What type of glass to choose for a shower cabin?

In the production of glass for shower cabins only safety glass (tempered glass) is used. It is up to five times more resistant to bending and four times more resistant to sudden changes in temperature than ordinary un-tempered glass. It is extremely difficult to damage or shatter the shower glass. If it does happen, you don't have to worry about your own safety and the safety of your loved ones - the glass breaks into a lot of tiny pieces with blunt edges that won't hurt anyone.

What you need to pay attention to are the edges, which are the most vulnerable to damage. Microdefects appearing at the edges may shorten the life of the glass, therefore the quality of processing is very important. By choosing SanSwiss custom-sized shower screens, the investor is guaranteed a bathroom equipped with a cabin with high-quality glass, which is in line with the European safety standard EN 12150-1:2000.

Before buying, it is also worth looking at the thickness, which is usually in the range of 4-10 mm. The thickness varies depending on the construction of the cabin. By choosing the products of a good manufacturer, you can be sure that optimal parameters were used. The thickest tempered glass is used in frameless and Walk-In cabins. Despite being heavier, the glass is very solid and you do not have to worry that the glass will fall.

Glass looks good when it's clean. Until recently, cleaning the shower cubicle was troublesome, and unsightly stains would form on the glass surface. Now you can avoid this and choose a cabin with a special hydrophobic coating. It’s as a standard in SanSwiss glass shower cabins, which makes cleaning very easy.

In a shower, where the glass does not have an additional protective coating, water flows in streams and then accumulates in micro-cavities. Over time, deposits are difficult to remove. The AQUAPERLE coating makes the water run down the glass in the form of drops, thus preventing the formation of deposits. To make it even easier to keep the cabin clear, use a seal for shower cabins.

Glass shower cubicles are increasingly more popular in domestic bathrooms due to their many advantages. First of all, they are extremely durable and resistant. By choosing a high-class product, you can be sure that there will be no scratches or cracks on the glass and that it will look like new for a long time. Glass is elegant and stylish, it will emphasise the beauty of the bathroom and add character. Contrary to shower cabins where the doors are made of plastic, glass is aesthetic. In addition, each element of the cabin - glass, profiles, connectors can be designed separately, and as a result, the cabin will be an integral part of the design.

Since the custom-sized glass shower panes can be tailored to your needs, the shower cabin will be the size your bathroom allows. It will become an integral part of it. The cleaning issue should not be overlooked either. It is best to immediately invest in a model with AQUAPERLE coating, which will ensure that the glass used for the shower cabin will always shine without any streaks or stains. It is an exceptional comfort and convenience that everyone will appreciate.

Glass is a very graceful material, so a glass shower cubicle can look different every time. The basic difference is glass panes, which can be transparent, smooth, matt or patterned. The most common choice is smooth, transparent tempered glass. It is universal, elegant and modern. It allows you to visually enlarge the bathroom and gives the impression of spaciousness. Another interesting solution is silkscreen, and the patterns can be adapted to the design of the bathroom. Such decoration will surely add a unique flair to the space.

Just take a look at the SanSwiss offer to see a multitude of glass options. It is the shower glass that most influences the appearance of the entire cabin. However, SanSwiss wants to meet the needs of customers as much as possible and you can choose not only the type and pattern of the glass, but also the colours of the profiles. Several primary colours and special colours are available.