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Frameless Glass Shower Doors and Enclosures
by Expert Contributors David Gura & Lew Gura, Owners of Bryn Mawr Glass
Is it time to update your bathroom? If so, don’t just look at the economic side of what an update will mean for your home value. Also measure it in the joy value. That’s right, joy value. In other words: How much joy will an upgraded bathroom bring to you and your family?
One aspect that will bring your bathroom into the 21st century is the use of a glass shower door, especially the modern feel of frameless glass doors. Before stepping into the project, there are certain questions you must ask yourself:
1. What is your budget for this project?
2. How much space is available for this project?
3. What type of glass will you use for your frameless glass shower doors?
4. What type of hardware will you use?
5. What’s the bathroom’s “foot traffic” and likely future use?
If you’ve decided you have the budget for this project and you’re wild about the look of frameless doors, the next step is taking measurements. Precision is critical here, to ensure an adequate seal. Next, think of the angle of the shower doors: Most shower hardware is designed to fit 90, 135, or 180 degree angles.
Will you have sliding glass doors or a single panel door? Doors can be configured for 90-degree angles or they can be made to a custom size. Some doors are perfect for a corner shower; smaller bathrooms could benefit from a single door installed to update the look of the bathroom. For larger bathrooms, consider a frameless shower enclosure, to add dimension to your room. Like frameless doors, this design gives your bathroom a clean and modern feel. Enclosures can be rectangular or hexagonal, depending on the configuration of your bathroom and budget.
Next, consider glass design: Trends have led to a variety of glass types, colors, and patterns to choose from such as frosted glass, rain glass, polar glass, bronze or gray glass. In addition to the different finishes to the glass, you can select glass that has been coated to make cleaning even easier.
If you already have framed shower doors, why not upgrade to the modern look of frameless shower doors? Such a transformation is easy and typically in line with any budget concerns.
Expert Contributor David Gura, Co-Owner of Bryn Mawr Glass
Expert Contributor Lew Gura, Co-Owner of Bryn Mawr Glass
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