Shower Glass Assessment Guide

Shower glass staining varies case by case. The purpose of this page is to help you and I determine whether restoration is appropriate for your shower and what it is likely to involve and approximate cost.

**There is an option at the end of the guide for people who are unable or to busy to supply the information

REQUIRED INFORMATION

• Suburb / location

• Approximate age of shower & Frequency of use (How many times a day is the shower used)

• Is the shower cleaned on a regular frequency (If yes, how often approximately)

• Any DIY products used (name of product and did it make any noticeable improvement)

• Photos (see next section for examples)

Photos Required (if possible)

Wide shot of the entire shower

Kit set showers

1. Typically has a plastic tray

2. Full surround framing system

3. Usually 4 - 5mm thick glass

4. Usually 4 - 5mm thick glass

Shower Type

What image does your staining look more like

Surface staining

May feel bumpy or raised when you run your finger over it. looking through the glass small print behind it can be easily read.

Glass Clarity Test

Hold a book or any printed text on the opposite side of the shower glass from where you are standing and look at it through the glass. If the text appears sharp and clear, the staining is likely sitting on the surface. If the text looks slightly blurred, hazy, or distorted even though the glass feels smooth to the touch, this is often a sign the glass surface has been etched.

Staining Level Price guide

Stage 1 — Light Staining
One-step restoration process.
✔ Includes application of easy-clean Nano Glass Protection coating.
From $495 incl. GST

Stage 3 — Severe Staining / Etching
Last resort before shower replacement
Five-step glass resurfacing process.
✔ Includes application of easy-clean Nano Glass Protection coating.
From $1,195 incl. GST

Photos and written information help provide a general indication of the condition of your glass and allow an estimated price range to be discussed. However, there are multiple variables that cannot be accurately determined from images alone, or even an in person visual inspection by an expert. For this reason, the only way to determine the true expected outcome is by carrying out a physical assessment and test patch on the glass itself.

A test patch provides a definitive answer on the true condition of your glass and confirms whether it can be restored — and to what level of clarity. It involves restoring a small, visible section of the most affected area of the glass so you can clearly see what result is realistically achievable before committing to a full restoration. This must be done on a section where the staining is representative and visible in the lighting conditions of your bathroom, rather than in an inconspicuous corner, so the result accurately reflects what can be achieved across the rest of the glass. A test patch provides a definitive answer on the true condition of your glass and confirms whether it can be restored — and to what level of clarity.

The assessment fee is $99 incl. GST, which covers travel and materials. If you choose to proceed with the restoration during the same visit, this fee is waived and you only pay for the restoration itself.

If you decide not to proceed, the tested area may initially appear clearer than the surrounding glass, but over time it will naturally blend back in with the rest of the panel.

Assessment & Test Patch

If you prefer not to provide photos or details, Glass Genius can attend and carry out a standalone assessment for $95 incl. GST. This 15–20 minute test patch visit is non-refundable. Restoration cannot be completed on the same visit because required time on site must first be confirmed.

** Busy client option

If you'd like a deeper understanding of shower glass staining, restoration methods, and what actually works (and what doesn’t), you can read our detailed guide here: Shower Glass Staining & Restoration

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