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Steam shower enclosures in New Jersey

Frameless glass to the ceiling, sealed so the steam stays in the shower.

Floor-to-ceiling frameless glass steam shower enclosure with a transom sealing the top
Illustrative image, not a Star Glass project.

A steam shower enclosure is a frameless shower door system that runs floor to ceiling and seals at the top, so a steam generator can fill the shower. It is for homeowners adding a steam shower in a remodel, and for the contractors building it. Without a sealed top the steam drifts into the bathroom and the room never fills.

Star Glass LLC builds the glass part of the system in homes across northern and central New Jersey: fixed panels to the ceiling, a hinged door with full seals, and a small operable transom above the door to vent when you are done.

What makes steam shower glass different

The panels run floor to ceiling and meet the ceiling with a seal, so the ceiling inside the shower needs to be sloped and finished before we measure. The door gets a full set of seals and a transom that opens. Hinges and clips are the same hardware as our swing shower doors. What changes is the height and the sealing.

  • Floor-to-ceiling fixed panels
  • Hinged door with full seals
  • Operable transom for venting

Call early in the planning

The generator, the sloped ceiling, the bench and the tile all have to be planned together, and the glass is measured after the tile is complete. If you are working with a contractor, have them call us before the walls are closed so we can tell them what the glass needs. See shower glass for bathroom remodels for how the timing works.

Glass and hardware choices

Clear or low-iron glass, 3/8 or 1/2 inch. Hardware comes in satin brass, matte black, chrome, brushed nickel, oil rubbed bronze, polished nickel and brushed bronze. We bring samples to the visit so you can hold them next to your faucet.

What sets the price of a steam enclosure

Height is the main one. Floor-to-ceiling panels use more glass than a standard door, and the transom and full seal set add hardware. Low-iron glass and 1/2 inch thickness add to that. We give you a firm price after we measure the finished shower.

Questions about this work

Does a steam shower need glass to the ceiling?

Yes. A steam shower enclosure has to seal at the top, or the steam escapes and the shower never fills. The panels run floor to ceiling and the door gets a full set of seals.

What is the transom on a steam shower for?

The transom is a small hinged window above the door. You open it after the steam session to let the moisture out, so the shower dries and the bathroom does not stay damp.

Can you convert my existing shower to a steam shower?

The glass part, yes. The generator, plumbing and sloped ceiling are done by your contractor first, then Star Glass measures the finished shower and installs the enclosure.

How long does a steam enclosure take from measure to install?

We measure once the tile and ceiling are finished, the glass is made to those measurements, and we come back to install it. We give you the timeline at the measure, so tell your contractor to plan the glass as the last step.

How do I get a quote for a steam shower enclosure?

Send the quote form with a photo or the plan, or call during phone hours. We serve northern and central New Jersey, and the estimate visit is free. If the shower is still being built, tell us where it stands.

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