When it comes to shower doors, glass is one of the best materials that you can use. This comes from the fact that it’s highly durable and aesthetically pleasing and that it can last for many years with proper installation and maintenance. However, buying a shower glass door can be challenging, particularly if it’s your first time to buy one and you’re not really sure what to look for. The good news is that you can make the selection process much easier by taking several important steps, including the following:
Remember that not all glass are created equal
Most modern shower doors are made of tempered glass, which has undergone a special heat-treatment process that causes it to break into tiny pieces instead of large, sharp shards. By ensuring that you’re buying a tempered glass door, you can prevent accidents and injuries even if your shower door would break.
Some shower doors come with clear glass, which is ideal if you want to create uninterrupted visual lines and make your bathroom appear more spacious. Other shower doors are designed with textured and/or patterned glass, which provides you with additional privacy and lets you add elegance and visual interest to your bathroom.
Take measurements carefully
The last thing you want is to purchase a shower door that’s too large or too small for your bathroom. So, before buying anything, make sure that you have the right dimensions for your new glass shower door. Measure at the widest point so you’ll get the right door size, and take measurements at least twice or more to avoid making mistakes.
Choose between framed and frameless doors
Framed shower doors have been around for years, and they are a great option since they’re easy to install and provide more stability due to their framing. However, since this framing is made of metal, it can easily corrode and will need intensive maintenance and eventually replacement. Frameless shower doors, on the other hand, are easier to maintenance since they don’t have any metal components as well as tiny crevices that are difficult to clean. Their lack of framing ensures that they won’t provide any visual interruptions, which is greatly helpful if you have a small bathroom and you want to make it look and feel bigger.
Select a door design
Glass shower doors are available in different door configurations. Some doors are designed to slide to the side, while others have side hinges that allow them to be closed and opened like regular doors. Still others have pivot hinges, which are mounted at the top and bottom and provide you with a revolving shower door.
Pick the right type of hardware
Your shower door hardware should match or at least complement the rest of your bathroom. For instance, if you have brushed-nickel faucets, railing, and shower heads in your bathroom, you can also look for shower door frames and handles that have the same finish.
Find the ideal shower glass door for your bathroom by using this guide! If you need additional information about shower doors, feel free to reach out to MBR Glassworks. We are experts in all types of glass shower doors, and we can help you select the best possible unit for your property. Give us a call today!