Custom Shower Doors For A Free-Standing Shower Stall
Custom shower doors are just what they suggest; custom make doors that are made to fit to your specifications. There are a few things to consider before contacting a contractor though such as dimensions, framed, frameless, whether you will use a tub enclosure, glass panels or fiberglass doors. Deciding these things before contacting a builder will help them to determine what the job will entail and the cost of the job. If you are remodeling your bathroom, perhaps you already have a contractor. In such cases, you should discuss your concerns and wishes for your shower and whether it will be a free standing stall or an enclosure.
If you are in the planning stage of your remodeling, decide whether the bathtub will be replaced or not. This is one of the biggest concerns for many homeowners. A replacement bathtub can be costly so it may be more economical to simply use a tub enclosure if your tub is still in good condition. These can be purchased in both framed and frameless versions and in almost any style of doors such as swing, sliding, folding or accordion. Prices on these will vary greatly depending on the style and version you choose.
If a shower stall is what you are looking for, consider a corner stall with neo angle doors. These are available from most retailers in kits which come complete with all of the hardware, track and base. The neo angle doors allow you to utilize a corner of your bathroom while entering and exiting your shower closer to the center of the room. They are a little more expensive than regular square shower stalls but using folding doors can let you utilize the entire opening of your shower because they fold out of the way against one side of the shower.
Glass custom shower doors can be made in several styles of glass. Textured glass doors are probably the most common to use because of the privacy they suggest. They can be textured in different styles such as rain drops, hammered and ribbed and are available in clear glass as well as frosted for the steamed look. It is important that the builder you choose is compliant with your wishes of how the custom shower doors should look as well as take accurate dimensions. Being off several inches in their measurements could cost you more in the long run.
Bathroom remodeling calls for a lot of decisions and if you are unsure of what those decisions should be contact one of your local retailers and they can help you. They will be able to give you ballpark prices of the costs involved with any kits or replacement needs you may have as well as suggest a custom shower door builder. It is important they you get references for anyone building your custom shower doors and that you contact these references before hiring them. This way you are ensured to get the quality work you need with the specifications you want.
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