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Shower Door Enclosures
Framed Shower Doors and Frameless Shower Door
Enclosures Pros and Cons
By: Mark J. Donovan
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When it comes to shower door enclosures you have plenty of options. There are
two basic paths to consider when pursuing shower door enclosures, framed glass
shower doors and frameless glass shower doors. Shower door enclosures can be
custom units and they can also be purchased off the shelf. Framed glass shower
door enclosures offer basic functionality at an affordable price. Frameless
glass shower door enclosures, on the other hand, offer a modern and sleek look
and are easy to maintain but are quite expensive.
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Framed Glass Shower Door Enclosures
Framed glass shower door enclosures are typically less expensive than frameless
glass shower doors. Framed glass shower door enclosures, as their name suggests,
are constructed out of sheets of glass that are framed in by metal. The glass
sheets associated with framed glass shower door enclosures are typically not as
thick as frameless glass shower door enclosures. In addition, installing a
framed shower door is typically a bit easier to do than a frameless glass shower
door.
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Framed glass shower door enclosures can be found at any bathroom supply center
or home improvement center. They are available in a variety of standard sizes
and typically can be adjusted a little.
Framed glass shower door enclosures styles include: sliding enclosures, fixed
panel sliders, swing doors, and combo door and panel enclosures. They are also
available in corner shower door styles. The metal frames can come in a variety
of materials, including chrome, brushed nickel and bronze, oil rubbed bronze and
many more. Glass styles include clear, rain and Venetian glass to name just a
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Frameless Glass Shower Door Enclosures
Frameless glass shower doors involve mounting heavy duty tempered glass directly
to the shower walls with hefty, but small, pieces of metal hardware. Even the
handles are mounted through the glass. The glass associated with frameless glass
shower door enclosures is typically either 3/8 or ½ inch thick. Consequently
frameless glass shower door enclosures are sturdier than framed glass shower
door enclosures.
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Frameless glass shower doors also do a better job of enabling the beauty of a
custom ceramic tile shower to be visible in the bathroom.
Frameless glass shower doors are custom projects, so there is complete
flexibility on the size and styles. In addition, the shower doors can be
designed to open in a number of ways, including hinged and bifold openings.
Due to the fact that frameless glass shower door enclosures
are custom projects, they are expensive. Expect to spend over $1000 on even
a basic frameless glass shower door.
Due to the fact that frameless glass shower door enclosures have no metal
tracks, there are no cracks and crevices for soap scum to collect and for
mold and mildew to grow. Consequently frameless glass shower doors are
easier to maintain and keep clean. In addition, since there are no metal
frames to rust and corrode, they last longer. |
Photo by Mark Donovan |
Finally, because of their beauty and durability, they are valued by homebuyers,
and thus may increase the value of your home when you are ready to sell it.
Like framed glass shower doors, frameless glass shower door enclosures can often
be purchased at bathroom supplier stores or home improvement centers. Custom
glass and mirror stores also commonly install frameless glass shower door
enclosures.
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