Glass partitions for bathroom

Usually the bathroom is a small room, so in the process of repairing apartment owners are trying to get rid of partitions, columns, protrusions and other building structures that "eat up" the already small area. To increase the total area of the bathroom, many even break down the wall between the toilet and bathroom. However, in some cases, partitions in the bathroom are necessary. Then glass partitions are the right solution.

In the arrangement of the bathroom, partitions made of glass are used in two cases:

• If you need to enclose a bathtub or shower stall. The glass panel serves as an excellent protection against moisture and hot steam. Tempered glass is a waterproof, temperature-resistant material, so it can be installed without fear in the immediate vicinity of sanitary appliances. In addition, a glass partition is a more modern and elegant solution than a fabric shower or bath curtain.
• If you need to divide the room into functional zones. Since the bathroom area is very small, the functional zones are most often designated with different colors of floor and wall coverings. But if you want more than visual separation, it is difficult to think of a better option than glass partitions, because they almost do not take up space and excellent light transmission.

• Glass partitions are capable of dividing a room, while at the same time leaving the impression of a single, integral room. This effect is difficult to achieve with drywall or brick partitions.
• Many refuse to use glass partitions in the bathroom, referring to their fragility. And completely in vain, because for the production of these products they use tempered, impact-resistant glass. In addition, manufacturers often cover glass panels with a special film that protects them from shards if the glass does break. Thus, glass partitions are thin, strong and completely safe.
• Solid glass panels without seams (which are inevitable, for example, when finishing walls with ceramic tiles) are installed as partitions, so they are easy to care for. You only need to stock up on cleaning products for the care of products made of glass.
• In addition to being easy to care for, glass partitions have another valuable quality: they are very hygienic. There is almost never fungus and mold on glass, and if unpleasant formations do appear, they will be very easy to remove. Such fences can be treated with an antiseptic solution, without fear of damaging the material.
• Glass partitions in the bathroom look beautiful and original. There are many options for creating an unusual interior using fences made of glass. Apply a little imagination, get acquainted with design ideas - and you will become the owner of an incredibly stylish and functional bathroom.

• The most significant disadvantage of glass partitions is the high cost. Glass fences are usually made to order, which, of course, affects their cost. You also have to pay for the installation of products.
• Despite the fact that modern glass fences are very strong and are used for the arrangement of office and residential premises, it is still possible to break a glass partition. True, it will have to take considerable physical effort.
• If the partition is installed near a bathtub or shower stall, there will inevitably be water and soap spots on its surface. Now on sale there is a large selection of detergents for such products, so it will not be difficult to clean the glass from contamination. But, in order for the glass partition to always be in perfect condition, you will have to clean it quite often.

There is an extensive classification of glass partitions, which covers several of the most important parameters of products.

Depending on the material of manufacture, partitions are divided into:

• thin-sheet - monolithic partitions, can be fixed to the frame and mounted without the use of reinforcement.
• glass-block partitions - partitions assembled from glass blocks-bricks;

Depending on the degree of translucency, the partitions are divided into:

• transparent - fully translucent partitions, which look very spectacular, but require special careful maintenance;
• Semitransparent - the most popular variant; such partitions let in enough light but it is almost impossible to look what is going on behind them.
• opaque - very rarely used in bathroom arrangement, as in small rooms using opaque partitions is undesirable.

By the type of construction glass partitions can be:

• stationary - monolithic fences without moving parts;
• mobile - fences that can be moved from place to place, most often they simply "roll over" the floor with a roller mechanism.

According to the type of doors:

• Equipped only with a door opening;
• Having sliding doors;
• Doors with hinged doors.

We have already talked about the fact that glass partitions for the bathroom are most often made to order. This is due to many factors: the cost of material, the peculiarities of the room, the individual wishes of the customer, etc. Firms that are engaged in the production of fences and glass in any city are many, so you will definitely have the opportunity to choose.

When studying the manufacturer's products, pay attention to a few important details:

• The protective film must adhere tightly to the surface; it must be free of damage, air bubbles and various foreign objects.
• The various metal elements of the structure, including the frame, must be firmly fastened. Accessories must be made of quality components.
• The glass panels themselves should be flat, with no chips, cracks or other mechanical damage in the structure.

If you order glass partitions in a company specializing in this, then the installation of the product will deal with specialists from the same organization. But there are situations when the installation of fences made of glass have to take it into their own hands. To do the work qualitatively, use our recommendations.

• If the partition consists of several parts, you should first assemble the product. Do this in close proximity to the installation site, as the finished structure will be difficult to move from place to place. If the partition includes a door, it must be installed at the very end of the assembly.
• Next, it is necessary to make a marking for the fasteners on the walls and ceiling. For this purpose, a mounting profile is usually used.
• According to the markings, drill holes for fasteners. At the same time, the depth of the holes should not be greater than the length of the fasteners.
• Then it comes the turn of installation. All fasteners are usually supplied in a set.
• If the glass partition is installed next to a shower stall or bathtub, the joints with the walls must be treated with silicone sealant for sanitary ware.

Production of bathroom fences made of glass requires the use of special equipment, so to make such a structure at home is not possible. But it is still possible to take part in the process of creating a glass partition.

• You can make your own measurements and prepare a sketch. If you plan to build a partition from floor to shelf, inaccuracies in the calculations are inadmissible. If the fence will not be at full height, a few millimeters more or less will not play a big role.
• With the drawing you have drawn, you can go to a workshop that manufactures fences made of glass. Specialists will help you with the choice of material and, if necessary, make adjustments to the draft design.
• In the workshop the glass blade is cut into pieces of desired size, the edges are processed, if necessary coated and a protective film is glued on.
• Accepting the finished product, make sure that it meets all the requirements. After all, the comfort and safety of using the bathroom depends on how well the glass partition is made.