One of the benefits of shower enclosures is that there are many different styles and designs of these items. You will find that in the product line you can shop for items to match any décor. You can also shop for items that will take your current decor from drab to stylish without breaking the bank. Frameless shower enclosures are optimal for providing an elegant look to your shower enclosure.
It doesn’t matter if you have a bathtub that needs shower enclosures installed to dress it up, or if you want to build a shower enclosure that is completely surrounded by frameless shower enclosures. You can find all of these items readily available and can even be custom designed if you can’t find the perfect one for your space.
When choosing frameless shower screens you can choose between different fitting finishes. You will have the options of brushed nickel finishes, rubbed bronze finishes, brass finishes, and chrome finishes on the hardware. You can also get a robe hook and towel bar in the same finish as your hardware to bring the look of the room together.
You will have the option to choose the thickness of glass you want in your panels. There are two different thicknesses of glass used in these items. You can have them built with either 3/8″ thick panels or ½” panels. 3/8″ thick pieces are more economical to use. This is the thickness and style of glass used in storefronts. It has a lot of structural integrity and is very durable. ½” thick panels not only fit they look more impressive they will have a more substantial feel to them. They are the strongest and most durable of the different panels that you can easily buy.
You will also be able to choose the types of glass used in your shower enclosures. You can get the clear style. This style can sometimes appear to have a slightly greenish cast to it, or it can be completely translucent. This comes in both ½” thick and 3/8″ thick. Low iron panel styles have the clearest transparency you can get. These will allow the true colors of your bathroom tiles to show through. It is available in both glass thicknesses. You will also be able to buy opaque frosted glass. The opaque look is created by sandblasting the glass panels or by acid etching the panels. It can be done in designs to create images, or it can be done in strips, or it can even be done to create a dull look throughout the piece. This style is also available in ½” and 3/8″ thickness.
You can get an acid etched version of these items that creates sophisticated patterns that add texture and privacy features to shower enclosures. These are pre-treated patterns that run across the entirety of the glass panels. This is only available in 3/8″ thick pieces.