There is much to consider when designing a heavy glass frameless shower enclosure, and paramount for most contractors and designers is the aesthetic look of the shower enclosure. Often, they are primarily focused on trying to match the finish of existing bathroom fixtures or a certain bathroom design style. In this pursuit, functionality and structural integrity are important to keep in mind.

In most cases, with the exception of bypass sliders or barn door-style gliders, shower doors, and panels are secured to a wall or the ceiling with channel and/or clamps which provide adequate support and stability and do not require additional support for the glass. Even when a door is designed to be affixed to another glass panel, many times as long as the door and panel sizes are kept in check and adequate fasteners are used, then no header or support bar would be required for proper functionality or stability.

However, when the design calls for doors to be mounted to multiple angled panels or to a wall with a pocket door, adding a header may be the best option for proper functionality and safety. Designed to offer a sleek minimalist look, our MY Shower Door header allows for a much broader application style and variety of layouts, providing more options for door positioning and panel sizing with practicality being the main guiding principle.

When our header is used in conjunction with our matching low-visibility channel, the header enables the span of larger openings, accommodates different glass path angles, and provides greater stability to an enclosure, all while retaining a minimalist look without the need for multiple fasteners. This type of versatility is unmatched by standard industry hardware and fasteners.

In short, a header makes sense when applications and designs require doors to be located between multiple larger panels that will bear the weight of the door when it operates when angles will not accommodate specific hardware, or when structural concerns are at play.

Headers provide versatility and nearly limitless glass path options when designing a shower enclosure that will ensure a minimalist look that most contractors and designers are aiming for.

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There are a few things to consider when researching the cost of frameless shower enclosures at MY Shower Door, including, the base price for the shower enclosure type and any additional options or enhancements.

The starting base prices for these enclosure types can range from $1,200 to $1,900, depending on which type of enclosure you choose.

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These are our most popular shower doors that fit into a 60″-wide shower opening. Of course, there are many variations and customizations that can be designed with each of these enclosures, and we can certainly work with you on a design that best fits your needs or your imagination.  

The goal of this post was to provide you with some context as it relates to the pricing of a shower enclosure from MY Shower Door. Our hope is that this information helps you in your research and, of course, we would be happy to answer any questions that you may have regarding your specific shower project.

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One of the first questions we are often asked by potential customers pertains to turnaround time. They want to know how long it will take to get a new shower enclosure installed when working with MY Shower Door. As you can imagine, there are many factors that can affect this timeline. Our goal for this post is to help you better understand some of these factors and what MY Shower Door does differently that allows you and other potential customers to have your shower enclosure installed faster than the industry standard.

One factor that can greatly affect the timeline of installing your new frameless shower enclosure from MY Shower Door is the ability for us to quickly obtain your project specifications. Before your enclosure can be ordered, we must obtain exact measurements of your shower opening, in addition to finalizing your enclosure design and hardware selections.

For this purpose, we at MY Shower Door schedule an in-home measuring appointment with ALL our customers. These appointments typically occur within a few days of you contacting us, or in some cases, on the same day. During this appointment, our team will carefully measure your shower opening, taking special note of any out-of-square walls, out-of-level surfaces, etc. Ensuring that we have exact measurements is the key to a perfect fit for your new frameless shower enclosure.

Furthermore, to expedite the process, during the in-home measuring appointment, our team will also assist you in finalizing the enclosure design as well as the hardware selections for your project, such as handle style and hardware finish. Once the measurements are obtained and your selections are finalized, our team will then have everything they need to proceed with your order.

Another factor that can affect your project timeline is scheduling the installation date for your shower enclosure. As a last step before leaving the in-home measuring appointment, our team will schedule with you the exact installation date for your shower enclosure. We take pride in being able to provide our customers with an exact installation date at the time of the in-home measuring appointment. Although the actual time between the in-home measuring visit and the installation date may differ slightly based on your location, at MY Shower Door we strive for a 2-week timeline on average, whereas industry standards can range anywhere from 4 weeks up to 12 weeks.

An additional factor that can affect your project timeline is the sourcing of the glass and hardware. Many providers of glass products source their glass from overseas, which, due to supply chain issues, can often result in dramatically increased lead times for your project. However, at MY Shower Door, our glass is manufactured by our sister company, D3 Glass, located in Fort Myers, Florida. Therefore, we can procure your glass much quicker than those companies that do not source their glass locally. Moreover, the hardware used by MY Shower Door is proprietary and is also stocked locally. This allows our showroom teams to work directly with the D3 Glass manufacturing team to jumpstart the ordering process for your shower enclosure. Additionally, our teams are able to maintain the high level of glass quality that we are known for, allowing us to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations.

The last factor that can affect the timeline of your project is the experience of the installers. At MY Shower Door, we do things differently than other glass shops. For one, as our name suggests, we focus all our efforts on shower doors, specifically, frameless shower doors. This means that instead of installing glass for various projects, we only focus on installing glass for shower enclosures. Because of this focus, we are experts in the shower door industry. In fact, all our installers are specifically trained to install MY Shower Door enclosures. We have an extensive installation training department where our team is constantly improving their skills. Our goal is to be as efficient and thorough as possible when we are in your home. Rest assured that whoever installs your new shower enclosure from MY Shower Door has the knowledge and experience to ensure that it is safe and beautiful.

As your scheduled installation date approaches, a member of our customer care team will contact you by phone to remind you of your installation date as well as answer any questions or concerns that you may have.

Final Thoughts

Our overall company goal is to install your new shower enclosure within 2 weeks of order. Depending on your location, the turnaround may differ slightly.
Thank you for taking the time to read this article. We hope this post has provided you with some valuable insights into our process at MY Shower Door as we continually strive to exceed your expectations.

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This article will cover what you can expect when one of our MY Shower Door teams visits your home for the installation of your MY Shower Door frameless shower enclosure. We understand that welcoming someone into your home without knowing what to expect can be stressful. We hope that the information provided here will serve to alleviate the uncertainty of that visit, thereby giving you peace of mind.

Upon Arrival

Initial Prep

Noise & Workflow

Finishing Up

Final Thoughts

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If you are thinking of remodeling your shower or are already in the renovation process, here are some design tips to consider that can save you some frustration down the road. Feel free to reach out to your local MY Shower Door team if you have any additional questions on this topic.

#1 – Avoid using glass tile if you plan to install a glass enclosure.

#2 – Avoid creating odd glass path angles.

#3 – Avoid using raised or decorative tiles on the wall sections where an eventual shower enclosure will be located.

#4 – Beware of unnecessary half wall or bench overhangs.

#5 – Beware of designing obstructions in the eventual glass door path.

#6 – Ensure benches and thresholds (curbs) are properly pitched.

#7 – Avoid positioning body sprays opposite an eventual enclosure door.

#8 – Consider the location of your shower controls.

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