How do you turn on the water for a bath with the glass curtain where i

patticc

10 years ago

I want to do this but can not figure out the answer to my question. Thanks

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Lee Ann McGee

10 years ago

I recently purchased a half glass door from a local glass manufacturer in VA. Love the look! The door does swing out for entry and access to water and cleaning and bathing kids etc. I didn't put a knob or handle on because I like the clean look. a knob can be added later after installation if you choose not to do it initially. Some water does get on the floor but its not substantial. It is a little "chillier" in there however due to the lack of a back glass panel. Suggestion: Put up a temporary spring load shower curtain rod at the height the glass would be. Run a piece of masking tape from the rod vertically down to the tub to create the feeling of what the actual glass door would look like in width and height. Step back and see if you like the overall look. Then add a shower curtain and pull it back to mimic the size of the glass door. Take a shower with the curtain in this position and you will know exactly how it feels and how much water will escape. Cheap and effective trial run ! Don't forget to aim your shower head down or to buy one that does so.
One more thing ..you can put in the half swinging door and still add a stationery glass panel to the back later if you are not content!
Worked for us ! Hope this helps

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Kathryn Wright
10 years ago
Thanks for the practical answers
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loyislong
10 years ago
where do I get a medicine cabinet like this ?tks
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Nina Splitt c o L o r design
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
This photo does not look like that glass is on a track or hinged; therefore, I think the glass is stationary. Good question of how does one run a tub without getting in there first.
gloramsey
10 years ago
wow thanks for the information Lorelai ...I will do that since I am thinking about doing the glass shower curtain
Lee Ann McGee
10 years ago
Lorelai here again. For anyone interested.. Here is a pic of what a hinged panel will look like. Opens easily to gain access to shower, water controls and children. Clear rubber seal on bottom minimizes the amount of water that escapes. Oh and make sure to get the sealer/coating on the glass to keeping streaks and droplets from forming. Well worth the price!
Becky Plummer
10 years ago
Thank You Lorelai for posting these pictures....we are "rebuilding" our brand new house that burned down in June.....I wanted to do this at that time; but I didn't know that you could get them to swing open.....WHO KNEW???? THANK YOU.....We are definitely doing this in the guest bath.
Becky Plummer
10 years ago
Do you mind if I ask what material the tub surround is? I love your colors. Absolutely beautiful.
Lee Ann McGee
10 years ago
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I used the same field tile (fibre) on the floor to keep it clean looking. The color of grout was alabaster. Pics follow. Best of luck for much happiness in your new place . Lorelai
http://www.artistictile.com/productdetails.aspx?Colid=61&Cid=23&Mname=Interlude Stilato
Becky Plummer
10 years ago
Thank you so much for the detailed reply. Your bathroom does look beautiful....
Lee Ann McGee
10 years ago
Correction on the size of the Fibre Field Tile. It was 12x24! Sorry for the confusion. Lorelai
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Toronto Interior Design Group
10 years ago
Hello everyone! Depending on the clients' wants and needs, I sometimes do just a fixed panel like this, and sometimes use two panels with one panel on a hinge to create a swing door (which you can see in some of my other projects). If you often fill the bath rather than showering you might want to stick to the 2 panels.
sgerken2
10 years ago
I love the frosted glass door on the built in medicine cabinet. I want to use this idea in our bathroom remodel, but don't know where to find the hinges for the glass door. Can anyone help?
Becky Plummer
10 years ago
Try a glass company......they installed the "frameless" glass in our house and provided the hinges.....
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VanGo Shower Glass
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Hi everyone - first of all Lorelai's advise about the shower curtain and the panel width is perfect - we recommend this same technique to our clients before the decide on the width of such a panel. Second, it is very important you (or your knowledgeable & experienced glass contractor!) decide how you use your shower & whether spray bothers you or not, as well as whether you mind getting into the shower to turn on the water!

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Note that to prevent leakage, all of these options should be custom measured (especially a double panel or more) and manufactured because 95% of the time your walls are not square. Kits or bulk imported doors rely on big gaps to make up for this which causes a lot of leaks. Custom measured gaps should be no more than 1/8." Also insist on properly installed solid brass hardware, otherwise your panels will sag after a little while.

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Becky Plummer
8 years ago

We did the half panel swinging door....the picture skews it a little but it is half way; This is a guest bath & doesn't get used all of the time; but all guests so far report that no water goes on floor. You just have to make sure the showerhead is not pointed to spray outside. LOL..... When we first moved in so many people said: "Where's the other half?" I said: this is for STYLE....... Anyway, thank you all for your great ideas and we were able to incorporate this one into our new home.