Shower Head Oil Rubbed Bronze

Kingston Brass K180A5 24 Inch Wall Mount Shower Slide Bar With Pin - Oil Rubbed Bronze Finish Sale Price: $91.09

Kingston Brass was established in May of 1998 by a group of talented plumbing professionals; back up by a group of vision plumbing products manufactures. Kingston Brass has focus corporate vision and corporate mission to become a value provider in plumbing community. Kingston Brass had grown rapidly and was recognized as a value provider in product value and excellent quality source for designer faucetry and vintage accessories - well respected for superior products with exceptional quality products at affordable prices. Known for beautifully made superior engineering fashion designed bathroom and kitchen hardware Kingston Brass is a young growing but exciting member of the plumbing fixture community. . 24 Inch Wall Mount Shower Slide Bar With Pin . Oil Rubbed Bronze Finish

	Mariner II Oil Rubbed Bronze Shower Head System List Price: $288.50 Sale Price: $286.00
	Both Shower Head and Handheld Shower Has 4 Position Sprays Solid Brass Shower Arm, Diverter Valve. 59" Deluxe Shower Hose. Solid Brass Metal 24" Ajustable Shower Slide Bar Adjusts up or Down and Hand Held tilts in any Position Excellent for Barrier Free Showers

	Price Pfister - Marielle Rain Can Shower Head with Arm & Flange, Oil Rubbed Bronze List Price: $149.95 Sale Price: $79.95
	A touch of old-world craftsmanship is artfully reflected in the Marielle(TM) bathroom collection. The shower head features a decorative arching shower arm and flange. Rain Can Shower Head. Self Cleaning. Decorative Shower Arm & Flange Included. Lifetime Warranty. 6 1/16" face diameter. 8 7/8" arm reach.

Framed vs. Frameless – A Quick Lesson in Shower Doors

The Framed glass doors are the most common type of doors and glass panels used in shower and tub enclosures.  While the popularity of this style of door has made way for the sleek and clean lines of frameless glass doors, there have been new improvements in the look and finishes of the framed glass and metal trim.  Currently there are 14 different metal finishes and 7 different glass styles that I offer my clients for the framed glass shower panels and doors.  Much has changed since the old metal trim that was offered in only silver and gold.  The glass finishes are pretty impressive as well, although the majority of clients choose the clear glass to show off their new custom tile showers that we build.

It’s important to note some practical tips and pros and cons of the two different styles when choosing your shower door.  The first consideration is how close the shower head will be to the door.  The framed door is designed to seal shut with a magnetic strip and have additional rubber seals and sweeps to help prevent water from splashing out on to the bathroom floor.  When far enough away from the shower head, a frameless door and its quarter inch gap around the door is no longer a target for excessive splashing.  For sliding glass doors the splashing is less of an issue because the two panels overlap.

The next consideration is the price difference between the two products.  Because there is no frame holding and supporting the glass panels and doors, the glass is extra thick and heavy, making heavy duty hardware and supports a  necessity.  The exposed edges also need to be sanded after being cut.  All of this extra labor and materials pushes the price to almost twice as much as framed glass shower panels and sometimes out of the homeowners budget.  A nice brushed nickel or oil rubbed bronze finish on the shower frame is a nice alternative to frameless shower glass.

One last thing you may want to consider is whether the frameless door will work with your shower configuration.  With a metal framed door, the door can be positioned at almost any angle by using a special pivoting trim which the hinge track connects to.  The frameless glass door has hinges that rest in a certain position when the door is closed.  These hinges only allow for the door to rest at either 180, 135, and 90 degrees to the hinge panel.  The only way to solve this problem is to build a doorway at the desired angle and attach 90 degree hinges to the tiled opening.  Send us an email if you have any more questions about glass shower panels and tub enclosures.

About the Author

Chad Walker is the owner of Texas Shower Company. He is an expert in the bathroom remodeling industry with over a decade of experience in renovation and design. He leads a team of skilled professionals that possess the experience and expertise to turn bathrooms into any visionary style imagined, from contemporary to an elegant retreat.