Finding the right glass shower doors in Fort Myers can be a tricky proposition!
There are many different contractors and remodelors in the area, and each offer hundreds of different styles to choose from, ranging from frameless clear glass to frosted glass with metal framework.
Start by doing your homework and interviewing several remodeling companies. Collect their bids, and make sure you’re comparing “apples to apples” before you make a final decision.
With such a wide selection of materials, shapes, and glass and frame types to choose from, there are a number of things you must take into consideration:
1. Materials: You will need to decide if you want framed or unframed doors for your shower. Most of the framed doors are surrounded by heavy-duty metal frames that give the door extra support and make it even stronger. Frameless doors are ideal for locations where the door will not be connecting between two walls because they give the homeowner a more “open” showering experience.
Whether you use framed or non-framed shower doors, there are a number of different styles to choose from.
The thickness of the glass will also have to be decided upon. Many frameless shower doors come with thicker glass panels to give the added support in lieu of the strength that the metal frames actually offer.
2. Size and Function: You’ll want to determine the actual size of the door. This is probably the most important consideration when it comes to purchasing a glass shower door so it is essential that you get the measurements exactly right! Since manufacturers will produce doors to the quarter inch, if your measurements are off even just a tiny bit it could mean the added hassles of reworking everything if the fit isn’t just right.
Shower doors are meant to fit snugly in place; any openings in the door would make it difficult for them to perform their main function of containing water within the confines of the shower.
The thickness of the glass is also very important. Most of the time, you’ll want glass that is at a minimum 5 to 6 mm thick to make it strong enough to stand on its own. If you’re choosing a frameless glass door then you will need it to be even thicker to compensate for the lack of metal support. As for function, if you have a bathtub shower you’ll probably need a sliding door that won’t open out and break into the bathroom space, but for a standalone shower you may opt for a swinging door.
3. Type of Glass: There are three main types of glass to choose from but you want to consider getting tempered glass above all others. This means that in the event that the glass is broken it will break into hundreds of small pieces rather than long shards that can hurt someone. After that you’ll want to decide between clear glass or frosted glass.
Clear glass doors are designed to give your bathroom a more spacious look and they work best with the frameless shower doors making your shower look like a work of art. Frosted glass gives your shower the cloudy look shielding the user from view while at the same time giving the bathroom its own look of mystique.
At Sunrise Remodeling, we work with the best companies in the business of shower glass enclosures. We recognize that your home must be a reflection of you and your personal tastes, and our experts will be there to assist you to match your preferences in style, along with the practical uses, so that you can get the best glass shower doors for your Fort Myers home.
