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Privacy glass and frameless showers in Forest Hills
Clear glass is standard on a Forest Hills shower. Here’s what each privacy pattern does, why UltraClear looks different, and where glass railings fit in.
TL;DR
Shower Doors of Nashville builds frameless shower enclosures in Forest Hills with clear glass as standard and three privacy choices: Rain, a vertical texture with heavy privacy; Satin, an acid-etched finish with full privacy and no pattern; and Obscure, a patterned glass. UltraClear low-iron removes the green tint of ordinary glass. Forest Hills is a Davidson County city 7.6 miles from downtown Nashville and 20.2 miles from our Hendersonville showroom.
What privacy glass can I get for a Forest Hills shower?
There are three privacy choices beyond clear. Rain glass has a vertical texture that gives heavy privacy, which is why it often goes in guest baths. Satin, also called acid-etched, gives full privacy with a soft, even look and no pattern at all. Obscure glass uses a pattern to break up the view.
Pattern availability changes, so we check what’s in stock before you settle on one. Any of the three can be cut in 3/8″ or 1/2″ tempered glass for a frameless door or panel. If the shower faces the bathroom door or a window, privacy glass is usually worth a look. The shower glass options page shows each pattern.
Why does ordinary clear glass look green?
Standard glass contains iron, and the iron gives it a slight green tint that shows most along the edges and over white tile. UltraClear is a low-iron glass, so it looks optically clear from the face to the edge, whatever the size or thickness of the panel.
In the company’s words, UltraClear makes it so “white tile still looks white.” That matters most in a Forest Hills bath with white marble or pale stone, where the tint of thick clear glass would otherwise read as a green cast across the whole wall. For protection against hard-water spotting there’s also Guardian ShowerGuard coated glass; we’re a registered dealer. Both are options on any frameless shower door.
Glass type is one of the four things that set a shower price, so UltraClear is quoted next to standard clear at the consultation.
Is Forest Hills inside your regular service area?
Yes. Forest Hills is in Davidson County, 7.6 miles from downtown Nashville and 20.2 miles in a straight line from the showroom at 103 Tennessee Way in Hendersonville. The Census Bureau counted 5,037 people there in 2020 and estimated 4,455 in 2024.
Beyond showers, Forest Hills homes can get frameless glass railings for stairs, lofts and balconies, which keep a barrier in place without closing off the room. Every project starts the same way: a free in-home consultation, usually within a few days of your call to 615.431.5070, and a final measure once the design is settled. Railing details are on the glass railings page.
The privacy pattern, the UltraClear decision and any railing glass can all be settled in one Forest Hills visit, and Steve sends the quote after it. Shower glass then takes about two to three weeks to fabricate, and a frameless door goes in within one to five hours.
Answers
Forest Hills questions
Which privacy glass gives the most privacy in a Forest Hills bath?
Satin, the acid-etched glass, gives full privacy with no pattern. Rain glass gives heavy privacy through a vertical texture and is a common pick for guest baths. Obscure uses a pattern. Availability varies, so Steve checks stock before your Forest Hills order goes in.
Is UltraClear worth it with white tile in Forest Hills?
If the tile is white or pale, UltraClear is the glass that keeps it looking white. Ordinary glass has a slight green tint from its iron content; UltraClear is low-iron and optically clear to the edge. It is available in 3/8-inch and 1/2-inch thicknesses for frameless doors.
Can I combine privacy glass with ShowerGuard coating?
Ask at the consultation, because the coated glass options depend on what Guardian supplies in each pattern. We are a registered Guardian ShowerGuard dealer, and the coating protects against hard water, heat, humidity, soap and cleaning agents. Forest Hills consultations are free and usually available within a few days.
How far is Forest Hills from downtown Nashville and your showroom?
Forest Hills is 7.6 miles from downtown Nashville and 20.2 miles from our showroom at 103 Tennessee Way in Hendersonville, both straight-line distances. Consultations happen in your home, so the distance does not change the visit, and showroom hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
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