Getting a New Glass Shower Door? Make Sure You Ask About ShowerGuard®!
Beautiful shower doors are one of the best ways to immediately update a bathroom. Clean and airy, glass shower doors will enhance the look of any shower, letting in plenty of light and providing unobstructed views of tilework and high-end fixtures. Plain glass will end up looking cloudy, stained, and lose its clarity no matter how well you maintain it. So how do you prevent that from happening to your investment?
How Does Standard Glass Get Dirty?
While a sheet of glass may look smooth and flat, it is actually porous and can have multiple imperfections. Add to that the constant exposure to hot, steamy water, any surface will erode even more over time. As water flows over that imperfect surface, minerals and other substances can become lodged causing those inevitable “water spots”. Before you know it, your crystal clear glass is cloudy, stained, and impossible to completely clean.
How Does ShowerGuard® from Guardian Work?
ShowerGuard® protects glass surfaces using ion beam technology and deposits smooth layers that resist corrosion. As a result, water spots, staining, and cloudiness are drastically reduced. There is no need for reapplication as ShowerGuard® will not wear off through regular use. With the correct maintenance, ShowerGuard® glass should stay clear throughout a lifetime of use.
What are the Types of ShowerGuard Finishes?
There are three types of ShowerGuard® finishes: Clear, Low-Iron, and Satin-Deco
ShowerGuard® Clear: Adaptable to most installations, Clear allows homeowners to enjoy the benefits of ShowerGuard in almost any bathroom. The permanent protective coating offers easy maintenance without a visible reduction in light levels.
ShowerGuard® Low-Iron: By using lower iron levels, ShowerGuard Low-Iron glass eliminates the slight green tint inherent in normal glass. In high-end, frameless installations where the edges of panels are visible, Low-Iron really shows off the increased clarity for which it is known.
ShowerGuard® SatinDeco: For situations where privacy is a concern, Guardian offers SatinDeco. The inner surface of the glass features the same permanent coating found on all their products, while the outer surface of the glass is etched to leave a satiny, privacy-preserving finish.
All three finish options are available in standard 1/2″ and 3/8″ thick glass. The Clear option is also available in lighter-weight 1/4” glass.
Where Can I Buy ShowerGuard® Glass?
For over 60 years, Southington Glass Company provides a variety of glass products, including ShowerGuard®, to enhance your home and business. Call us at 860-628-2438, visit our website at www.southingtonglass.com, or come see us at our showroom at 416 North Main St. Southington, CT to view a quality selection and advice on shower and tub enclosures, custom glass, and mirror products, windows and more.
We will meet with you to discuss design options, explain the installation process, and go over project costs, so you can make an informed decision concerning the style, type of glass, and fixture replacement, to determine what’s right for you and your bathroom.
