Frequently Asked Questions about Shower Installations
EUROGLASS frameless glass shower enclosures are each custom designed exclusively to suit your unique bathroom. You may like to consider the following information when making your design decisions:
WHAT SHOWER STYLE AND SIZE WOULD MOST SUIT MY BATHROOM?
In most cases this will be up to your personal preference, budget and space provision, however our expert consultants can advise you and you can refer to the Showers area of our website for a photo gallery of the different styles.
WHAT TYPES OF GLASS ARE THERE?
We use predominantly 10mm toughened safety glass which is available in either Clear or Diamante finish. Most commonly used is Clear glass which has a green tinge to it noticeable when looking at the edges; Diamante glass is a low-iron glass, almost perfectly clear with no green tinge. For privacy or decorative purposes showers can be sandblasted or frosted or have privacy panels or patterns. We also offer a range of the latest obscured glass patterns from Europe.
WHAT ARE SAFETY GLASS AND TOUGHENED GLASS?
Safety and toughened glass are the same thing. All glass used in our shower enclosures is toughened Grade A safety glass and complies with NZS 4223 and AS/NZS 2208 standards. Any glass within 2m of a wet area needs to have safety glass. Toughed glass is 5x stronger than normal glass and in the event of fraction, the glass will break into harmless particles.
WHAT ADDITIONAL OPTONS ARE AVAILABLE TO ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST FINISH?
To achieve the ultimate in brilliant clarity specify Diamant® extra clear glass. This imparts a true representation of wall colour when looking through the glass and the edges lose the ‘green’ tinge inherent to Clear glass. Addtionally, minimise the visual impact of butted corner joins with a polished mitre join for the most defined finish.
HOW DO I KEEP MY SHOWER GLASS LOOKING LIKE NEW?
Euroglass showers can be pre-treated with an invisible surface treatment to protect your shower glass for up to 10 years and decrease cleaning time by up to 90%. Euroguard™ is an invisible, easy-clean coating applied prior to installation to create a low-maintenance, non-stick, water and dirt repellent surface which prevents contaminants from bonding with the surface. The new technology formula will preserve the clear and sparkling condition of your shower. Refer to our website for After-Care information.
ARE THE SHOWERS FIXED SIZES?
All our showers are custom made. A standard door size is 600mm however because we custom make and design our showers, we can make the door to any size to fit your requirements. Any side panels are measured to fit your area.
HOW HIGH SHOULD THE SHOWER BE?
A standard shower height is 2metres but this can be adjusted to suit. We can measure to a grout or tile line so that the shower glass height will finish in sync with this line.
WILL THE DOOR SWING OPEN FROM THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT SIDE?
We design to suit your bathroom layout and will position the door accordingly.
DOES THE DOOR OPEN INWARD OR OUTWARD?
All doors are standard double action, opening both inwards and outwards. A single action stop may be provided if required.
DO FRAMELESS GLASS SHOWERS REQUIRE PLASTIC SEALS?
Euroglass frameless showers are designed for wet area bathrooms eliminating unsightly plastic seals which are prone to mould and grime buildup. However this does mean, depending upon usage, that some water may escape the shower enclosure but this will always be minimal.
WHAT IS AN OVERPANEL AND WHEN IS IT REQUIRED?
An overpanel is a glass overhead support which stablises and strengthens the frameless glass showers. This is recommended in Square, Quadrant and Curved configurations. It is either adhered invisibly or attached using our discreet stainless steel fixings.
WHERE SHOULD THE PLUMBING FIXTURES BE LOCATED IN RELATION TO THE SHOWER DOOR?
Ensure that the shower head is not pointing directly to the door and side panel. A good tip is to place the mixer as convenient to the entry as possible.
WHERE DOES MY SHOWER FIT WITHIN THE BATHROOM BUILDING PROCESS?
The normal building process follows that your builder will gib the bathroom, then waterproofing by an approved waterproofer is applied, and next the tiling is done. A Euroglass installer will then take final measurements and the glass ordered accordingly. N.B. the three very important things in any bathroom construction are waterproofing, ventilation and design.
WHAT IS THE LENGTH OF TIME TO SUPPLY & INSTALL FROM TIME OF MEASUREMENT?
It usually takes 6-10 working days from final measurement (after tiling) until the installation is completed. Euroglass showers are generally installed in one session thereby speeding up the building process, however some styles may require an additional visit.
HOW SOON CAN I USE MY SHOWER AFTER IT IS INSTALLED?
48 hours.
DO I NEED A SHOWER TRAY?
A shower tray is not essential. We suggest you discuss this with your builder as there are a range of options.
WHAT ABOUT THE "FALL" OF THE FLOOR?
The “fall” is the downward angle slope of the floor towards the shower waste to allow water to automatically flow down to the waste trap for water run off. Discuss this with your builder and tiler.
WHAT IS A TILED UPSTAND OR HOB?
This is the small upstand from the floor, constructed by your builder, which the shower glass sits upon (after tiling) so as to contain the water. Recommendation from BRANZ is for the glass screen or door to be positioned flush with the inside (the wetside) of the upstand.
DO I HAVE TO HAVE AN UPSTAND?
Not necessarily, this is a personal choice and remember the key to a succesful frameless shower is good design, waterproofing and tiling.
HOW IS THE SHOWER FITTED?
We adhere the channel on top of the tiles so as not to interfere with the waterproof membrane.
WHAT IF I DON'T WANT TO SEE THE CHANNEL?
We can prechannel before tiling so that the glass is recessed below the line of the tiles and no channel is visible.
CAN I HAVE A GLASS SCREEN OVER MY BATH?
Our Bifold bath screen provides a combination of splash guard and door, hinged off a glass panel it folds back on itself enabling easy access to taps.
ARE EUROGLASS SHOWERS GUARANTEED?
Euroglass provides a 10-year warranty on the shower hardware and workmanship.
WHAT TYPE OF HANDLE AND HINGES CAN I HAVE, AND WHAT FINISH?
Euroglass stock a quality range of handles and hinges which can be finished in stainless steel, polished or satin chrome, 24k gold or powdercoated to a colour of your choice.
ARE THEY ANY ACCESSORIES I SHOULD CONSIDER?
Euroglass has a variety of glass shelves that complement the frameless glass showers (refer Accessory Products on our website). We also custom make mirrors to any size and specification.
HOW DO I KEEP MY SHOWER GLASS CLEAN?
We suggest that the shower be wiped down with a squeegee blade or towel after each use. Please refer to our website for detailed After-Care information.