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Shower Door Replacements: When Should You Consider a Frameless Option?

Updated By Kevin Wisecarver
Glass tub enclosure with a hinged door beneath a stained-glass window and herringbone tile
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Why should you install a frameless shower door?

Replacing an old door is a chance to reconsider the opening, privacy and cleaning routine. A frameless option may suit the room, but the existing shower still needs to support it. Have the finished opening assessed before ordering glass.

Frameless shower doors are modern and stylish

If modern and stylish is your bathroom style, then frameless shower doors are a must. Although they’re versatile enough to fit with a more traditional decor, their sleek and minimal design accentuates your current style, without becoming the complete focal point of your bathroom. These doors can generally make your space feel more open, since there is less hard boundary that frames shower doors have. Let the style of your shower speak for itself. Whether it’s pattern tile, stone flooring, or accent tiles, the glossy sheen of a frameless shower door is sure to make your shower pop with style.

Frameless doors are easier to clean

Say goodbye to mold and mildew on your shower door frame. Experience an easier cleaning process with frameless doors. With most shower doors, it’s nearly impossible to reach every crevice without brushing your clothing on the shower door itself. Hard water deposits and the daily products used in the shower build up on the shower door frame, leaving an unsightly grime.

Frameless shower doors have less build-up because there is nowhere for the water and debris to hide. Typical framed shower doors have crevices where stagnant water can fester. Frameless door allows for the majority of water and products to slide right off the door and down the drain.

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Easier to repair and replace

Wear and tear can’t be avoided, even with frameless shower doors. The inevitable doesn't have to be annoying though. These types of shower doors are easier to repair and replace. Since there is no frame, typically parts like the hinges, nuts, bolts, handle are the only items needed to be replaced. These parts are typically less costly and quicker to install.

No one wants to wait days to have access to their bathroom and shower, especially if it’s the only one in the house. By installing a frameless shower door, you future self will thank you for the easy and expedited repairs.

More visually appealing

If you appreciate a modern aesthetic, a frameless shower door is a popular choice to use as an accent for your bathroom design. Frameless shower doors let in more natural light. They can also make smaller spaces look larger without a bulky frame. Their durable materials appear to be light-weight, adding an uplifting look to any bathroom.

Shower doors without a frame allow your bathroom’s decor and interior design to stand out without competing against it.

Frameless glass shower doors come in multiple finishes. They’re also more easily customizable to spaces of unique shapes or sizes.

If an attractive shower door that’s durable and easy to clean is what you’re looking for, consider a frameless option. Not sure where to start?

Before you get started.

Start with the opening

Bring photos and rough dimensions, including curbs, benches and nearby fixtures.

Leave room to move

Compare sliding, swinging and fixed-panel layouts against the available clearance.

Bring finish samples

Photos of your tile and faucets help when comparing glass and hardware.

Let’s talk about your glass project.

Send photos and rough dimensions for a quote within 24 hours. Larger or more complex projects get an in-person measurement.

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