TIP 01
Slope the curb toward the shower
A little pitch helps. Too much can cause problems.
For many standard shower curbs, Meva Glass finds 1/8"–3/16" of total drop across the curb top, from the bathroom side toward the shower, to be a sweet spot. This is the total drop across the curb’s width.
A flat or outward-pitched curb can let water collect or run onto the bathroom floor. Too much pitch can also create issues with door clearance and bottom seals. The curb’s width and selected door system matter, so review the detail before it is built.
Before you finalizeHave your tile installer confirm the inward pitch with Meva Glass before the curb is finished. Glass and door seals cannot correct a curb that drains the wrong way.
TIP 02
Keep direct spray away from openings
Showerhead placement affects water containment.
Locate showerheads and body jets with the glass layout in mind. Aim the primary spray away from the door opening, hinge gaps and panel joints.
Before you finalizeFor an open walk-in design, discuss the spray direction, shower depth and panel length together. A small splash panel may not suit a powerful or angled spray.
TIP 03
Check for bowed walls and solid support
A wall can look straight and still bow in the middle.
Check the full height of each wall where the glass will meet it. A wall may lean out of plumb, bow inward or outward, or have high and low spots between tiles. These conditions can leave uneven gaps and make seals and hardware harder to fit neatly.
Ask your contractor to check flatness with a long straightedge and confirm the walls are plumb before tiling. Plan solid support behind the intended hinge and fixed-panel attachment locations before the walls are closed.
Before you finalizeCorrect bowing early. Custom glass can accommodate some uneven openings, but it cannot make a bowed wall flat. Send us photos or have us review the opening before committing to the finish.
TIP 04
Plan ahead for textured tile
The surface behind the glass matters as much as the pattern.
Raised, ribbed or heavily textured tile can leave gaps where glass and door seals meet the wall. Deep grout joints and uneven tile edges can also affect the seal, while hinge and clamp plates need a suitable flat mounting surface.
Before you finalizeSend us your tile sample or product details before installation. We can help plan a smooth strip or flat landing where the glass, seals and hardware meet the wall while keeping the look you want.
TIP 05
Choose the door around the room
Make everyday access easy.
Check the door swing against the toilet, vanity, towel bars and bathroom entry door. Include the handle projection and space for a person to step in and out comfortably.
Before you finalizeA slider can help where swing space is limited, but its usable entry depends on panel overlap and hardware. Review the clear opening, not just the overall shower width.
TIP 06
Choose glass for the look you want
Tile color and privacy should guide the choice.
Low-iron glass is an option when you want the tile and finishes to read more clearly. Textured or frosted glass can add privacy while becoming a stronger visual element in the room.
Before you finalizeLet the enclosure size and selected hardware guide glass thickness. Review samples against your actual tile and lighting before making a final choice.
TIP 07
Coordinate the finish and proportions
Small details change the whole enclosure.
Match or deliberately complement the shower fixtures with your hinges, clamps and pull. Consider square or rounded shapes, handle length and how much metal you want visible.
Before you finalizeCompare physical finish samples where possible. Finishes with the same name can look different across manufacturers.
TIP 08
Think about height, headers and steam
Design for the people using the shower.
Allow comfortable clearance below any header and consider the tallest user. Coordinate enclosure height with tile lines, ceiling details and showerhead location.
Before you finalizeA steam shower needs coordinated enclosure, ventilation and moisture-control planning with your contractor. Discuss doors and transoms early rather than adapting a standard shower at the end.
TIP 09
Finish the opening before final measurement
Plan early. Order from verified dimensions.
Complete the tile, grout, curb and other surfaces that define the glass opening before the final field measure. Preliminary dimensions are useful for planning, but are not fabrication dimensions.
Before you finalizeKeep the measured opening unchanged afterward. If tile, fixtures or the curb change, tell Meva Glass before fabrication proceeds.
