Frameless Shower Doors
Transform your bathroom into a calming escape pod with frameless shower doors. These simple solutions will help crank up the style while turning down the visual competition between your bathroom elements so that you can focus on what matters most.
Less is more when it comes to frameless shower doors
What are the advantages to going frameless? Frameless shower doors provide a simple and sleek option that enhances the look of your bathroom and is easy to clean.
Why are they called "frameless shower doors"? The term frameless shower door is used in reference to the glass used in both sliding and pivoting shower door applications.
Considerations
- Frameless shower door glass is generally 1/4" or greater in thickness.
- Comes in a wide range of options that include textured glass, clear glass or glass that includes some type of silk-screened pattern.
- The 1/4" frameless glass gives the shower a more open and luxurious look.
- The weight of the 1/4" glass gives the door a solid feel and helps in the smooth performance of the rollers.
What type of glass is used? Because frameless shower doors do not have the metal framing structure, thicker glass is required to provide the load capabilities of the door. It's a simple piece of thick glass that installs inside the enclosure opening width.
How will frameless doors affect the look of my bathroom? Frameless shower doors often provide an improved look to framed glass to many homeowners.
What are the benefits of frameless shower doors? Because of the lack of framing around the glass panel, there's less a chance to catch soap scum, water deposits and other showering hygiene debris and make for easier cleaning.