Yes! Taking obvious precautions, like sloping your shower curb in and pointing the shower head away from the door can prevent leaks. For more great tips when planning and building your new shower follow our “How To Build a Shower
Tempered “safety glass” is glass that has been heated up in an oven and then quickly cooled or “quenched” in water. This causes the outer molecules to pull tightly inward, making the glass extremely strong and very difficult to break. If the glass
Classic Blinds & Shutters Design Center Can a certain type of window treatment help cool down a sunny room? Yes, there are several types. One option is to use heavy, lined draperies which can provide a barrier between the window and
“Semi-frameless” is virtually identical to the old-fashioned “fully-framed” enclosures that were common in the past. Both have a lot of metal framing, utilize very thin glass and are generally considered cheap and flimsy. A frameless enclosure, on the other hand, provides
Classic Blinds & Shutters Design Center What is the latest trend in window treatments? Explore the latest trends in window treatments with our new Hunter Douglas Designer Roller Shades and Skyline line. With 52 new fabrics coming out, this collection will now offer a total of
Yes! While glass looks and feels smooth to the touch, a microscope reveals a surface with pits and valleys. Hard water, soap-scum and minerals will eventually penetrate these surface imperfections and can permanently “cloud” the glass. To keep your glass looking as
Classic Blinds & Shutters Design Center What are the biggest mistakes to avoid when it comes to window treatments? The most common mistakes people make are applying cleaning products to fabrics or tugging on and closing window treatments incorrectly. Both shorten
Classic Blinds & Shutters Design Center Do all of the window treatments in my house have to be the same? No, many people choose to mix and match different types of window treatments in their homes using different styles and
Classic Blinds & Shutters Design Center Can a certain type of window treatment help cool down a sunny room? Yes, there are several types. One option is to use heavy, lined draperies which can provide a barrier between the window and
Enclosing your shower or tub only partially with a shower screen not only creates a clean, streamlined look, but automatically improves flow in both large and small bathrooms. It also increases the perception of space in either, because it removes
