Glass block walk-in showers

While the idea of upgrading your shower may be exciting in itself, consider the thought of a whole new concept in shower designs. Glass block showers may not be an option you have considered, but their practicality, beauty and ease of use should make them top of your list of modern alternatives to think about. Glass block showers can create a modern or retro look, and are an interesting addition to any contemporary or retro bathroom design.

What are glass block walk-in showers?

Glass block showers are constructed very literally out of opaque glass bricks, in whatever design you want. A competent tradesperson can construct the shower for you, and installing one shouldn't be any more trouble than installing a new conventional shower.

Glass block showers can sit on one of three different bases; pre formed acrylic or solid surface bases, custom mud set pan bases, or closed cell extruded polystyrene foam shower pans. Each has advantages and disadvantages. The mud pan is more flexible and should be able to be constructed by a competent tiler, while the other two are less flexible pre set spaces but are easy to install and totally waterproof.

Advantages of glass block walk in showers

There are a surprising number of advantages of glass block showers over conventional shower designs:

• You can have your glass block shower in any shape you want; a conventional square, beautiful curves, or a round wall
• They are easy to clean; the blocks simply wash with soap and water, or glass cleaners
• Glass block showers are usually doorless (hence 'walk in'), making them easier to keep clean as well as eliminating the hassles of shower doors taking up space and breaking. Privacy is created by the design of the wall, and water is kept in the area by a special step
• They are beautiful. Glass blocks come in many shapes, colours and styles, and add dramatic effect to any size bathroom
• In a small bathroom a glass block walk in shower can eliminate the space taken up by a shower door, and can be constructed in a way to maximise the space you have (curves and corner designs are great for small bathrooms)
• Glass block showers are very durable and because they last, are environmentally friendly
• They are even easy to install. Glass blocks come in panels or individual bricks for flexibility of design

Consider a stylish modern glass block walk in shower for your bathroom renovation. If you choose this option, you will be certain of having a unique bathroom with undeniable wow factor.

Glass block walk in showers

Glass block walk in showers are not only fabulous in a contemporary design bathroom, they are practical and enjoyable to use as well. Choose a design to suit your bathroom's unique dimensions and look, and to enhance the sense of space and flow.