5 Common Types of Bathroom Shower Enclosures
Posted by Michelle Rudge | Filed under Home & Family
Bathroom Shower Enclosures are the area’s used to contain the steam and water from a shower from splashing all over the bathroom. They are formed with he combination of plexi-glass or tempered glass on a metal frame and are fitted with a door (often a sliding door) allowing for the shower to be installed either over the bath or in a separate enclosure.
Homeowners now have a huge range of options before them. From pre-fabricated designs right through to custom-designs and a myriad of color and pattern choices, materials and finishes. There are even options to suit the most difficult bathroom spaces.
To help you with selecting your preferred bathroom shower enclosure, I have listed below the five most common types and their features.
Fiberglass Bathroom Shower Enclosures - These bathroom shower enclosures are immensely popular due to the fact that they come in almost any shape and size and are low maintenance. They can be made of either 100% fiberglass or used in combination with a polyester resin.
Tempered Glass and Acrylic Shower Enclosures - This type of shower enclosure may either be framed or unframed and are generally the most appropriate for curved showers. These enclosures are sturdy and are easy to maintain. This type of shower enclosure is perfect for walk-in types of shower areas with no doors and is very sleek in appearance.
Metal Bathroom Shower Enclosures - These are becoming more and more popular choices as they are very elegant yet tough and resilient. You can get either stainless steel or copper models that have all the benefits of being anti-bacterial, low-maintenance, non-corrosive and mildew proof.
Tile Bathroom Shower Enclosures - This option is great particularly if you have a really unusual shape for the shower enclosure, or if the access space is really small. The is a huge selection of colors and patterns to choose from, but the main problem with tiles is that they are prone to mildew and mold. To counter this problem you need to make sure that they installed correctly and then well maintained.
Glass Block Bathroom Shower Enclosures - This type of shower enclosure offers privacy, toughness, resistance to staining and low maintenance, and looks great too. However these are more expensive and will require the services of a professional to install.
There are many options that you can consider as far as bathroom shower enclosures are concerned. With the broad range of modern choices that are available in the market, you can find the unit that is most appropriate for your needs and is within your budget range.
Start your research by visiting Michelle Rudge’s website on www.LocalShowerScreens.com where you can find more resources, local suppliers and help on Bathroom Shower Enclosures.
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