Glass Bathroom Shower Enclosures

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:43:50 +0000

In days gone by the bathroom was a place where members of the family would bathe, brush teeth and wash. The first showers used in bathrooms were fitted over the bathtub and had either a hose or pipe joined to the hot and cold water taps that led to a shower head fixed above your head. A plastic curtain on plastic rings was fitted to a stainless steel rod and this was used to keep the shower water from spraying out onto the floor.
Since those early beginnings the shower has gradually improved to having plastic sliding doors on tracks fitted over bathtubs to the popular corner shower enclosure units with stainless steel shower trays.

Today, technological advances made in plastic molding techniques has meant an increase in the manufacture of vinyl or fibreglass bathroom shower enclosures that are now universally supplied as a stand alone product sold to consumers off the shop floor.
Following this trend is the glass shower enclosure has also increased in popularity amongst consumers because of its classy fresh modern look. When these glass shower enclosures are installed in homes they add a touch of class to any bathroom.

Other features of these enclosures are the shatterproof glass and they are easy to clean. Also, when the latest modern shower nozzles and jets have been installed with beautiful tiles it will look the perfect package.

If you are thinking of installing a glass shower enclosure in your bathroom, one of the key things you will need to remember are the glass panels will need to be custom cut to specifications. In such cases the measurements and fitting of the glass panels will need to be undertaken by a professional employed by a bathroom specialist. It is therefore important for you to factor in the time it will take to cut, supply and fit the completed product.

Although these enclosures are generally more expensive than other styles of bathroom enclosures they will change the overall appearance of a lackluster bathroom into one of look luxury and style.

Why Bathroom Shower Enclosures Have become Trendy

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:23:02 +0000

If you have just moved into an older home that has had very little renovating work done over the years, then chances are the bathroom is looking dated and well overdue for a makeover. If your bathroom has been neglected and you have been looking at options and wondering what to do about the existing plastic shower curtain over the old bath, then fitting a stylish shower enclosure may be the best answer.

Today, shower enclosure come in an assortment of styles and finishes that consumers can choose from. For example there are the easy to install framed and unframed molded acrylic or fiberglass models with fiber glass bottoms. If you are working from a tight budget then this style may be more affordable than the more expensive classy glass enclosure models.

Although some of the designer custom made enclosures made from glass can be very expensive, they are becoming more popular with homeowners these days because they can make the dreariest looking bathroom appear fresh and trendy. Also, there is now a range of modern designer taps, shower fittings and other stainless steel/chrome products available that will help lift the mood and theme of the bathroom. To further project your own personal taste and style to the bathroom you can add a couple of trendy towels in nice warm colors.

New homeowners with large bathrooms are finding that another option is to have a walk in style shower installed. When these designer type showers are fitted with glass panel’s custom cut to size to fit against nicely tiled walls, the bathroom is given an ultra modern look especially if quality bathroom merchandise such as multiple steam jets has been installed.

Buying a new bathroom shower enclosure can be daunting when you discover how many different styles and designs are available for consumers. As a rule you will find the better the quality product the higher the price.