We are not sure how much you know about frameless glass shower screens, but we are pretty sure that the fact you are reading this means you have some interest in them. It might be you have never had a shower screen and thinking of having one installed, or you may be thinking about replacing your existing shower screen during a bathroom renovation with complete bathrooms.
Regardless of your reason for reading about frameless glass shower screens, we hope that the information you have found elsewhere has been informative and factual. We say factual because there are several myths about frameless glass shower screens, which are, at best annoying and, at worst, might give someone the completely wrong impression about them. So, to ensure that you are aware of these myths, we have listed the seven most common ones we have come across.
Frameless Glass Shower Screens Myth #1 – “They Leak”
If you buy a substandard frameless glass shower screen and have it installed by amateurs, it might leak, but we are sure you will not go down that route. Instead, if you buy a quality frameless glass shower screen and have it fitted by a professional shower screen company, it most definitely will not leak.
Frameless Glass Shower Screens Myth #2 – “The Glass Can Explode”
We can only assume this myth arose either because people think the differing temperatures of the water will affect the glass or that someone bumping in the shower screen will cause an issue. Both can be ignored because, firstly, the glass used will most certainly not be adversely affected by water temperature and second, the toughened glass used is one of the most durable and is certainly robust enough to withstand knocks and bumps.
Frameless Glass Shower Screens Myth #3 – “They Do Not Need Cleaned Due To Their Protective Coating”
Many frameless glass shower screens do indeed have protective coatings, and you can also spray the glass with water repellent to help avoid watermarks. However, despite these, you will still have to clean your frameless glass shower screens occasionally to remove unsightly soap scum and maintain their durability and appearance.
Frameless Glass Shower Screens Myth #4 – “They Are A Nightmare To Clean”
This is a myth that looks at cleaning differently and, instead of saying they do not need cleaning, states cleaning is extremely difficult. The truth is cleaning a frameless glass shower screen is easy, and if you can wipe a tabletop, you can clean a shower screen. All it needs is a spray bottle filled with water and some vinegar, lemon juice or baking soda. Spray the surfaces, wipe them, and then dry them.
Frameless Glass Shower Screens Myth #5 – “They Are Not Robust”
People spouting this myth might be referring to the difference between a frameless glass shower screen and framed shower screen. Whilst the framed might be stronger given that it has a frame, a professionally installed frameless glass shower screen is extremely durable, and many are even more so than some framed shower screens.
Frameless Glass Shower Screens Myth #6 – “They Cannot Be Repaired”
Whilst frameless glass shower screens are extremely robust, they are not immune to damage, and such is the safety aspect of shower screens; if yours does get severely damaged somehow, the shower should be rendered out of bounds. This does not mean your shower screen has to be replaced, as the company who installed your shower screen may have a repair service, and if not, there are bound to be local professionals who can undertake shower screen repairs for you.
Frameless Glass Shower Screens Myth #7 – “They Are Expensive”
You noticed we used “are” because that suggests that all frameless glass shower screens are expensive. They are not. Admittedly, there will be some top-of-the-range shower screens, possibly with customisations, that could be regarded as expensive, but for most frameless glass shower screens, you will find they are excellent value for money, especially given their lifespan.
