Options for Customising a Glass Shower
Posted on: 17 November 2021
You may think all glass showers are the same. However, you can customise the glass type, the framing, the shape and size and the door style. These options are explained below.
Glass
Showers typically use toughened safety glass, which has undergone a tempering process to render it ultra-strong. The screens can be transparent, frosted, tinted or textured. Transparent glass will let you see into the enclosure and create a spacious feeling in the bathroom. Low-iron glass is the clearest option without the green tint characteristic of standard transparent glass.
Frosted glass comes in an even sheen or decorative patterns to harmonise with diverse bathroom styles. These screens create a more private shower area. Another alternative is patterned glass that is moulded during manufacturing with three-dimensional textures that also obscure the view. Tinted panels in bronze, blue and grey are another possibility.
Framing
Another way to adapt a glass shower is to opt for different framing styles. Fully framed shower screens are edged on all four sides with a metal rim. This hardware is relatively obvious, and it visually defines the shower area. On the other hand, you could opt for frameless screens connected with discreet hinges and brackets. These showers give the impression of sleek glass as the hardware is not prominent.
A semi-framed shower has a moderate amount of framing. For example, the edges where the glass meets the wall may be rimmed in metal. Also, a horizontal metal border may line the top and bottom of the enclosure. However, the door is often more streamlined, using minimal hinges and brackets.
Shape and Size
You can opt for different shapes and sizes of glass showers. Pre-manufactured enclosures are often framed structures, and they come in various forms, such as square, hexagonal or rectangular.
Frameless showers, though, can be crafted into different sizes and shapes as the glass panels can be connected in various ways with braces and supports. If your bathroom is tiny, massive or unusually proportioned, you can adapt a custom frameless shower to the available space.
Door Style
The door style affects the shower's use. An outward-swinging door will require a free floor area. In a small bathroom, it may block other people who are using the bathroom simultaneously. Plus, when you design the area, you'll need to allow room for the door to swing. A sliding door uses less space as it rolls to the side, but it often doesn't create as wide an entryway as a swinging door. For this reason, a hinged door may be the best option for someone with mobility issues.
For more information about shower screens, contact a glass company.
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