Are you eager to bring your bathroom’s style into 2024 but not ready for a full remodel? One of the most impactful changes you can make is replacing a curtain, liner, and rod system with glass, especially clear glass. While a one piece fiberglass tub/shower insert may not be the height of fashion, even this will get a massive glow-up with the right combo of glass and metal and a few small tweaks. Let’s delve into your options for improving a run of the mill bathing area and breathing fresh life into the whole bathroom.

Why bother to replace a curtain with clear shower glass?

In any bathroom, the switch from a curtain to clear glass will cause the whole room to look and feel larger. Also, when you’re in the shower itself, the ambiance becomes more open and airy and thus more pleasant.

A glass shower enclosure can also give even an older bathroom more of that fresh, clean feel we all crave. We’ve all seen (or worse yet felt) curtains and liners that had become slimy, mildewed, or infested with pink bacteria. These problems can gradually creep in and might not be noticed until right after a guest uses the shower!

Glass needs to be cared for, too, but it does not absorb moisture and become infested with fungus or bacteria the way some other materials do. Drying the glass and hardware after each use is a simple routine that keeps water spots and soap scum at bay, and it’s easier to clean and sanitize glass than a substance like cloth or vinyl.

How can I make the shower stall look nicer once it’s visible behind clear glass?

You might be thinking that it’s all well and good to make the bathroom seem roomier but that the interior of your shower is not really a space you want to show off. Make some or all of these tweaks to make it a worthy focal point for the bathroom.

Option 1: Frameless Sliding Shower Door System

If there’s not much space around the shower area, you’ll love this option that takes up even less space than a shower curtain. DIYers will need a sliding shower door kit with the necessary hardware as well as the appropriate pieces of tempered glass. This option combines a few appealing traits:

Option 2: In-Line Door and Panel

If there is room for a door to swing open, another possibility is available to you – an in-line door and panel enclosure. This type of glass shower typically consists of a fixed glass panel alongside a swinging door panel. The door can be attached to the stationary glass with glass to glass hinges – see options here – or to the wall with wall mount hinges like these. The fixed glass is secured with clamps and/or U-channels. As you can see, there are a number of ways to customize an in-line door and panel design to your needs and preferences. In fact, if you need additional glass to enclose your tub/shower area, one or more 90 degree return panels can be installed as well.

Option 3: A Shower Screen

Also known as a splash guard or a splash panel, a screen is a single piece of glass that creates a barrier between the shower and the surrounding area while leaving an open entrance. Shower screens are either stationary or installed on hinges so they can be swung open as desired. This design can be a money-saver, and it increases continuity between the bathing area and the rest of the bathroom. However, extra waterproofing around the shower is necessary since some water droplets may escape through the open entrance. If a shower screen is hinged, it can also be equipped with a knob or a pull handle for easy operation.

Glass Simple Can Help!

If you need to source frameless glass shower hardware for a DIY bathroom upgrade or for your construction business, Glass Simple can help. We offer diverse products and options, quick turn-around times, and excellent customer care. Call our US based team in Manassas Park, VA to learn more or to register a business account and save – (571)707-7760.