Materials and finishes
Shower glass thickness, coatings and frames
The short answer
Glass thickness affects rigidity and feel, while coatings affect how long it stays looking clean. Frames affect both cost and cleaning.
What to weigh up
- 1
6mm glass suits smaller doors; 8mm and 10mm feel more solid and are usual on walk-in panels.
- 2
Protective coatings reduce mineral adhesion but need non-abrasive cleaning to survive.
Your questions answered
Is frameless better?
It looks cleaner and has fewer places for residue, but it needs accurate walls and correct support.
Is thicker glass safer?
All enclosure glass is toughened; thickness relates to rigidity rather than safety.
Not ready to book, just weighing it up?
That is fine, questions at the thinking stage are the cheapest ones to ask, and they usually save a change of mind later.