Exploring Your Bathroom Window Glass Options

There is a wide range of bathroom window glass options to choose from, which can make the process of deciding on the best privacy glass somewhat challenging. While alternatives to privacy glass can work, sometimes choosing glazing specially designed for privacy is the best choice – particularly for bathrooms on lower levels. 

Aside from better privacy, the right bathroom window glass choices will deliver the following additional benefits:

• Security: Bathrooms on lower floors can benefit from the strong glass of double-glazed window designs, as they are more difficult to break or force open. Most modern window frames also have sturdy locking mechanisms.
• Energy-efficiency: The temperature fluctuations in a bathroom can cause a loss of heat within the home, but using double-glazing eliminates the issue. Double-glazed privacy glass also reduces the build-up of mould or mildew.
• Customisation: Bathroom window glass is ripe for customisations, as you do not have to worry about blocking the view. There is ample opportunity for etched patterns, colouring and stained glass designs both inside and out. 

There are many options to choose from, which can be confusing. But, as experts in installing a wide variety of glazing in many rooms in homes across the southeast of the UK, we are a good source of information to help make the decision easier. 

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What Are the Main Types of Bathroom Window Glass?

The types of glass that are suitable for bathroom windows include the following options:

• Frosted glass: Frosted glass is sandblasted or etched glazing, which creates a frosted appearance on one side. One advantage of frosted glass is that it allows for an excellent level of natural light dispersal. A disadvantage is that it may scratch easily, but double-glazing can prevent this from happening.
• Obscure glass: This type of glazing has varying levels of obscurity, so you can control precisely how much you can see through obscure glass windows, which makes them quite useful for bathroom windows on higher levels or in showers. There are many types of obscure glass with different aesthetics.
• Patterned glass: Patterned glass is available in designs such as stippolyte glass, bubble glass and other varieties. Patterned glass can be weaker due to the unevenness of the glazing, but when using toughened glass for one pane and patterned glass for the other the strength differences are minimal.
• Fluted glass: This type of textured glass has a series of grooves and looks similar to sticks or reeds in a neat row. The levels of obscurity in this type of glass vary depending on the viewing angle – so it may not be a good choice for bathroom windows on a lower level. Fluted glass allows in plenty of light.
• Smart glass: Smart glass uses an electrical current to switch glass from clear to opaque at the touch of a button, similar to a light switch. Smart glass is usually a bit more expensive than other types of glass, however – as the glazing is obscured when the power you do not have to rely on your electricity.

Other variations include coloured or stained glass, which can effectively block the view into a bathroom while allowing in large amounts of natural light.

What is the Best Type of Bathroom Window Glass?

The best type of glass for bathroom windows depends on your tastes and budget. When your installation is complete, so long as you have a glass window that suits the decor of your bathroom and adds privacy you should be happy with your choice.

Remember that decorative, stained and smart glass are more intricate and will usually be more expensive. If you are concerned about prices or are unsure of the type of bathroom window glass to select, shades and shutters are an alternative.