All About Glass Bath Curtains

Practicality and beauty in the bathroom should be interconnected. This is a place with a special microclimate in which all family members spend a large amount of time daily. This is especially true for the shower area. Today, many refuse vinyl curtains, preferring stylish glass screens. We will figure out what such designs are good for and how to choose the appropriate option.

Glass curtain for the bathroom is an innovation in interior design, which is becoming more and more popular every day. A glass screen is placed not only as a shower enclosure from the rest of the room. It is used instead of a curtain for a regular bath.

The advantages of a glass partition are obvious.

• Durability. Designs are made of special super strong types of glass. They withstand loads, small impacts. In addition, the material is resistant to moisture and temperature extremes. In normal use, the product can last 10-15 years.
• Security. Unlike ordinary glass, bathroom screens cannot be called fragile. Thanks to a special film coating, they do not scatter into small fragments and do not scatter to the sides even in case of serious damage to the product.
• Practicality. If the screen occupies all the space from the floor or edge of the bathtub to the ceiling, the rest of the room is reliably protected from splashes.
• Hygiene Glass does not contribute to the development of fungus and mold. This is an important point, because the bathroom is a place with constantly high humidity.
• Easy care. You only need to wipe the structure after taking water procedures with a dry cloth. This will help to prevent the formation of limescale and stains on the surface. You can periodically wash the glass with window cleaner. Some use the anti-rain compound for cars.
• Beauty. Due to the transparency of the design, the atmosphere seems lighter and more airy. This is especially valuable in small spaces. In addition, such a curtain can harmoniously fit into any interior - from classic to hi-tech.
• Variety of options. You can purchase a screen made of transparent, matte, tinted or colored material. And it is also possible to manufacture partitions with a pattern or volumetric texture. Thus, you will choose the option that is ideal for your bathroom.
• Individual approach. Even if among the variety of shapes and sizes you do not find the product of the dimensions you need, you can contact the company that will make the design for your order. There are many such companies today.

As for the shortcomings, only two points can be noted.

1. Glass partitions are more expensive than vinyl curtains. However, if you calculate how many ordinary curtains you need to change in a few years, the cost of a durable screen will already seem not so high.
2. Glass installation requires some professional skills. But this nuance can be considered insignificant, because the installation is done every few years.

One of the additional advantages of glass curtains is the variety of their types.

Transparent screens with one or two doors are considered traditional. Such models are simple and reliable. Usually the doors open outwards. This is a safer and more convenient option.

Advantages of such a solution:

• ease of cleaning due to the lack of additional parts characteristic of complex opening mechanisms;
• lower price in comparison with other types of designs.

Such models open like a wardrobe. Cloths move in the same plane along special guides. Sliding structures are slightly more expensive than swinging ones, but ergonomics and ease of use are much higher. Such models are suitable for rooms of any size.

Systems that occupy all the space to the ceiling provide tightness and reliable protection of the interior from splashes. Thus, you can get an analog of a hydrobox, allowing you to take any water treatment, including a rain shower. The main thing is to use anti-fungal agents for sealing and, if necessary, update the sealant layer.

On sale you can find products with lower and upper slip. In the first case, the canvas moves along special grooves. In the second - on the rollers installed in the upper part of the curtain.

A roller system is considered more convenient, practical and reliable. Bottom-slip models are more complex to install. In addition, such products often “jam” during movement, which requires some effort to open them. And finally, it’s worth noting that pollution on such systems accumulate faster and in greater quantities.

Accordion is not a very popular solution today, but such options are still present on the market. This is the name of the system, consisting of several narrow parts.Opening occurs when the canvas folds up like a screen.

The advantage of such models is only one - they move in an arc. Due to this, the design allows you to close the bath both conventional and radius shape. However, it is worth noting that modern sliding models are also able to do this.

The disadvantages of this outdated version are many:

• the frame is quite bulky and heavy;
• opening the system takes some effort;
• Due to the nature of the mechanism of the system, they often break down.

Stationary structures do not completely cover the shower area. They do not move, therefore it is necessary to leave space for free access to the soul.

Advantages of such a solution:

• the product can be installed without special skills;
• simplicity of design leads to low price;
• due to the lack of accessories and connecting strips, the curtain turns out to be almost invisible;
• product care is as simple as possible.

However, there is a very important drawback - spray can fly out of the zone of water procedures. An exception is the situation when a dimensionally fixed glass wall is installed in a very spacious bathroom. In such cases, to go into the shower, you need to bypass the "wet" zone on the side. In small bathrooms with a narrow transparent partition, water on the floor is inevitable.

As already mentioned, glass curtains for the bath are made of not quite ordinary glass.

Most often, this material is used in the production of shower partitions. This is a glass with a special coating that increases its strength, as well as preventing the appearance of stains. Such material is not easy to break. Wherein even with severe damage, it does not crumble into fragments, which reduces the risk of injury.

It is a synthetic polymer. Transparent plastic looks like glass, but costs less. It also has high impact resistance, resistance to moisture and temperature jumps. In addition, it can be painted, tinted. By heat treating the material, various shapes can be made. Plexiglas weighs much less than its usual counterpart.

This is the name of a material having a multilayer structure. Two or more organic or silicate glass sheets stick together to form an impact-resistant coating.

The thickness of double or triple material varies from 6 mm. Products with a thickness of more than 13 mm are considered bulletproof. For the bathroom, they usually take not very thick glass. Nevertheless, it will withstand any mechanical stress. In the case of a very strong blow, the material is only cracked with a small "cobweb".

Clear glass without decor is a win-win universal option. The laconic partition will seem to dissolve in space, allowing other elements of the interior to draw attention to themselves. If the room is decorated with tiles with a pattern, furnished with colored furniture and numerous small items, this solution will be optimal.

If the family has several people, you can maintain the privacy of the water treatment area. This will help frosted glass. This will allow one person to take a shower, while another, for example, will wash his face and brush his teeth. You can make matte not the entire screen area, but only a part. In this case, it will be possible to create a practical and rigorous, but at the same time original design.

If you plan to purchase a partition with accessories, you should definitely consider the style of the interior. A design with a vintage handle (or two handles) fits perfectly into the classic bathroom. Metal can imitate gold or bronze. In a modern bathroom, chrome-plated fittings of a simple shape will harmoniously look.

Colored tinted glass (green, blue, purple and others) are used infrequently today. This is a rather bold decision, which is difficult to harmoniously fit into the interior. But if the bathroom is decorated in neutral colors, such a curtain can be the highlight of the room.

Glass fences with a pronounced texture look interesting. An even more original option is a curtain with a picture. This can be sandblasting, in which frosted patterns stand out on transparent glass (or vice versa), or applying a color image to the product.

Dimensions of designs are diverse. The width of the finished products varies from 50 to 180 cm. On sale there are screens with a width of 60, 70, 100, 120, 150, 170 cm and so on. The minimum height is 140 cm, the maximum is 160 cm, if the structure is installed on the bath.

For shower enclosures without a shower tray, the parameters are different. Such structures may have a height similar to the height of the room from floor to ceiling. The width of the products is different.

As mentioned earlier, if there is no suitable bathroom for your designs, you can order it individually. In this case, the partition will have the dimensions you need. And also you can choose its shape and design.

When choosing a curtain for a bathroom made of glass, several key points should be taken into account.

Today in stores presented models with metal and plastic frame. The first option is considered more durable and reliable. However, such designs are often quite heavy and bulky. Products with a plastic base are lighter and cheaper.

Both options require careful maintenance., since dirt accumulates between the glass and the supporting elements over time, which must be removed. It is also important to ensure that in places where the system is attached to the wall, mold does not appear.

You can select a model without a frame. Products made using this technology look lighter and more airy. For minimalist interiors, such designs are best suited. But for the design of bathrooms in retrostyle, frame options are still often used.

If the curtain will be installed on a rectangular acrylic bathtub in a niche, You can close it with a normal direct screen. Tightness will be ensured. If the bathtub is near a long wall, cover it with glass on all sides, organizing the likeness of a large hydrobox. But you can mount glass screens on both sides. If you prefer an open design, limit yourself to a small partition covering the part of the bathtub on the side of which the shower is located.

If the plumbing has a round or wavy shape, you can also choose any of the options (completely close the shower area or put partial glass protection). The difference lies only in the shape of the glass, which in this case will be radial.

When choosing between sliding and swinging systems, it is important to consider the dimensions of the room, the location of the shower area and some other nuances. As already mentioned, the swing mechanism requires a certain space. The door should open freely without touching furniture or any interior items. Otherwise, it may damage the glass, fittings or surroundings.

If the bathroom is combined, and there are several people in the family, opening the door can become dangerous for people, because when you leave the shower, you can touch someone with glass.It may seem that the problem is solved by a door that opens inward. However, this decision is not recommended. This, in turn, can be dangerous for someone who leaves the bath, because unnecessary movements on a slippery surface can lead to a fall.

The sliding mechanism is a safer and more convenient option in every way. If you think that in the classical style such a design would be inappropriate, you are mistaken. You can successfully create the illusion of swing wings on such a system. It is enough to install spectacular vintage pens on the glass.

The design should harmoniously fit into the concept of the interior of the bathroom. Golden curly pens will be inappropriate in a modern setting, and laconic minimalist fittings will look strange in a luxurious baroque-style bathroom. The coloring of metal parts has already been mentioned earlier (gold and bronze - retro, chrome - modern trends). We should also talk about plastic.

The white plastic frame in any case looks rustic. Worth keeping this in mind. In the modern interior, you can use this option, but it is better to choose models with fewer sections and plastic parts. And it is also desirable that the whiteness of the frame is in harmony not only with the plumbing, but also with the finish (for example, with white grouting of ceramic tiles). In retrodesign, the use of plastic is unacceptable.

Upon receipt of the product, carefully inspect not only the glass itself, but also the accessories. The functioning of the system, its durability and user safety depend on the condition of the parts. Check the quality of the fasteners, rollers, guides (if the model is sliding).

remember, that gaskets made of polymer or rubber should be included. These parts do not allow the appearance of voltage between the glass and the guide. If they are not, the design may crack.

Judging by the reviews that periodically appear on the Internet, most buyers rate the glass replacement of an ordinary curtain positively. Users like both aesthetics and usability of products during the adoption of water procedures.

The only nuance that makes some abandon the innovation and return to the usual vinyl curtains is the need for periodic washing of the structure. There is no problem with the glasses themselves, especially if you purchase a model with special treatment that prevents the appearance of stains. But to clean the guides from pollution can be difficult. Problems arise if moisture is not wiped off parts in a timely manner.

Several beautiful examples will clearly demonstrate the convenience and beauty of the glass curtains in the bathroom.

The concept minimalism perfectly reflects the laconic glass screen without decor. A sliding model is the most popular option.

Classic in modern reading - a style that many like. A strict but refined interior is harmoniously complemented by a stationary partition with patterns. The perfect match of the tone of the vintage faucet and the frame of the glass structure speaks of the impeccable taste of the designer.

Unusual pattern on glass transforms an already original two-color interior. The bathroom immediately acquires a bright personality and character.

Rounded fixed screen - perfect solution. Despite the lack of drawings, the area for the adoption of water procedures becomes original and stylish.

Here is an example of how to isolate a bathtub standing against a long wall. Glass covers it from all sides, which allows you to splash from the heart, not being afraid to soak the floor in the room.

An overview of the glass curtain for the bathroom, see the next video.