For a dramatic looking shower, you can add a chipped edge to your heavy glass shower enclosure. A "Chipped Edge" refers to the scalloped edge work on the glass.
Type of Chipped Edge Pattern
Double-Sided - The glass is chipped both directions, providing an attractive rough edge to the glass. Very non-symmetric.
Single-Sided - The glass is all chipped one direction
Type of Edge Cut
The shape of the edge of the glass.
Straight Cut - Typical cut on the glass. No charge.
Wave Cut - A smooth wave. You can specify the height of the waves and the distance between the peaks and valleys. There are limitations to the steepness of the waves. If they are too extreme, the glass will break when chipping it. Talk to us for full details.
Jagged Cut - A rougher random cut that complements the chipped edge pattern making it look like a broken edge.
Get your shower enclosure etched! Etching is the process of a design embedded into the glass to create an engraving. Pioneer will provide top-quality etching to help your shower door stand out. What can you get etched?
Privacy areas – block out sections of the enclosure
Decorative patterns to add flair or complement other design elements in the shower and/or bathroom
Add flair and style to a sliding shower enclosure door! You may not think a simple change could significantly change the look and feel of the unit, but the S-curve adds a dash of personality and pizzazz.
Available Sizes: Nearly unlimited, sliding shower enclosures only Standard Heights: Nearly unlimited, sliding shower enclosures only
Glass: While the S-Curve is available in our full range of 1/4” or 3/8” glass patterns, from clear to our luxurious Venetian Cast Glass, for the most dramatic effect, we recommend using clear glass which highlights the edge. While possibly unavailable for S-curve systems, see all glass options here.
Thin Glass Pattern Shower Enclosures - Edge of Starphire vs Clear
Thin glass shower enclosures allow your bathroom to look spacious, crisp, and modern. Thin glass is an option only for frameless and semiframeless shower enclosures. As the name might suggest, the glass is very thin – beyond the normal 3/16" dimensions.
Experience the ultimate in luxury with premium art glass shower enclosures. Our beautiful Venetian Cast Glass enclosures can become the jewel of your bathroom. The richly textured, three dimensional character of art glass will add a beautiful, stunning elegance to your bathroom. Cast Glass can be used any place a heavy glass system can be installed.
Pioneer offers many stock patterns from which to choose, but there is no limit to the design opportunities. You can give us a drawing of your own design or offer your ideas and have our artists design a custom pattern for you. Let your imagination run wild. Do you want your shower enclosure to reflect your hobby, your family, your favorite place in the world? All these are possible with Cardinal Art Glass. The glass is fabricated to accommodate Cardinal heavy glass hinges, clips, pulls and towel bars.
Options: Almost any configuration possible, from swing doors to multi-panel units with buttresses, notched panels, and butt joints. In-panel steam vents. Custom glass patterns. Surface protection.
For upscale bathrooms, heavy glass shower doors are an essential item.
Build the shower of your dreams with heavy glass enclosures, configurable for nearly every space.
Heavy glass provides a modern, contemporary look. The appeal of heavy glass is for structural integrity, durability, and to just plain look more impressive than other shower enclosures.
Heavy glass can be used in both swing and sliding enclosures.
Options: Almost any configuration possible, from swing doors to multi-panel units with buttresses, notched panels, and butt joints. In-panel steam vents. Surface protection.
Heavy Glass Pattern Shower Enclosures - Edge of Starphire vs Clear
WATER SEAL
Heavy glass showers can also utilize a 1/8" acrylic water seal. This seal almost disappears when the door is closed, and is much more attractive than the previous bulb seals, yet still keeping the water in.
The remarkable new 3/8" clear glass TruFit enclosure is easy to install in as little as an hour, has lots of adjustment, and can even go on a fiberglass unit. Traditional heavy glass enclosures need to be made to order because even a 1/8" out of plumb can require custom glass. The TruFit enclosure utilizes custom jamb and channels to allow for easy, on-site adjustment to the wall and curb conditions.
Shower Enclosure, TruFit Series - Brushed Nickel 2
Shower Enclosure, TruFit Series - Brushed Nickel 2
Swing Door Series
Available Sizes: Single Door: 23 1/2" to 38". Door and Panel: 35 3/8" to 74 5/8". Standard Heights: 72" and 75" (Jamb is 7/16" taller than top of glass door - 72 7/16" or 75 7/16").
Options: You can combine a TruFit door with other standard heavy glass panels. With 1/2" of adjustment on the door, you can allow for some fine tuning during your install to accommodate out-of-plumb walls (see photo below). You can also have heavy glass in a fiberglass install!
Similar to our Cardinal Series, without the metal jamb between the door and glass. The Uptown Grand even does away with the header. You can get clear Polycarbonate on both the Uptown and Uptown Grand, to create a nearly invisible look to your enclosure with no metal jamb between the door and panel!
Available Sizes: 30" to 72" Wide Standard Heights: Uptown: 68", 71", 74", 80". Uptown Grand: 66-5/8", 69-5/8", 72-5/8", 80".
Glass: Uptown: 1/4” Clear Door, 1/4” Clear panel. Sixteen other glass color and pattern options. Uptown Grand: 1/4” Clear Door, 3/8” Clear panel. Fourteen other glass color and pattern options. See all glass options here. Finishes: Brushed Nickel, Chrome, Gold, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Roman Bronze, White, Satin. See samples of finishes.
Hardware: Cast glass pulls, back-to-back standard, Apollo, towel bar/pull combo, crescent, square, or ladder c-pull. Latter three pulls are displayed on this page. Follow the link for the rest. See a master list of examples of headers, pulls, towel bars, and knobs here.
Options: Steam Kit header available for Uptown Series enclosures going all the way to the ceiling. Add a Venetian Cast Glass pull or work with our designers to create a pull unique for your project.
The Uptown series uses 1/4" glass for the door and panel, while the Uptown Grand uses 1/4" glass for the door and 3/8" glass for the panel. If you would like the door and panel glass to match, you can select from these options. If you want to mix and match your panels you have more options. How about a Clear door with a Satin panel?
Uptown Series (1/4" door & panel glass)
Clear
Autumn
Bronze
Everglade
Glacier
Glue Chip
Rain
Reeded
Satin
Smoke
Low iron (super clear) glass
Any of our Cardinal series low iron patterns
Uptown Grand Series (1/4" door glass - 3/8" panel glass)
Clear
Bronze
Glue Chip
Rain
Satin
Smoke
Low iron (super clear) glass
Any of our Cardinal series low iron patterns
Hardware specific to Uptown (can accommodate other hardware)
The Cardinal S-Curve is a popular option for adding flair and style to a simple slider. It surprised even us how the simple change dramatically changed the look and feel of the unit.
While the S-Curve is available in our full range of 1/4” or 3/8” glass patterns, from clear to our luxurious Venetian Cast Glass, for the most dramatic effect, we recommend using clear glass which highlights the edge.
Stock and custom sizes available
Glass overlaps 1” to 3”
Installs as easily as our Euro unit with one additional bumper
The Skyline series is a bold new take on the sliding door enclosure. It is simple and elegant. One side has a fixed panel and the other side slides along on bold rollers and a single rod. The Skyline Empire variety is a popular choice for hotels showcasing their value. We offer three varieties:
The Skyline: 3/8" glass and has three rollers
The Skyline Ultimate: 1/2" glass and three larger rollers
The Skyline Empire: 3/8" glass with four large rollers.
Our units can be configured with one or two return panels.
Cardinal Shower Enclosure, Skyline Empire Series brushed
Door and Window Thermal Glass Made with Wavy, Decorative, or Privacy
Insulated glass units are traditionally clear and serve the purpose they were designed – energy. We sell a ton of traditional clear double-pane glass units for double hung, picture, arched, and casement windows. But every so often, a customer will ask for something a little different. You may be inspired to step out of the box and use a more inspiring pattern or design. You may need privacy. You may long for the charm of wavy glass for your historic home. You may want the beauty of a vintage pattern glass or the clarity of crystal clear low iron glass. Let’s look at your options.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Have a question or need advice about double or triple pane window glass? Give us a call or send an email to comfort @pioneer-glass.com. We specialize in all types of insulated including doors, large arch windows, and bay windows. Here are some handy links that may help you.
For a full catalogue of our cabinet glass, click here.
Piramide
Traditional Acid Wash
Pattern 62 in Dual Pane Window
Antique Wavy Glass
Most contractors and consumers who own historic houses think they need to pick between energy efficiency and antique glass. That doesn't have to be true. You can choose between six different types of restoration glass to match the era or look you would like, and benefit from energy efficiency too!
Image, right: Goetheglass in Insulated Window.
Decorative Glass
There are a lot of creative choices here. Choose from vintage patterns like glue chip, color tinted varieties, water and rain patterns, and fun choices like bubble. You can view these choices at the bottom of our cabinet glass page.
Types of Insulated Replacement Glass Available
Low E
Argon
Tinted
Custom
Doors
Sliders
French
Patio
Bay Window
Bow Window
Picture Window
Casement
Arched
Palladian
Wavy Glass
Tempered
Laminated
Skylight
Contact us at 508-234-7063 ([email protected]) for helpful advice and estimates.
Cardinal's Euro Series enclosures have the look of unmatched European design. The Euro series is tremendously customizable, coming with five trim levels.
Light Euro Series - Featuring Light Euro header, 3/16" glass and clamp-on single towel bar
Traditional Euro Series - Upgrades with 1/4" Clear glass and through-the-glass towel bars
Euro Series - Upgrades to our heavy duty header suitable for taller and wider units
Platinum Riviera Euro Series - Upgrades to the Platinum header & rollers (see below) and 5/16" slider glass
Heavy Euro Series - Upgrades with the heavy duty Euro header and 3/8" glass
The Heavy Euro series can accommodate our patterned 3/8" glass or a 3/8" Venetian Cast Glass pattern.
Optional features include the Cardinal S-Curve glass and recessed finger pulls.
Shower Enclosures - Euro Series - TESE Chrome Clear S-Curve 06
Shower Enclosures - Euro Series - TESE Chrome Clear S-Curve 06
Sliding Door Series
Available Sizes: 44" to 84" Wide Standard Heights: 55 3/8", 56 3/8", 57 3/8", 62 3/8", 65 3/8", 67 3/8", 70 3/8", 75 3/8"
Glass: Light Euro Series - 3/16" Clear, Obscure, Rain. Traditional Euro and Euro Series - 1/4" Clear or 1/4" Rain. Platinum Riviera Euro Series - 5/16" Clear. Heavy Euro Series - 3/8" Clear. Additional: Fourteen 3/16" and 1/4" patterned and colored glass options, Over twenty 3/8" glass patterns and colors, Over twelve 3/8" Venetian Cast Glass patterns. See all glass options here. Finishes: Brushed Nickel, Chrome, Gold, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Roman Bronze, Satin, White, 55 custom powder coat colors. See samples of finishes.
Hardware: Two Euro series header styles (Euro and Heavy Euro). Pulls, knobs, and towel bars are available. See a master list of examples of headers, pulls, towel bars, and knobs here.
Options: Inline and return panels, Heavy duty Euro header for wider and taller units, Recessed finger pulls, Cardinal S-Curve, Surface protection, Custom sizes
Cardinal Shower Enclosure, Euro Platinum Riviera Series - Cardinal Wisp
UPGRADE TO PLATINUM The Platinum Euro Series includes:
UPGRADED WHEELS The Platinum series has ultra-smooth V-shaped wheels that are designed for the new V-shaped tracks in the headers. You’ll notice a substantial difference in the effort it takes to roll the door.
UPGRADED HEADERS The Platinum series headers are taller to better hide the roller brackets up inside the header.
UPGRADED ROLLER BRACKETS We changed the design slightly so that the wheel is closer to the center of gravity of the door glass, which allows the glass to hang at less of an angle.
RECESSED FINGER PULLS The recessed finger pulls with through-the-glass towel bar and knob are standard on the Platinum Riviera Euro series.
The Platinum Riviera Series includes:
UPGRADED GLASS 5/16" glass thickness
UPGRADED HEADERS The Platinum series headers are taller to better hide the roller brackets up inside the header.
UPGRADED ROLLER BRACKETS We changed the design slightly so that the wheel is closer to the center of gravity of the door glass, which allows the glass to hang at less of an angle.
Fully framed enclosures with metal al the way around the glass. Fast installation time.
Swing Door Series
Available Sizes: 21 3/4" to 108" wide and larger for custom units Standard Heights: 69", 72", 75", 80", 90" Glass: Stock Glass: 3/16" Clear, Obscure or Rain. Additional 3/16" and 1/4" patterned and colored glass selections available. See all glass options here. Finishes: Brushed Nickel, Chrome, Gold, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Roman Bronze, Satin, White, 55 custom powder coat colors. See samples of finishes. Hardware: 2 header styles. Four pull options, including the basic stock pull, through-the-glass c-pull or Apollo style c-pull, or a towel bar/pull combo. See a master list of examples of headers, pulls, towel bars, and knobs here.
Shower Enclosure, Craftsman Swing Series - Chrome-Rain - Detail 2
Shower Enclosure, Craftsman Sliding Series - BN-Rain 01
Sliding Door Series
Available Sizes: 39 3/4" to 108" perimeter measurement Standard Heights: 54 1/2", 56 1/2", 58 5/8", 65", 68", 71", 75", 80", 90"
Glass: Stock Glass: 5/32" Clear, Obscure or Rain glass for the sliding doors, 3/16" thick for panels. Additional: Fourteen additional 3/16" and 1/4" patterned and colored glass selections. See all glass options here. Finishes: Brushed Nickel, Chrome, Gold, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Roman Bronze, Satin, White, 55 custom powder coat colors. See samples of finishes.
Hardware: Two pull option, a single-mount pull and recessed finger pull – or go with a knob. Two towel bar options. See a master list of examples of headers, pulls, towel bars, and knobs here.
Options: Inline and return panels, Through-the-glass towel bar and pull, Recessed finger pulls, Surface protection, Custom sizes.
Cardinal Builder Sliding Door Series
The Craftsman Builder series is the base line of Craftsman sliders designed to last for years. Several stock sizes are available to match most fiberglass tub inserts and basic tub and shower enclosures. Sliding door only.
Available Sizes: 39 3/4" to 60 3/4" Standard Heights: 53 1/4" to 66 3/4"
High quality. Reasonable prices. Doesn't get much better than that, does it? The Cardinal Series are semi-frameless enclosures.
Swing Door Series
Available Sizes: 22" to 72" Wide Standard Heights: 69", 72", 75", 80", 90" Glass: Stock Glass: 3/16" Clear, Obscure or Rain. Additional 3/16" and 1/4" patterned and colored glass selections available. See all glass options here. Finishes: Brushed Nickel, Chrome, Gold, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Roman Bronze, Satin, White, 55 custom powder coat colors. See samples of finishes. Hardware: 3 header styles, plus Steam Kit style for enclosures going all the way to the ceiling. Four pull options, including the basic stock pull, through-the-glass c-pull or Apollo style c-pull, or a towel bar/pull combo. See a master list of examples of headers, pulls, towel bars, and knobs here.
Options: Inline, return and neo-angle panels, Through-the-glass C-Pull, Through-the-glass Apollo style C-Pull, Towel bar/pull combo, Cast glass pulls, Euro and Apollo style headers, Steam kit, Clear sweep, Surface protection, Custom sizes
Shower Enclosures - Cardinal Series - CDII - Satin_Clear_02
Available Sizes: 42" to 84" Wide Standard Heights: 55 3/8", 56 3/8", 57 3/8", 62 3/8", 65 3/8", 67 3/8", 70 3/8", 73 3/8", 76 3/8"
Glass: Stock Glass: 3/16" Clear, Obscure or Rain. Additional 3/16" and 1/4" patterned and colored glass selections available. See all glass options here. Finishes: Brushed Nickel, Chrome, Gold, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Roman Bronze, Satin, White, 55 custom powder coat colors. See samples of finishes.
Hardware: 3 header styles, plus Steam Kit style for enclosures going all the way to the ceiling. Four pull options, including the basic stock pull, through-the-glass c-pull or Apollo style c-pull, or a towel bar/pull combo. See a master list of examples of headers, pulls, towel bars, and knobs here.
Options: Inline and return panels, Inside towel bar, Snap-in retainer, Surface protection, Custom sizes
Cardinal Builder Sliding Door Series
The Cardinal Builder series is the base line of sliders designed to last for years. Several stock sizes are available to match most fiberglass tub inserts and basic tub and shower enclosures. Sliding door only.
Available Sizes: 44" to 60" Wide Standard Heights: 55 3/8" to 70 3/8" tall
Options: Surface protection, Available in stock sizes only
UPGRADE TO PLATINUM The Platinum Cardinal Series includes:
UPGRADED WHEELS The Platinum series has ultra-smooth V-shaped wheels that are designed for the new V-shaped tracks in the headers. You’ll notice a substantial difference in the effort it takes to roll the door.
UPGRADED HEADERS The Platinum series headers are taller to better hide the roller brackets up inside the header.
UPGRADED ROLLER BRACKETS We changed the design slightly so that the wheel is closer to the center of gravity of the door glass, which allows the glass to hang at less of an angle.
Apollo Sliding Shower Enclosures - CH-Clear - Euro image 1
Details
Available Sizes: 42" to 72" Wide Standard Heights: 57 3/8", 62 3/8", 70 3/8", 75 3/8"
Glass: Apollo Series - 1/4" Clear, Heavy Apollo Series - 3/8" Clear. Fourteen 3/16" and 1/4" patterned and colored glass options, Over twenty 3/8" glass patterns and colors, Over twelve 3/8" Venetian Cast Glass patterns. See all glass options here. Finishes: Antique, Brushed Nickel, Chrome, Gold, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Roman Bronze, Satin, White, 55 custom powder coat colors. See samples of finishes. Hardware: Apollo Series, displayed below. See a master list of examples of headers, pulls, towel bars, and knobs here.
Options: Heavy Duty header for wider and taller units, Cardinal S-Curve, Surface protection, Custom sizes
Hardware options for headers, knobs, towel bars, and pulls for heavy glass shower enclosures are on this page. Scroll to the category you are looking for. At the bottom is a picture depicting the visual difference between polished and brushed versions of hardware (Skyline series). On the hunt for normal shower enclosure glass hardware? Click here.
There are many different types of glass you can get in your shower enclosure. There’s pattern glass, colored glass, cast glass pattern, and heavy glass, plus other distinctive ways to enhance your shower door. If you’re confused by the options available to you, check out our page on types of shower enclosures to ensure you are reviewing the options available to you. You can also contact us or stop into our showroom and we’d be happy to lend you our expertise and advice to pick the best glass for your bathroom.
Ultimate Optique is a thermally formed art glass design, which uses a revolutionary kiln casting process that integrates the rich textural elements of kiln formed glass with unobstructed, optically clear areas or patterns, creating an effect that is striking and original. Available for certain shower enclosures. Learn more on our Cast Glass page.
For more information about which finishes are available with which enclosures, see each of the shower enclosure series pages.
Directly below is a side-by-side comparison of all our finishes. The Oil Rubbed Bronze is the classic bronze finish, and the Roman Bronze is more chocolatey and matches many of today's newer bronze fixtures and hardware. The Roman Bronze has more of a matte finish when compared with the Oil Rubbed Bronze.
Color Finish Options
Color Options
Brushed Nickel
Chrome
Gold
Oil Rubbed Bronze
Roman Bronze
Satin
White
Custom Powder Coating
Pioneer Glass is pleased to offer a wide variety of custom powder coat colors for our shower enclosures. These colors can be applied to nearly any of our standard or custom shower enclosures to give your enclosure a unique look. These finishes are extremely durable and will provide years of service.The Hammertone finishes provide some serious texture to the enclosure (see the photos). Several fine grain and rough grain colors are available.
Hundreds of other colors are available via special order.
Hardware options for headers, knobs, towel bars, and pulls for shower enclosures are on this page. Scroll to the category you are looking for. At the bottom is a picture depicting the visual difference between polished and brushed versions of hardware (Skyline series). On the hunt for heavy glass hardware? Click here.
Cardinal Shower Enclosures are of industry-leading quality made in the U.S.A.
Pioneer prides itself on supplying satisfied customers with Cardinal Shower Enclosures. The industry standard for glass specifies that if you can't see a blemish on glass from 10 feet away, it passes. But when you are inside the shower enclosure, you're much closer than 10 feet away. Cardinal glass is inspected from arm's length, to ensure quality glass you look at, not through.
Cardinal showers are engineered with the highest possible standards in mind to ensure maximum reliability, and carry a lifetime guarantee against defects in craftsmanship and materials on extruded aluminum parts. While the industry standard is a 20% reject rate, Cardinal is running at a less than 1% reject rate, eliminating the need for return trips to the job.
Pioneer offers a full line of framed, semi-frameless and frameless heavy glass shower enclosures, as well as stock and custom cast glass shower enclosures.
Below is a list of the various shower Series offered.
CARDINAL SERIES
Elegantly designed and engineered with precision. Framed and frameless enclosures at affordable prices. The Cardinal Builder Series, a basic slider, can save money.
Easy to install with tons of adjustment and can even be attached to a fiberglass unit. Traditional heavy glass enclosures need to be made to order – not the TruFit!
The Craftsman series is solidly-built, fully framed, and are high-quality options at competitive prices. The Craftsman Builder Series offers a budget enclosure, fully framed.
There are many different types of glass you can get in your shower enclosure. There’s pattern glass, colored glass, and more. See all of your options here.
Thin glass shower enclosures allow your bathroom to look spacious, crisp, and modern. Learn more.
FINISHES
Shower Enclosures come in a multitude of finishes. Below is a list of the most common finishes, which you can see examples of on our Shower Enclosure Finishes page. Custom powder coating is also available with examples.
Corner showers get the most use out of small bathrooms.
Today, bathroom appearance is much more important than in the past – and corner showers are used a design element.
These days, people look at showering areas in a different light, and the popularity of gorgeous shower glass continues to grow. For those that want to have a modern sleek bathroom with size restraints, corner shower enclosures are a perfect choice.
There are two basic designs in space-saving corner showers.
Traditional Corner Showers
Corner showers have two glass sides and two tiled sides.
Whether you have a swing door or sliding door, Cardinal has several series that can fit in a corner, whether you have a tub or not!
Cardinal Series
Craftsman Series
Euro Series
This corner shower only needs one side to be glass, using three walls to enclose the shower
Semi frameless neo-angle shower incorporating pivot hinges on the door
Shower enclosures with angles have three glass panels in the front. The door is traditionally in the middle panel but can be on any one of the panels to accommodate ease of access. The front shape of a neo-angle shower enclosure is very similar to a bay window design and can add some real pizzazz to your bathroom.
Considered "regular" shower enclosures, non-traditional corner showers make creative use of available space even in good size bathrooms.
One of the reasons that this are jumping up in popularity is the desire of consumers to have both a clean look shower enclosure and separate soaker/jacuzzi type tub.
With double vanities and two bathing fixtures, space becomes a premium.
Check out the design of this non traditional corner shower enclosure to the right for an idea as to what this can entail.
Non-Traditional Corner Shower Example
Quality use of a Non-Traditional Corner Shower incorporating a bench
MORE READING
View our shower enclosure service page, where you can get a quick introduction into how Pioneer Glass can help you with your shower project. Before you buy a shower enclosure, be sure to read our guide on options to consider.
Discreet Shower Glass That Still Displays Your Gorgeous Tile
A sandblasted band over a clear glass shower door on our display.
Clear glass is still far and away the primary choice of most homeowners when purchasing enclosures or doors.
There are two primary reasons for this.
The first is fairly obvious: clear glass is the least expensive type of glass you can buy when purchasing shower glass.
The second reason is to display the tile or marble that cost you quite a bit of money.
Most consumers rightfully think tile is a terrific looking product. You will get no argument from me on that score. Be it inside a shower enclosure or behind a shower or tub glass door, tile adds a lot of great elements to your bathroom. These elements can speak to elegance, cleanliness, sparkle, and beauty. Why cover over your gorgeous bathroom tile?
Well, as always, there are some concerns with clear glass.
Clear glass allows no privacy. In a multi-use bathroom, even when shared by spouses, there may be an issue regarding the view and exposure that comes along with clear shower glass. But who wants to hide all that tile that you love? Here is your solution – check the picture out on the right.
A sandblasted privacy door or enclosure by Cardinal Shower can show off the beauty of your tile or marble walls and floors but provides privacy when getting ready in the morning or before bed when there may be more than one person in the bathroom. Perfect for shower enclosures, tub doors, and shower doors, it allows the beauty of your whole bathroom to show through while being discreet.
Looking for a reliable supplier and installer of mirror ? Pioneer Glass has all types of mirrors and is a trusted installer.
Need help in designing your mirror wall? Be it full length mirror for a dance studio, antiqued mirror glass, or the perfect mirror glass for your new bathroom you can rely on Pioneer Glass for quality and friendly advice.
Have a large mirror project for a commercial location where you need a reliable installer? Contact Pioneer Glass for prompt and professional service.
Full Length Mirrors, sometimes referred to as floor-to-ceiling mirrors, are readily available for installation. (pictured, bottom of page)
Gym Mirrors, both for large public workout facilities or for those who want their own private gym at home.
Bathroom Mirrors, for placement over vanities, full wall mirrors, and beveled mirrors to add elegance over sinks – and many more.
Bar Mirrors, great as a backing for pubs, both commercial-serving establishments or for your own publike experience at home.
Commercial Mirrors, to enhance your store displays, modernize your office area, and add sparkle to your business.
Dance Studio Mirrors, a must for dance studios or to create your own private practice studio at home.
Custom Mirrors, for those of you that want to create your own look, we can provide all types of mirror glass to match your perfect look. (See all your options.)
Antiqued Mirrors, inserted into an old frame or choose from our wide assortment of antiqued mirror glass. Add gold veining to create the wow factor!
Two-Way Mirrors (pictured, top of page), perfect for shops and offices. Front side is a mirror, back side offers a view out.
Looking for installation? Our trusted staff will install the mirror you need in Massachusetts, Northern Rhode Island, and Northeast Connecticut.
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Protecting Wavy and Stained Glass Windows With Custom Inside Storm Window Inserts
With the increasing popularity of double-pane insulated glass windows, the use of storm panels is declining. While a secondary storm window insert certainly adds to energy efficiency and comfort, few customers elect to use them over double pane insulated glass – but there are still customers that need that extra layer of glass for protection or comfort.
Common Uses of Interior Storm Windows
Older homes and buildings with gorgeous wavy glass
Most homes that have antique wavy glass are prized by their owners. Inside storm windows allow them to maintain the beauty of the windows and still be comfortable.
WAVY GLASS GUIDE
Did you know we stock six types of historic wavy glass? We can make storm windows and double pane insulated window glass with wavy glass. Check out our wavy glass guide.
Protecting Stained and Leaded Glass Windows
Have a beautiful stained glass window? Protect it with an interior storm panel. In this case, the storm panel serves as a sacrificial window that will break before that ball or broomstick hits the stained glass. Stained glass and leaded glass are all pretty much single-thick and hence, cold. You can protect your glass and get the warming benefit of a storm panel.
Older drafty buildings and homes with rooms or additions at the end of the heating run
Have an office or room far from the boiler or furnace at your business or home? These rooms tend to heat slower and cool off faster than the rest of the building. Adding interior storms helps to even out the heat so that these chilly rooms are not so cold while waiting for the heat to come back on.
Materials used in Storm Window Panels
Annealed Glass
Annealed glass is the fancy name for regular glass. Most windows are made with annealed glass. If you went to a glass company and bought a pane of regular glass, you would end up with annealed.
Tempered Glass
Much stronger than annealed glass, tempered glass serves two purposes. It is much less likely to break due to its toughened quality and if it does break, the result is small pebbles of glass rather than dangerous shards. Tempered glass is a type of safety glass.
Patterned and Frosted Glass
Looking for some privacy or added design in an interior storm? You can create the look you want by choosing a variety of acid washed glass or patterned glass. We have a large assortment of obscure, semi obscure, vintage patterns, and modern patterned glass. You can view them here.
Acrylic and Polycarbonate
Sometimes referred to by their brand names of Plexiglas® and Lexan®, acrylic and polycarbonate have distinct advantages and disadvantages when used in storm windows. The main advantage is they are somewhat shatterproof and are widely used in group homes and institutions. They are lightweight and safer to remove and reinstall. However, most acrylics and polycarbonates need special cleaning agents and scratch much easier than glass. They are are more flexible than glass and in large sheets may need a stronger frame to maintain rigidity.
Inside storm windows greatly reduce drafts and outside road noise. They maintain the historical appearances on houses. Easy to clean and maintain, these windows will pay for themselves over time in energy savings. Perhaps more importantly, inside storm panels make you feel much warmer by stopping drafts at their source rather than trying to mask them with electric heaters.
It is not uncommon in New England offices to see electric heaters under desks in older buildings. The cost of wintertime electricity in New England is through the roof. Adding to the expense are the dangers of portable electric heaters. Employees and customers can trip on the heater or the cord. Some types of electric heaters, left unattended, present a fire hazard. A safer one-time investment in storm windows can accomplish more comfort than electric heaters without the dangers and liabilities.
Be comfortable with energy efficient inside storm windows.
Installation Locations
Installation of storm window panels is available in Massachusetts, Northern Rhode Island, and Northeast Connecticut.
Contact Us
Questions about storm windows? Give us a call at 508-234-7063 or send us an email at [email protected].
Custom Mirrors: Business Mirror, Gym Mirrors, Dance Studio Mirrors, Beveled Mirror, Tabletop Mirror, Mirror Glass, and more!
Supplier and Installation – all shapes and sizes, from full wall, floor to ceiling mirrors to decorative.
A distressed window from an 1843 home in Sturbridge, Massachusetts with fresh mirror glass on sale in our shop for $179.00.
Custom mirrors and floor to ceiling glass mirror walls add sleek style and elegance at an affordable price. We can custom cut any mirror to meet your needs and provide expert installation if needed.
Homes today frequently have personal gym fitness rooms which are greatly enhanced with floor to ceiling wall mirrors. Not only are they great to work out in, an attractive mirrored gym greatly enhances resale value of your home.
Need a bathroom, vanity or wall mirror? We’ll make it for you, and we can do so beveled or not beveled... the decision is truly up to you. Both framed and frameless mirrors come in a variety of shapes and sizes, with custom options available.
We offer old windows turned into mirrors with a distressed look, very much desired and popular today. We have antique window frames revitalized with mirror glass for sale or you can pick up some old-fashioned window frames on your own which we can turn into very attractive custom mirrors for your home or office.
David at Pioneer Glass is making sure the new mirror installed at a dance studio sparkles!
There is a growing trend of using instant, designer-style custom mirrors for various places such as your home, office, a fitness center, commercial buildings and other places. Create a mirrored bar to jazz up your entertaining. Spruce up that scratched table with polished mirror glass cut to fit.
Pioneer Glass uses only the best quality mirrors and strives to provide customers with the finest product we can get our hands on. We specialize in custom mirrors that fit your room, frame or project perfectly. We can handle any mirror, no size too small or large -- from your bathroom to vanity mirror to wall mirror to home gym.
In addition to custom mirrors, we have access to a wide range of stock mirrors that we can order and install for you.
MIRROR GLASS
Pioneer Glass can custom cut any size mirror you would like, from crystal clear to more unique mirror glass. New choices include tinted mirror glass, distressed mirror glass, and acid-washed mirror glass. Accentuate your mirror design with these exciting new options.
Acrylic Mirrors, commonly referred to as plexiglass mirrors is a lightweight, somewhat flexible mirror that has much better impact resistance than glass mirrors and is very popular in areas where glass would be considered too dangerous. Home gyms, museums, trade show displays, and malls tend to use acrylic or polycarbonate mirrors. We carry a terrific brand of acrylic mirror known as Fabback by Plaskolite. Acrylic mirror is available in a variety of colors to meet any design application.
Polycarbonate Mirrors are extremely strong and durable mirrors used where there is a likelihood that glass mirrors will break and cause damage to individuals or animals. We think of polycarbonate mirrors as very muscular versions of acrylic mirrors. Polycarbonate mirrors are used in schools, stables, group homes, and prisons. Polycarbonate mirrors have extreme impact resistance.
Acrylic mirror samples on display at Pioneer Glass
FRAMED MIRRORS
You can choose beveled or standard mirror glass, with or without hardboard backing and hangers.
SHAPES
oval
octagon
arch-top
round
rectangle
MATERIALS
oak
maple
cherry
birch
popular
and more – just ask!
FRAMELESS MIRRORS
You can choose beveled or standard mirror glass, with or without hardboard backing and hangers.
with edge options of:
a beveled edge,
pencil edge,
high polished edge offered with or without hardboard backing and hangers.
Custom Antique Mirror Glass
Pioneer Glass also offers custom antique mirror glass. Cut your mirror in any size or shape in varied thickness and receive a gorgeous antique mirror.
Visit our showroom and view our four-sided shower enclosure on display, plus many other great glass products such as mirrors, patterned glass, and more! Our showroom is staffed by patient and knowledgable advisers should you seek advice.
SAMPLES, MEASUREMENTS, ESTIMATES
We can give you as many options as you can handle in samples. We're happy to provide free estimates of all work, and will take precise measurements of the product and your space to ensure the perfect fit.
The simple answer is that laminated glass is two layers of glass held together with an type of vinyl internally glued together.
The vinyl holds the glass in place when it is damaged to prevent injury. The most well known use of laminated glass is in automobile windshields. Imagine driving down the road with a windshield that broke apart when damaged. The invention of laminated glass has saved countless lives.
Another popular application is storefront and commercial door use. Laminated glass offers both safety and security. A burglar banging on laminated glass will have to work much harder and longer to gain access.
Pioneer Glass offers laminated glass for residential and commercial use. As a durable, high-performance product, it delivers sensational protection against anything the world can possibly throw at it. Laminated glass has long been a favored choice of manufactures who prefer the strength of glass and need a safe secure product. Even better, laminated glass helps reduce unwanted noise and impacts from solar energy.
Explaining Laminated Glass
Hurricanes? Tornadoes? Earthquakes? Laminate glass can protect against these threats – not just the gale-force winds or torrential rain, but also windborne debris. This particular glass can also hold strong against man-made threats we must all protect against even as we hope it never happens: forcible entry, gunfire, or bomb blasts. To distill it down, laminate glass is used when there is a possibility of human impact or where shattered glass could damage a person. That’s why skylights and auto windshields tend to be made out of laminated glass. Bullet-resistant glass is also created through laminate properties.
Laminate glass is a type of safety glass that holds together when shattered, through an interlayer of plastic between two or more layers of glass. This interlayer keeps the layers of glass bonded even when broken, preventing breakage into large sharp pieces. You’ll still see a spider web cracking pattern – it does break to some extent – but it will hold together. Other types of safety glass includes tempered glass, acrylic, and polycarbonate. Generally when the term ‘laminate’ is used in the glass world, annealed glass is the material but there are many uses for laminated acrylic and polycarbonate.
Here’s a video showing the difference in regular, tempered, and laminate glass:
Laminated glass comes in several different forms such as clear or white glass, insulated or tinted. Glass can also be created with holes, notches, and various edgework such as seamed or flat-polished edges. The glass comes 1/4″ thick – not the usual 1/8″ thick – due to the greater strength at a quarter-inch thickness. You can have many different custom shapes and sizes with laminated glass.
It’s safety glass to the next level. Two pieces of annealed glass are held together by a vinyl layer that will stay in place even with breakage, preventing shattering and sharp shards.
Noise and Light Protection
The world is loud. Help reduce unwanted outside noise by incorporating laminated glass into your plans. This can be particularly useful living in areas near traffic, highways, industry, airports, and more.
Laminate glass has been proven to reduce unwanted outside noises. If you combine it with an insulated glass unit, the benefits to your windows increase. Maximum sound protection is provided by double-laminated insulated units.
Laminated glass can also reduce the impact of solar energy. As light from the sun enters the home, solar energy can cause fading of fabric, furniture, and other materials. Single-pane clear glass cannot prevent fading – but laminated glass certainly can, with twice the fade protection of ordinary glass. Even better, the protection against fading will not affect plants inside the home, which can continue to grow and benefit from sunlight!
Examples
You can incorporate laminated glass into your home to ensure safety, such as in the following applications.
Skylight glass. Protect against a roofer’s foot going through the window, or a well-placed tree branch coming down in a storm. Near the shore, it helps save disaster from birds dropping shellfish on the roof. Generally, New England skylights are made with the top pane constructed of toughened tempered glass and the lower pane of laminated glass.
A glass tabletop sure to protect against any damage from your children wrestling despite being told not to. Instead of a well-placed flying elbow drop destroying your coffee table and putting your children at risk of cuts, the glass will hold together.
Protecting that valuable piece of artwork, whether a coloring your child brought home from kindergarten or a piece bought at an art exhibit. Laminate glass will make sure that nothing can damage a piece of artwork or photo. Even better, laminate glass’ reducing of solar energy will prevent fading.
Live near a highway? Getting laminated insulated-glass units will not only drown out noise, but will benefit your wallet with energy savings. Even better, fading of your rugs will be greatly reduced.
Have a backhoe or some other type of machinery you tinker around in in your backyard or farm? Laminate glass will ensure your machinery stands up to the elements.
If you have a shed you like to do carpenter’s work in, laminate glass will protect your windows shattering should you throw a hammer in frustration.
Balconies or fences. A popular application for homes along the coast, for example, is to have an all-glass fence around a porch to allow uninhibited views of the gorgeous ocean. Laminate glass will make sure the damage is limited from flying debris like a tree limb.
Manufacturing. A favored choice for products that have the natural scratch resistance of glass compared to acrylic or polycarbonate.
Commercial applications include storefronts to protect against inclement weather or man-made threats.
Should your business specialize in highly coveted assets, rest assured that laminate glass cannot be cut through from one side only. Glasscutters are out of luck.
Shower Enclosures, shower doors, and tub enclosures.
Whatever your needs, Pioneer Glass offers installation and repair of bathroom glass enclosures.
VISIT OUR SHOWROOM!
Stop by our Whitinsville location to see our four-sided Cardinal display. You'll be able to see different types of shower glass and handles in action to best determine what will fit your home. Our experts will visit your home for the exact measurements and will perfectly install the enclosure.
Shower enclosures are one of the hottest things on the market these days, and we have a wide variety of top-of-the-line Cardinal glass shower enclosures for you. We’ll take care of installation and disposal of your old unit for you!
The use of modular modern showers that come with configurable temperatures, adjustable shower-head settings and spray pressure with fine-looking shower enclosures is trending these days. The appealingly designed showers enclosures with clear glass panels and other necessary accessories make your bathroom look classy and well-designed.
Look to us for custom shower doors that perfectly complement your bath decor in a range of glass and frame options. Our shower doors are designed for durability, performance and beauty and come in a wide range of glass and frame options – and unlimited sizes since they’re custom made to your needs. Pioneer Glass offers you the best materials and a wide variety of stylish shower enclosures with attractive frames that can easily adjust and fit into any size of bathroom. We deal in extensive range of top-of-the-line Cardinal glass shower enclosures. We also specialize in custom shower doors that flawlessly complement your wonderful bath décor with a wonderful assortment of glass and frames choices.
One of the most popular glass shower enclosures on the market. With its European design, the Euro series can be mixed and matched with nearly any sliding door and glass configuration. Create your dream shower complete with your choice of glass, trim, and fixtures like shower bars and handles. We have trim levels to fit any budget – pick from Light, Traditional, Euro, Platinum, and Heavy. Our glass options can match any look you’re going for. From colored glass to pattern and antique glass, we’ve got it all.
A great way to add an elegant, minimalist feel to your bathroom. If you don’t want a header or a metal jamb between the door and glass, a frameless shower enclosure is for you. The Uptown series will provide a classic, understated look that emphasizes our beautiful glass. You have your pick of glass, from regular to heavy glass and cast glass. With seemingly unlimited options, we can create the unique look and feel you’re going for.
A beautiful, sleek design without taking up unnecessary space in your bathroom. Cardinal’s new ultra smooth V-shaped wheels make opening and closing the door a snap. Cardinal’s unique S-Curved glass option is a unique twist on the traditional glass door that you’ll love. Sliding enclosures include: Cardinal Builder Series, Cardinal Series, Craftsman Builder Series, Craftsman Series, Euro Series, Apollo Series, and the Skyline Series. Check out our gallery for some great options, including the S-Curve!
Visit our showroom and view our four-sided shower enclosure on display, plus many other great glass products such as mirrors, patterned glass, and more! Our showroom is staffed by patient and knowledgable advisers should you seek advice.
SAMPLES, MEASUREMENTS, ESTIMATES
We can give you as many options as you can handle in samples. We're happy to provide free estimates of all work, and will take precise measurements of the product and your space to ensure the perfect fit.
Woodstock used to be a part of Massachusetts until 1749, when it switched allegiances to Connecticut. Henry C. Bowen, a wealthy native, helped found the Republican Party and founded an anti-slavery newspaper. Many influential Americans summered with Bowen in Woodstock, particularly around his Fourth of July celebrations. Several U.S. Presidents visited to speak on July 4 including Ulysses S. Grant, Benjamin Harrison, and Rutherford B. Hayes.
Thompson, CT is within Pioneer Glass’ service area. Thompson boasts the highest-banked race track in New England and is where the World Series of Auto Racing shows up. It is also the site of one of the worst train wrecks in American history which occurred in 1891 – and is the only one to involve four trains.
North Attleborough, MA is about 30 minutes away from Pioneer Glass by car. North Attleborough developed a reputation for button manufacturing. By 1834, it was said the town produced more buttons than anywhere else in the US. In the 20th century, North Attleboro was home to Jostens, the world’s largest class ring manufacturer, as well as the Balfour Company which made championship rings for professional sports.
The Craftsman Builder series is the base line of Craftsman sliders designed to last for years. Several stock sizes are available to match most fiberglass tub inserts and basic tub and shower enclosures. Sliding door only.
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