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CUSTOM GLASS / HOME RENOVATION IDEAS / MIRRORS & GYM MIRRORS · 3 MIN READ
Labor Day Sale: Store-Wide Discounts on Shower Doors, Mirrors, and Custom Glass
As the summer season winds down and Labor Day approaches, now is the perfect time to give your home a fresh look and get it ready for the cooler days ahead. This year, Dulles Glass is making it even easier to elevate your living space with our exciting Labor Day deals.
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BATHTUB SHOWER DOORS / GLASS SHOWER DOORS · 7 MIN READ
What to Check Before Installing a Bathtub Glass Door
Before drilling any anchor holes for a DIY bathtub glass door, verify six things: wall plumb, tub edge level, anchor points, wall type, shower head position, and hardware match. Catching a wall or wall-type issue beforehand prevents the most common DIY install failures.
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BATHTUB SHOWER DOORS / GLASS SHOWER DOORS · 7 MIN READ
How to Measure for a Bathtub Glass Door
Before ordering a bathtub glass door or shower screen, capture five measurements: opening width, panel height, wall plumb, tub edge level, and wall type. Here's how to get each one right.
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BATHTUB SHOWER DOORS / GLASS SHOWER DOORS · 8 MIN READ
What Type of Glass Is Used for Bathtub Doors?
Most bathtub doors use tempered glass. Frameless tub screens typically use 3/8-inch glass, while framed sliding tub doors usually use 1/4-inch glass. Here's how to choose the right thickness, finish, and tint.
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BATHTUB SHOWER DOORS / GLASS SHOWER DOORS · 9 MIN READ
Fixed vs. Hinged Tub Screens: Which Glass Bathtub Screen Should You Choose?
A fixed bathtub screen is a stationary glass panel; a hinged tub screen pivots outward for full tub access. Here's the full comparison: splash control, bath access, cleaning, cost, and which configuration fits your bathroom.
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BATHTUB SHOWER DOORS / GLASS SHOWER DOORS · 9 MIN READ
What to Expect From Bathtub Glass Installation
A professional bathtub glass installation is a 2-week project, with a 2- to 3-hour install appointment at the end. Here's the full process: measurement, custom fabrication, install day, and warranty.
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BATHTUB SHOWER DOORS / GLASS SHOWER DOORS · 8 MIN READ
Bathtub Glass Shower Screen vs Shower Curtain: Which Is Better?
A bathtub glass shower screen costs more upfront than a shower curtain, but lasts decades, looks cleaner, and controls splash more reliably. Here's the full comparison: cost, lifespan, cleaning, splash, and visual feel.
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BATHTUB SHOWER DOORS / GLASS SHOWER DOORS · 9 MIN READ
Bathtub Glass Screens for Small Bathrooms: How Clear Glass Makes the Room Feel Larger
A frameless bathtub glass screen replaces the opaque curtain or framed slider that blocks half a small bathroom from view. The eye reads the full length of the room, and the space feels notably larger — without changing a single dimension.
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BATHTUB SHOWER DOORS / GLASS SHOWER DOORS · 10 MIN READ
Single Panel Glass Bathtub Screens: What They Are, Sizes, and Splash Control
A single panel bathtub screen is one piece of tempered glass mounted to the shower-head end of the tub, replacing a curtain or sliding door. Here's how they work, common sizes, splash control, and when a single panel is the right call.
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FIXED SHOWER DOORS / GLASS SHOWER DOORS · 9 MIN READ
How Thick Should Glass Be for a Fixed Shower Panel?
Most fixed shower panels use 3/8-inch tempered glass — it spans a standard opening and gives the panel a clean, substantial frameless look. Here's when to step up to 1/2 inch and when 1/4 inch is enough.
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