Update Your Shower with a Glass Shower Door

Sunday, June 13th, 2010 at 8:37 am

Buying a glass shower door is a big investment—one that you are sure to either appreciate or regret for many years to come. The key to finding the right one lies in knowing what to look for and in having an idea of what is on the market. If you’re like most people, you’re probably looking for shower doors that match your style, whether it’s traditional or contemporary.

Most bathroom supply manufacturers offer glass shower doors in a variety of styles. Some are made to fit into wall alcoves, and in some cases, very small spaces. Some shower doors made of glass are different than your traditional door. Some glass doors have two sides with latches that open outward as two distinct doors. If you want to buy a glass shower door, bear in mind that many slide open as opposed to opening outward.

According to experts a glass shower door is the best choice, as far as shower doors go. They look much richer and for the most part don’t take up as much space as your typical shower door. Shower doors that are made of glass generally fit better into small spaces, because you don’t need bulky door frames or other accessories that hog space.

Another benefit, experts say, is that shower doors made of glass are easier to clean and make bathrooms appear bigger, because you can see through them. Another benefit to having a glass shower door is that you don’t have to deal with shower curtains that get wet or fall down.

You can also purchase a glass shower door that is wheelchair accessible. These usually do not have a lip at the base and are wider than your typical door.

There are a number of styles available. Some showers are trimmed with a silver-toned metal, while others have gold hinges that sit at the top of the door. Gold touches give your bathroom a contemporary feel, meanwhile adding a decorative flair to your bathroom.

You can purchase shower doors that are custom cut to fit a specified space. Most showers have only one door, but you can add multiple doors to a glass shower. Many shower doors made of glass feature long bars you can use to open and close the door. This is especially helpful for those who have trouble gripping small handles. Shower doors made of glass vary greatly in price, depending on how many extras you want. They can cost as little as $85.00 to as much as $350.00.