I Coat My Shower Glass Door

Abc glass and mirror offers its customers the option of having their glass protected from water spots and usage making shower door maintenance a breeze.

I coat my shower glass door. We dont have hard water and we re in chicago. Spray on cleaner and protectant a cleaning spray that creates a chemical bond a layer on the shower door glass to protect it for a few months. When it comes time to clean the glass those spots can t stick as easily to the smooth surface and are easier to remove. Use a gentle glass cleaner to touch up your shower.

Pour 1 cup of white vinegar and 1 cup of water into a bucket. These coatings are commonly made with silica gel since it can be applied to multiple surfaces. However the manufacturing cost is high leaving this option the less popular used of the two. Protective coating on your glass shower doors ensures the longevity and clarity of your new enclosure.

We ve been quoted about 30 more for showerguard and similar coatings and want to know if it is worth the cost for low maintenance clear glass. Hydrophobic means to be afraid of water a hydrophobic coating won t make your shower door scared of water but it will repel it. Glass is a porous material and in the absence of sealant the glass can become clouded and tough to keep clean. Allow the solution to sit on the stains for 10 to 15 minutes then wipe them away and dry the shower doors with a soft cloth.

A treated glass shower door repels water and dirt letting it run off in droplets instead of calcifying in place on the surface. We re looking at getting a tub shower glass door for one bath and a frameless for another bathroom shower. Cleancoat is applied to all kohler bath and shower doors and to sterling frameless bath and shower doors. Alternatively it can also be made with oxide polystyrene.

Dip a sponge or cloth in that solution and rub it over any calcium deposits or hard water stains. Wipe the paste onto the shower door glass and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes before wiping it off with a gentle cloth or lint free paper towel and rinsing the glass the water. Supporters claim that by repelling water and the minerals it carries fewer drops can stick to and dry on the glass resulting in fewer spots. Hydrophobic coatings create a surface that repels water.

Make sure to dry your shower door properly after cleaning. Cleancoat is a factory installed surface treatment that keeps glass shower doors looking clean. Easy clean surface treatment this treatment is a long term treatment that is applied to your shower glass door to seal it and create a protective layer that can last up to three years. Squeegee the inside of your shower after use.

It turns out these coatings can be used on a whole slew of glass products including shower doors. How to clean coated shower doors every day. Follow these tips and your shower glass will keep on shining without spots. We re looking for experiences and usage opinions.