA Colorado landmark, rebuilt in glass for the shower wall.This is the short list. The full catalogue has more mountain light, more glass, and no filler.
The wow piece
Chaos with class.
An epic, hand-crafted mountain sunset in glass—turning a standard shower into a private sanctuary with a view that never clocks out.
View the full portfolio ↗Hand-cut / heirloom-built
Alpine Sunset / sanctuary scaleYour project starts here
Ready to build something extraordinary?
Call or text Rachel, our receptionist, at 719-850-5839—she routes real jobs straight to Simon. For a free consultation, call Simon directly at 719-521-8312.
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