Create the shower enclosure catered to both your expectation and budget. Hinge types, door handles, hardware finishes, seal types, glass types, etc. are available to meet your demands.
Compared to traditionally framed shower enclosures, frameless ones allows a freer flow of light, which enhances the value of interior design. It's favored by customers with a larger budget.
The friendly choice for smaller interior spaces. Frameless and crystal clear glass expand the view, increasing the value of the room and attracting more customers.
Less filthy detritus will pass through a frameless shower door. The frameless design saves you both time and cost for labor.
Frameless shower doors are made from tempered glass, which is less likely to break. Furthermore, without metal frames, there is no risk of hitting or scraping against them while in use.
Tempered or toughened glass is a type of safety glass processed by controlled thermal or chemical treatments to increase its strength compared with normal glass.
Due to its strength, safety, heat resistance, and customizability, shower door manufacturers commonly will use tempered glass in frameless shower doors.
Feature | Tempered Glass | Regular Glass |
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Strength & Durability | Much stronger, resistant to scratches and cracks | More prone to breaking or shattering, not as durable |
Safety | Designed to break into small, rounded pieces instead of sharp, jagged shards, reducing the risk of injury | Can break into sharp, jagged shards, increasing the risk of injury |
Heat Resistance | More resistant to thermal stress and high temperatures | Less resistant to thermal stress and high temperatures |
Customizability | Can be customized with various textures, finishes, and patterns | Limited customizability, mainly comes in clear or frosted options |
Feature | Frameless Shower Door | Framed Shower Door |
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Design | Sleek, modern look | Traditional look |
Hardware | Minimal hardware | Visible hardware including metal frames |
Cleaning | Easy to clean | More difficult to clean due to metal frames |
Installation | Usually requires professional installation | Can be installed by DIYers or professionals |
Durability | More durable, less chance of leaks or corrosion | May need to be replaced sooner due to metal frames |
Cost | More expensive | Less expensive |