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Tub Door Question

5 years ago

Appreciate any information or experience anyone has had using a frameless glass tub door (picture #3 ) in a tub/shower combo. Specifically, we want to find out if the partial glass enclosure prevents or allows water from the shower to escape onto the bathroom floor. The tub is 60" long and the glass door is 32" long. We will be using the door with an alcove tub installed next to a pony wall (pictures #1 and #2). Alternate ideas are also welcome-- for example, we are considering a glass partition above the pony wall.

Thank you.

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Kate

5 years ago

I can’t answer the splashing question, but I like a steamy shower and would be worried I would have a cold breeze.

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noreengbrogan
Original Author
5 years ago
Great point to consider- thank you!
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Kim Moulder, Art and Design
4 years ago
Hi, curious about what you ended up doing. We’re doing a similar pony wall in our bath and I and really wanting to do the floating glass. So tired of nasty shower curtains. I like the nook you put in the pony. Had not thought of that…
decoenthusiaste
4 years ago
If you do glass, be sure you have soft water or install a softening system. Otherwise, you'll be sik and tired of trying to remove water spots.
decoenthusiaste
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
This is a bi-fold door that also pivots in and out of the tub. If you put a solid glass panel atop the pony wall, it might not be too breeze or splashy. This is Aqua-Fold at Lowe's.
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Kim Moulder, Art and Design
4 years ago
Yes! I’m looking at this one. It comes with a coating that should make it easy to clean… hopefully.

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