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Steamy & Dreamy in Shippensburg

Posted on March 13, 2022March 23, 2022 by Emily Watkins

Shower Door of the Week: Steam Unit in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

When the field experts emailed me this pic, the subject line was “Steamy & Dreamy.” Accurate! We haven’t shared a steam unit in awhile, so let’s review some basics. #1: steam is amazing. It’s fabulous for your muscles, skin, and sinuses. (Anyone else experiencing spring allergies right now?)

Steam units require tall glass. And custom glass is what we do! This unit is 72″ tall with an 8″ transom. Keeping steam inside the unit is the ultimate goal, of course, but it’s also important to be able to breathe. The operable transom at the top of the door opens to let some steam out.

Expert Schuyler thought it was also important to note: “Coffee mugs in bottom left not included with the purchase of a shower door.” But how relaxing would it be to sit in the steam with a steaming cup of tea or coffee??

If you’re intrigued by the idea of adding a steam unit to your home, please do get in touch with any design questions. We’re always pleased to geek out about design and get you a free quote. You can also follow along on Facebook and Instagram for design inspiration.

Acid Etched Shower Door in Greencastle PA

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Emily Watkins

Shower Door of the Week: Acid Etched Cambridge Unit in Greencastle, Pennsylvania

For those who prefer to keep the mystery alive, we present: acid etched shower doors!

This is our popular Cambridge double sliding unit, fully frameless for a stylish modern look. The client opted for completely acid etched glass. We also work with local artisans who can acid etch patterns into the glass, which I personally love. Partially etched glass, whether a privacy bar or funky pattern, is fun and also lets more light in. Some people prefer a “shower cave” especially in the morning, but you can also install additional lighting in the shower enclosure if you prefer privacy and a sunnier start to the day.

We really enjoy coming up with custom solutions to your showering visions! From a recent Google review from client Joanne: “The gal in the office who schedules the installation is super friendly and helpful.” That’s our Emmarose! She’s fantastic. (Don’t worry, she’s not writing this – hah hah – Emily is the blogger!) So if you’re in the greater Washington DC area – including our southern Pennsylvania friends! – give us a shout to talk options. You can also follow us on Facebook and/or Instagram for design inspiration and the fun things we get up to!

Full Height Corner in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Emily Watkins

Shower Door of the Week: Full Height Corner Unit in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

It’s been awhile since we shared a photo from Pennsylvania! We’re located in Jefferson, Maryland – just outside Frederick. But our service area takes us to D.C., northern Virginia, the eastern panhandle of West Virginia, southern Pennsylvania, and of course most of Maryland. We get around! So keep your eyes peeled for one of our unique vans…

This shower of the week is a full height frameless corner unit. It looks fairly simple, but let’s take a look under the hood. Under the bath mat? Anyway, here are the details:

oil rubbed bronze hardware is a great match for the beige and lighter brown tones of the floor and tile
upgraded handle and robe hook – these are our Symphony handles, which add visual interest
low iron glass is more optically clear than regular glass, looks great against lighter tile colors
glass sealant that makes the glass a breeze to clean

We regularly get questions about cleaning shower door glass. So often that we created a handy blog post about it. The shorter version is that glass sealant fills the microscopic pores and ridges in your glass to prevent scum from accumulating in the first place. After that, your best friends are environmentally-friendly cleaner like Diamond Blue Wash and microfiber cloths. No scrubbing required!

Let us know if you have any questions about shower design, shower maintenance, best songs to listen to in the shower. We are, after all, the shower door experts! We’re over on Facebook and Instagram with behind-the-scenes pics and special offers. Hope to see you there – or maybe on the road in Pennsylvania…

Custom Walkthrough Shower in Fayetteville, PA

Posted on December 6, 2020December 8, 2020 by Emily Watkins

Shower Door of the Week: Custom Walkthrough in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania

We had actually had two unusual custom shower installations this week and couldn’t decide which to share. So we took it to our Facebook followers! Which do you think they preferred?

They chose A! – but only by one vote. It’s tough because they are both really cool custom showers. So it comes down to personal preference. The first shower (A) uses angles to leave an open walkthrough. It feels airy and spacious for its actual size. The second shower (B) uses glass on two sides with a sliding door to enclose a sunken tub. One Facebook friend commented that B has a lot of unusable space on those stairs. We suggested a mini bar! What would you do with the extra space?

It’s always fun interacting with you all on social media. We’re on Instagram too, where we post silly behind-the-scenes pics. And shower doors, of course! We highly recommend browsing through photos before you start on your own custom project. One benefit of having been in the business for 30 years is that we’ve seen it all! And we genuinely love to chat about design. So get in touch, follow along, and start planning your dream shower!

Expert Advice: Our Trusted Tile Companies

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Emily Watkins

Choosing tile is the time for your inner interior designer to shine! There’s something special about making a unique interior space that’s all your own. But who do you turn to for options and advice? Who actually installs your dream tile? We often get asked for referrals, and with 30 years in the shower door business, we’ve made some excellent local contacts. Please do let them know that we referred you! But without further blogging ado, here are our most-trusted tile contractors:

Frederick County, Maryland

Epic Kitchen & Bath / Scott Phucas / 301-363-5531

HH Homes / Hank Parater / 240-870-2985

J Grubbs Construction / John Grubb / 301-748-7374

Lighthouse Craftsmen / Pete Ring / 240-315-832

Newell Property Services / Tom Newell / 301-371-0645

PKS Home Improvements / Paul Sager / 301-337-0134

Premier Contracting Services / Tyler Timberlake / 877- 928-7767

Quality First Home Improvement / Dave Farnum / 443-398-1100

Woodsboro Craftsmen / Jeff Crum / 301-304-0945

Carroll, Howard, & Washington Counties, Maryland

Woodsboro Craftsmen / Jeff Crum / 301-304-0945

Montgomery County, Maryland

PKS Home Improvements / Paul Sager / 301-337-0134

Washington, D.C.

Falcon Construction / Kaz Malachowski / 301-294 – 3100

Loudoun County, Virginia

Goode Guy Handyman / Ronnie Goode / 703-431-2754

Berkeley County, West Virginia

Miller’s Residential Creations / Travis Sprouse / 304- 918-0007

Tristate Home Improvements / Chris Hill / 304-240-0646

Franklin County, Pennsylvania

Innovative Kitchen & Flooring Supply / Ryan Stouffer / 717-263-2611

Note: We are not responsible for any mistakes, mix-ups, or mayhem caused by these contractors. Kidding: they’re good people. But please let us know if you have a negative experience that might cause us to retract our recommendation. And definitely get in touch when it’s time to plan for your perfect shower door! In the meantime, follow along on our social media (Facebook and Instagram) for tile and other design inspiration!

Sandblasted Glass Making Waves in Pennsylvania

Posted on July 26, 2020September 8, 2020 by Noah Watkins

Shower Door of the Week: Custom Sandblasted Glass in Chambersburg

We were making some summer sandblasted waves in sunny Chambersburg, Pennsylvania! Our friends at Rowland Glass Studios in Thurmont, Maryland did the custom blasting. We always enjoy working with them! Design note: they left the top section of the shower clear to show off that fun sparkly tile. On our end, we think the upgraded curved concerto handle fits really well with this wavy design.

Side note: Expert Emily sees waves, but Expert Noah makes the fair point that you can also stand in the shower and pretend you’re a tiger. Who’s right? Email emily@showerdoorexperts.com if you want to weigh in on this debate…

What They’re Saying

Wow, this one really blew up over on our Facebook page! (We’re also on Instagram.)

“Gotta love when two great companies come together on a project and get beautiful results!!”

“Love this, need this”

“Do you give free estimates?”

Yes! Yes we do give free estimates! Get in touch or start a free quote from the website. Somebody also asked us about a full bathroom model, so also know that we can recommend contractors in your area. We work with some terrific and trustworthy people – very much including Rowland Glass Studios! – and are always happy to share our insider knowledge.

Completely Custom 4-Sider in Pennsylvania

Posted on July 19, 2020August 28, 2020 by Noah Watkins

Shower Door of the Week: Custom Unit in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania

This 4-sided custom shower enclosure is the bee’s knees! Well… two bees, combined. 🐝🐝🚿
This was a fun project. The little alcove has handy – and beautiful – bench seating. We love the idea of a small shower alcove! But because the door meets the adjacent panel at a custom angle, we had to be super precise with our engineering and installation. Thankfully, our technicians hit this one out of the park!

What people said on our Facebook page: “absolutely beautiful,” “beautiful,” “love!”

We continue to follow all safety protocols when we visit your homes. Gotta keep our customers and experts safe! We’re also starting to get visitors in our showroom, which opened back up this month. It is so good to see people again! We really missed having in-person chats about bathroom design. If you can, come on by!

If you’re new to the Shower Door Expert blog (welcome!), our showroom is in Jefferson, Maryland. This project was in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, and we get to the southernmost reaches of Pennsylvania fairly often. If you have any questions about our service area (and whether we can scoot outside it for you), please do get in touch – it never hurts to ask!

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