Question regarding the shower that is tiled with a custom tempered glass panel

ByShowcase Shower Door

Hi Chris, I have a question regarding my new shower. It is tiled with a custom tempered glass panel and a door. The glass panel is only attached to the tile with silicone and I was wondering if that was safe? My contractor said that the silicone is a special strong type (GE SCS1700) and…

Installing the narrowest Kohler frameless ‘falling rain’ glass door

ByShowcase Shower Door

Hello, Your blog is the best out there. I am learning A LOT! I saw these 2 pictures and have questions. I would love to do this but I think making 2 “windows” in the wall and installing the narrowest Kohler frameless ‘falling rain’ glass door on the angle opening -will be a lot cheaper…

Completely Frameless Heavy Glass Shower Enclosures

ByShowcase Shower Door

Good morning Chris, We are installing a few frameless unit in my house in Hollywood. In all cases, with no doors……just a fixed panel. I am experienced with construction, but certainly no expert with glass showers. We are confident our hot mop was properly installed and will be effective. We are floating the floors and…

Attaching Enclosures to Cast Iron Shower Pans

ByShowcase Shower Door

Chris, I have a Kohler Salient Porcelain enamel cast iron shower pan. My wife wants a frameless pivot door for this. With a 60″ opening, is there adhesive strong enough to bond to the pan without a mechanical screw connection? One installer claimed he “routinely” screws into the cast iron base. I am concerned about…