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Getting the right shower enclosures for your bathroom can enhance the luxury and look of any bathroom. A quality shower enclosure is essential as the bathroom is one of the key parts of your home. This is where you get ready for a new day every morning and this is where you come to relax after a day’s hard work. A nice and warm shower in an elegantly styled bathroom is great way to relax both body and mind. The experience of bathing is enhanced if it is in a glass shower enclosure because these systems give a high end, spa like look to any bathroom that will leave you fresh and charged for the next day. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to invest in a durable shower enclosure like Vigo or Bath Authority bathroom shower enclosures that last for generations. It is also important to select the design that best matches your budget and requirements. Vigo or Bath Authority high-end affordable shower enclosures fit everyone’s design and budgetary needs. Choosing a shower enclosure may not seem like a daunting task; however, if the shower enclosure you decide to purchase doesn’t suit the overall bathroom design, then your efforts to build your dream bathroom may not be as easy as it seems. Here are a few guidelines to follow if you are planning to choose a shower enclosure.
Accurate Dimensions and proper Positioning
With a wide variety of frame-less shower enclosures available in the market today, it is very important that you get the one that best suits your needs. Getting the right shape and size is one of the most important factors you should look out for. Choose the one that suits your bathroom among the many different shapes available today like square, rectangle, oblong etc. Do not end up buying a huge custom shower enclosure, just because you like it; take care to see that installing it does not cramp the space. Vigo Industries’ fixtures come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
Remember to take into account the opening and closing of the shower cabinet doors. When space is limited, sliding shower doors make a great space saver. The doors run along hinges on the framework of the shower enclosure, therefore not extruding into the bathroom, which is great for conserving space. Therefore, when purchasing a shower enclosure, make sure you are clear on the dimensions and have measured your bathroom accurately: ensuring the unit will actually fit inside your bathroom when it arrives. It is always wise to take your time to consult with some professional for advice and installation.
However, it is necessary that the place is suitable in all respects to properly install the shower enclosure in your bathroom. If you already had a shower enclosure in place but are planning to install a new one, it is suggested to set it up in the same place. This saves money and related hassle to the entire installation process. Always position it in a place from where access to water pipes is easy.
Cleaning and leakage Options
Ask your supplier or dealer about cleaning options. This is one of the most important factors you should consider before getting shower enclosures. This is to ensure hassle free maintenance and longevity. Glass shower enclosures are best cleaned using nanotechnology. This can either be in the form of detergents prepared using this technology or through the application of protective coatings for greater shine and sheen. It is also recommended that you get shower enclosures that come attached with a tray to provide you with sealing of water leakage, as they are specifically designed for this purpose. The bathroom is considered to be the wettest room in the house with moisture from showers and water from sinks and toilets making its way on to the floor and walls. To help prevent moisture damage from shower enclosures the seams need to be waterproofed to help keep the water out. Vigo Industries’ shower enclosures offer a full-length magnetic catch allowing for shower door adjustment and waterproof protection, a single water deflector redirects water toward the inside of the shower, and Clear side seal and hinges to keep the doors watertight
Ensuring Quality
There are many shower enclosures available on the market, how do you know what’s the best in quality. Whether you are a professional or a “do it yourself” installer, following a few simple steps, will assist in your decision of purchasing quality shower enclosure. Buying quality will save money in the long run, while you enjoy the benefits of a luxurious shower enclosures that gives a modern look to your home.
It is important to check whether the company you are purchasing from is reliable and test their products prior to sales. Sufficient product testing will help ensure the shower enclosure won’t break within months of purchasing your product. Vigo Industries products go through rigorous testing and come with a Lifetime Limited Warrenty.
Look for good materials, toughened glass is great due to its durability and suits nearly every bathroom: typically, look tempered safety glass. Top of the range shower enclosures come with an aluminum or chrome finish, but again, different companies have different levels of quality, even in the profiling, where some may use 0.5mm aluminum thickness, others use 1.5mm. It is worthy to note that a number of companies use plastic to profile the glass, which not only looks substandard; it also compromises the strength of the glass, raising safety issues. Vigo Industries has 3/8 tempered glass ANSI Z97.1 certified available in clear and frosted configurations.