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Shower Door Recommendations and Advice: Glass Panel & Doors

last year

Hello, I am researching glass shower doors (swing doors, sliders, and glass panel-only).,,Would love to know what brands you would recommend, advice in selecting them, or anything you would like to share from experience.

We like modern, minimalistic design so thinking of using glass panels for all showers, and the Master with swing (both both sides) shower or sliding doors.

Thank you so much for your help! : )

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remodeling1840
last year
Go to your local glass company that installs shower doors. You will be able to touch and see actual doors, metal, glass. Only you can evaluate the quality level acceptable to your home. Take the plans for your bathroom so the staff can help you configure your enclosures. Prices are affected by size and layout of the shower space.
millworkman
last year
Brands are immaterial, this is not an off the shelf product. Visit a local glass shop and they will have one fabricated for you sized properly.
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A Naka
Original Author
last year
@millworkman and @remodeling1840 thank you for the advice! Are you able to provide some recommendations of glass companies in central NJ?
remodeling1840
last year
Sorry. Out of my area. You should visit several to get a feel for the professionalism and the craftmanship.
millworkman
last year
Out of my area as well. The issue is this is a nationwide version of a world wide site. I am on Long Island but know of no one on that area,
blubird
last year
@A Naka if youre anywhere near the Freehold area, Showerman on Route 9 seems to be the go-to.

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