Table of Contents:
Exploring Glass Finish: The Perfect Blend of Privacy and Aesthetic
Glass Thickness: Stability Meets Style
Shower Door Track Color: A Finishing Touch with Big Impact
Creating the Wow Factor: How to Combine Track and Glass Finish
Do you know what Ingot glass is? Have you considered how you’re going to combine your track finish color with a glass finish for a specific look?
Your shower or sliding bathtub door is the centerpiece of your bathroom. Details like glass finish, thickness, and track color matter. When combined correctly, you can go from ‘meh’ to ‘magnificent’!
Here’s a little guidance so you can create the aesthetic you’re craving.
(If you want a high-level overview of how to choose a glass shower door based on your space, read How to Choose a Shower Door first.)
Exploring Glass Finish: The Perfect Blend of Privacy and Aesthetic
The glass finish you choose helps set the tone for your bathing area. Let’s explore how general styles of glass finishes blend function and aesthetics to create a stunning sanctuary.
Clear Glass Finish
Sleek, modern, and simple. Clear glass is a good choice to show off tile work and make your showering area appear more spacious. Transparent glass tends to show more streaks and soap residue more easily, so be sure to squeegee after bathing to keep it looking spotless.
Better yet, consider factory-applied coatings like Spot Guard to keep your glass cleaner for longer.
Frosted Glass Finish
For ultimate privacy, frosted glass finishes are a good choice. Aesthetically, frosted glass diffuses light to create a soft glow. The entire panel may have this finish or specific sections/patterns for design and function.
For bathroom decor that includes lots of plants, bamboo accessories, and other natural elements, a frosted glass finish can add the visual element of misty fog.
Textured Glass Finishes
Create a sense of movement and style with textured shower glass finishes. These finishes can offer a moderate to high level of privacy, and for those wanting lower maintenance, hide water spots better than clear finish. Two common offerings are rain and fluted.
Rain
Bring the tranquility of nature inside with the look of a cascading waterfall. The rain design creates a strong sense of privacy. The outside of this glass has a textured surface.
Generally, textured glass finishes add character and hide water spots better those non-textured finishes.
Fluted
With roots in classic design, fluted glass creates a sense of movement and flow. Vertical pattern gives obscured privacy.
Patterned Glass Finishes
A chance to add a distinct style with various levels of privacy, patterned glass finishes offer something for everyone.
But wait...do detailed designs require more cleaning? Will scum and grime get into the lines and grooves?
Fear not!
Our patterned shower door glass is screen-printed for style and smoothness. There’s no etching and no laborious cleaning required.
Delta® shower doors are available in multiple options to make your shower uniquely yours. Let’s explore a few of our patterned glass designs.
Privacy
Heavily frosted privacy block offers a substantial amount of privacy, with clear strips on the top and bottom to let in light.
Tranquility
Frosted panes with decorative detailing for style and moderate privacy.
Transition
Let in fresh rays of light with moderate privacy with this alternating stripe design.
Ingot / “Paned”
Complex design without complex cleaning, this frameless windowpane door makes a statement. Low to no privacy, like clear glass. A great example is the Delta® Mod Soft-Close sliding bathtub door.
Tinted Glass Finishes
Tinted shower glass finishes create mood, adds sophistication, and complements darker or warmer bathroom tones.
These colored glass finishes tend to be very trend-forward and change more often than classic glass finishes. Some examples include bold colors like electric blue or more moody tones like smokey dark gray.
Glass Thickness: Stability Meets Style
Glass thickness is mostly about feel and style. All Delta® shower doors are made with ANSI-certified tempered glass for your safety and provide a reliable experience, regardless of thickness.
What’s the difference between standard and upgraded glass thickness?
Standard thickness (6mm or ¼ inch): Affordable and lightweight, great for budget-friendly or framed shower doors.
Thicker glass (8mm to 10mm or 5/16 to 3/8 inch): Feels more luxurious, durable, and stable, ideal for frameless and hinged shower doors.
Shower Door Track Color: A Finishing Touch with Big Impact
Material Matters
When making an investment like a shower or bathtub door, you don’t want your aesthetic tarnished by rust and corrosion.
When made with the right material, your shower door can withstand humid environments without showing its age.
Delta® Commix Gold Frame Finish
Most Delta® shower and tub tracks are made from corrosion-resistant aluminum alloys or stainless steel with anodized and powder-coated finishes. They are all tested to industry standards, to make sure you have a reliable product for your home and family.
Regardless of what brand you choose, be sure they are using quality materials and abiding by industry standards, for the longevity and safety of your glass shower door system.
Finish Color
Durability aside, the finish color you choose for your shower or bathtub door will make a big impact.
Do you want to break away from boring with a pop of gold? Create a mood with dramatic matte black?
What about something more subtle to blend into your current decor theme? In this case, chrome or nickel are excellent choices.
Ready to create your bathroom vibe? Here’s a few thought starters:
Chrome: Shiny and modern, chrome reflects light for a bright look. Check out Delta® EverEdge shower door to see how light and bright chrome can be.
Matte Black: Bold and trendy, contrasts beautifully with lighter bathrooms or minimalist designs. Consider a semi-frameless door like Delta® Kesara Soft Close to go bold with black.
Brushed Nickel: Classic and neutral, works with almost any color palette. Browse the Delta® Ashmore shower door to see this classic finish in action.
Matte Gold: Classy and luxurious, this low sheen rich gold elevates the entire bathroom. Check out Delta® Commix shower door in matte gold.
Bronze: Rich and elegant, this warm tone adds a traditional charm to your decor. The Delta® Traditional door never goes out of style, especially in this rich bronze color.
Creating the Wow Factor: How to Combine Track and Glass Finish
Combining these elements for a cohesive, stylish look is where the real challenge lies. You probably already have some ideas, but here’s some examples to keep the brainstorm going.
Textured or Clear glass with Chrome
Transform any bathroom into a spa like sanctuary. Textured glass mimics water and brings the tranquility of nature into your space. Sleek and clean, chrome is a classic finish for the bathroom, seamlessly complementing your accessories and linens.
Check out Delta® Contemporary with rain glass and chrome track.
Fluted Glass (or Smokey Glass) with Matte Gold
This combination exudes modern elegance. The fluting obscures visibility and gold is bright and fresh for a timeless, Art Deco-inspired look.
Frosted Glass with Matte Black
Matte textures on both finish and glass create a soft, minimalist look. Bold yet understated, the contrast provides the bathroom with a fresh, modern feel.
Final Thoughts
Having a shower or tub door that is unique to your style can make the every day feel extra special. Now that you know the basics, it’s time to explore the combinations yourself to find your next dream shower.
Delta® shower and bathtub doors are available at your local Lowe’s or Home Depot stores online or in person.
**Please note: Not all glass options or track finishes are available on all doors. Please check specific products for availability
