Should I Choose Ultra Clear or Clear Glass for My Custom Shower Door?

What’s the Difference Between Ultra Clear and Clear Glass?

Both clear glass and ultra clear glass are toughened safety glass, but the key difference is in their appearance.

Standard clear glass contains a small amount of iron, which gives it a very slight green tint. This is most noticeable along the edges or on thicker panels, but in everyday use it’s rarely obvious. It’s strong, safe, and perfectly suited to most bathrooms.

Ultra clear glass (also called low-iron glass) has the iron content lowered, so the greenish tint is removed. The result is glass that looks brighter and more neutral, allowing the true colour of your tiles or walls to show through.

In a bathroom setting, ultra clear is often chosen if you’ve invested in pale tiles, marble, or a high-end finish and want everything to look as crisp and accurate as possible. That said, in most UK bathrooms the difference is very subtle and once you add steam, lighting and everyday use, standard clear glass usually looks just as good. Many buyers of our shower units, particular alcove custom shower doors where edges are against the wall, can't see much difference.

Simpy, ultra clear gives the cleanest, most premium look, but standard clear is excellent value and more than suitable for most homes.