A bathroom’s shower tends to be its largest and most prominent fixture, which means that improving it has a powerful impact on the entire room. For many homeowners, the best way to upgrade the shower stall is by replacing the curtain and rod with glass doors. Once you make this decision, there are still a number of additional choices to make because glass shower enclosure options include:

• frameless sliding doors
• bypass doors
• in-line door and panel
• splash guard

Each configuration has its pros and cons with some being more suited to particular bathroom layouts and design goals than others. Today, we’ll look at frameless sliding shower doors like DEN180 - FHC Denali Series and why they are the right choice for many bathroom upgrades.

1. Sliding Shower Doors Are Superior to Curtains in Several Ways

For starters, why bother to replace your shower curtain with glass? Why not buy a new shower curtain, which is a cheaper and quicker undertaking? The truth is that glass – and clear glass in particular – offers aesthetic benefits unparalleled by cloth or vinyl curtains. For one thing, glass does not absorb moisture and become infested with mold or bacteria the way a shower curtain or liner might. Additionally, clear glass is a fabulous tool for giving a bathroom a more spacious look and feel. When the shower stall is hidden behind a curtain it does nothing toward helping the room’s ambiance. However, when it is visible through transparent glass, the shower area and the whole room seem larger. Finally, a shower curtain and liner only block water if they are arranged properly; otherwise they allow leaks. However, a door can be easily closed for dependable water containment.

2. Frameless Glass Is On-Trend

Besides the general advantages mentioned above, CW78 - FHC Clearwater Series and other frameless sliding shower doors are also appealing because they are frameless. At one time, all showers were built from glass framed in aluminum. Then, frameless construction came into vogue, but it was only possible for hinged door enclosures. If your bathroom layout required sliding door operation, your only choice was a bypass system, and these are always framed or semi-frameless. Eventually frameless sliding door systems were created as a more fashion-forward option in sliding shower doors.

3. Sliding Door Operation Is Space Efficient

One benefit to shower curtains is that they don’t require extra clearance around the shower entrance like a swinging glass door does. A sliding door system is mounted on the tub or the shower curb and takes up no more space than a curtain. No extra clearance is needed, so frameless sliders like NAPA180MBM - FHC/Morse Napa Series are feasible even in tight spaces or bathrooms where the sink or toilet is right next to the shower. If you’ve been avoiding shower glass because a hinged door would hit another fixture when opened, a frameless slider may solve your dilemma.

4. The Enclosure Can Be Tailored to Your Needs and Tastes

Last but not least, frameless sliding shower door systems can be customized for your convenience and aesthetic preferences. Clear glass is the most common choice, but privacy glass can also be used. Also, many sliding shower door kits have one moving door panel and one fixed panel, but dual door systems like NAPA180 - FHC Napa Series are also available. These allow you to enter the shower from either the right or the left, giving the enclosure greater versatility. Finally, you can choose from assorted finishes like brushed bronze, satin brass, matte black, and brushed stainless.

For the hardware components of a frameless sliding shower door system, we invite you check out our selection. Besides our hardware kits, Glass Simple also offers parts and accessories for this type of glass enclosure. Have questions? Give us a call at (571) 707-7760, and remember that business account holders can unlock reduced prices across our site!