Custom Glass Shower Doors

Yes, absolutely. During the customization process you can choose between a 3/8" or 1/2" thick tempered safety glass. Tempered glass is a type of safety glass processed by controlled thermal or chemical treatments to increase its strength and won’t easily break. A 3/8" thick glass offers substantial structural integrity for complete frameless shower safety while a 1/2" thick glass offers superior structural integrity and durability. It is impressive in both look and feel, creating a truly remarkable shower experience.

You'll want to have your bathroom project pretty solid before starting the ordering process of a frameless glass shower door. The best measurements can be obtained after the tile is laid for your shower. This step is critical, because after that, we fabricate your glass shower door to fit exactly to your space. But no worries, our shower door technicians will come out to your home and take exact measurements before starting the fabrication process of your glass shower. This precision will ensure that your shower door is virtually leak-free and durable for your new bathroom.

All frameless showers are NOT created equal. Let's take a look at the most common factors for why shower quotes vary:

Glass Thickness: 3/8" glass and 1/2" glass are common sizes and serve different purposes. Half-inch glass may be used when there is a glass-to-glass panel required on your shower. Or, you may choose it for its sturdiness or aesthetics. When comparing quotes, this is often a place where other manufacturers may differ.

Metal Clips vs. U-channels: When clients tell us, they'd like a frameless glass shower, we give them one. A true frameless shower is installed with 2-inch metal clips fixed directly onto glass panels at minimal intervals. You do have the option of using less expensive u-channels; aluminum rails that fit over the entire edge of glass panels but these add a framed look to a frameless glass shower. Some companies refer to this as a semi-frameless shower. These rails are used to secure glass panels to a floor, wall or ceiling. Frameless glass shower door estimates for these metal clip installations and u-channel installations will be very different.

Door Hinges: If you're seeing a difference in your shower quote, look for the type of hinges you're being quoted. We generally quote using heavy duty side hinges because these can be sealed for a more watertight fit around your shower door. With our heavy duty hinges, we know they will last for years to come. Other companies use two types of hinges - standard duty hinges or pivot hinges. Standard duty hinges are rated to carry 25% less weight than ours and will lead to hinge failure prematurely. The other hinge – a pivot hinge -- cannot be sealed.

Glass Type and Treatment Options: For clients who are investing in an all-glass shower, we recommend upgrading to HDglass, which has far less greenish tint than standard clear glass. You can view all glass types here. We also have a proprietary glass treatment option called ClearShield which makes your shower stain resistant and easier to clean (and even comes with a 10-year warranty). These two upgrades will add cost to your quote but bring a better value, so make sure you're comparing apples to apples.

Hardware Style and Finishes: Just as showerheads, faucet designs and finishing choices vary in price, so do style choices for clips, rails, door handles, towel bars and robe hooks. We manufacture the highest quality hardware available; our hinges, clips and accessories are made from solid metal. Other companies use metal-plated or cast metal hardware that can't compete for durability. Now that you know all frameless glass showers aren't created equal, let us help you make the best choices for your investment — and your budget.

1. Customer Measurement: Measure widths and heights of your shower space. You'll need a pencil, tape, level, and tape measure. Watch this video to learn how to measure.
2. Design & Price Quote: You can design and price your dream shower right here on our website in less than five minutes. First, choose the type of shower door template that best suits your needs. Then, choose your customization options, like the hardware finish, type of handle, etc. Submit your contact information to see the quoted price. Once all your information has been submitted, one of our shower experts will get back to you within one (1) business day to discuss final design and technical details. For any questions, you can always call 1(866) 452-7707 or live chat with us!
3. Order Approval: A CAD drawing will be generated and shared for your final approval. Our shower experts will finalize your order and make sure all your questions are answered. Once you've made a payment your order is finalized, and your shower door will be fabricated.
4. Local Measurement: For all local service areas (Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, Philadelphia), we offer professional measurement service with each purchase. We'll schedule an appointment to have one of our technicians come to your house, so we can finalize your design and technical details for the fabrication process.
5. Fabrication: We cut, polish and temper glass shower doors and panels within 5 to 7 business days, assemble the hardware, and get everything ready for shipment or installation.
6. Installation: On the day of installation, please make sure someone is home and we’ll handle the rest. When our installation team arrives, they’ll carefully bring your new shower door into your home and assemble it in your bathroom. Once complete, they’ll clean your shower and space, and leave it as good or in a better condition than before. We guarantee 100% satisfaction!

Our online price quotes are early estimates and very close to the final product quote and can be used for budgeting purposes. In order to provide you with a final quote, our shower door technician will have to come out to take exact measurements of your shower enclosure. After the measurement process, a Dulles Glass sales associate will provide a final price quote. For example, our measurements may show a wider space than the original rough measurements, adding a couple inches your shower glass width, or you may change your choice of glass thickness or hardware.

If you are renovating your entire shower (or building new), the shower floors and all tilework, (not just a tile sill) must be completed.

It will take 1 to 2 hours to fully measure a standard three-panel frameless glass shower. Our measurement technicians use special equipment to get exact measurements, which will then be used in our CAD software to get an accurate final quote.

Once initiated, our manufacturing process for frameless glass shower doors takes approx. 5 to 7 business days. We temper and polish glass onsite in our state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Manassas, VA, so we never have to wait for anyone else to make something for us.