Frameless Shower Doors Showcase Clean Lines

Frameless shower doors are one of the newest it items that homeowners are installing in their bathrooms.

Frameless shower doors, which can be purchased from most bathroom supply stores, are exactly as they sound. That is, the glass panel sliding shower doors that are mounted on the top of a bath have no metal edges – they are simply solid panes of glass on rollers. Frameless shower doors are possible because the glass used has been tempered so that it will not shatter in an accident. The glass used in frameless glass shower doors is also thicker than the normal glass used in traditional shower door applications.

Frameless shower door surrounds come in three colors: brushed nickel, gold and chrome and range in cost from several hundred to just over one thousand dollars for a top of the line item. Frameless shower doors are also designed to have towel racks hung on the outside of the shower door for additional storage, or a handy place to set a towel while someone takes a shower.

So, is a frameless shower door for you? That depends on your taste and style. Frameless shower doors, which are generally only available in clear glass, lean towards a modern look, therefore if your taste is more country, then there may be less reason to spend money on one. However, if you prefer clean lines and straight edges, or prefer that the focus of your bathroom be a tile bathtub surround or a beautiful cabinet, then a frameless shower door may be perfect for you.

In addition, you can also purchase a frameless shower door for your regular shower enclosure. These frameless shower doors work on the same premise and design of those designed for bathtub enclosures. If you have an older shower door with the textured non-see through glass and metal edges, then you may want to consider updating this feature of your bathroom for a more current look – especially if you are planning to sell your home soon.

For more information on frameless shower doors, including the sizes that they are available in, type frameless shower doors into an Internet search engine such as Google or Yahoo. Or, head to your nearest bathroom showroom or home improvement superstore. Either should be able to provide you with information on prices and styles of frameless shower doors.

In addition, your local store should be able to provide you with information on the installation of your new frameless shower door, especially the names of local contractors who install them, which will be extremely helpful if you end up purchasing your frameless shower door online or through a catalog.