Without question, the biggest
change in tub and shower
enclosures in recent years has
been the increased use of clear
glass. Almost all of the units
we have installed in the last
few years have been clear.
Although clear glass enclosures
are less private and require frequent
cleaning, they make the
bathroom appear larger and
show off attractive tile jobs in
the shower.
This trend is most prevalent
in high-end work. Smoked and
tinted glass are also used at the
high end, but they represent
less than 5% of sales in my local
market. Clear glass is used at
least 75% of the time, even on
lower-priced units.
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Enclosures with enameled
frames emerged as a trend in the
late 1980s, and are still