If you’re planning to install new shower doors, you might be considering the frameless variety. This option can provide a roomier look for a bathroom of any size, but it does come with a few drawbacks as well. The following pros and cons can help you decide if this is the right choice for your home.

Pros:

Glass doors suit any style

While it’s easy to see how frameless shower doors fit in with a minimalist theme, they can complement any design style. Since they’re transparent and lack any design of their own, they coordinate with any color or design trend you might choose. 

Get a customized fit

A framed shower door is typically made as a one-size-fits-all option, so few companies offer customized sizes. Alternatively, frameless glass shower doors are made to suit each shower uniquely, so you can get one that meets the specific measurements of your shower. This may be especially beneficial if you intend to alter the size or shape of your shower.

Eliminate Corrosion

A framed glass door will corrode around the edges where the metal components may rust. This will result in bleeding that can stain the glass. This won’t occur with a frameless door, so your glass will remain in good condition with a crystal-clear appearance.

Cons: 

Leaking may occur

Installing frameless glass replacement doors for your shower will require measuring the dimensions of your shower. It’s also important to consider the location of the showerhead itself. These factors are important because frameless doors and panels don’t use rubber seals. Unless the glass partitions meet perfectly, leaking can occur.

Breakage may occur

Although it’s rare for a glass panel to shatter, it has been known to happen. This can be caused as the result of a poor installation process, where an improperly installed door suffers from excess stress. Over time, that pressure can cause the door to shatter. Alternatively, mistakes in the manufacturing process can leave foreign particles embedded in the glass, which will compromise the quality of the glass and can also lead to shattering. 

Frameless doors cost more

A frameless door must be thicker and made from tempered glass to ensure any breakages result in smaller fragments that won’t cause serious injuries. As a result, you should expect to pay more—a traditional framed shower door runs between $80 and $300, while a frameless door usually costs $700 to $1,200.

When you’re considering having shower doors installed in your bathroom, work with a company that has the experience and skills to provide you with quality service. Located in Cookeville, TN, Parker Brothers Glass & Mirror only uses quality products and employs highly trained technicians who know how to handle glass installations expertly. You can rely on them to provide you with professional quality installations, so your bathroom will look just the way you envision. To learn more about their services, visit their website, or call them at (931) 528-0039.