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Art Deco (Part 1 of 4): Glass Shower Panel From "Bathroom Renovations" episode DBTR-101

	This antiquated '70s-style bathroom ...
	with a leaky tub ...
	is converted into an Art Deco delight that gives the rest of the house a new lift.
	Host Amy Matthews (right) and our homeowners discuss the renovation plans before digging into the demolition process in this first episode.

Materials for Demolition --

Safety goggles
Work gloves
Dust mask
Drop cloths
Garbage can
Sponge
Plunger
Hammer
Pliers
Putty knife
Plastic bag with rags
Wet/dry vacuum
Piece of plywood (to protect tub)
Tape (to cover tub drain)
Hammer
Reciprocating saw
6" all-purpose blade

Materials for Insulation and Cement Board --

Dust mask
Gloves
Long sleeve shirt
Safety goggles
Paper-faced batt insulation
Stapler
Porcelain coated screws
Screw gun
Cement board (Durarock)
Drywall square
Utility knife
Mud
Tape
Putty knife
Sandpaper
Joint compound
Sandpaper
Reciprocating saw

Material for Installing Knee Wall Glass Panel --

Glass panel
3/4" plywood
Adhesive
Screws
Hardibacker
Hardibacker screws
Channel (for panel)
Hacksaw
Laser level plumb bob
Drill
Screw gun
Suction cups (to carry glass)

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D

Glass Shower Panel

1. Host Amy Matthews and homeowner (Mary) inspected the art glass that arrived. Companies that ship glass usually put an indicator on the end of the crate that lets you know if the glass has fallen over during shipping.

2. The homeowners decided on a custom design for their glass to follow the art deco style they are going for in their bathroom. Slump glass is made by taking a custom (relief) mold of your design and laying a piece of glass over it, and heating it up. As it heats up and the glass starts to melt, it slumps into the relief (figure A). While you may have seen slumped glass in restaurants and commercial buildings, this custom-formed glass is now becoming popular in home kitchens and bathrooms, prized for its unique look.

3. Before the art glass panel goes in, it needs something to support it. You can make a knee wall out of two 3/4-inch pieces of plywood. It goes flush against the tub and is screwed into the cleats underneath the tub (figure B).

4. Attach hardibacker to the knee wall with 1-1/4-inch screws.

5. To make sure the channel is aligned correctly, use a self-leveling laser thumb-bob (figure C).

6. Attach the metal channel with a few screws and then carefully slide the art glass panel into the channel (figure D), being very careful not to chip the edges of the glass. Once the glass fits correctly, remove it and put it in a safe place until the end of the project.

In the second episode of four episodes, the backerboards and plumbing are removed and the shower is re-plumbed. Then we start setting the shower wall tiles.

RESOURCES :

Wall and Shower Tile
Field Tile: Martinique Ice White 3x6 (MT25)
Border Tile: Gloss Black Chair Rail
Accent Tile: Glassworks Aspen Mist 3x6 (GWO1)
Where available: Visit the American Olean website, link below.

Floor Tile
Field: Chloe Satin White Pinwheel with Satin White 12x12 (CH01)
Inlay: Chloe Satin White Pinwheel with Gloss Black 12x12 (CH01)
Cove: Bright Gloss Black Cove Base 4x6 (49)
Brand name: American Olean
Where available: Visit the American Olean website, link below.

American Olean
Website: www.aotile.com

Cast Glass Shower Panel
Style: Custom Design
Where available: Visit the Artwork website, link below.
Artwork in Architectural Glass
Website: www.artworkinglass.com