A Guide to Measuring for Shower Glass Doors
Glass doors on your shower can immediately brighten your entire bathroom, making it look spacious and open. However, you need to make sure you get the right sized shower glass doors to ensure the perfect fit. Furniture City Glass & Mirror Co., in High Point, NC, offers custom-made glass and mirror solutions for your home, including glass tabletops and glass shower enclosures.
Before you move ahead with ordering and installing shower glass doors, you need to take careful measurements. First, get the proper supplies, such as a tape measure, a regular or level laser, and a pen and paper. Depending on your skills, you may also want a helping hand. Measurements for a shower enclosure need to be very precise— within 1/16 of an inch!—so a second set of eyes and hands will help.
Next, take your measurements and be sure to write them down. First, measure from wall-to-wall at the shower enclosure’s curb. Place the tape measure on the curb to determine the width of the opening. Next, move six inches up from the curb and measure the opening at this elevated level. You want to do both sides as your walls may not be perfectly level or “in square”. To determine which part of the wall is “out of square,” take your level and place it against the wall. View the level’s bubble to determine which part of the wall is uneven. If one side of the wall seems fine, check the other side. At least one side will be leaning in or out a bit, which will explain any difference in the opening measurement of the curb versus the opening measurement taken six inches higher. Finally, measure the height for your doors.
Once you have made all of the measurements, you’re ready to talk to a professional about your shower enclosure needs. Based on this information, they will calculate the correct width and height for your new shower glass doors.
If you’re looking for help installing shower glass doors in the High Point area, rely on Furniture City Glass & Mirror Co. Visit their website to find out more about their services or call (336) 841-5333 to get started.
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