Question about glass showers
er1998
7 years ago
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Comments (12)Thank you pharaoh and hapyfrustrated for answering my (and marlene's) questions. I spoke with the people at the company that will be fabricating/installing our shower door. They mostly use channels (for the base of the fixed panels) in their installs, but could use the clips if that was our preference. In our situation it would really be a matter of esthetics (the shower isn't that large). They do feel that over time, with regards to "security" (leaking) a channel will generally hold up better than the clips, but this particular shower really won't see a ton of use, so we could go either way and be totally fine. We decided to stick with the channel. The shower (especially the fixed panel section) will be blocked partially from view by the toilet as one enters the room, so the lower profile of the channel (vs 2" square clips) might be a slightly less-visible option for us anyway. There is also an additional upcharge for the clips (over the price for using the channel). Since we've already added on to the cost of the door; starfire glass, Clear Shield coating, contemporary handle, and 76" ht (rather than 72")--for a downstairs/guest bathroom, it's not something we really feel we need to do. I thank you very much for helping with the terminology and info so we could make an informed decision....See MoreCustom shower door questions... Please tell me about your door!
Comments (8)There are some pictures on Houzz with the shorter door, just have to look a bit. You should see if you like the way it looks. [[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/reaume-construction-and-design-traditional-bathroom-los-angeles-phvw-vp~203787) [traditional bathroom design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2107) by los angeles general contractor Reaume Construction & Design [[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/glasgow-bathroom-traditional-bathroom-toronto-phvw-vp~81568) [traditional bathroom design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2107) by toronto design-build Schnarr Craftsmen Inc [[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/commercial-wharf-condo-boston-ma-contemporary-bathroom-boston-phvw-vp~242701) [modern bathroom design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/modern-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2105) by boston design-build Serret Construction and Design [[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/white-marble-contemporary-bathroom-toronto-phvw-vp~69836) [contemporary bathroom design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2103) by toronto showroom Peel Tile...See MoreThick glass shower door - special hinges, etc.?
Comments (5)If you're going to do a frameless glass door, I'd either find a local dealer or talk to Wilson Glass. Depends on whether you want to DIY or not. With Wilson, you measure the opening, and they will ship you all of the hardware and put in the tempered glass order at a tempering plant local to you. Then you pick up the glass and install. The hardware will likely be from CR Laurence, so you can look at their catalog to get an idea (or just look at Wilson Glass' online selection). Assuming a relatively-normal door width (30 to 36"), the weight for 1/2" glass will be 75 to 100 lb.s. The install time will probably be 4 hours or so, and you'll need 2-3 folks who are able to lift to make it happen. As for the seals and sweeps, I think it depends on how big your shower is and whether it'll get spray right up against the door. And whether you care if a little water gets out. Our shower is pretty wide, but we still put the seals on the glass. Guess I could take them back off if I wanted to....See Morequestion re: tub/shower combo with no glass doors
Comments (13)Hmmm....sorry to be so dense about this but is this "lip" pretty much invisible to see and touch? I've looked at my tub to see something that prevents the water from draining back in but I don't see anything. It's definitely not a curtain thing - the curtain is up as far as it will go toward the wall. My curtain doesn't adhere to the wall no matter what you do in terms of wetting it since it's fabric not plastic. It's not an issue of forced air HVAC either. I've stood there and watched it when DH is in the shower - nothing is blowing. I've pulled the curtain forward as far as it will go. Water splashes against the wall when he's doing something like rinsing his hair. Anyway, today I looked at the glass shower screens - which DH believes will lead to even more water outside the tub - based on his experience using them outside the US. So if I could tell the problem is that my current tub is flange-less that would be good - I guess....See Moremsmeow
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