Gone are the days where you need to have metal frames to contain the glass of your shower door. Frameless glass shower doors are very popular and they look really good in any bathroom. Not only do frameless shower doors look better, they are note prone to corrosion because there are no metal parts.
They are also much, much easier to clean and last a lot longer. There are no crevices collecting dirt, just one clear sheet of glass that does not have anywhere for soap scum to deposit, grow mold and cause corrosion. With just a good glass cleaner it's possible to have your shower looking like brand new, just with a good clean.
3/8" to " thick tempered safety glass is normally used and this is a lot more scratch resistant and durable compared to a thick glass table top you might see in a dining room.
Frameless shower doors will also increase the value of your home. Because of the durability and longevity of the frameless showers it doesn't matter if you're planning to sell now or in 5 years time. There just a few things to consider when choosing your Glass Frameless Shower Door: * Which side do you want to place your hinge for the door? Frameless shower doors swing in and out. * Do you want your shower door in the center between two pieces of glass? If so, do you want to use glass-to-glass hinges or do you want to use a pivot hinge? Pivot hinges can be used against a wall. In some instances it is necessary to place the pivot hinges against a wall if you have a towel bar on the wall the shower door will open up against. You can place a pivot hinge closer to the center of the shower door enabling the shower door to open without hitting the towel bar or other fixtures that might obstruct the operation of the shower door.
*Will you have a pull handle, pull knob, or pull handle towel bar combination on the shower door? *Will you have a towel bar on a fixed panel of glass? *What finishes will you use on the shower door fixtures and will you be keeping them the same finish as the rest of the bathroom.
The first step in choosing your glass frameless shower enclosure is to look online. Many retailers will even be able to give you a quote before you head out to your local shower screen supplier.
Author Resource:
Begin your online research at Michelle Rudge's website at www.LocalShowerScreens.com where you'll find more about glass frameless shower doors .
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