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Upgrading your bathroom with a new shower door can add beauty and functionality to the space. With all the custom and manufactured options available, you need to know what to look for when picking a type of fixture. The guide below will help you prepare for a consultation with a glass designer.

What Types of Shower Doors Can You Choose?

Opening Styles

A glass door can slide on a track, which is helpful for smaller bathrooms.

shower doorsIf the room has enough square footage or the right layout, it may also accommodate a swinging door. This type of fixture has hinges on the panel mounted to your bathroom wall.

Hardware

Doors also have different frames, each with your desired metal finish.

Framed shower doors have borders that surround the glass panes and doors. Elegant frames can be built around sliding and hinged doors. 

For a sleeker, minimalistic look, get a frameless fixture. Constructed with thicker glass, this option adds a modern touch to a bathroom, making the space feel more open. This style is available for a variety of cuts, including pivoting doors and half-wall enclosures.

If you prefer something in between, consider a semi-frameless unit. This style includes framing around the shower stall, but leaves the door frameless. It works with sliding and hinged fixtures.

What Happens Before Shower Door Installation?

Before installation, glass technicians measure your space to ensure the shower door has enough clearance to open and close properly.

They use the measurements to design a door that’s the right height, width, and thickness for your space. Depending on your requirements, they may custom-cut panes or install pre-cut products.

 

If you’re in the market for a new shower door, trust BGS Glass Service in Waukesha, WI. Since the late 1960s, this family-owned and -operated company has been providing residential glass installations. They specialize in custom shower doors, designing them according to your needs. They work with all types of fixtures, including sliding, framed, tempered, and frameless doors. Call (262) 513-2806 to discuss a project, or visit them online to learn more about their products for bathrooms.

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