Speciality Products —We specialize in custom-crafted glass products, so we will create your shower wall according to your design preferences. Here are some of the glass options we provide:. Free, In-Home Consultations —Our experts provide free, in-home consultations where a glass specialist will discuss the design and placement of your glass shower wall.
Affordable Pricing —We offer flat-rate, up-front pricing with no overtime fees or charges, guaranteeing quality craftsmanship. Years of Experience —Glass Doctor has been in the business of designing, cutting and installing glass shower doors for over 50 years. Let our glass experts install the perfect glass shower wall for your custom bathroom.
Call Glass Doctor at and get started on your bathroom remodeling project today. Skip to main content. Your health and safety are our highest priority during this time. Click here for our precautionary measures. Still open to serve you. Custom Glass Shower Walls from Glass Doctor Not only are glass shower enclosures easy to clean and maintain, but they are also more hygienic than a shower curtain. Building materials —The makeup of your walls will affect the maximum weight that can be supported by your new fixture.
Proper ventilation —Ensuring proper ventilation in your bathroom is crucial to prevent mold and mildew from forming. We can discuss whether a ventilation kit needs to be installed. Professional glass installers will template the space you create and then have the glass cut perfectly to fit that space. This may include cutting tapered glass panels to fit to and accommodate walls and floors that are not level or plumb. The installer needs to measure or create a template after the tile, marble or stone is set in place.
It takes approximately three weeks to custom-make the glass and get it installed. Many people hastily jump into a bath remodel project and unknowingly throw away money by not taking the proper steps to organize their project.
Before you start remodeling your bathroom, take the time to communicate with your contractor and plumber about your intentions to use a custom glass enclosure. Before I even break through a wall on any bath remodel slated for a glass enclosure, I call and consult my installer Mike Cook from BathWare Solutions out of Westbrook, Maine. Check your ego at the door and consult the pros. A dead load is the weight of all the materials used in the construction of a home, and have an effect on all structural members of a house.
This weight is a constant over the life of the structure, and has a big impact on the long-term deflection or creep of the framing members. Careful planning at the time of remodeling may involve adding floor-framing support to carry the additional dead load. Other things to consider are fastening these huge, several-hundred-pound panels of glass to walls and the door-hinge attachment. What does frameless and semi-frameless mean?
Frameless will have minimal amount of framing around the door and panels for support. Semi-frameless may have framing around the entire opening but not around the actual door panel itself. One question I get a lot is how to secure the frameless glass panels in place. On horizontal surfaces like half walls, the glass is installed in an aluminum channel which is bonded down to the tile or marble with a 3M VHB high-bond tape and silicone.
High-strength bonding tapes are a proven alternative to screws, rivets, welds and other mechanical fasten-ers. Unlike screws or rivets which join materials at a single point, the 3M bonds the entire surface and spreads any stress load across the entire length of the joint. The best part of the shower enclosure is the custom glass element. Not only can you design the size and shape of your shower but the glass options offer you a variety of styles, from the open look of clear to distinctive artistic patterns, including beveled and etched glass.
Whether you decide to attempt a project yourself or hire a contractor to do it, insist on using safety-tempered glass. Safety-tempered glass is five times stronger than ordinary glass. When broken, it is also designed to crumble into small granular chunks instead of splintering into jagged shards. The granular chunks are less likely to cause personal injury in an accident. Look for low-maintenance glass coatings. For example, Basco offers a glass coating called AquaGlideXP which is an ultra-protective coating that bonds with the glass to increase sheen and luster and prevent spotting, soap scum and mineral deposits.
The best part of this coating is that it reduces maintenance by percent. I have this coating in my own shower and can attest that after two years of four daily showers, this glass remains clear and scum-free.
You do not need to use chemical glass cleaner to clean it. All it requires is to spray it with water and wipe clean. At my house, we use a squeegee after the last shower, and an occasional wiping with a micro cloth. You need to decide on how you want to enter your shower. Whether you choose a sliding door, swinging door or door-and-panel, make the decision that provides the easiest access.
For example, if you are building for accessibility you will want to look at the sliding door option. It easily glides out of the way and eliminates the clearance that a door swing requires. In order to have a sliding glass door, you need to plan on having an area for the door to slide into. Most companies offer diverse enough selection to meet and satisfy even the most discriminating consumer. You should consider matching your trim, handles and hinges to your shower and faucet finish.
Glass is priced per panel and based on size. I highly recommend having an installer who specializes in glass enclosures perform this installation. Most local distributers will key out your request to their network installer who will handle the measuring and install your glass shower enclosure. The installation of a custom glass enclosure will add a level of quality and class to your bathroom like nothing else.
Facebook Twitter Youtube Pinterest. More from EHT:. Installing a Glass Shower Stall Encolsure. Rather than adding a glass shower as an afterthought to a remodeling project, you should incorporate its design into the outset of your plan. The heavy weight of the glass might even require additional framing beneath the floor. Types of Glass Enclosures Semi frame-less and frame-less glass shower enclosures have been around for a while and have always been associated with a timeless look of quality and classic design.
Planning The process of planning, choosing and installing a custom glass enclosure can be an educational experience.
The glass installer needs to measure or create a template after the tile, marble or stone is already set in place.
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