Types of glass
Ibra Showers enclosures comply with the UNI EN 14428 standard, which requires the
use of tempered safety glass meeting UNI EN 12150 international regulations.
This safety glass is produced by heating the processed pane in a furnace and then
rapidly cooling the surface with air jets. This process creates internal tension within the
material; in the event of an accidental impact, this tension is released, causing the glass
to shatter into tiny, non-sharp pieces.
Glass sheets must always be handled with care. Avoid direct contact between the edges
or corners and hard surfaces. During installation, we recommend protecting the floor
with a cloth or soft material to cushion any contact.
All of our glass is treated with an anti-limescale coating. At a microscopic level, glass is
not perfectly smooth; it is characterised by countless depressions and ridges similar to
those of a porous stone. This surface irregularity prevents water droplets, which then
evaporate and leave behind limescale deposits.
This special treatment fills in any irregularities on the glass surface, significantly
reducing the amount of time water droplets remain on the surface, providing additional
help with daily maintenance and saving time.
SPECIAL GLASSES + SERIGRAPHIES
SERIGRAPHIES (6/8 mm)
GLASS TREATMENT
Shower Glass Protect is a specialized treatment that prevents loss of transparency and
brilliance over time. Applied to all glass surfaces, it creates a non-stick barrier: moisture
and limescale deposits do not adhere to the surface and can be easily removed by
wiping them off with a squeegee. To extend the life of the treatment and restore its
original performance, we recommend using our dedicated maintenance and antilimescale
kits.
Please note: Shower Glass Protect is applied to the internal surface only.
ANTI-LIMESCALE KIT
A treatment on request for clean glass. The kit is used for the treatment of the shower enclosures at home. It is conceived to restore the existing treatment or to be added where not originally applied. With a kit you can treat about 4 square meters of surface obtaining an excellent result.
MANTEINANCE KIT
Colorless single-component product, ready to use, based on sol-gel technology for the protection of glass surfaces. Functional for the renewal or repair of water-repellent and “easy to clean” properties (prevents dirt adhesion in microporosities). Resistant to 6500 washes.
CLEANING
The first tip for keeping a clean shower enclosure is to use a squeegee after every use to
dry the glass surface. This quick daily habit saves significant time during deep cleaning,
as it drastically reduces limescale formation. Limescale is a deposit of calcium
carbonate; if controlled through regular maintenance, these deposits are nothing to
worry about and do not affect the performance or longevity of your Ibra Showers
products.
To clean the glass panels of our shower enclosures, we recommend using a solution of
50% vinegar and warm water, spraying the product onto the walls and then rinsing with
a soft cloth. If the glass has been treated with an anti-limescale treatment, we
recommend daily maintenance consisting of passing a wet cloth to remove any residue
when the wall dries. We recommend not using abrasive products, pastes or powders,
alcohol or bleach, aggressive detergents or microfibre cloths.
Mechanical components, if not used for a long time, may need to be oiled or checked
periodically by qualified personnel to ensure optimal operation. Seals are naturally
subject to aesthetic and functional ageing. Ibra Showers uses only high-quality seals,
designed for the longest possible life cycle, but their periodic replacement is inevitable.
However, this maintenance phase is inexpensive and can be easily performed even by an
inexperienced user.
CATAS TESTS
The painted profiles of Ibra shower enclosures have been tested by Catas, an accredited
laboratory. The first test demonstrated excellent paint adhesion through cross-cut
testing. This process involves scoring the painted profile in two directions and applying
an adhesive tape. Upon removal, the amount of coating remaining on the tape is
analyzed. In both of the two different painting cycles (with insulating primer and
powder coating), the results were excellent.
The second test concerned cleaning products: it serves to evaluated the effects of
certain liquid cleaning agents on the surfaces. Cleaning products were applied to the
painted surface and left to act for 16 hours.
This test has shown that the products strongly not recommended for cleaning may
slightly mark the surface, even if the test involves extreme conditions of usage.
Consequently, and in light of these test, we recommend cleaning your shower enclosure
with a solution of warm water and vinegar. Please avoid acidic, abrasive, or paste-based
products.