Design Tips - Van Go Glass

Layout & Design

We encourage you to consult us or your design professional for shower layout.

Generally shower glass is sturdiest and most price-effective when doors are wall-mounted.
Glass-mounted doors are possible too, but may have more structural requirements than you bargained for.
Backing in the walls or ceiling may be required – give us a quick call when you’re framing to save headache later.

Your shower glass will showcase your tilework, so we recommend using a professional to help:

Plan your layout ahead of time, and ensure you’re keeping a straight line in 3 dimensions. Tiles set at varying depths will create a wavy wall, with gaps evident when glass is installed
Tile also needs to be well-adhered to an appropriate substrate. Insufficient grout will leave hollow patches behind your tile, causing it to crack when drilled
Select a tile appropriate for a wet environment. Porous natural stone can cause all sorts of problems if not maintained

Showers, especially steam showers, will produce a lot of steam in your bathroom.

Consider installing a good fan or dehumidifier, and run them during and after each use.
Leave your shower door open (towards the drain) after showering to prevent moisture & mildew build-up

Water runs downhill, and sits on the flat.

If your shower floor or threshold/tub deck does not slope sufficiently towards your drain, your shower will inevitably leak.
No-threshold or curbless showers especially require enough drainage to handle the volume of water before it runs out from under your door.
Check tubs and pre-fabricated bases for slope before they are installed!