How to install a glass curtain on the bath?

Graceful glass partitions with a tinted, frosted surface or decorated with original paintings can be a great addition to the interior of a modern bathtub. As they say, they quickly get used to the good. Therefore, many already at the stage of buying a shower or bath think about which curtains are best to buy in addition to the rest of the plumbing. Fortunately, the current assortment can offer a lot of configurations of glass curtains to decorate any bathtub - both angular and even curved. The glass curtain is installed on the bathtub from the front side or, in the case of a cabin, to protect it from all sides.

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Features of glass curtains

They are made of tempered glass with the highest level of strength. Moreover, the material itself is unusually resistant to shock, in life it is considered completely safe. In case of accidental damage to the glass, it breaks up into small fragments with rounded edges, so it is impossible to cut about them.

Important! Glass does not accumulate fungus and germs. In the production process, it is also covered with a special composition that protects it from the occurrence of limescale. Problems with the care of such material, as a rule, do not arise.

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Varieties of glass partitions

Of particular importance is not the fact that you learn or not how to install a glass curtain on the bath, but how correctly you will choose the right model of the partition. Since there are a huge number of types of curtains, you can decorate plumbing of any plan. The classification of these products is as follows:

1. Depending on the design features, there are static and movable glass partitions. At the same time, mobile models are divided into sliding, folding and rotary. Hinged and folding blinds are mainly made using a metal chromed profile, so they look so stylish and beautiful. Sliding models are more often bought for small bathrooms.
2. According to the type of fastening, glass partitions are divided into those that are attached to only one wall, and models that are installed simultaneously on two surfaces. Stationary partitions, for example, are mounted to the bathtub and the wall motionlessly, folding (including 2-3 elements) and rotary-folding, of course only to one wall and the side of the bath.

Important! Particular attention should be paid to the mechanism of rotation of the curtains, because during operation the glass should be as tightly connected to the sides of the bathtub, which is ensured by the presence of a rubber profile. In the case of fastening simultaneously to two walls, fixed segments are used, completely enclosed in an aluminum profile. Depending on the size, they can have one or two doors sliding apart with the help of rollers.

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What factors should be considered when choosing glass curtains?

So, what should be taken into account when choosing the ideal option for the bathroom partition:

1. If you are thinking about installing a panel with hydromassage functions, it is better to choose glass curtains, because they are quite durable, reliable and unpretentious in care.
2. If you intend to simply close the bathtub around the perimeter, then you need to pay maximum attention to determining the optimal height of the partitions. It is important that they do not reach the ceiling so that air can circulate freely.
3. If you are looking for the most practical option, then take a look at the sliding models.
4. The most spacious passage is provided by swing curtains, but they can be purchased only if there is sufficient free space so that they can be opened and closed freely.
5. When choosing a partition, keep in mind that they can be frameless, combined and in an aluminum frame.
6. Commercial blinds may have different textures; the color of the aluminum profile may also vary. That is, you can choose the shades and structure of glass to your taste, corresponding to the design of the bathroom.
7. It is also important before buying to decide how you will fasten the structure - using the frame or on board the bath.

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Features of the installation of frame glass partitions

In this section, we will look at how to install a curtain for the bathroom, which has an aluminum frame, consisting of two vertically standing supports that are attached to the wall. As a rule, two more racks, playing the role of guides, are included in the package. The lower rack rests on the surface of the side of the bath, and the upper - in a vertical rack, which is attached to the wall.

And then follow the instructions:

• All elements of the profile must be collected and taken measurements. Glasses themselves are inserted later.
• As soon as it is clear that you can begin to work, you need to draw a vertical line on the walls. It is necessary to make marks on it where the fixtures will be located, taking into account the dimensions of the structure itself.

Important! You can make notches with a punch, and then drill holes with a drill.

• Now holes are formed for the installation of building dowels with a chisel and a hammer.
• Dowels are inserted into the holes using a screwdriver and a hammer.
• Mounts are placed over the finished area, with the help of an electric drill, they are attached to the wall with screws.
• Then you need to check the strength and slope of the structure.

Important! Please note that the bottom of the door must touch either the frame of the frame or the side of the bath.

• To make the seams between the curtain and the wall more tight, you need to lay a layer of silicone in them.
• Next - the glass is inserted into fragments of the frame, fastened with screws that are included in the kit.

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How to install a frameless screen?

Now you should consider how to install the curtain on a frameless bathtub. Such designs are usually used to protect the bathroom space from splashes spreading from the shower.

In fact, this is a frameless canvas made of thick tempered glass, its corners always have a round shape, which increases their level of safety. The process of installing such a screen is very simple:

• It must be attached to the bathtub part and the wall by applying an aluminum profile.
• If the curtain has several wings, then you will also have to use hinges.

The installation principle itself is identical to the above option.

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Now you have figured out all the nuances regarding glass curtains for the bath, and you can not only correctly select the products that are ideally suited to the style of the bathroom, but also install them yourself.