When deciding what kind of shower door you want, you have several options. One of your choices is glass, which can make your bathroom appear more spacious and add to the aesthetic appeal. If you're interested in this option for your bathroom renovation, these tips can help you pick the right glass door.

4 Considerations When Picking a Glass Shower Door

1. Opening Options

You have three options for how your glass shower door opens: sliding, pivoting, and hinged. Sliding is the most common because it uses the least amount of space. If you prefer something more unique, try a pivot door. Hinged doors swing open either inwards, or outwards depending on the space allowed.

2. Framed or Frameless

A single pane of glass is placed onto two hinges for frameless showers. For a more traditional stand-up shower with an aluminum foundation, framed may be preferable. Keep in mind that frameless has fewer options for door type than framed because frameless is designed to keep a minimalist look. Still, a frameless shower opens up the bathroom and allows more light in the shower.

3. Safety Features

Some options will make showering safer, like the glass thickness. Thinner glass is more likely to break, so opt for thicker panels like 3/8", or 1/2". Laminated doors, although more durable, will break into large pieces and could cause serious injury. A tempered finish, however, is designed to shatter into tiny shards so you can't be cut by it. 

4. Floor Foundation 

The foundation you can build at the bottom of your glass shower depends on many factors. Either way, you can use the existing tiled floor as a walkout. An alcove can be installed if you incorporate the height and width of your tub because the deep basin could interfere with the length of the door.

For shower door customization options, speak to the talented technicians at Furniture City Glass & Mirror in High Point, NC. For over 50 years, they’ve provided the Triad area with unique residential and commercial glass solutions. To learn more about their services, visit their website or call (336) 841-5333 to speak to a professional.