Glass partitions for the bathroom: for showering and zoning, sliding

Usually a bathroom is a small room, therefore during the repair, apartment owners tend to get rid of partitions, columns, ledges and other building structures that "eat" and withoutthat small area. To increase the total area of ​​the bathroom, many even break the wall between the toilet and the bathroom. However, in some cases, partitions in the bathroom are necessary. Then the glass partitions are the right decision.

When installing a bathroom, glass partitions are used in two cases:

• If you want to protect the bathtub or shower. The glass panel serves as an excellent protection against moisture and hot steam. Toughened glass is a waterproof material resistant to temperature changes, so it can be installed without fear in the immediate vicinity of sanitary ware. In addition, the glass partition - a solution more modern and elegant than the fabric curtain for the bath or shower.
• If you need to divide the room into functional areas .Since the area of ​​the bathroom is very small, the functional areas are often designated using different colors of floor and wall coverings. But if you want not only a visual distinction, it is difficult to come up with a better version of glass partitions, because they practically do not take up space and perfectly pass light.

• Glass partitions are able to separate the room, at the same time leaving the impression of a single, integral room. This effect is difficult to achieve with gypsum boards or brick partitions.
• Many refuse glass partitions in the bathroom, referring to their fragility. And completely in vain, because for the production of these products use tempered, impact-resistant glass. In addition, manufacturers often cover glass panels with a special film that protects against splinters in the event that the glass still breaks. Thus, the glass partitions are thin, durable and absolutely safe.
• As partitions set whole glass panels without seams( which are unavoidable, for example, when decorating walls with ceramic tiles), so care for them is not difficult. You just need to stock up on cleaning products to care for glass products.
• In addition to the ease of care, glass partitions have another valuable quality: they are very hygienic. On the glass, there is almost never a fungus and mold, 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 glass fences. Apply a little imagination, get acquainted with the design ideas - and you will become the owner of an incredibly stylish and functional bathroom.

• The most significant drawback of glass partitions is the high cost. Usually glass fences are made to order, which, of course, affects their cost. Also have to pay for the installation of products.
• Despite the fact that modern glass fences are very durable and are used for arranging office and residential premises, it is still possible to break a glass partition. True, this will require considerable physical effort.
• If the partition is installed next to the bathtub or shower, water and soapy stains will inevitably remain on its surface. Now on sale there is a wide choice of detergents for similar products, therefore to clean glass from pollution it will not be difficult. But, in order for the glass partition to always be in perfect condition, it will have to be cleaned quite often.

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

Depending on the production material, the partitions are divided into:

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

Depending on the degree of light transmission, the partitions are divided into:

• transparent - completely transparent, septa, which look very impressive, but require special careful care;
• semi-transparent - the most popular option;such partitions let in enough light, but to consider what happens behind them is almost impossible.
• opaque - in the arrangement of the bathroom are used very rarely, since in small spaces the use of opaque partitions is undesirable.

According to the type of construction glass partitions are:

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

By door type:

• equipped with only a doorway;
• with sliding doors;
• with swing doors.

We have already mentioned that glass partitions for the bathroom are most often made to order. This is due to many factors: the cost of the material, the features of the room, the individual wishes of the customer, etc. Companies that manufacture fences and glass in any city a lot, so you definitely will have the opportunity to choose.

When examining the manufacturer's products, pay attention to several important details:

• The protective film should fit snugly against the surface;on it there should be no damage, air bubbles and various foreign objects.
• Different metal structural elements, including the frame, must be firmly fixed. Accessories must be made of quality components.
• The glass panels themselves should be flat, not having chips, cracks and other mechanical damages in the structure.

If you order glass partitions in a company specializing in this company, then installation of the product will be handled by specialists from the same organization. But there are situations when the installation of fences of glass have to take their hands. To do the job qualitatively, use our recommendations.

• If the partition consists of several parts, you must first assemble the product. Do this in the immediate vicinity of the installation site, since the finished construction will be difficult to move from place to place. If there is a door in the partition, it must be installed at the very end of the assembly.
• Next, you need to make a markup for the fastenings on the walls and ceiling. The installation profile is usually used for this.
• In accordance with the marking, drill the holes for the fasteners. In this case, the depth of the holes should not be greater than the length of the fasteners.
• Then comes the installation sequence. All fasteners are usually supplied in the kit.
• If the glass partition is installed next to the shower or bath, the joints with the walls must be treated with silicone sealant for sanitary ware.

The production of fences for a bathroom made of glass requires the use of special equipment, therefore it is not possible to make such a construction at home. But to participate in the process of creating a glass partition is still possible.

• You can independently measure and prepare a sketch. If you plan to erect a partition from the floor to the shelf, the error in the calculations are unacceptable. If the fence is not at full height, a few millimeters to a greater or lesser side will not play a big role.
• With the drawn drawing it is possible to go to the workshop, engaged in manufacturing of protections from glass. Specialists will help you with the choice of material and, if necessary, will amend the sketch of the design.
• In the workshop, the glass cloth is cut into pieces of the correct size, the edges are treated, if necessary, sprayed and a protective film is applied.
• When accepting a finished product, make sure that it meets all requirements. Because the quality of the glass partition, depends on the comfort and safety of the bathroom.