Frameless Showers are a great way to open up your bathroom. Not only are they the forefront for designs in bathrooms, but they have many options for glass and hardware. Generally, when installing this type of shower, compared to a shower curtain, can have the potential to raise your property value.
Frameless Showers have both pros and cons to them
Much like framed showers, frameless showers have both pros and cons to them.
List of pros for installing a frameless shower:
– Customization is available for glass and hardware.
– The appearance of these showers are lesser in the sense of the look of material but offer a clean and unobscured view of your tile work.
– Frameless showers are easier to keep up with and clean.
– When going frameless you forgo the corroding that tends to happen with framed showers.
– If you are partial to privacy, there are many options of glass to choose from. Whether it’s clear, pattern or acid etch, you can customize your shower to fit your style.
Here are the lists of cons when it comes to frameless showers:
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– Framed Showers are the less expensive option, meaning that Frameless Showers are on the more expensive side.
– Since there tends to be larger thicknesses of glass, this makes the install process a longer one.
– Frameless shower have the look down, but are more prone to leaking than framed showers.
What Type of Hardware and Thickness of Glass is used?
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There are two options for thickness of glass- 3/8” and 1⁄2”. Much like framed showers the glass is tempered. For added convenience when it comes to cleaning and maintaining the glass, a clear shield coating can be applied to each panel before install for quicker and easier cleaning down the road.
Usually, the glass is held together by hinges, the bottoms of the shower are mounted in a u-channel, and the door has a sweep under it to prevent the water from leaving the shower. Provided there is adequate slop on the crub. There are many options for color of hardware so schedule an in-home estimate to have one of our skilled technicians to come out and explore all your options.
What to Expect when Getting a Frameless Shower:
– The first step is to make a call to our office and set up a time for our technicians to come out and measure your shower opening.
– Make sure that all tile work is completed before setting up an appointment.
– Once the appointment is set up, a technician will arrive at the specified time.
– The technician will measure your shower(s) and go over hardware, glass, and other options with you at the time of your appointment.
– Once the estimate appointment is over, the tech will bring back your paperwork with all the information from your appointment and pass it along to our office staff.
– The office staff will them price out your shower and either call you or email you with a quote.
– Once you have received the quote and approve the work, we place the order for all materials needed to complete your install.
– After the material has arrived at our shop for your shower door, the glass will be inspected and a call will be place to you, the customer, with a date to install.
– After the install has been scheduled and the workers arrive on site, the install of all materials will begin. The process should take about 3-4 hours for install (depending on the shower size and type).
– Lastly, enjoy your new favorite room in your house with a beautiful, frameless shower.
Stephanie Lovio
"A Cutting Edge did an amazing job on my master mirror and custom shower door. Natasha and Jessica were always so pleasant, helpful and knowledgeable over the phone. Justin and James did a superb job on installation. Their attention to detail and pride in their work guaranteed that my doors were perfect. Can not recommend them enough!!"
Betty Gillard
"I had expected to wait at least a week for our shower enclosures. Much to my surprise, they were here two days after I placed our order. They did an excellent job and we are extremely happy with the service and the outcome. Highly recommend this company for all your glass needs."
Patricia Spencer
"Our shower glass doors install went perfectly. Would definitely recommend A Cutting Edge Class... Thanks to James the installer... on time and a smooth installation ~"
