By Wellington Glass & Mirror
A bathroom renovation is more than a fresh coat of paint or a new vanity. The materials you choose determine the aesthetic, comfort, safety and long-term performance of the room. When it comes to showers, mirrors and splashbacks, glass is one of the most versatile and durable ways to modernise your bathroom and create a clean, functional space. However, here is the part many homeowners do not realise: glass work should never be left to a builder, plumber or general contractor.
The specification and installation of glass requires an expert who understands design options and constraints, as well as how different glass types behave in high-use, high-humidity environments. In addition, glass specialists understand New Zealand glazing safety standards. Incorrect installation can lead to leaks, mould, cracking, corrosion and long-term damage. As a result, choosing a qualified glazier is essential for a successful renovation.
At Wellington Glass & Mirror, we work with homeowners, builders, architects and renovation teams across the Wellington region. We take time to understand the homeowner’s wants and needs, and we speak the construction language, ensuring correct sequencing and precise measurement. Therefore, every detail is installed to New Zealand glazing standards.
If you are planning a bathroom upgrade, here are the key ways custom glass can transform the space.
1. Custom Glass Showers: Designed for the Perfect Fit
A well-designed glass shower is the centrepiece of a modern bathroom. Whether you prefer a clean frameless look, a practical semi-frameless design, hinged, sliding or bifold doors, custom designs offer significant flexibility. Moreover, you can choose head-height or floor-to-ceiling glass, ultra-clear panels, privacy options, vivid colours or stunning digital art. Because of this range, custom glass showers provide the ideal blend of performance, safety and visual appeal.
At Wellington Glass & Mirror, we supply and install a full range of shower styles, all custom measured to fit your bathroom with precision.
Explore the full range here: Custom Shower Screens & Frameless Glass Showers
Shower Types We Offer
- Custom designs to almost any height, size and shape, including:
- Frameless showers
- Semi-frameless showers
- Walk-in shower screens
- Over-bath shower screens
- Corner enclosures
- Sliding, hinged or bifold glass doors
- Custom angled, notched or stepped panels
- Custom glass types, all supplied as Grade-A Safety Glass, including:
- Clear
- Ultra-clear, ideal for white tile and marble bathrooms
- Obscure or textured glass, eg reeded
- Custom privacy panels, eg shoulder to knee, in a variety of colours, patterns and opacities
- Vivid colours or feature walls
- Stunning digital art, printed on glass
No matter the style, every shower is designed to meet the functional and aesthetic demands of your home.
Why Choose a Glass Specialist for Shower Installations
Glass showers are one of the highest-risk elements in a bathroom if installed incorrectly. Precision matters.
- Correct measurement ensures perfect fit and prevents leaks
- Safety glass is selected to meet NZS 4223 requirements
- Hinges, channels and bracing systems are engineered for stability
- Panels are aligned to suit tile angles, niches, and sloped floors
- Installation is completed with high-performance sanitary sealants
- Avoids cracking, corrosion, leaks and costly rework
General plumbers and builders do not have the specialist tools, certifications or glazing expertise required. This is why homeowners and renovation teams rely on Wellington Glass & Mirror for safe, compliant and long-lasting shower installations.
2. Custom Bathroom Mirrors: Light, Space and Style in One
Custom-sized, shaped and fitted mirror can completely transform your bathroom. It brightens the room, enhances natural light and becomes a major focal point in your design.
We create custom bathroom mirrors to fit any size, shape or wall layout.
Why Our Mirrors Are Superior
- Our mirror is made from high-quality glass with copper-free silver backing, paint-coated for durability, making it chemical and corrosion resistant.
- We measure and cut with millimetre precision for a perfect fit
- We installed with safe, neutral-cure, sanitary adhesives to NZ safety standards
- Suitable for niche spaces, sloped and low ceilings
- Choose from polished, bevelled or straight-edge finishes
- Designed for both modern homes and character villas
At Wellington Glass & Mirror, we work with you to design the perfect mirror effect for your bathroom, then precision measure, cut, process and manage the entire process from design to installation.
3. Glass Splashbacks: Hygienic, Stylish and Built to Last
Tiles look great when new, but grout lines eventually stain and trap moisture. A back-painted or digital-art glass splashback provides a sleek, hygienic surface that is easy to wipe down and maintains its appearance for years.
Explore options on our Glass Splashbacks page.
Benefits of Glass Splashbacks
- No grout, no mould
- Easy to clean and highly durable
- Resistant to moisture, humidity and heat
- Colour customisation to suit your design and taste
- Perfect for behind vanities, baths and feature walls
- Quick, low-disruption installation
Custom Designs for Something Unique
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In addition to painted glass, we also offer digitally printed and artistic splashbacks for customers wanting a standout feature or a more personalised design. These can be created using:
- Mirror glass panels in various colours
- Digital artwork you purchase or supply
- Textured or kiln-fired glass
- Glazed and patterned glass
- Antique mirror effects and decorative finishes
Our team ensures your splashback is accurately measured with 2D laser technology, correctly specified and professionally installed for long-term performance.
Learn More about your glass splashback options
4. Why You Should Always Use a Glass Specialist
Bathrooms and kitchens involve many trades, but glass is a specialist area where expertise matters most.
What Can Go Wrong When Non-Glaziers Install Glass
- Poor fit or leaks from incorrect measurement
- Shattering from wrong glass type
- Non-compliant safety glazing
- Mould growth behind poorly installed mirrors
- Incorrect sealant causing acid etching, corrosion and failures
- Misaligned or unstable panels
Choose Timber Retrofit If:
- You want modern double glazing AND to keep the existing character and appearance of your home
- You prefer the look and feel of timber
- You want to refurbish and keep your existing timber sashes
- You want to refurbish and keep existing lead-light or double hung windows
- You value the natural superior insulating properties of timber
What You Get With Wellington Glass & Mirror
- Safety-certified glazing products
- Full compliance with NZS 4223
- Correct installation for wet areas
- Silicone and seal systems that are sanitary and built to last
- Custom manufacturing for perfect fit, particularly in older houses in which walls, floors and benches are seldom level or plumb.
- Great communication and coordination with your architect, builder, plumber tiler, or painter to avoid delays.
5. Working With Your Builder or Plumber? Recommend Us
If you already have a project manager, builder, tiler or plumber involved in your renovation, simply ask them to work with Wellington Glass & Mirror for the glass components.
Builders trust us because we:
- Measure accurately
- Communicate clearly
- Deliver on schedule
- Understand building sequencing
- Avoid complications and rework
- Fit seamlessly into renovation timelines
We support renovation companies across Wellington with expert glazing services and reliable installation.
Ready to Upgrade Your Bathroom With Custom Glass?
Whether you want a frameless shower, custom mirror or glass splashback, Wellington Glass & Mirror provides expert workmanship, high-quality materials and a professional installation you can trust.
We work directly with homeowners and other trades involved.
Either way, you get a long-lasting, high-quality result.
👉 Request a consultation, estimate, measure or quote today.
FAQs
Yes. Bathroom glass must meet NZS 4223 safety standards, and correct measurement, sealing and installation are essential to prevent leaks, corrosion and long-term failures.
We offer frameless, semi-frameless, sliding, hinged and bifold shower designs, all custom-measured to fit your bathroom layout with Grade-A Safety Glass.
Yes. Glass splashbacks are seamless, hygienic, moisture-resistant and easier to clean than grout lines, making them ideal for vanities, feature walls and wet areas.
Absolutely. We create mirrors in any size or shape, using copper-free, corrosion-resistant mirror glass with polished, bevelled or straight-edge finishes.
Yes. We regularly coordinate with other trades to ensure accurate measurements, correct sequencing and smooth installation throughout your renovation.