Never use glass tiles when considering a frameless design. Unnecessary drilling during the installation process inevitably results in cracking.
Do not design glass paths at odd angles to buttresses or walls. “Hinge Bind” may occur, making it impossible for the door to operate. Making 90 degree surfaces for the glass makes a more uniform fit.
Cutting angles at 135 degress angles, helps make space in an otherwise tight bathroom. It also helps keep the cost of glass cutting down.
Shower soffits must plumb down precisely to the footprint of the lower curbs. Failure to address this issue will produce disappointing results.
Do not used raised, decorative tiles, or towel bars on any part of the door swing area. The frameless design requires a tight tolerance to ensure water tight fit. We require flush surfaces to not hinder door operations.
Overhangs near door closings create problem gaps, resulting in leakage, unsightly fillers or worse...a return visit from an irritated tiler to remove it.
The face of any rise where a swing door closes should be perfectly plumb; otherwise a costly pattern cut door will be required.
When a buttress wall or tub deck ends requiring a continuance of glass that will notch over and down, the result is a brittle glass icicle. the period goes inside the quotes.. A minimum width of 5 inches is required.
Our doors have the freedom of opening in and out. When designing, keep prohibitive obstructions clear of the swing area. Our doors will require ample clearance from interior shower fixtures as well.
If you have decided to design an opening which will require only a single door, the maximum width is 30”.
Tempered glass panels should not be made in dimensions less than 4 inches, due to polishing requirements.
Very tall steam shower openings require a secondary piece of glass (transom), or the sofit can be framed lower to fill the gap. Frameless products over 84” require transoms.
Seats must be pitched to shed water properly. It is best to install pans below seats. Curbs must also be pitched into the enclosure to allow proper drainage. It is best to use a slab.
Never position body sprays opposite an enclosure door or other opening. Always position body sprays so that they are directed toward tile walls.
A properly built shower area will have a pitch to help facilitate easy water return.
• Illustration # 1 demonstrates the pitch spilling water out onto the bathroom floor.
• Illustration # 2 would find standing water issues, which lead to mold and mildew problems.
• Illustration # 3 is pitched too severly, which could create problems for the door gaskets resulting in premature wear on the hardware.
• Illustration # 4 is ideal. A pitch between 3/16” & 1/4” is ideal for shedding water back to the shower drain.
