The bathroom shower enclosure is the area that is used to contain the water spray and steam from the shower. This area may be over an existing bath tub or in a separate shower enclosure is most often made using a combination of either plexi-glass or tempered glass.
There are a huge range of options as far as the designs and styles of bathroom shower enclosures are concerned. You can choose from a myriad of custom-designed and pre-fabricated models made of plastic or glass that comes with or without a metal frame. The selection even allows homeowners to pick one that would fit even the most non-traditional shower and bathtub areas.
Here I have outlined just 5 of the most common bathroom shower enclosures and their main 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 – These shower enclosures can be either framed or frameless and are the most appropriate type for curved showers. Being sturdy and easy to maintain, they are also perfect for the walk-in type of shower areas that have no doors. They are visually sleek with clean, clear lines.
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 – The glass blocks not only offer some privacy for the shower enclosure and they also look great, are tough, resistant to staining and low-maintenance. However, they do need to be installed by a professional and are a more expensive option compared to other bathroom shower enclosures.
This is just an overview of the main types of bathroom shower enclosures that are available to you on the marketplace. You have a huge range of materials, colors, finishes, shapes and sizes to fit any bathroom and budget.
Start your research by checking out Michelle Rudge’s site on www.LocalShowerScreens.com where you can find more resources, local suppliers and help on Bathroom Shower Enclosures.
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