Steam Stopper vs ShowerDome

Firstly, let’s get the facts straight.

So, what’s the difference between the 2 brands?

Well actually, not a lot of difference between all brands really.

Each of the 2 Brands are made from a plastic material called Acrylic ( PMMA is the official title for the material ). Showerdome, on their website claim their Plexiglas material is superior, but in actual fact Plexiglass is simply a brand name of an acrylic sheet, nothing different to what Steam Stopperss are made from. What is different, is that ShowerDome material is clear and the Steam Stopper product is Translucent

 

What’s the advantage of a Steam Stopper Translucent Dome and the clear Shower Dome.

Well, actually nothing, in fact there are a number of dis-advantages of a clear dome
1. Clear material scratches easily while any scratches on Translucent material are harder to see.
2. Clear material shows any manufacturing imperfections, easier than a Translucent material does.
3. Clear material shows Dust and dead moths easier than the Translucent material does.
4 Clear material is susceptible to damage when handled, in fact even when cleaning, any sort of clear material must be handled with more care than any Translucent material.

Why is the Steam Stopper patterned and the ShowerDome a smooth dome?

Well, the different design is all about how the product is manufactured.
The Steam Stopper product is manufactured using a thermoforming process which sucks the hot acrylic material over a machine mould, and you can see the process here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWX_XxS4zY8
Thermoforming technology allows the introduction of detailed shapes and designs, and enables the Steam Stopper to be made into an attractive and modern geodesic shape.
The geodesic shape of the Steam Stopper dome is also designed to diffuse light. In Laymans terms, natural and artificial light is refracted into the shower, much like a cover plate on a fluorescent tube refracts and spreads light out, therefore magnifying available light and making your shower pleasant.

Showerdome product is Blow Moulded with air, this process is explained here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rMLxb3hknI

Steam Stopper is designed as a DIY product and is extremely easy to install with only basic skills and tools
Steam Stopper is available nationwide and directly online here.

So, having now compared all apples, which one will you choose, Steam Stopper or ShowerDome?
Steam Stopper and Shower Dome have been on the NZ market for over 10 years.
Both well respected Brands.