Congratulations on your new glass shower enclosure by Chateau Window and Shower. Now let's minimize how much time you spend cleaning it with a shower glass protection option. Below are three types to choose from: Best, Better, and Good. Best lasts the longest but is the most expensive. Good is pretty good, but DIY and you might have to re-apply. Better is a happy medium. 🙂
Why Have Shower Glass Protection
- Extends Life of Shower Glass
- Minimizes Cleaning
- Reduces Fogging
You're already spending too much time cleaning surfaces such as countertops, sinks, walls, and floors. Wouldn't it be nice if you could spend less time cleaning them? With shower glass protection, you can at least spend less time cleaning your new glass shower enclosure.
Shower glass is actually porous. You can't feel it but you can see it under a microscope. Without protection, limescale and dirt become embedded in the pores of your new shower glass. No matter how hard and how often you clean, it's almost impossible to get all the dirt, limescale, etc. out from unprotected glass. Over time your new shower glass will gradually cloud over and corrode.
However, when shower glass is protected, it becomes much less porous. As a result, dirt can't become embedded and your new glass shower enclosure from Chateau stays cleaner and clearer longer.
Your Shower Glass Protection Options
Best
$$$
Permanent protection. Applied at the manufacturer.
Better
$$
Fabricator-Applied. Applied when glass is made locally.
Good
$
Most Affordable. Do It Yourself.
Best Shower Glass Protection
The best shower glass protection is the permanent protection. It's the one that's applied at the manufacturer, such as Guardian Glass or Cardinal, since these are permanently bonded to the glass. These glass protectors are the most durable and will last the longest. They are, however, the most expensive. Expect the cost of your glass to double with these permanent protectors. Both Guardian Showerguard and Cardinal HydroClear offer Limited Lifetime warranties. AGC Luxclear offers a 10 year warranty.
Better Shower Glass Protection
The popular shower glass protection is the one that's applied when the glass is made locally. This glass protection is less durable, but still a great option for those looking to protect their shower glass and reduce maintenance. Diamon-Fusion offers a lifetime warranty as long as the basic manufacturer care recommendations are followed. The glass coating is guaranteed to remain more water repellent than an untreated surface for the lifetime of the glass. EnduroShield offers a 10-year performance warranty to new glass.
Good Shower Glass Protection
If you're the DIY type or if your glass shower enclosure is already installed, you can still protect it. EnduroShield offers a DIY option as does FHC. Check your local hardware store, grocery store, Amazon or Walmart. Both EnduroShield and FHC are a 2-step process - first clean the glass then apply the protective spray product. Re-start the process when you notice your glass beginning to fog-over again.