Clear glass shower doors?

Posted by DD_BobK on October 22, 2009, 2:49 am

wrote:

> So I'm redoing the bathroom with a tub surround and some bypass doors for
> showering. =A0I had figured on using obscured glass doors, but I might ha=

ve a

> bead on a good deal for some doors with clear glass.
> My concern is that clear glass shower doors will reveal any soap scum on
> them a lot quicker than obscured glass versions.
> So, what kind of cleaning routine will be necessary with clear glass show=

> doors vs. obscured glass shower doors?
> Thanks,
> Jon

Sweegee or "shower spray" after shower squirt on product

its not that hard to keep them clear but does depends on water quality

cheers
Bob

Posted by ransley on October 22, 2009, 7:39 am

wrote:

> So I'm redoing the bathroom with a tub surround and some bypass doors for
> showering. =A0I had figured on using obscured glass doors, but I might ha=

ve a

> doors vs. obscured glass shower doors?
> Thanks,
> Jon

Lime away or another acidic lime removal product used often is the
best way to keep them clean, but mine are frosted and the maid hasnt
been her in 3 years, they are still frosted.

Posted by Phisherman on October 22, 2009, 7:43 am

On Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:03:24 -0700, "Jon Danniken"

>So I'm redoing the bathroom with a tub surround and some bypass doors for
>showering. I had figured on using obscured glass doors, but I might have a
>bead on a good deal for some doors with clear glass.
>My concern is that clear glass shower doors will reveal any soap scum on
>them a lot quicker than obscured glass versions.
>So, what kind of cleaning routine will be necessary with clear glass shower
>doors vs. obscured glass shower doors?
>Thanks,
>Jon

Shower curtains are better than sliding glass doors. No scummy tracks
to deal with, and unlike a door, the curtain moves easily and
completely out of the way.

Posted by J O E on October 22, 2009, 8:22 am

After my builder installed glass shower door shattered into 3 million
pieces when it slipped from my wet grip as I opened it (it flew into the
tiled wall towel bar), I went to a local plastics shop and had them cut
me a piece of plexiglass to replace it.

I chose a mottled pattern from several offerings on the display floor -
1/4 inch thick, and it was reasonably priced.

I'd never again have glass shower or tub enclosure doors - too much
potential for disaster.

Joe

Posted by Jon Danniken on October 22, 2009, 5:24 pm

Phisherman wrote:

> Shower curtains are better than sliding glass doors. No scummy tracks
> to deal with, and unlike a door, the curtain moves easily and
> completely out of the way.

I understand it is a matter of personal taste, and I have run into other
people who prefer a curtain.

Personally, I consider a shower door to be exponentially better than a
curtain.

To each his own.

Jon

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