Five Common Types of Bathroom Shower Enclosures
Homeowners are faced with a huge selection of bathroom shower enclosures. Whether it be a pre-fabricated design in a selection of shapes and colors, through to a custom designed enclosure with limitless options in colors, patterns, materials and finish. Even if you have a particularly non-standard enclosure size, there will be something that can designed to fit.
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 – The fiberglass bathroom shower enclosures are so popular due to the fact that they can be molded into almost any shape and size and that they are generally considered low maintenance. Either 100% fiberglass or a combination of fiberglass and polyester resin are used.
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 – This type of bathroom enclosures is becoming more popular because of their distinct elegance and toughness. The models that are available are the stainless steel and the copper modules. These enclosures are anti-bacterial, low-maintenance, stain resistant, non-corrosive and mildew proof. This is possibly the most modern shower enclosure you can find on the market.
Tile Bathroom Shower Enclosures – Tile bathroom shower enclosures are a great option particularly if you have a shower enclosure that is a very unusual shape or there is limited access. However, the downfalls of using tiles is that they are prone to mold … mildew (especially in the grouting) so you have to make sure they are installed correctly and 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.
As you can imagine, there is a huge range of options for you to choose from, right through from budget options to custom-designed enclosures using only the finest of materials, finishes and technology.
Begin your shopping by checking out Michelle Rudge’s blog on www.LocalShowerScreens.com where you can find more resources, local suppliers and help with Bathroom Shower Enclosures.
