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Do you know how multifaceted glass splashbacks are in the home? Not only do they serve aesthetic purposes. But, they also awesome for guarding your home’s interior against stains of all kinds. Contact Economy Glass

Most Economy Glass customers think Splashbacks In Melbourne meant for kitchen areas alone. If you’re one of them, you might need to rethink because glass Splashbacks In Melbourne, particularly the glass types can be installed in the bathroom as shower liners, in laundry areas, and in bar areas. What’s more? It can equally serve as a durable and sophisticated material for decorating entranceways.

They blend in with different styles of office furniture and can use instead of the traditional whiteboards. And utilized while creating blueprints for lift wells. Glass Splashbacks In Melbourne are your go-to option if you desire tough yet easy-to-clean surfaces.

The Advantages of Glass Splashbacks In Melbourne: Glass splashbacks may be the ideal solution for you if you’re looking to preserve the walls of your bathroom or kitchen while adding a contemporary, artistic flare. Splashbacks are a very wise investment from an aesthetic, practical, and hygienic perspective. For these reasons, choosing the proper material for your Glass Splashbacks is crucial to getting the most out of your investment. Splashbacks made of glass in particular are growing in popularity. Since they have a number of advantages that make them the ideal addition to your home. Below you will find just a few examples of why more and more people are coming to Economy Glass and choosing Glass Splashbacks In Melbourne for their kitchens and bathrooms:

Need an experienced eye for that glass project that you want to be done? Economy Glass’s team of friendly glass and glaziers is keep on helping with its skillful execution. Reach out to us now.

Mirrored walls are all the rave right now, have you considered installing one in your home?

In this guide, I’m going to explain all you need to know regarding mirrored walls. And how you can use them to great effect in your home.

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Mirrors can essentially be supplied and installed in any location in your home. You’ve got the most popular places like your bathroom, your en suites, your toilets, but now people are starting to include full wall instillation in the living areas of their home with great effect.

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The good thing about mirrors is they can reflect whatever’s in front of them. If you’ve got a nice statue or a nice outlook. A nice view can reflect in the mirror and bring that view into the home. You can also increase the depth of field within the room and make it look longer, you can make it look wider.

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Mirrors are great at reflecting light into any room and this is a great addition if you’ve got a darkened room that needs brightening up.

There are two different edge finishes considered when ordering your next mirror. A polished edge is the simple and most popular edge finish for any mirrored walls. We simply grind the edges flat and this ensures that no light is reflected through the edge of the glass causing a sparkle after it’s been fitted.

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A beveled edge refers to a slanted grind across the front face of the mirror. And this can cause a picture frame effect.

This is definitely more popular within older homes, or where you’re trying to make that mirror stand out and give it a little bit more depth off the wall.

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Another option with your mirrored walls is choosing between tinted glass or silver glass. Our stock mirrors come in gray tinted, bronze tinted, or silver.

Now as I’m sure you can understand silver is the most popular option. Grey mirrors are also starting to become popular in large wall installations. This creates a softer reflection that tends to blend in well with a lot of other interior furnishings.

If you’d like more information feel free to download our free guide on all things frameless glass.

Have you ever considered using glass to protect your new tabletop? In this guide, I’m going to explain everything that you need to know about purchasing your new glass table top protector.

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Glass tabletop protectors can use on any new or existing tabletop. We simply cut and polish the glass to the shape of the table. And the glass set on top of that existing table to act as a barrier between the timber. It simply acts as a barrier to protect your table against scratches or scrapes.

The most common question I get asked is, do you need tempered glass on your next tabletop? In fact, if your glass is sitting on top of an existing table. And it’s fully supported all the way underneath we strongly suggest that you use standard float glass. Float glass has a harder surface area and doesn’t scratch as easily as tempered glass. The other benefit is if it does break it simply cracks in position and stays on the table.

With a tempered tabletop, it’ll explode and the glass will go all through your house. Tempered table tops predominantly used where the glass is the main structural support of the table. A number of designer tables have tempered glass table tops where the legs actually glued to the underside of the glass rather than sitting on top of a timber table top.

Glass table tops can use for both indoor and outdoor tables but consideration needs to show the glass type that’s used and the fixing method. Outdoor tables tend to blow away in windy conditions so this should definitely consider if you want to install a glass table top onto an outdoor table.

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Now I guess you’re wondering if your uniquely shaped table top can cut. The answer is yes, we cut table tops of all different shapes and sizes. Sometimes there are just additional processing steps that need to take place. With complex shapes. We need to template the table top using a timber MDF product to then transfer it into a template for the C and C machine to cut and polished effectively.

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There are a couple of different benefits with your tabletop other than protecting the top of the table. For instance, if you use black glass on a white table, this creates a great contrast between the furniture color. The glass tabletop also creates a luxurious feel that highlights. The grain of the timber underneath makes it pop or magnifies it slightly.

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Glass table tops can install onto a wide range of different materials. In fact, we’ve installed them on stone, metal, or more or less any other material you can think of. The main point to consider is that the surface that the glass tabletop is sitting down on is completely flat and true. If the material that the glass is sitting on isn’t completely true or flat. This can cause the glass to rot or bow slightly.

Not only is this unsightly it can also cause issues down the track with the glass cracking or becoming under stress over time. If you would like more information, feel free to download our free guide on all things frameless glass.

Are you considering a glass splashback for your kitchen? In this guide, I am going to cover everything you need to know when considering a glass splashback Colour for your kitchen, stay tuned.

The colour that you choose for your splashback can be accurately represented depending on the glass type that chosen. Some glass types have more iron or less iron content in the glass which increases the tinted colour. To ensure that your colour accurate represented in your splashback. It always suggested that you use a low iron glass such as crystal clear. This glass has the iron content removed, minimizing the tinted effect that the glass will have on your paint colour.

When most people think of a glass splashback they envision a solid colour painted on the back of the glass. We have a number of different paint finishes that should consider for your next splashback Colour. With advancements in paint technology, we now have pearl, satin, or metallic finishes that can add an everlasting effect to your next glass splashback Colour.

When choosing your next glass splashback. There are a few important points to consider to ensure that your splashback doesn’t lose its appeal over time. Savvy interior designers base their splashback paint colours based on an indoor, or outdoor theme. There are a number of different things that you should consider when choosing your colour. Careful consideration shown to other internal finishings, the lights in the area, the layout, and also appliances.

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You can’t just use any type of paint for a glass splashback, our glass suppliers use special primers, and special paint to ensure that this is an everlasting product, where you’ll have no issues down the track. The paint that we use for glass splashbacks is a special product. That painted onto the glass and then baked in an oven. This paint has everlasting effects and ensures that the colour won’t fade or change over time.

In this blog I’m going to answer some common questions to help you make the right decision and ensure that you don’t go over budget when choosing your shower.

Stock shower screen or a factory-issued shower screen, the sidelights, door panels, and return panels all come in set sizes.

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In order to build that shower screen, you need to take multiple different sizes and try to configure them to suit that space.

With a custom shower screen, we take your measurements completely accurately. And then custom makes each panel depending on where you want the joints to be and how you want the style to suit.

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Another considerable difference between a frameless shower screen over a stock screen is custom shower screens can accommodate a floor that is out of level or a wall that is out of plumb.

Stock issued or factory shower screens can not do this, the glass comes square and the way that you allow for these tolerances is in your fittings, hardware, or channels.

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The price of a custom shower screen is more expensive than a stock screen. Simply because there a lot more work that involved.

With a stock screen, you simply take the measurements and try and accommodate the individual panels to suit that neath or width.

With a custom screen, we come to the site, we measure your shower screen using a laser. And we custom cut that glass with those tolerances that are required to ensure that it fits perfectly.

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Each panel of glass in a custom shower screen cut to the millimeter and processed accordingly to ensure. That it fits the first time.

The main difference in quality between stock and custom-made frameless shower screens definitely has to do with the installation.

With a stock screen when the wall or floor uneven or out of plumb. Or level this needs to accommodate within the hardware or wall channel.

With a custom screen, we can accommodate those tolerances or run-outs within the glass when it measured.

This means that that has a consistent edge tolerance between the edge of the glass. And the floor or the edge of the glass. And the wall ensures that the glass will fit perfectly without needing to fudge. It with any type of silicone or sealants.

If you got a uniquely shaped bathroom you always going to have to go with the custom-made shower screen. In this instance. I’d recommend that you get in touch with one of the friendly teams. So, we can send a glazier out to do a site consultation and tell you what your options are. We can custom-make a shower screen that’s made specifically for your space.

Considering your design requirements. If you’d like more information feel free to download our free guide “Latest Tips for Great Frameless Glass”. Alternatively, feel free to reach out via email or phone to our workshop.

Choosing the right shower door pull handle can make a huge difference for minimal cost. In this blog, I’m going to discuss the top two shower door handle designs you should consider and why.

Now the most popular handle in our frameless shower screen range is the SK40 pull knob.

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These are very simple and slimline handle that is unobtrusive and looks great with any frameless shower.

The other option is a Marsh or an H-shaped handle.

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This is a beautiful H-shaped handle that is mounted on the front and back of the glass. It’s beautiful and sophisticated if you want something more.

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The main thing to consider when choosing your shower door pull handle the space in which the door arcs when it’s closed.

A number of larger pull handles, if the configuration of the shower is not appropriate, can clash with your towel rail or wall. In this case, sometimes it’s better to go for a smaller option that is sleeker and less obtrusive.

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We’d like to know one thing about the shower doors. We need to fix some of the components and what is wrong with them.
Our initial protocol in order to fix your shower door will get some questions answered. So that we can offer you the best solution.
You can have a door that moves on sliders from the top down depending on the style you have. It can slide along the screen’s base on sliders.
In order to ensure that you and your family may take a shower safely and with the knowledge that the door won’t shatter, fall off, or be difficult to move, we are able to come in and assist you with shower door repairs.

If you’d like more information feel free to download our free guide “Latest Tips for Great Frameless Glass”. Alternatively, feel free to reach out via email or phone to our workshop.

When looking at hardware options for your new family shower screen, shower door hinges usually overlook.

In this blog, I cover why I feel that high-quality hinges are very important and what you need to consider before purchasing.

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Tip 1: The hinges on a shower screen are incredibly important because this is the most mechanical part of the screen, where the door gets opened and closed regularly. The way these hinges work is that they clamp around a cut-out in the glass and this hinge holds the full weight of a door at approximately 36 kilos. This door opened multiple times a day, a year, or over many years. This is an incredibly important part.

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If the door drops or the hinge lets go, the glass can explode and you’ve got a catastrophe on your hands. The important thing to consider when choosing your next frame or shower screen door hinge is definitely quality. Don’t compromise on the quality of the product.

Tip 2: With the door hinge being the most mechanical component of your shower screen. There’s a big difference between an inferior product and a high-quality product. This comes down to the engineering and design of the hinge, and also the internal components that make it up.

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Inferior products don’t last and cause the door to drop, which can have catastrophic circumstances. There many different shapes, styles, and sizes of hinges that can use for your next shower screen.

Tip 3: Generally speaking, your glass supplier would choose the type of hinge that is suitable for the location and operation of your shower screen. In saying that, you do get to choose the finish, and the shape of the hinge, among some other factors.

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Tip 4: The best and most long-lasting frameless shower screen hinges, in my opinion, are the FGS -ES2s. These hinges construct from brass and have been engineered and improved by their in-house engineering and design team.

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What this means is that the internal components are incredibly strong and have long-lasting effects. This means you won’t have to replace that hinge for years to come.

If you’d like more information, feel free to download our free guide “Latest Tips for Great Frameless Glass”. Alternatively, feel free to reach out via email or phone to our workshop.

Looking at some options for your new shower screen?

In this blog, I’m going to cover one of my top shower installation tips; wall channels, and why I feel they’re a must to keep your shower clean and pristine. Stay tuned.

A shower screen wall channel is the aluminum track that we screw to the wall before your glass goes in.

This holds the glass in place and ensures that the shower screen is going to be rigid.

We normally use polished chrome, CH-15 channel.

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It’s 16mm high by 14mm wide and has just enough room for the glass to slip tightly in between its internal dimensions to house the glass securely.

My preference is to use a shower screen wall channel because there is no exposed silicone between the glass divide and the wall.

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We silicone the back of the channel before it screws on. And then we silicone the internal side of the channel before the glass gets slid in. That means that it’s easier to clean.

That means that the silicone doesn’t degrade over time, and it means that it lasts a bit longer.

My personal preference is also to use wall channels because if it matches your bathroom hardware, it completes a nice consistency and even finishes along the full length of the glass height. No, it doesn’t cost any more to use a shower screen wall channel over any type of bracket, depending on what type of bracket used, but normally brackets would be more expensive than channels.

The alternative to using wall channels is wall brackets. This is where an L-shaped bracket gets mounted to the wall and then fixed to the glass.

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In my opinion, the problem with this solution is the divide between the glass. And the wall has filled with silicone.

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Silicone has a life expectancy of approximately 10 years and in a harsh environment like a shower. It known to degrade, discolor, or break down over time.

If you’d like more information, feel free to download our free guide “Latest Tips for Great Frameless Glass”. Alternatively, feel free to reach out via email or phone to our workshop. Thank you.

Are you looking for new shower screen options?

Today, I’m going talk to you about frameless wall to wall sliding shower screens.

I’m gonna cover off all you need to know and what you need to consider when looking at frameless sliding shower screens.

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A sliding shower screen is completely different from a hinged shower screen. The sliding aspect refers to the door, and as the name suggests, the door slides, rather than pivots to form what is known as a wall-to-wall shower screen sliding door.

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Sliding shower screens can come in fully framed, semi frameless, or frameless.

There are two main types of sliding shower screens that we supply.

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An Opto frameless shower refers to the hardware that’s used when the door runs along a middle track. In Euroglide shower screen, the glass rolls within the cutout within the side panel above the door.

The advantage of a sliding shower screen over other options is that. The door slides back and tucks in behind the return panel.

A sliding shower screen is used when space is tight, normally, in smaller bathrooms where a hinged door doesn’t have the room to clear due to other bathroom fixings or fittings.

If you’d like more information, feel free to download our free guide “Latest Tips for Great Frameless Glass”. Alternatively, feel free to reach out via email or phone to our workshop.

Frameless showers are all the rage right now, but what are they, and what do you need to consider before choosing a frameless glass shower screen for your home?

In this blog, I’ll cover everything you need to know about a frameless glass shower to make your decision easier.

A frameless shower screen is just as the name suggests.

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It’s made up of thicker glass in order to support itself as there is no perimeter frame around the glass.

Sometimes, we use wall channels or fixing brackets to hold the glass into position, and these hardware components are completely customizable depending on your hardware finish, your style, or the location of the shower within the bathroom.

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If you’re looking to open up your bathroom, another great addition is just a single pane of glass with a walk-in shower.

This makes frameless glass shower enclosures completely non-obtrusive, and it can mold into the surrounding environment.

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The fixed pane of glass is a great addition to eliminate any divide between the shower and bathroom.

With minimal fittings and a large piece of glass that incorporates into a walk-in shower, this creates a luxurious and open feeling in your bathroom.

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Frameless shower screens are incredibly tough.

They built from thicker glass. In addition, They use a 10 mm toughened safety glass, so they’re incredibly rigid and long-lasting.

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So, The advantage of a frameless shower screen over a regular semi-frameless or framed is that they look superior.

They built of a higher quality with high-quality brass hardware fittings. And there is a minimized frame around perimeter that can a haven for mold, mildew, or fungi growth.

These showers are fully customizable and work in a number of environments where your standard shower screen just wouldn’t.

So, If you’d like more information feel free to download our free guide “Latest Tips for Great Frameless Glass”. Alternatively, feel free to reach out via email or phone to our workshop. Thank you.