Custom shower doors & enclosures in West Palm Beach, FL
Six ways to put glass around a shower, and the right one depends on your walls, your floor plan and your budget more than on fashion. Here is how they differ — and every one is measured for your opening and installed by New Shower Doors Unlimited.
Types of shower door
- Frameless shower doorsHeavy tempered glass with no surrounding metal frame — the cleanest way to open up a bathroom.
- Semi-frameless shower doorsA frameless-style door with a slim channel on the fixed glass — most of the look, at a lower price.
- Sliding & bypass shower doorsSingle and double bypass panels that slide on a track, so nothing swings into a small bathroom.
- Pivot shower doorsA door that turns on pins at the top and bottom instead of wall hinges — useful where the wall cannot carry a hinge.
- Framed shower doors & tub enclosuresFramed glass in a finished metal surround — the most economical way to enclose a tub or shower.
- Steam shower enclosuresGlass carried to the ceiling and sealed, so a steam shower holds its steam.
Which one suits your bathroom
Most people start from a photograph of a door they like. The bathroom usually has the final say. These are the situations that decide it most often.
| Your bathroom | Usually the best fit |
|---|---|
| You want the most open, glass-only look and the walls are sound | Frameless |
| You want a frameless-style door on a tighter budget | Semi-frameless |
| Walls run noticeably out of plumb | Semi-frameless or framed — a channel absorbs it |
| No room for a door to swing out | Sliding (bypass) |
| Glass over a bathtub | Framed sliding doors, or a fixed panel |
| The wall beside the door cannot carry a hinge | Pivot |
| A steam generator is going in | Steam enclosure — glass to the ceiling, sealed door |
| Rental, or the lowest cost to enclose a shower | Framed |
Not sure? That is what the measure is for. We look at the walls, what is behind the tile and how the water will run, and tell you which door the opening will take before you choose anything.
Already have a shower door?
How an installation goes
- We measure the opening at several heights, check how far the walls run out of plumb, and find out what is behind the tile.
- You choose glass and hardware — thickness, clear or low-iron, and a finish matched to the fixtures already in the room.
- The glass is made to your measurements. Tempered glass cannot be trimmed afterwards, so the measuring is the job.
- We install and seal it, usually in a single day. Leave the shower about 24 hours before using it.
We work across Palm Beach, Broward and Martin counties. See the areas we cover, or look through finished work.
Common questions
Which type of shower door is best?
There is no single best type, only the best one for a particular bathroom. Frameless glass gives the most open look but asks the most of the walls. Semi-frameless keeps most of that look at a lower price. Sliding doors need no swing clearance, which matters in a small room. Framed doors are the most economical, and the usual choice over a tub. We tell you which suits your opening after we have measured it.
How long does a shower door installation take?
Two visits. The first is the measure, which takes under an hour. The glass is then made to those measurements, and the installation itself is usually a single day for a standard residential enclosure. Allow about 24 hours after installation before using the shower, so the silicone can cure.
Do you install shower doors on a tub?
Yes. Framed sliding doors are the most common choice over a bathtub, and a fixed frameless panel or a hinged door are options where the tub and the walls allow them.
Can you work on a door someone else installed?
Yes — we repair, re-glaze and replace enclosures whoever installed them.
Tell us about the opening
Send a photo and rough dimensions. We will tell you which door fits, what it involves and what it costs.