5 Advantages of a Glass Shower
When you have a shower in your home, it’s important to consider a really big decision: do you want a shower curtain or glass shower doors? When installed professionally, a glass shower can provide a number of important advantages.
There have been a lot of homeowners to look at a shower curtain and then a glass shower. There are many advantages to having a glass shower and with so many options available from Harkraft, it allows you to make an immediate statement within a master or guest bathroom.
1) Aesthetics
The moment you walk into a bathroom, the shower is going to be one of the first things you notice. Installation of a glass shower is going to be a more luxurious option. In today’s market, there are more options than ever, allowing you to choose the type of glass so that it can be as clear or as private as you desire. There are framed and frameless designs as well – and Harkraft can work with you to find the best option for your home.
There can be sliding glass doors as well as doors that open out. This allows you to choose a design that fits your needs and the overall functionality of your bathroom.
2) Less of a Mess
Have you ever stepped out of a shower and noticed almost an instant puddle? Shower curtains can easily escape the tub and this is going to cause even more water. Glass enclosures can be more innovative so that this doesn’t happen.
It will allow your bathroom to look tidier from day to day, which can be all the more reason to make the investment. After all, puddles on the floor can be messy and cause problems with the condition of the bathroom flooring, too.
3) Cleaner Shower
Shower curtains can help to breed a lot of mold and mildew in the tub, which can be unhealthy as well as lead to an unappealing look. That is because the plastic clings to the side of the shower when it’s wet. As it starts to dry, it never really truly gets completely dry and that’s when the mold and the mildew begin.
With glass, you’re not going to have to worry about anything lingering on the tub because you will have view of everything. Water can get to everything and when the water is off, all surfaces are exposed, making it possible for it all to dry. Glass can also be cleaned easily with warm soapy water. It is also recommended that a squeegee be kept inside to be able to use on the glass surfaces after every shower.
4) Healthier
There are some vinyl shower curtains that contain PVC. While most major retailers have discontinued the use of PVC, there are still some being offered. The problem with PVC is that it contains chemicals that are dangerous to your health. They contain VOCs when opened, which are volatile organic compounds. These, along with various other toxins, have the capability of causing damage to the central nervous system, kidneys, and also lead to nausea and headaches.
Even if you choose not to get the PVC liners, they often use ethylene vinyl acetate, which is dangerous to the environment. Hemp and other fabrics are going to be the best liners for a shower curtain, however, they can easily get wet, causing the drip problem that was talked about earlier. Glass doesn’t pose a problem like the vinyl shower curtains.
5) No Recurring Expense
If you simply look at the cost of a shower curtain versus a glass door, the shower curtain is cheaper. However, it can add up to be a lot over time. The reason is because you need to replace the shower liner on a regular basis. Depending on the quality of your liner and your water, you may need a new liner every six months. This is a recurring expense that you simply have to deal with.
However, when you choose to invest in a glass door enclosure, you don’t have to worry about any additional expenses. There are no liners to buy, no new curtains to buy when you change the color scheme in your bathroom, or anything else. The only thing you have to buy are some cleaning chemicals from time to time, which you would have with a standard tub or shower anyways.
A shower can be easily upgraded to a glass enclosure. Whether this is a home you have just purchased or you are looking for a way to remodel and refurbish an existing home, it is possible to make this happen. You never have to worry about coordinating to find the perfect shower curtain because those can be gone forever. The glass will add a clean, crisp, and elegant touch to the bathroom that you can enjoy year after year.