For me, starphire glass is a distinction without a difference. I prefer to spend money on things that will be meaningful to my life and my home. That's not one of them.

Can you get samples of regular glass and starphire glass and look at your tile through each to see if noticeably different, and if you have a preference?

I’m an artist and put regular glass on my white showers. Trust me, you will never notice the difference. Agree about showerguard for the doors

I just finished a remodel and researched glass.

I decided against the starphire after reading and on the advice of my designer. My "regular" glass looks quite clear to me.

I opted to spend money on Showerguard which is a different protective configuration than Endurashield. Showerguard is actually impregnated into the glass versus Endurashield which is a coating.

My glass is completely with any kind of drips etc. and I do NOT squeegee it every time I use it. I just take the hand held shower and hose down the exterior to make sure there are no stray bits of shampoo, conditioner or liquid soap attached.

Don't forget grab bars and a hand held shower - far more important to the functionality of the shower than Starfire glass.

If you spent money on WHITE tile, it’s entirely up to you to judge whether or not the green tinge impacts the design significantly. For many, it does. It’s not just on edge that the green tint impacts. It will give the whole installation a very subtle green look. Some people don’t mind. Some people who looked for the whitest of white tiles, or a specialty stone, do not want any of that green cast.

Get samples. Remember that your glass will be significantly larger, and so will the impact of any green.

Can you live live with it?

$1500 is a huge premium for Starphire, period. Something sounds off with a single panel being $3500 as well. I would get another couple of bids,,

Agree with millworkman. Even with hardware and installation included, that seems out of line...and I live in a high construction cost area.

That prices is for two showers.. and I am in the SF Bay Area. So my costs are much higher than most places. I have gotten a couple quotes and they were both about the same.

Any input on height of the glass?

I would at least get samples of the Starphire and compare it to the standard glass. I usually recommend Starphire to my clients because I can see a difference. A second quote on the shower enclosures would be nice too. I'm in the SF Bay Area too, so I know it's not that easy to get home improvement estimates in this tight construction labor market. Good luck! :)

My mom opted for Starphire at my urging for her small master bathroom since she was using a lighter colored tile. However, I don't believe the price difference was as significant as what you were quoted.

Two showers then, ok on the pricing, especially in a HCOL City. As far as Starphire versus regular glass, totally your choice. But I would get a sample piece of each and look at in your bath, that is the only way you can be sure on your decision.

I chose starphire because I could see a difference with my white tile. The difference in price wasn't as large as yours. I'm also in a hcol area. I would get another quote.

I got another quote and the starphire with endurashield is $4600 for both showers. I think the starphire upgrade is about $500 and endurashield $175 per shower. Does this pricing seem ok? I am leaning toward the starphire because I see green in the little sample and my panels will be larger and thicker (so greener).

The showerguard is a lot more expensive than endurashield. I know it is permanent but endurashield lasts 10 years. Is the showerguard really worth it?

In my opinion it certainly is. Shower guard is made with and is a permanent part of the glass and I believe a lifetime warranty. Enduroshield is an aftermarket applied product that WILL require reapplication.