Saturday 8 March 2014

Glass Shower Doors And Shower Ideas

By Adrian Cordy


Becoming increasingly popular bathroom fixtures are glass shower doors, which have become uniquely modern and equally sophisticated bathroom decors in recent years. Reason enough for many homeowners to choose them is the high-end appearance they offer which remains unmatched in terms of style to this day.

On the other hand, natural stone, the second group of shower tile ideas, involved extra up keeping. They come in several stone types including the softer and more absorbent stones, including slate or limestone. The general rule is the softer the stone, the more upkeep it entails.

Bi fold or trackless shower doors are a combination of the above designs. They work in an accordion style, with folding sections. There are several benefits of this type of door. They use a minimum amount of space to operate, and they have no tracks to keep clean. They also offer barrier free access, so can be suitable for handicap shower stalls.

One concern of potential buyers of glass shower doors is their cracking or shattering for one reason or another, a common problem with all authentic glass materials. However, due to their tempered glass material make-up, glass shower doors are made incredibly durable and hold up with ease, regardless of how many times a person accidentally bumps into or knocks them.

Sliding shower doors are the most common type. They take up the least amount of room, and can be fitted above a bathtub where space is at a premium. Because they glide open and shut, bypass sliding doors need tracks to operate. One downside of this design is that dirt and oil can accumulate in the tracks, which can be difficult to keep clean. Another disadvantage is that because of the nature of their design, sliding doors overlap, again causing potential cleaning issues.

If you are in the market for a custom glass enclosure you will be offered a selection of contrasting glazed finishes. As an example, glass shower doors that have etching on them are extremely sought after these days. An example of this would be a family coat of arms or even a football clubs crest. If you would like to show off your brand new designer patterned tiles then a clear glass shower enclosure may be the ideal answer. Coloured or moulded glass finishes are also available. To get inspired take a look online, you'll be surprised and inspired by what you find.




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