In the past, enhancing the appearance of a bathroom was rather tricky for homeowners, mainly because a bathroom is arguably one of the smallest rooms in a home. The task was even more difficult in a poorly lit bathroom. However, glass shower screens have changed the way homeowners look at their bathrooms. The elegant and clean look makes glass shower screens effective materials for improving a bathroom's appearance. However, an improperly installed glass shower screen can easily lose its functionality and aesthetics. This article highlights critical tips for the proper installation of glass shower screens.

Measure Finished Surfaces 

Bathroom renovations vary; for instance, some projects are simple, such as changing a sink and showerhead, whereas others are significant and might require complete retiling. Adding a glass shower screen is a major bathroom renovation project, and this requires careful measurements. Most people take measurements for their glass shower screens during the renovation process, but this is a mistake. Glass shower screens are manufactured to fit; therefore, there is no room for ambiguity. If you take measurements during the renovation process, it is highly likely that you will be supplied with screens that do not fit properly. You should only take measurements for shower screens once all bathroom surfaces are finished. It includes the tiling, grouting, and shower tray installation. It ensures your glass shower screens are cut to the exact size.

Templating Complex Enclosures 

Bathrooms take different shapes depending on the architectural design of a house. For instance, some bathroom roofs and wall contours are complicated and might make installing of glass shower screens challenging. Notably, most homeowners would prefer if their shower screens do not go as high as the roof, particularly if it is a frameless glass shower screen. However, leaving a space above your shower screen leads to heat loss and increased energy bills. Templating helps to get around complex roof shapes and allows a manufacturer to make a glass shower screen that fits your bathroom's exact shape.

Allow Ample Curing 

A frameless glass shower screen needs a silicone sealant to keep water and moisture from entering the shower tray and encouraging the growth of mould. However, different silicone sealant brands have varying curing times. The average curing time for most silicone sealants is 24 hours, and it is crucial to ensure that the time lapses before you begin using a bathroom again. Unbeknown to most, adequate curing time also makes a shower screen strong. Most importantly, ensure that you use silicone sealant with built-in antimicrobial agents that help to slow down the growth of mould along the base of a glass shower screen.