Are you planning to give your bathroom a makeover? If so, then you’re probably already considering frameless shower doors. Bathroom contractors are familiar with this popular feature but as a homeowner, you should also understand the pros and cons so you know what you’re getting into. Let’s review the different aspects of a frameless shower door.
Appearance
One of the biggest selling points of a frameless shower door is its appearance. It actually makes a room look bigger. Because frameless shower doors are fully transparent, you don’t get vertical lines that “break” the room into smaller partitions. This is also why many experts recommend frameless shower doors to enhance smaller bathrooms.
Maintenance
Overall, maintaining a frameless shower door is easier than with framed alternatives. The spaces found around a shower door’s frame tend to trap a lot of moisture and grime and promote mold and mildew growth. With frameless shower doors, cleaning the edges of the door is a lot easier, and the only hardware you’ll have to deal with are the hinges.
Leak Resistance
The most obvious con of shower doors is that there are no rubber linings that create a completely waterproof barrier. This means some water can leak through the gaps around the door when someone is taking a shower, even if the door is fully closed. However, you can offset the issue by adding proper drainage in the floor around the shower area.
Risk of Shattering
As with anything that’s made of glass, a frameless shower door has a small risk of shattering. Common causes of frameless shower doors breaking include impact damage, stress on the glass panel due to misalignment of the hinges, and poor installation. Shattering due to hardware-related issues can easily be avoided when you have a door properly installed by shower remodeling experts.
Let’s Start a Conversation!
Get your frameless shower doors installed by the best remodelers in the area. DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Hollywood is the most trusted home renovation company in Golden Beach, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Dania Beach, Davie, North Miami Beach and surrounding communities. You can contact us at (305) 925-5999 or fill out this contact form to request a quote.
