If you are completing a bathroom remodel, one of the parts of your bathroom that may be receiving an upgrade is your shower. If you are having a new glass shower enclosure installed, you may not realize all of the decisions you have to make in regards to your new shower. Here are a few of the elements that you can decide on for your new glass shower enclosure. 

Framed Versus Frameless

One of the first decisions that you will have to make when picking options for your new glass shower enclosure is whether you want a framed or frameless shower enclosure. A framed shower enclosure has glass panes that are enclosed in metal and then installed on a metal frame. A frameless shower simply features glass without the metal framework around it. Framed enclosures are more durable, are cheaper, and are faster to install. However, frameless enclosures look more modern, are easier to clean, and can help a shower to look bigger than it really is. 

The Type of Glass for the Enclosure

Another important decision that you have to make is the type of glass that you want your new glass shower enclosure to be made from. Tempered clear glass is the most commonly used glass for shower enclosures. However, there are many other options available. Some of those include low-iron, frosted, opaque, tinted, or textured glass. Consider the benefits of each glass type, as each type has its own unique benefits. For example, frosted glass helps to provide some privacy, while low-iron glass is the clearest glass available for showers. 

The Shower Door 

The final decision that you need to make when it comes to a glass shower enclosure is the type of entry door that you want to place on the enclosure. A shower enclosure typically has either a pivoting shower door, a sliding shower door, or no door at all. A pivoting door is the most common option, but if space is tight in your bathroom, a sliding door or no door at all may make more sense for your space. 

When you are having a glass shower enclosure installed in your home, you have some very important decisions to make. You need to decide if you want a framed or frameless enclosure, pick the type of glass you want to use, and decide how you want the shower door to function. Taking the time to make these decisions helps to ensure that your new shower is everything you had envisioned in your mind. 

Contact a contractor or manufacturer for more information about glass shower enclosures.