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No shower door?

11 years ago
We are remodeling our bathroom and I love the no door, just one large glass panel look. My shower area is only 60" wide. I have talked to several contractors, but they all recommend installing door to prevent water splashing out. What is the recommended, or the minimum width of glass panel if I don't want the door. Love the look, but also need to consider functionality. Your answer will ne greatly appreciated.
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  • PRO
    11 years ago

    Thank you for the interest in our work! It's exciting to hear of your renovation. OUr project shown is only a glass panel, no shower door. We've also applied a similar application in an Oak Park Single family home with a swinging door panel. There are two things you need to keep in mind if you want this look and don't want water splashing all over. One: Water pressure. If you have high water pressure there's no way to prevent splashing unless you have a wide enough shower that you can angle the shower head away from the opening. Two, body positioning. If you're standing near the opening and the shower spray is directly on you there is again no way to prevent water splashing out. When we execute this detail we recommend 2/3 width of a panel in proportion to the size of the overall shower opening in conjunction with a tub mat rather than a bath rug. Be sure to also seal the grout after installation to ensure long lasting life of your product.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Thank you for your kind words.

    Most contractors will advise against it as there is no sure way to prevent water from splashing outside. This client was educated in that fact which is why we installed porcelain floor tile outside of the shower. We recommend 2/3 ratio of glass to the overall width of the shower.

  • 10 years ago

    I did this only I used glass blocks instead of a "glass panel." I worried a lot about water splashing out onto the tile floor. Now I wonder why I worried so much. When I shower in this bathroom, or when my guests shower in this bathroom, it is not an issue. I did put a rug across the doorway to the shower to catch any "splash" from the shower but it just doesn't seem to happen. Do it...you'll be glad you did.

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