Semi Frameless Shower Door Vs Framed

There is a fair amount of confusion when discussing the terms semi frameless and frameless shower enclosures.

Semi frameless shower door vs framed. Framed vs semi frameless vs frameless shower enclosures. For example our lead shower enclosure project manager at insight glass recently told me we need to stop referring to our heavy glass enclosures 3 8 or 1 2 glass as. Therefore these are known as semi frameless. An in stock framed sliding shower door fitting a standard 60 inch shower will cost around 200 to 300 for the doors.

If you like the classic walk in shower look or you re on a budget a framed shower is the most affordable. It offers a modern look and it s the most expensive option. An in stock frameless shower door for the same 60 inch shower using either a fixed frame and hinged 1 door or french openings will cost between 600 and 800. Installation runs around 100 for a total of 300 to 400.

This is the detailed comparison of framed vs frameless shower doors which can let you have a better idea about which option can suit the best to your needs with ease. Semi frameless shower doors contain metal frames around their entire structure but not around the complete door. While frameless showers offer the cleanest look semi frameless is an intermediate option for your bathroom if frameless isn t right for you. A frameless shower provides the sleekest style of the three as it s almost entirely see through.

Semi frameless shower enclosures shown at left tend to have a slightly thicker glass and more noticeable frame but it largely allows an unobstructed view of the tile and interior of the shower.