When you browse bathroom design and remodeling posts, you may see a shower curtain here and there, but glass shower enclosures are more predominant. Why is this? Glass shower doors are expensive, and you can quickly buy or order a shower curtain for much less money. However, a glass shower offers much that a curtain cannot.

 

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Glass Has Unmatched Stylistic Benefits

There are cute shower curtains on the market as well as high-end luxury items. However, a curtain cannot elevate a bathroom’s look and feel in the same way as glass. Glass shower enclosures bring brightness, crisp edges, and clean lines to a space. Moreover, glass enclosures today can be customized through your choice of glass and hardware to coordinate with and enhance the bathroom’s style and theme. When a homeowner is improving a bathroom, the inclusion of a glass shower has become a fairly standard choice.

 

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Glass Shower Doors and Enclosures Are Customizable

Most of the time shower enclosures are built from clear glass. However, the following options are also on the market:

Custom sandblasting: Part or all of the glass can be sandblasted for a “frosted” look. This can occur uniformly over an entire sheet of glass, or a section can be sandblasted to provide some privacy while keeping some clear glass. This method can also be used to create designs, patterns, and silhouettes on glass.

Acid etching: Glass can also be given a frosty appearance through acid etching, which can likewise be applied across the entire surface or form a design.

Patterns: Patterned glass comes in an array of textured patterns. These range from whimsical nature motifs like bamboo to classic looks like fluted glass.

Color tinting: Tinted glass offers a bit more privacy than clear, and it work well with some decorating modes. Gray and bronze are among the most common color choices today.

Casting: Molten glass can be poured into a mold to form a sheet of cast glass. This product tends to be heavily textured, visually impressive, and challenging to keep clean.

The choice of glass is important because this is what most of the enclosure will consist of. However – in terms of interior design – the choice of hardware is just as crucial. The metal components you select give an enclosure much of its style and character. Pieces commonly used on frameless glass showers include:

Clamps for joining two pieces of fixed glass or attaching a fixed panel to an adjacent wall.

Hinges to allow for door movement. These will be wall mount, glass to glass, or pivot hinges depending on the layout and design of the enclosure.

Headers (sometimes) for structural support or to provide an upper surface for installing pivot hinges.

Door handles for easy operation. These come in so many shapes, sizes, and types, and your choice will impact the enclosure’s style and functionality.

Hardware is also offered in various finishes. By picking a trending finish like matte black, brushed bronze, or satin brass, you can give your bathroom a real fashion boost.

 

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Glass Shower Doors Are Convenient and Effective

Using glass lets you escape from some of the less desirable qualities of a shower curtain. With a curtain and liner, you need to arrange it carefully or water may leak out. Likewise, curtains can get slimy, moldy, or infested with pink bacteria. A shower door on the other hand is simply pulled shut, and it can be wiped down and sanitized as needed. Moreover, you can choose an ergonomic pull handle for continued convenience and accessibility as the years pass.

For the hardware needed for your glass shower upgrade, we invite you to browse the wide selection offered by Glass Simple. We currently carry items in our own brand, as well as other brands including FHC and Portals. Homeowners can order from our site without creating an account or dealing with order minimums for every product. Business owners unlock discounts of 25% or more with the creation of a B2B account. Call to learn more – (571)707-7760.