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Post by cadoodlebug on Aug 30, 2014 16:27:09 GMT
We are getting ready to remodel our master bath. We are going with a frame-less shower enclosure and want opinions about upgrading to glass that has had the iron removed. It costs about 30% more. So if you have a frame-less shower enclosure, what kind of glass did you go with. Also, if you have really hard water, did you go with the coating that makes the water bead off? TIA!!
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itsmemom
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Post by itsmemom on Aug 30, 2014 18:52:00 GMT
We looooove our frameless shower! We have hard water & did go for the coating. They suggested using a quality squeegee after every shower. Works like a charm! The thick glass is pricey but looks soo good! We opted for clear glass as opposed to anything patterned.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Aug 30, 2014 19:02:08 GMT
We looooove our frameless shower! We have hard water & did go for the coating. They suggested using a quality squeegee after every shower. Works like a charm! The thick glass is pricey but looks soo good! We opted for clear glass as opposed to anything patterned. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2014 19:09:15 GMT
I hate my frameless shower. If I had it to do over again I would not get it. ESPECIALLY not with the clear glass. I feel that my flabby, pasty, middle-aged body does not need to be showcased in a large, well lit glass enclosure when I'm taking a shower. If we ever build a house again I will insist on a fortress-like arrangement where I can close the door and take care of my personal hygiene in complete privacy. Also, our frameless door has broken several times and my DH - who is a contractor and deals with this stuff every day, has each time been baffled how to fix it. Only by trial and error. Hate.
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Post by marianne on Aug 30, 2014 19:16:32 GMT
I don't have anything to contribute but will be watching this thread. We're going to be redoing our main bath soon, also have hard water, and are considering the frameless shower. Thanks for bringing it up, Joy.
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Post by Darcy Collins on Aug 30, 2014 19:24:05 GMT
We love our frameless shower. Sorry, I don't really remember anything about iron choices. We don't have particularly hard water, and did not get the coating. My husband was convinced we could just use RainX regularly. We did at first, but I admit we probably haven't in 2-3 years. But I don't notice any spotting. Oh wait, we did get the clear. I remember now as we needed to use the thicker glass due to the configuration of our shower, and the contractor mentioned the tint? from the iron causing issues with the thicker glass.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Aug 30, 2014 19:31:26 GMT
I hate my frameless shower. If I had it to do over again I would not get it. ESPECIALLY not with the clear glass. I feel that my flabby, pasty, middle-aged body does not need to be showcased in a large, well lit glass enclosure when I'm taking a shower. If we ever build a house again I will insist on a fortress-like arrangement where I can close the door and take care of my personal hygiene in complete privacy. Also, our frameless door has broken several times and my DH - who is a contractor and deals with this stuff every day, has each time been baffled how to fix it. Only by trial and error. Hate. |
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Post by cadoodlebug on Aug 30, 2014 19:33:38 GMT
We love our frameless shower. Sorry, I don't really remember anything about iron choices. We don't have particularly hard water, and did not get the coating. My husband was convinced we could just use RainX regularly. We did at first, but I admit we probably haven't in 2-3 years. But I don't notice any spotting. Oh wait, we did get the clear. I remember now as we needed to use the thicker glass due to the configuration of our shower, and the contractor mentioned the tint? from the iron causing issues with the thicker glass. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2014 19:43:17 GMT
My parents are going to be installing one soon. I'm not sure what kind of glass they got but I do know that it's clear with a frosted strip in the middle (for privacy).
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2014 19:43:54 GMT
Just to clarify, I don't exactly sell tickets, either  I don't even like it when DH walks in on me and I'm in there, contorted into some awkward position trying to shave my legs or something. I would prefer to maintain a little mystery. |
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Post by whipea on Aug 30, 2014 20:06:43 GMT
I like them. Our shower is tiled in slate so it is a bit cave-like even though there is a window in there. Having the clear doors lets light in and out and I like the tile to be seen.
Not sure what type of glass it is, but I keep a hand towel in there and we just wipe it down after use. It stays nice and clean.
As for exhibitionism, there is a door on the bathroom and when it is closed neither of us will walk in. Our closet and sinks are in there too. I could never imagine walking in a bathroom with a closed door while someone is showering or using the bathroom. That's just me though, I like and respect privacy.
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Post by valincal on Aug 30, 2014 20:26:15 GMT
We have them in all our baths. Love them, and there is no greenish tint. I swear by using liquid soap to stop scum build up.
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Post by auntkelly on Aug 30, 2014 20:48:00 GMT
We've had our frameless shower for about a year. We did buy the special glass. We use liquid soap and haven't had any problems w/ scum or spotting. We don't wipe it down after each use. The glass gets cleaned once a week.
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Post by spitfiregirl on Aug 30, 2014 22:24:18 GMT
I wipe my shower down every time. It's tinted green, so I guess it has the iron. I don't even remember that being an option. We did just redo 2 months ago. We have soft water and that helps enormously!
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Post by jmurray on Aug 30, 2014 23:48:03 GMT
We have full frameless with the coating, and love it. We do a quick squeegee after each shower which really takes only a minute and clean the glass once every 2 weeks "just in case", but probably don't need to (the installer said it wouldn't be necessary). Definitely a yes vote for the special coating,
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Post by buddysmom on Aug 30, 2014 23:57:23 GMT
We have a frameless in our master that was remodeled 8 years ago.
Our water is TERRIBLE!!--never drink the stuff.
I squeegie it down every day and then semi-dry it with a tub mat.
I also use Rainex 1-2 times per year.
It looks pretty good (I don't know if we have the upgraded kind or not).
We never use bar soap in the shower either.
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I don't even like it when DH walks in on me and I'm in there, contorted into some awkward position trying to shave my legs or something. I would prefer to maintain a little mystery. 
