Frameless shower enclosures can give your bathroom a fresh, revived appearance while adding comfort to your everyday bathing experience. Since many people are used to more traditional, framed models, many aren’t sure how frameless versions work. As Whitefish, MT’s go-to glazing business, Big Mountain Glass and Windows supplies area homes with high-quality, custom windows and doors, and custom etching to add flair. The experts share the facts on frameless shower enclosures.

What Is a Frameless Shower?

Frameless shower enclosures are thicker than their framed counterparts, made of 3/8 to 1/ 2 tempered, polished safety glass. With this amount of strength, the glass doesn’t need a metal frame, lending a more high-end, distinguished appearance.

What Are the Advantages of Frameless Shower Enclosures?

The appearance of a frameless shower is hard to beat, lending aesthetic appeal to any size or style bathroom. The elegant appearance not only looks good, but it also adds significant value to your home. Frameless models are also easy to clean and last years longer than their framed counterparts. 

How Long Does Installation Take?

Most shower doors take only an hour or two to install. Larger, full-size frameless shower enclosures or steam enclosures usually take no more than a day to install.

How Do I Clean My Frameless Shower?

To keep your glass free of potentially damaging water spots, use a squeegee after each use. Using a squeegee daily is the simplest and fastest way to avoid water spot and mineral deposit buildup in your new shower enclosure.

Using a surface protector, such as Rain-X® or C.R. Laurence® TPC, to protect your glass is highly recommended. A surface protector can help repel water off the glass but is not intended to replace the use of a squeegee. For a permanent protection solution consider EnduroShield®, a patented process that seals the glass with an ion beam process, making it easy to clean.

When you’re considering a bathroom update, try a frameless shower enclosure for an elegant look. If you’re looking for high-quality glass products and efficient window installation and repair, Big Mountain Glass and Windows is the company to contact. Call (406) 862-4206 today to speak directly with one of their representatives. Visit their website for additional information.