Bakzon Glass Corner Shower Shelf Review: 22-Pound Shelves and Mounting

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If you are considering the Bakzon glass corner shower shelves, the first questions are how much each shelf can hold and whether the mounting suits your wall. A corner shelf in a shower lives in a wet space, so the surface and the mount matter as much as the glass. This review covers only what the listing states about weight limit, glass thickness, shape, mounting, brackets and hardware. It does not report any test of the shelves in a shower, and it does not promise that the adhesive will hold on your tile. Use the listing to decide whether the shelves and the mount suit your bathroom.

Quick answer

The Bakzon set is a two-pack of clear tempered glass corner shelves, each 10 inches by 10 inches by 2 inches and triangular in shape. The bullets say each shelf supports up to 22 pounds, and they describe the glass as 0.32 inches thick. The shelves mount with adhesive or with the included screws, according to the bullets, and the kit includes four aluminum brackets. The listing gives 24 months of warranty in the bullets, and a 60-day return. The specs list the item weight as 4.6 pounds, and the listing does not say whether that figure covers one shelf or both.

What to check in a corner shower shelf

Four details decide whether these shelves fit. Each one can rule it in or out.

1. Weight limit per shelf. The bullets say each shower shelf supports up to 22 pounds. The specs give a maximum weight of 22 pounds, and the weight capacity field reads the same figure. The bullets say per shelf, so read 22 pounds as the limit for each shelf, not the two shelves together.

2. Glass and size. The bullets give a glass thickness of 0.32 inches, which they state as 8 millimeters, and they describe tempered glass with polished edges. The product dimensions field gives 10 inches deep, 10 inches wide and 2 inches tall. The shape is triangular, and the listing gives the set as two shelves and four brackets.

3. Mounting method. The specs give the mounting type as wall mount. The bullets say the adhesive mount works on smooth surfaces such as tile, marble and glass, and that the included screws give a more permanent setup. The listing does not say which surfaces the screws suit, or whether the adhesive needs any surface preparation, so follow the maker’s instructions for the adhesive and the screws, and check your tile before you choose.

4. Brackets, finish and care. The bullets describe F-shaped aluminum brackets with a rust-resistant finish. The specs list the finish as matte or brushed and the color as clear. The care field says to wipe with a damp cloth. The bullets describe the brackets as providing increased wall contact when fully loaded, which is the maker’s description.

Use these rules to choose:

• Choose these shelves if you want two corner shelves with a 22-pound limit each, and the mount suits your wall.
• Choose a different shelf if you need a stated load limit for the pair, because the listing gives a per-shelf figure.
• Choose a different shelf if you need the adhesive to hold on a surface the listing does not name, because the listing names only smooth surfaces such as tile, marble and glass.

For other corner options, the stainless steel corner shower shelf guide covers a metal shelf, and the corner shower shelf tension pole guide covers a pole-mounted design.

The Bakzon glass corner shower shelves

The Bakzon shelves are clear, modern-style, triangular glass shelves with a backless design. The specs list the furniture finish as aluminum and the material as aluminum and glass. The bullets describe the polished edges as a smooth finish, and they describe the glass as easy to clean. The room type is bathroom, and the specific uses include bathroom storage, home organization and showers.

The shelves fit a reader who wants two corner shelves for shampoo, conditioner, soap and razors, and who has a smooth tiled or glass wall to mount them on. The listing describes the no-drill option as suited to renters.

The listing has several things to check. The specs give the item weight as 4.6 pounds, and the listing does not say whether that covers one shelf or both. The title says 22 LB heavy duty, and the bullets say each shelf supports up to 22 pounds, so use the per-shelf figure. The bullets say the warranty is 24 months, but the specs do not list it, so check the product page. The bullets also mention a replacement hardware kit sold separately, and the listing does not describe that kit beyond the mention, so check that before you rely on it.

Who should skip it: a reader who needs a stated load for both shelves together, a reader whose wall is not smooth tile, marble or glass, and a reader who needs a stated warranty in the specs.

Installation notes from the listing

The bullets say you can choose between adhesive mounts and screws. The included components are two tempered glass shelves, four aluminum brackets and a hardware pack of screws and adhesive. The bullets say to check all the components after you open the package, and to contact the maker if a part is missing or damaged. The listing does not describe the steps for either method, so follow the maker’s instructions for the one you use. Do not connect or change any water line to install a shelf.

Worked example: how a 15-pound load sits below the 22-pound shelf limit

Compare that load with the per-shelf limit in the bullets, so you can see how much room the shelf leaves.

• Per-shelf limit: 22 pounds, from the bullets.
• Load in this example: 15 pounds.
• Room left on that shelf: 22 minus 15 = 7 pounds.

Check the arithmetic again. 22 minus 15 is 7. The example shows that a 15-pound load leaves 7 pounds under the per-shelf limit. It does not show a limit for two shelves together, and the listing does not give one.

What tempered glass does when it breaks

The Bakzon shelves are described as tempered glass. The Wikipedia overview of tempered glass says tempering puts the outer surfaces under compression and the interior under tension, so that when the glass breaks it shatters into small granular chunks rather than large jagged shards. The same source says the smaller pieces are less likely to cause deep penetration. That is a safety property of the material, and the listing describes the glass as tempered without giving a test result for breakage.

For a shower shelf, the practical points are the glass thickness the listing gives and how the shelf is fixed. Check the shelves for chips or cracks before each use, and replace a shelf that is damaged. The listing does not say what load the glass takes when it is wet, so keep the load within the stated per-shelf figure.

Five common mistakes

1. Adding the two shelves together. The bullets give 22 pounds per shelf.
2. Trusting the adhesive on any wall. The bullets name smooth surfaces such as tile, marble and glass.
3. Assuming the 4.6-pound weight is per shelf. The listing does not say.
4. Skipping the component check. The bullets say to check the parts after you open the package.
5. Relying on a separate kit. The bullets mention a separate replacement kit, which the listing does not describe.

FAQ

How much weight does each shelf hold?

The bullets say up to 22 pounds for each shelf.

How thick is the glass?

The bullets give 0.32 inches, which they state as 8 millimeters.

How big is each shelf?

Can I mount it without drilling?

The bullets say the adhesive mount works without drilling, on smooth surfaces such as tile, marble and glass.

Does it come with a warranty?

The bullets give a 24-month warranty and a 60-day return. The specs do not list either, so check the product page.

What is included?

Bottom line

The Bakzon glass corner shower shelves suit a reader who wants two clear tempered glass corner shelves with a 22-pound limit on each shelf, and who has a smooth wall for the adhesive or room for the screws. The listing gives 0.32-inch glass, four aluminum brackets and a 24-month warranty in the bullets, but it does not give a load for the pair or the weight per shelf, and it does not describe the surfaces for screws. Confirm the surface, follow the maker’s instructions for the mount you choose, and check every part when the box arrives.

Sources

• Tempered glass, Wikipedia: tempering puts the surfaces in compression, so the glass breaks into small granular chunks rather than jagged shards.