Tips for planning your new shower enclosure

17 Tips for Designing Your New Shower Enclosure

These handy pointers help ensure low-stress, cost effective installation

Congratulations on your decision to update your bathroom with a frameless glass shower enclosure! Your new enclosure is sure to add beauty to your bath and value to your home.

We know that any remodeling project can seem a bit daunting, so we’ve put together some pointers for making the planning process easier and ensuring the installation process goes as quickly and smoothly as possible. Before we even arrive at your home, our handy tips will help you:

  • Choose the best spot to install your new shower
  • Pick the right layout for your new shower
  • Ensure a watertight, properly installed shower
  • Keep costs to a minimum

Many of our tips are just good advice – if you have certain spacing or remodeling constraints, we may be able to work with you to find a solution. Just ask!

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Tip 01 – Angles to Use Tip 02 – Support For Shower Doors and Hardware
Tip 03 – Shower Curb Tip 04 – Slope of Curb
Tip 05 - Slope of Shower Seat Tip 06 – Plumb Walls
Tip 07 – Minimum Width of Glass Panels Tip 08 – Glass Tiles
Tip 09 – Soffits Tip 10 – Shower Head Position
Tip 11 – Raised Tiles and Overhangs Tip 12 – Curb Tops
Tip 13 – Pipes and Wiring Tip 14 – Knee Walls
Tip 15 – Shower Door Swing Tip 16 - Transoms
Tip 17 - Neo Angle Shower