What are the Different Types of Tub Enclosures?
Today’s homeowner is inundated with a vast selection of different types of tub enclosures. Tub enclosures are prefabricated or customizable units with or without a frame, made of glass or plastic, which serve as a barrier to keep water and steam from escaping the bathtub or shower. With the literally hundreds of combinations available, a homeowner can find tub enclosures to fit any style or space. Tub enclosures are not to be confused with a tub surround, which is acrylic or fiberglass molded into a one piece unit complete with tub and three sides, or simply three sides which may be installed around an existing bathtub. In any case, with a tub surround, one side is left open, while a tub enclosure completely encloses a tub or shower. Framed tub enclosures are available in many finishes: silver, gold, brass, satin, chrome, brushed nickel, anodized aluminum, antiqued brass and powder coating in nickel, white and other customizable colors. For the more discriminating homeowner, frames may
–> Today’s homeowner is inundated with a vast selection of different types of tub enclosures. Tub enclosures are prefabricated or customizable units with or without a frame, made of glass or plastic, which serve as a barrier to keep water and steam from escaping the bathtub or shower. With the literally hundreds of combinations available, a homeowner can find tub enclosures to fit any style or space. Tub enclosures are not to be confused with a tub surround, which is acrylic or fiberglass molded into a one piece unit complete with tub and three sides, or simply three sides which may be installed around an existing bathtub. In any case, with a tub surround, one side is left open, while a tub enclosure completely encloses a tub or shower. Framed tub enclosures are available in many finishes: silver, gold, brass, satin, chrome, brushed nickel, anodized aluminum, antiqued brass and powder coating in nickel, white and other customizable colors. For the more discriminating homeowner, frames
