Question 1

Can people see into the shower through fluted glass?

Accepted Answer

Narrow reeded glass distorts and breaks up the view, so anyone outside sees shapes and movement rather than detail, while light still passes through. It is not the same as satin etched glass, which obscures the view completely. If total privacy is the priority, satin etched is the option, but most people choosing fluted are after that softened, partly screened look rather than a full block.

Question 2

Is fluted glass harder to clean than clear glass?

Accepted Answer

No. The reeded pattern sits on the outer face of the glass only, and the inner face, the side that faces the shower and collects any soap residue, is completely smooth. So it cleans the same way as any shower glass, with a soft cloth and a non-abrasive glass cleaner, avoiding scouring pads and harsh products. The texture is moulded into the glass, so there is nothing to wear off over time.

Question 3

Does an open shower with a single fixed panel keep water off the rest of the floor?

Accepted Answer

A single fixed panel is positioned to block the direct spray from the shower head, which is the main source of overspray. Keeping the rest of the floor dry comes down to how the bathroom is set out, the fall of the floor and where the waste sits, which is part of the overall bathroom design rather than the glass itself. In a well-planned walk-in like this one, the panel and the layout work together.

Question 4

Can fluted glass be used with a door, or does it have to be a single panel?

Accepted Answer

Fluted glass is not limited to a fixed panel. We use it in may configurations, frameless at 10mm or semi-frameless at 6mm, across the shower screen range. A single panel suited this Currambine bathroom because the shower is open, but the same glass works in a door configuration where the layout calls for it.

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