Glass shower doors are a great addition to any bathroom, since they're inexpensive and help make your bathroom appear larger and brighter. If you still have an older framed door in your bathroom, however, you aren't getting the full benefits of a glass shower enclosure. Even though the frames for these doors are relatively small, they make a big difference in the appearance of your bathroom. It can also be hard to match the frames with modern decor.
Upgrading your older framed door to a frameless door is often worthwhile, even though frameless doors cost more to purchase and install. If you're thinking about renovating your bathroom, read on to learn three reasons why you should consider upgrading to a frameless glass shower door.
1. Frameless Shower Doors Give Your Bathroom a Modern Feel
One of the downsides of a framed door is that it can make your bathroom look dated. Framed doors made from frosted glass were commonly included in homes built a few decades ago. If your bathroom is decorated in a modern style, then framed doors can look out of place. Upgrading to frameless doors gives your bathroom a more contemporary look, and eliminating the frames will help you show off more of your bathroom design.
2. Frameless Shower Doors Are Easier to Keep Clean
Keeping the door's glass clean is the same for both frameless and framed doors. Simply wiping down the glass after every shower will stop hard water stains and soap scum from becoming stuck to the door. However, framed doors also require you to keep the frames and the track clean, and this can be quite difficult. Water will drip down from the glass onto the track, and it will quickly form mineral deposits if your home has hard water. Soap scum can accumulate in the track as well. Keeping the track clean requires you to brush it frequently, which can be a hassle. When you upgrade to a frameless glass shower door, you no longer have to worry about keeping the track clean.
3. Frameless Shower Doors Are More Durable
Framed doors are supported by the frame and the track, but frameless doors need to support their own weight. Because of this, the glass used for frameless doors is thicker than the glass used in framed doors. The increased thickness makes a frameless door appear heavier and more substantial than a framed door, and it also helps to increase its durability. They're more likely to withstand accidental impacts than framed doors.
Overall, the added expense of having frameless shower doors installed is often worth it. They're easier to clean and they have a much more contemporary feel than framed doors. If your bathroom still has old framed doors installed, call a glass shower door service in your area and have them measure your shower—they'll be able to give you a quote for how much it will cost to upgrade to frameless.
Did you know that researchers have found evidence of glass blowing from as early as 3,600 BC in Mesopotamia? The ancient Egyptians were also pretty prolific glass blowers. Over the years, glass making has become its own industry, and the industry has moved towards making structural elements, like windows, mirrors, and railings. That's not to say there is not also a market for glass dishes, decor, and jewelry. These products also attract buyers.
We have not been around since ancient times, and we are not glass makers. However, we do find the topic of glass intriguing, and we've published articles for others who share our interests.