The EnduroShield Advantage with HMI Glass
Elevating Hospitality and Commercial Glass Solutions
Glass speaks volumes in architecture—it reflects innovation, elegance, and functionality. HMI Glass, a leading provider of high-quality solutions for the glass industry, partners with EnduroShield to deliver glass products that stay cleaner, resist stains, and shine longer.
Why EnduroShield Matters
Glass may look clean and elegant upon installation, but in high-use environments like hotels, student housing, and condo complexes, untreated glass quickly loses its luster. Hard water stains, soap scum buildup, and etching from daily use degrade its appearance and functionality—problems that EnduroShield's protective coatings directly address.
According to Corle, “Not protecting a shower door, especially in a commercial environment, is like throwing your investment away. It’s a no brainer. Without EnduroShield, glass etches easily and accumulates soap scum. We know the science works.”
EnduroShield offers a long-lasting barrier against contaminants, simplifying maintenance and extending the life of glass in demanding environments. EnduroShield delivers proven, long-lasting results—not empty promises. This means lower replacement costs and maintenance expenses for property owners, all while ensuring an immaculate appearance.
Tackling Industry Challenges
Despite its clear benefits, specifying protective coatings like EnduroShield in projects can be challenging. Cost considerations often lead project stakeholders, installers, or Division 10 contractors to deprioritize these coatings in favor of immediate savings.
Contractors aim to save costs wherever they can,” explains Corle, “but in doing so, they often overlook the long-term benefits. If architects, designers, and property owners demanded coatings like this from the outset, EnduroShield would be on every project.
Additionally, there’s often a knowledge gap between decision-makers and the available technology. “Many developers and designers don’t realize this protection is an option,” adds Corle. “They think glass is just glass. Educating them and making EnduroShield a standard rather than an upgrade is where the battle lies.”
The Role of HMI Glass in Hospitality and Commercial Innovation
EnduroShield's industry-leading protective coating, combined with HMI's expertise, represents the gold standard in glass innovation. HMI Glass brings decades of expertise to the partnership. A trailblazer in hospitality, multi-family, and student housing projects, HMI Glass is known for its innovation and customer satisfaction. Over the years, the company has expanded its operations, fine-tuned its processes, and specialized in high-end glass solutions.
Corle shares his affection for large-scale, impactful work. “My love for the glass industry has always been around hospitality and multifamily projects. Commercial shower doors and working with architects and designers on big projects—it’s what gets my blood pumping.”
By partnering with EnduroShield, HMI enhances the durability of its product offerings, especially in its Capital and TruFit series, which are popular models for hospitality needs.
Pioneering Innovation with Custom Options
HMI Glass is continually refining its product lines to meet the needs of architecture and design professionals. Among its standout offerings is the Capital Series, a barn-door-style bypass unit approved by a major hotel chain for hospitality projects. Recently, HMI introduced the ability to customize this series with 90-degree returns, enabling greater design flexibility.
We’re also adding innovative finishes, like champagne bronze, to keep up with market demands while maintaining product timelessness," Corle mentions when discussing addition to their Empire series. “Chrome will always be the number one finish in hospitality because it’s timeless and classic, but designs are evolving, and brushed brass and champagne bronze are starting to make their mark.
Beyond aesthetics, HMI takes pride in its efficient project management. Corle highlights the team's dedication, saying, "We constantly hear from customers about how smooth and fast our processes are. Whether it's quote turnaround in 24 hours or detailed, easy-to-understand orders, our Contract Team ensures satisfaction."
Shaping the Conversation About Coated Glass
Knowing how vital coated glass is for long-term performance, Corle has become an advocate for its inclusion in project specifications. He recognizes the uphill battle but remains optimistic. “If architects and designers lead the charge in demanding protective coatings like EnduroShield, the industry would follow. It’s about creating awareness and demonstrating value.”
To drive this conversation forward, HMI actively shares project examples and insights on platforms like LinkedIn. These efforts raise awareness and help decision-makers visualize the long-term benefits of investing in protective coatings.
Recently, I stayed at a newly renovated high-end hotel in Miami,” Corle recounts. “Despite their newness, the shower doors already looked etched and dull because they weren’t treated. That’s the cost of overlooking protective coatings.
The Way Forward Together
HMI also provides specialty glass solutions for projects beyond shower doors through its Boston facility. From laminated glass and back-painted applications to digital in-glass printing and railing systems, HMI is a trusted name in boutique fabrication.
Since 2009, the partnership between EnduroShield and HMI Glass has raised the bar for commercial and hospitality projects by combining cutting-edge protection with a heritage of excellence. For architects, designers, and property developers, this collaboration offers the durable, long-lasting, and visually stunning solutions today’s demanding environments require.
Corle sums up this partnership perfectly: “At the end of the day, when every project leaves with EnduroShield applied, I know the end-user is getting a better, longer-lasting product.”
By choosing EnduroShield with HMI Glass, you're investing in the prolonged beauty and function of any project—and reaping the benefits of a collaboration designed to exceed expectations.
Transforming Spec Standards
Architects and hospitality stakeholders can play a pivotal role in making protective coatings standard rather than optional components. When specified early and kept through each step of the project, EnduroShield ensures properties stay polished and low maintenance for years to come.
With solutions that span beyond shower doors—like railings, mirrored walls, and more—HMI Glass, in partnership with EnduroShield, is setting new benchmarks of excellence for the glass industry. Our innovative efforts and unmatched dedication to quality provide both aesthetics and practicality, making us the perfect collaborators for your next project.