How To Select A Glass Shower Door

Select a track style contemporary chrome or nickel or traditional bronze nickel chrome white or polished brass and a finish that suits your style.

How to select a glass shower door.

If these differ select a door using the larger width for a bypass door or the smaller width for a pivot door. Keep in mind that a heavier glass door requires sturdier mounting. Decide on the style of glass you prefer. Frameless shower doors can also be custom installed which is a job best handled by a professional.

Choose a shower door that has a maximum width equal to or greater than the maximum width of your tub or shower opening. The price of frameless shower doors varies by locale and is also dependent upon a number of factors such as size glass type and whether you choose a custom enclosure or purchase a diy kit. The most popular glass thickness for a frameless door is 1 4 inch followed by 3 8 inch and 5 16 inch. If the natural light from a nearby window energizes your morning shower clear.

We highlight key differences for both glass shower structures options. Determine the distance from the top of the tub edge or shower base to the top of the wall unit or tile wall where you want the door to be located. How to choose between a frameless glass shower door and a framed glass shower door. Shower door kits are offered by home improvement stores and online retailers.

Sliding shower doors use a roller system that is attached to the glass and rides in a top and bottom track to keep the door aligned. Pick your shower glass. Frameless pivot shower door in chrome with clear glass and handle model vg6042chcl42 view the vigo hinged opening glass shower doors. The frameless design of dreamline s butterfly door offers a clean custom glass look and can be installed over a shower stall or a tub.

Measure the opening height. Vigo pirouette 36 to 42 in. Folding or bi fold shower doors are a good option when you re looking for a wider walk in opening but lack the space for a pivot door.