Proper Slope on Threshold & Zero Entry Showers

by A Cut Above Glass | Mar 19, 2014 | Frameless showers of 2022

Proper Slope on Shower Threshold

Proper slope on your shower threshold or curb is imperative when planning the installation of a frameless shower door. We install frameless showers with the least amount of metal and seals to keep the glass looking clean. When installed correctly, water will shed down the glass door, land on the sloped curb and shed towards the drain and not onto your bathroom floor. Remember that water will travel in the path of least resistance. Thresholds should to be slanted inward at a 5-degree 1/4″ pitch or slope so water flows toward the drain.

Zero Entry Curbless Showers

New trends in bathrooms are to install showers with  ADA or zero entry floors. Unfortunately the industry has not figured out how to install  shower pans with adequate slope yet. Most of the zero entry showers we encounter have no slope towards the drain at the door location. Water sheds down the door, hits the pan and should run into the drain. With no slope, the water can puddle on the bathroom floor.

If you are thinking of having a zero entry shower installed. Make sure you have a candid conversation with your tile setter prior to starting your shower pan asking if they can provide proper slope.

 

 

No slope and shower pan higher than floor.

Sloped towards bathroom floor

Fogging Windows: Reasons and Solutions

by A Cut Above Glass | Jan 28, 2014 | Frameless showers of 2022

Irrespective of the climate, some homeowners have the problem where windows experience fogging. While there are many reasons for windows to get permanently fogged up, some factors are vital enough that leave the humidity from the atmosphere to settle in permanently. (more…)

Shower Squeegee for hard water

by A Cut Above Glass | Dec 25, 2013 | Frameless showers of 2022

Arizona has hard water and even with a water softener and treated glass, the use of a shower squeegee is recommended. Hard water build up is unsightly on your new shower door.

We recommend that you Squeegee after every shower. When buying a squeegee, buy the widest available to you. CR Laurance makes all kinds of products for for shower maintenance.

 

 

Types of Glass

by A Cut Above Glass | Dec 19, 2013 | Frameless showers of 2022

Many homeowners are unaware that there are many options to choose from when it comes to types of glass that can be used for anything from doors, windows, or shower enclosures. Keep reading to learn more about the different types of glass you can choose to use throughout your home. (more…)

Update Shower doors

by A Cut Above Glass | Dec 12, 2013 | Frameless showers of 2022

Update your shower

Updating and remodeling your current shower is a great way to add flare to your bathroom. Removing framed showers and replacing them with European frameless showers is becoming popular. We are often asked “what difference will a frameless shower will make”? So we posted the pictures above to help customers visualize the difference from before to after our installation. Most of the time the updated door looks like it was install with the home originally. Keep in mind there are usually three holes connecting the original metal frames to the walls on either side or the shower enclosure. We either fill the holes or have the holes filled with matching grout.

Thick 3/4″ glass table top

by A Cut Above Glass | Nov 20, 2013 | Frameless showers of 2022

Thick 3/4″ glass table top

Thick Glass table tops of this size are at times difficult to fit past doorways. This 96″ round table top cleared the door frame with not much room to spare. We can fabricate glass table tops from 1/4″ thick all the way up to 1″ thick. We offer pencil polished, flat polished, OG, and multiple options for chipped edges.

If you are thinking of purchasing a top this large, make sure the table base can support the massive weight that will sit on the base. This top was 450 pounds and 3/4″ thick.