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A fixed panel simplifies services. Swinging or sliding doors need additional coordination of hardware, movement and connection.
Offer / bathroom and wet zone
A shower enclosure with switchable smart glass.
A clear pane opens the bathroom and shares light. One action turns it into a frosted surface that screens the view. DGF engineers the solution for a specific enclosure, walk-in screen or bedroom–bathroom partition, including moisture, edge and electrical requirements.
- 1 actionchange of view and privacy
- frosted statedefault without power
- engineerededge and connection protection
Application context
In a wet zone, aesthetics begin with correct detailing.
Switchable glass can form a fixed walk-in screen, enclosure panel, larger-bathroom divider or bedroom–bathroom partition. It is not a universal panel added to any enclosure. Construction, fixings, hardware, water exposure and safe power routing must be assessed together.
The active edge and cable exit need protection from water and cleaning products within the agreed installation system. The power supply, connections and controls sit in a dry accessible location according to the electrical design. Final suitability is confirmed for the actual bathroom layout.
The frosted state obscures recognisable images but is not complete blackout. Strong close backlighting may reveal shadows. We therefore review luminaires, sightlines and the required discretion level after dark as well.
From function to detail
Five decisions before making the enclosure or screen.
These decisions cannot safely wait until installation. Each affects manufacture and use.
Where does water fall?
Shower head, hand spray, drain and intensive wash zones affect edge detailing, fixing and feasibility.
What privacy is expected?
We check viewing direction, user distance and light on both sides. A small daylight sample does not replace an evening bathroom assessment.
Where are the connections?
The active edge, cable, power supply and controls must form a protected serviceable route away from accidental water contact.
How will the glass be cleaned?
We agree accessible surfaces, cleaning products, edge protection and service without flooding connections or using abrasives.
Delivery process
A bathroom designed without electrical improvisation.
- 01
Layout and zones
We review plans, sections, sanitary fittings, luminaires, water sources and expected views.
- 02
Glass detail
We confirm pane build-up, fixings, hardware, edges, cable exit and materials touching the glass.
- 03
Electrical installation
The electrical design defines the protected route, dry power-supply location, controls and safe service access.
- 04
Installation and lighting test
After installation we test both states, daylight and evening light, edges, controls and power-loss behaviour.
Important before deciding
What must not be assumed in a shower zone.
A wet zone requires confirmation of the complete solution, not only glass properties.
- Do not assume every standard enclosure and fitting accepts active laminated glass.
- Do not expose the connection or locate the power supply where water contact is possible.
- Do not promise complete silhouette concealment without checking evening backlighting and distance.
- Do not seal serviceable components behind tiles or furniture without designed access.
Prepare an enquiry
Shower enclosure or screen quotation brief.
A photo or bathroom plan lets us assess whether a fixed screen, door or complete partition is appropriate.
Send the brief to DGF- 01dimensioned bathroom plan and section
- 02shower, bath, drain and luminaire locations
- 03element type: screen, door, enclosure or partition
- 04proposed hardware, frames and fixing method
- 05viewing directions and required discretion level
- 06accessible location for power supply and controls
FAQ
Common questions about this application.
Can DGF deliver a shower enclosure with switchable glass?
We can engineer and deliver an agreed solution after reviewing construction, hardware, wet zone, edges and services. Not every standard enclosure accepts a simple glass replacement.
Is switchable glass safe beside water?
Safety depends on the complete design: glass build-up, edge and connection protection, electrical-component locations and correct installation for the specific zone.
Does the frosted state completely conceal a person?
It obscures recognisable images, but strong backlighting at close distance may reveal a shadow. Required privacy is checked under actual lighting.
Can the enclosure have a sliding door?
Feasibility requires separate coordination of the sliding system, glass mass, hardware, cable exit and movement. A fixed walk-in screen is often simpler.
What happens without power?
PDLC returns to frosted. This often supports bathroom privacy, but the default state is always included in the design.
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