The bathroom is one room where many necessary and expensive items will be kept. Before now, bathrooms used to be seen as a dirty place. But now, bathroom designs make the space look clean and beautiful. Shower installation is important in a bathroom and without it, your bathroom will look incomplete. When buying a fixed shower glass panel, one is faced with many options, but picking the right one is usually the hardest part of the process. Having a glass shower installed in your bathroom is often a good choice. There are many points to remember when buying a panel for your bathroom. If you are yet to get yours installed, kindly read this article to the end.
Cost of shower glass panel
By now, you should know that shower panels come in different sizes, thickness and design. From research we have carried out, shower glass panels have a minimum cost of $800 and a maximum cost of $2,000.
You can buy these glass panels in any style and quality level of your choice. The differences in styles can have effect on the overall price due to the materials used. Homeowners who want to cut cost can choose to go for discount glass panels that can cost between $840 up to $1,100. High quality panels can be purchased for $1,200 up to $1,700 and superior quality panels can cost from $1,300 up to $1,900.
Different types of glass panels and their costs
While glass panels are obviously cheap, there are different types of glass panels available. Before choosing any panel, take a quick look at the different types, their costs and their pros and cons.
Clear Glass: This is the shower glass that is readily available. It is easy to care for and should not cost more than $1,300
Low- Iron Glass or HD Glass: Most clear glass has a small greenish hue which alters the view of your shower and bathroom. But with HD glass, you can get rid of that hue. HD glass is 30% more expensive than clear glass.
Frosted Glass: In
this type of shower glass, one side of the glass is etched. This glass provides
a little privacy but does not allow much light to penetrate the bathroom just
like clear glass. Frosted glass is quite expensive than clear glass.
Gray Glass: If you want a glass that provides complete privacy and even comes with shower curtains, then install gray glass. These glasses are actually found in cars as tints. Gray glass along with bronze are in the same price range as frosted shower glass.
Bronze Glass: This type of glass shower panel looks much like the gray type. It’s just that it isn’t as dark as the gray type. It adds beauty to your bathroom indeed.
Rain Glass: The most elegant shower panels have rain glass. In this type of glass, only one side is patterned. One good feature of rain glass is that it hides stain better than other glass types.
Glass Shower Panel Thickness and Hinges
Apart from the type of glass you choose, the thickness will have effect on the overall cost of the shower glass. While there are just two options available, it does make your glass panel buying decision easier.
3/8 Inch Shower Panels
If you are on a tight budget, you should consider the 3/8-inch-thick glass panels. This is the least size available. If you see panels that are smaller, avoid it at all cost.
½ inch Shower Panels
For maximum strength and safety, go with this premium glass panels. However, it is more expensive than the 3/8-inch thickness. It lasts long and has more substantial feel to it.
No matter the glass thickness option you choose, ensure you check the hinges properly. Hinges are used to attach the glass panels to the walls or the shower. All hinges should be able to hold the ½ inch glass panel firmly. However, hinges will work better if they are attached to 3/8-inch glass because they are firmly holding less weight.
Shower Glass Panel Designs
The last factor to consider is the design of your shower glass panel. There are numerous styles and designs of shower panels available today. Many traditional shower panels have height of 3.5 to 5ft and are rectangular in shape. These panels can also be wave-shaped, ovular or irregular, in addition to the traditional rectangular design, enabling a wide range of customized looks. Frames are available in a variety of colors and materials with the most popular being metal or waterproof plastic. In summary, having a shower glass panel installed in your bathroom is a good idea. Considering what have been written above, you should be able to make your choice as these glass panels aren’t that expensive.
