Commercial and Residential Glass Installer and Manufacturer Resource

The question of installing a shower versus a bath has been hotly contested over the years. While spa tubs were once all the rage, many home builders and designers see a trend toward removing the tub and installing a bigger shower. Today’s showers are larger, more luxurious, eco-conscious, and safer for older adults than ever before. 

Stunning new design options for 21st-century homes can include a Wi-Fi or cloud-based digital shower, wireless speakers, thermostatic trim plates, chromotherapy lighting, and an incredible variety of luxurious shower heads.

Whether as part of a walk-in shower or a bathtub/ shower combination, the new affinity for showers offers a great opportunity to commercial installers, architects, and interior designers everywhere. But, before all of the fancy gadgets and modern technology can be considered, it’s crucial to start with dependable shower glass panels.

Here are some elements to consider regarding glass panels for shower enclosures.

Glass might not be top of mind as a material that improves a space’s security and safety. Considered a fragile material by many, glass may seem like a material that always needs to be handled with care -- and there are plenty of glass types that do. 

Nothing sets a bathroom apart like a custom glass shower enclosure. 

Sleek and modern, a glass enclosure is an upgrade to the traditional shower. 

As the bathroom is one of the last places you’d want to worry about safety, integrating glass into a shower enclosure’s design must be done carefully -- using the wrong glass type is dangerous. 

Be it flying debris, an accidental bump, or even an irate customer or angry mob, sometimes glass integrity is tested by tough impacts. 

The business center at an upscale hotel you’re staying at. The walls of your favorite restaurant. Even your shower.