Nine Reasons to get a Frameless Shower Door

When considering updating your bathroom, you may want to consider installing a frameless shower door to give your space and stylish and modern feel. Unlike traditional shower doors that have metal frames to hold the glass in place, frameless shower doors use heavy glass that mounts directly to the wall with discrete metal hardware.  When choosing from different options to provide closure to your shower, here are nine reasons why a frameless shower door should be at the top of the list.

1. Unmatched Elegance and Visual Appeal
   Perhaps the biggest benefit of a frameless shower door is that it looks gorgeous with a stylish and modern design. A frameless shower door has an upscale feel, creating a spa-like atmosphere and making you feel pampered every time you step into the shower. The absence of bulky frames also allows the beauty of the glass to shine through, allowing you to showcase any beautiful tilework and other design elements of the shower enclosure.
2. Completely Customizable
   Our frameless glass shower doors are made to order, giving every client the opportunity to customize their bathroom shower. You simply have fewer design restrictions with this type of shower. To begin choosing the configuration you think would work best for your shower space, we have endless examples to choose from in our Shower Enclosures gallery.
   Frameless shower doors can be tailored to suit your taste, from glass height and width, decorative glass options, to hardware styles and placement.
3. Makes Bathroom Feel and Look More Spacious
   One of the best things about frameless glass doors is that they can create the illusion of a larger space. Traditional shower curtains or sliding framed doors can cut off sight lines, whereas frameless shower doors allow your eye to see into the shower space, creating a sense that the room is more expansive. Even the smallest bathrooms will feel bigger with this type of shower design.
4. Increased Light and Visibility
   With a frameless glass shower door, natural and artificial light can flow freely throughout the shower space and improve visibility. Plus, the lack of metal framing makes the shower itself feel more open and spacious.
   If you love bright light flowing into your shower, then a clear glass shower door is the way to go. If you prefer increased privacy without sacrificing light, choose one of our obscured glass options.
5. Reduced Risk of Mold & Mildew
   Framed shower doors and shower curtains have edges and folds that allow mold and scum buildup. Because a frameless glass shower door has fewer joints, seals, and seams than a framed shower door, there are fewer places for soap, dirt, mildew or mold to potentially build-up and grow. A frameless shower door and frameless shower enclosures simply have significantly less mold build-up than their counterparts.
6. Easy to Clean and Maintain
   Frameless shower doors make your bathroom easier to clean. Cleaning showers and tubs can already be a cumbersome task, who needs more work cleaning a metal frame with all its nooks and grooves?
   Cleaning and maintaining frameless shower doors is a breeze compared to their framed counterparts – just use a squeegee to wipe the glass.  This can be even more effective if you choose to have a water spot protective coating added to your door glass when ordered. 
   Also, with a frameless door you can usually move more easily in and out of the shower for cleaning, no lip to trip over.  Additionally, the absence of a frame eliminates the need for regular shower frame maintenance, such as sealing or painting.
7. Durability and Longevity
   Metal shower frames eventually suffer from corrosion that detracts from its look. At that point, you may need to pay the extra cost to replace the door. Glass, on the other hand, isn’t going to corrode. Frameless shower doors are crafted from high-quality tempered glass, known for its strength and durability. This makes the shower door extremely strong and break-resistant, giving you a durable shower door that lasts for years to come. With proper care, frameless glass doors are a wise investment for your bathroom.
8. Increased Safety & Accessibility
   Shower doors are much more effective at blocking splashing water than shower curtains, decreasing the likelihood of water pooling up on the bathroom floor and creating a slip hazard. This makes shower doors much safer than traditional shower curtains.
   Traditional bath enclosures feature a structure that one must step over to get into. Frameless shower doors are an excellent choice for those with accessibility needs or who prefer a barrier-free entry. They can be designed with wide openings, low thresholds, or even installed as walk-in showers, providing easy access for individuals with mobility challenges and reduced likelihood of tripping. In this way, frameless shower doors and enclosures are generally safer than traditional bath enclosures.
9. Increased Resale Value
   Another lesser known but important benefit of a frameless glass shower doors are their ability to increase your home’s value. If you plan to sell your home, a frameless shower door could give your home value a big boost. Frameless shower doors increase your home’s value because of the many benefits it adds to the home, as described above. Potential buyers always look for modern, updated bathrooms, and frameless shower doors impress. Plus, the higher resale value could make up for the installation cost.

Frameless shower doors offer a combination of style, practicality, and functionality that makes them a top choice for bathroom renovations. From its modern appearance and enhanced lighting to easy cleaning and customization options, the benefits of a frameless shower door are many. Consider incorporating one of these versatile doors into your bathroom design to create an inviting shower space that will stand the test of time.

At Dick’s Rancho Glass we have many years of glass shower design and installation experience and are happy to serve homeowners throughout the Sacramento area.  Interested in more about frameless shower doors, glass door styles or hardware options for your shower?  To begin exploring your glass shower design options, see our gallery, Click here to contact us, or visit one of our two glass showrooms in the Sacramento region: