The Advanced Glass and Sealants Touch
We’re your home for glass shower door installations in Anchorage, AK. Our combined 25 years of experience and highly-trained techs are the perfect combo to wrap up your bathroom’s look. We can help you go over the options and settle on the perfect door and glass finish to complete your bathroom.
Reach out to our team today, and we’ll show you why we’re the top-rated shower door installation experts.
Types of Glass Shower Doors
Feeling overwhelmed by planning out your glass shower door installation in Anchorage, AK? No worries. Here’s a quick breakdown of some common types of glass shower doors to help you narrow down your choices for your door installation.
- Hinge doors: If you’re lucky enough to have a larger shower with enough room for a door to swing in, hinge doors may be for you. You’ll need a good amount of clearance for this type to work out, but they’re fairly common and extremely simple.
- Pivot doors: A cousin of the hinge doors, these swing out in a 180-degree arc to allow entrance into the shower. These are more common for modern, curved showers.
- Sliding glass doors: These extremely space-conscious choices are often found in hotels or areas with public showers. If you’re looking to save space, sliding doors are a great choice.
- Frameless doors: These modern-aesthetic doors require minimal hardware and are often made from thick tempered glass. Very minimalist in look but still very durable.
- Framed doors: Like a frameless door, but, well, with a metal frame around it. More budget-friendly than frameless doors, but still very effective.
- Bi-fold doors: Another space-saving option, these doors feature the ability to “fold” and retract inwards. They’re great for bathrooms with tighter spaces.
- And more: Don’t see something that you like? Get in touch with Advanced Glass and Sealants, and we’ll find the perfect glass shower door installation for you.
Glass Finishing Options
As if selecting a door type were hard enough, you’ll also want to choose a glass finish for your new glass shower door installation in Anchorage, AK. Check out the following options and reach out to us to schedule your new installation!
Low-Iron Glass
If clarity is your goal, look no further than this type of glass finish. It will perfectly show off your shower’s interior, so if you’ve got an especially nice tile setup you want to show off, this is the finish for you. You’ll get wonderful lighting in and out of the shower with this clear setup.
Frosted or Opaque Glass
If you’re in the market for more privacy, this type of finish looks great while still hiding the shower’s interior. Frosted glass can be a bit more difficult to clean since it can attract soap scum, but it’s a great look. You can also add a pattern to make it more visually appealing.
Tinted Glass
Looking to match your shower doors with a specific color scheme? You can tint glass to match your personal preferences and help it blend with the rest of your bathroom. Darker tints also give your shower more privacy.
Textured Glass
This type of finish can come in multiple designs. You can tweak the opacity to your liking, depending on the design you land on as well. They are extremely customizable and can fit well into any sort of overall bathroom design scheme.
Glass Shower Door Installation FAQs
Are frameless shower doors better than framed options?
One isn’t technically “better” than the other, but they flourish in different situations. Framed shower doors are much more affordable. Frameless doors come with a higher price tag but look better for “modern” design pallettes. It really depends on how much you’re willing to invest and on your design goals.
How can I keep my frameless shower doors clean?
Letting water and soap sit on your glass shower doors can leave unpleasant stains that throw off the look. Using a squeegee to remove water from the doors after each shower is a great way to keep them sparkling. You can apply a glass treatment solution to help water run off of it naturally. Finally, avoid abrasive cleaners like sponges.
What preparation is required before my shower door installation?
Before your tech arrives to install your new shower door, the following tasks should be wrapped up. All plumbing work should obviously be completed before you take any further steps. Your shower’s tray and base should also be completely installed and levelled out. The area must also be fully dried with the grouting set.
