New Tub and Enclosure in Bathroom
By and large, tubs are usually placed in a corner and therefore single-sided fiberglass tub enclosures are quite popular. A rule of thumb to follow in case of tub enclosure is that the less complicated they are, the more efficiently they will prevent leakage and the lower the cost they will be. Tub enclosures are available in a variety of designs. Three common types are: Standard bypass enclosures: These include two sliding doors that are suspended on rollers and run on a metal rail. The doors are framed and held in place by a lower rail. It is good for control shower spray and is quite popular. Frameless glass doors: Removing the frames makes the enclosure look elegant and modern. Three panel doors: By sliding two panels over the remaining one, you get greater access to the tub. The enclosures are usually tiled, solid surface, glass, or fiberglass. The benefits and drawbacks of each are given below. Solid Surface: A solid surface enclosure offers the advantage of being resistant to sc...