Glass shower curtains - a new word in the design of the

Rare bathroom does without such an element as curtains, without them it is impossible to perform a competent zoning of the room, moreover, thanks to the installation of curtains, water is not sprayed throughout the room. A few years ago there was no special choice in this matter - ordinary fabric or polyethylene curtains were installed, but now it is possible to install glass shower partitions in a bathroom at a relatively low price.

Comparison of different types of shower curtains

In general, you can select several types of curtains for installation in the bathroom:

• woven - The fabric, of course, is impregnated with a protective compound so that it does not get very wet when in contact with water. They can be purchased or made by hand;

• polyethylene - it is clear that this material is absolutely indifferent to water;

Note! Lightweight polyethylene in certain conditions may simply stick to the body. Not that this can be considered a serious flaw, just a little annoying.

• also curtains can be made of tempered glass. Formally, glass shower curtains are more logical to call partitions, because they do not bend like, for example, woven counterparts.

Those who managed to get scared of their health and imagine broken glass in the bathroom can calm down. For the production of such "curtains" rather thick tempered glass is used, so even if you set yourself the goal of breaking it, it will not work the first time, and even then only if you arm yourself with a hammer.

Note! On durability such glasses are comparable with a car windshield. It is also important that when breaking the fragments do not have sharp edges, that is, they are rounded and cannot wound a person.

If we compare the glass curtains for the shower with woven and polyethylene analogues, in their favor says:

• stunning appearance, and the possibilities of decoration are almost unlimited;
• high strength and durability;
• ease of cleaning - just spray the glass on the glass in the form of a spray and then use a rubber scraper. Woven curtains will have to be removed and washed, besides, the fabric wears out faster;

• The installation is quite simple and can be done independently.

The disadvantage is only one thing - the cost is high compared to analogues, yet tempered glass is not the cheapest material. A partition of relatively small size (about 1000x1500x8 mm) will cost about 16-17 thousand rubles, this price is not affordable for every family.

More on views and installation

At first glance, thick tempered glass leaves not so much space for creativity and decor, but it is not. Among these curtains can be distinguished monolithic and folding structures, with a transparent and matte surface, and even with artistic painting. As for the installation, with proper skill all the work can be done independently.

Types of glass curtains

Depending on the design, glass curtains for the shower cabin can be divided into the following types:

• simple - a sheet of glass is installed in order to zone the room, to separate the shower from the rest of the bathroom;

Note! Such zoning is especially important in the case of a bathroom combined with a bathroom.

• sliding - in this case, the glass slide along the guides to the side. As a subspecies of sliding can be mentioned cascading shower curtains made of glass, such cascades can be 3-5 or more;

• swing - Analogue of the usual hinged doors;
• folding - the glasses are installed in separate frames that are connected to each other pivotally. In a fully folded state occupy a minimum of space. It is necessary to take into account the fact that from the point of view of durability this type is not the best solution, the abundance of moving parts reduces the service life;

• you can select and corner models. Often a shower curtain for a glass bath is made to order, which exactly repeats the shape of the bath itself;
• Also on sale there are both models with a pallet, and glass shower curtains without a pallet. The first option is suitable for the device compact shower corner, the second - for zoning the bathroom.

As for color, there are also possible options:

• clear glass looks strictly, but will fit into any interior;
• darkened options, for example, rich bronze color will look unusual;
• some people are psychologically more comfortable to take a shower if the partitions are opaque - in this case, the best choice would be a frosted glass;
• if the budget allows, you can order a version with a painting on the glass surface. True, you need to take into account the overall style of the design, otherwise a shower curtain made of glass will simply look like an absurd bright spot against the background of the bathroom.

Installation technology

Despite the fact that only tempered glass is used for production, and its thickness is rather big, it is easy to break such a partition if it is installed incorrectly.

In order to ensure sufficient rigidity of the structure, it is recommended that the glass shower curtain be attached as follows:

• Aluminum profiles with rubber seals are placed on the floor and on the wall; a sheet of glass is inserted into them;
• on top of this sheet is additionally attached with a metal jumper to the opposite wall, this will ensure the reliability of fastening.

If you need to install glass shower curtains on the bath, the procedure changes a little. The profile is mounted on the wall as usual, and the additional fastening is arranged on top.

For the device of a swing construction, in addition to profiles, you will also need special hinges for glass. To install them, simply tighten the screws that secure the hinges on the glass.

In the simplest case, the installation instructions will be as follows:

• markup is done first. The position of the profile on the wall should be strictly vertical without distortions. You will have to drill holes under the mount, so that later it will be impossible to correct the skew;
• the position of the holes for the dowels;
• it is now necessary to drill a hole in the wall for plastic dowels. Most likely, in the bathroom tile is used for finishing, so that before drilling you can punch a neat hole in the tile with a center punch;

Note! With too much impact, the tile can easily split, so you need to knock on the center piping very carefully.

• a hole is drilled to the depth of the dowel;
• a dowel is inserted into it (comes complete with a profile), silicone sealant is applied to the wall and the profile itself is fixed on the floor and wall;
• then a sheet of glass is inserted into it and fixed with a jumper on top.

If the curtain for a shower made of glass is hinged, then first, according to the described method, a small portion of the glass sheet is installed against the wall. Then loops are fixed on it and on the casements, in this and all the difference.

In conclusion

Shower curtains made of glass have become a worthy substitute for unsightly woven or polyethylene analogues. The simplicity of installation and the stunning appearance allow us to hope that their popularity will only grow in the future. A slight reduction in price could contribute to this (see also the article What are these different sliding shower curtains).

The video in this article details the installation of glass curtains in the bathroom.