If you're installing a frameless or semi-frameless shower, you might just be focusing on the glass. But don't forget about the hardware for the shower screens: all the metal bits and pieces that make everything work together. So, what components do you need for a frameless shower?
Clamps And U-Channels
Typically, enclosures consist of fixed and moving panels. So, hardware needs to both fasten stationery sections and also allow the door to move. To hold the panes, either metal clamps (or clips) or else u-channels can be used. Clamps screw to the glass through small drilled holes, attaching it to the floor, wall or another panel. This setup creates a clean look because the metal parts remain unobtrusive and minimal. An alternate method is to install u-channels, which are long rails within which the glass panels sit.
While the specific hardware materials might vary between manufacturers, often these parts come in metals such as stainless steel or brass. Typical finishes include satin chrome, polished nickel or oil-rubbed bronze.
Hinges
For a swinging door, other essential pieces of hardware are hinges. Depending on the particular shower construction, they can be attached only near the top and bottom of the door for a clean look. Or else, they might need to be positioned at more regular vertical intervals. Hinges can either attach the door to another glass pane or else to the wall, and they can be set up to swing the door left or right. It is best if the finish and style match the clamps or u-channel for a streamlined effect.
Handles
Besides the basic hardware, other components are needed to make the shower ready for everyday use. Handles typically include knob or pull styles. Handles can be rectangular and streamlined to complement modern decors, or embellished and decorative to suit traditional bathrooms. Again, you will get the cleanest look by matching the finish to other metal bits and pieces in the bathroom.
Towel Bars And Robe Hooks
Towel bars and hooks can help to make the shower even more user-friendly. Options include single-sided towel racks fitted to one side of the glass pane. Some models are available in double-sided configurations to meet back-to-back, with a bar on either side of the glass. You might be able to install a towel bar and pull combination, with a pull handle on one side and a towel bar on the other. Similarly, towel hooks can be single or double-sided.
Contact a company like A.T. Glass & Aluminium today for more information.
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