Even though shower doors are mostly transparent, they can have a large impact on the look and feel of your bathroom. Glass shower doors are a common choice because of many reasons. Firstly, they look great and are durable. They can be cut into shapes to fit your custom bathroom and have beautiful finished edges. Glass is resistant to staining or breaking down and can really last you a lifetime if you take care of it.
Any home supply store that has bathroom supplies carries shower doors and you can be sure that glass is a popular item in their stockroom. You can find these doors in clear, frosted, or with a decorative pattern throughout the door. Maintain a more modern and fresh look with clear shower doors, but you can also add some character to a thought out bathroom with frosted and etched designs.
These large, glass shower doors are usually pretty heavy so they need some careful handling to transport and install. Your safest bet is probably to hire a professional. Since bathrooms may be difference sizes you may have to get your shower doors custom cut too.
The stores where you can purchase these usually offer some kind of deal for delivery and installation if you buy a lot of it there. If not, you always have the option to lug it out yourself. Larger home stores even offer rental of vans and vehicles for you to bring home large fixtures or parts like glass shower doors.
The types of shower doors include sliding glass doors, or ones on hinges. You can find both within all major brands. You’ll just have to decide between the little things like finishes, hardware, thickness and other little features. Some common brands are Kohler, MAAX, Vigo, American Standard, Contractors Wardrobe, and Sterling Plumbing. There are many other imported brands as well, but you bet you can pay a premium on those items.