Frameless shower doors
Heavy tempered glass held by hinges and clips with no metal frame around the edges. The cleanest, most open look and the easiest to keep clean. Frameless glass is commonly 3/8" or 1/2" thick.
Glass Shower Doors
Frameless & Glass Shower Doors in Hoover and Birmingham
Custom frameless, semi-frameless and framed shower enclosures, measured to your exact opening and installed by Hankins Glass.
Glass Shower Doors
A custom glass shower, made for your bathroom
A new glass shower door can change the whole feel of a bathroom. Clear glass lets light reach every corner, shows off your tile work, and makes even a smaller hall bath feel more open than a curtain or a dated, cloudy enclosure ever could.
Hankins Glass designs and installs frameless, semi-frameless and framed shower enclosures for homes throughout Hoover, Birmingham and the surrounding area. No two showers are exactly alike, so every door and panel is measured in your home and fabricated to fit your opening, including out-of-plumb walls and sloped curbs.
If you are in the middle of a remodel, call us early. We can talk through layout and glass options while your contractor is still planning the tile, and we come back to measure once the tile is finished.
Layouts we build
Common configurations include a single hinged door; a door with an inline fixed panel; a 90-degree corner enclosure with a door and return panel; neo-angle enclosures for corner showers; fixed splash panels for walk-in showers; and sliding doors for tubs. We will recommend a layout based on your opening, your curb and where the shower head and controls are.
Glass and hardware options
Choose from clear glass, low-iron glass (sometimes called ultra-clear, which removes the slight green tint visible on the edges of standard glass), and privacy glass such as frosted or patterned styles.
Hinges, handles and clips are available in finishes like chrome, brushed nickel, matte black and brushed gold, so your shower glass can match your faucets and fixtures. The project in our gallery pairs a frameless door with brushed gold hardware.
Caring for your glass shower
A quick squeegee after each shower is the single best habit for keeping glass clear, because it removes the water that leaves hard-water spots behind. Use a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth or sponge, and avoid scouring pads or harsh chemicals that can scratch glass or damage hardware finishes and seals.
Is It Time?
When a new shower door makes sense
If any of these sound familiar, a free in-home estimate will tell you what your options are.
Schedule a free estimate- You are remodeling a bathroom or replacing a tub with a walk-in tile shower
- Your current door is cloudy, etched or stained and won't come clean
- The frame is corroded or the track is broken or hard to slide
- You want to replace a shower curtain with glass
- Leaking seals or sweeps on an aging enclosure
- You want to update dated brass or gold framed doors to a modern look
How It Works
From measurement to installation
- 01
Consultation
We look at your shower, talk through layouts, glass and hardware, and give you a written quote.
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Precise measuring
Once tile is complete, we measure the opening carefully, accounting for walls and curbs that aren't perfectly square.
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Custom fabrication
Your glass is cut and tempered to order, so there is a lead time between measuring and installation. We'll give you an estimated date.
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Installation
We install the glass and hardware, set seals and sweeps, clean up, and show you how to care for your new shower.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Have a question that isn’t answered here? Call (205) 639-9893 or send us a message.
Do frameless shower doors leak?
A well-planned frameless shower keeps water where it belongs. Door sweeps, seals and the right layout for your shower head position handle most of it. Because frameless glass has small gaps around the door so it can swing, some splash at the edges is possible if the spray points directly at the door, which is why we look at your layout before recommending a design.
How thick is frameless shower glass?
Frameless doors and panels are commonly 3/8" or 1/2" tempered glass. Semi-frameless and framed enclosures typically use thinner glass because the metal frame provides support.
When should I schedule measuring during a remodel?
After the tile and any stone curb or bench are completely installed. Glass is fabricated to exact measurements, so we measure the finished surfaces. It's still smart to call us during planning so the opening and curb work well for glass.
Can you replace my old framed door with frameless glass?
In many cases, yes. It depends on the walls, the curb and where the wall studs are for mounting hinges. We will check during the estimate and suggest the best option if a fully frameless door isn't a good fit.
Do you install shower doors outside Hoover?
Yes. We serve homes within about 75 miles of Hoover, including Birmingham, Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills and Tuscaloosa.
Get a free shower doors estimate
Tell us about your project and we’ll schedule a free in-home visit. Serving Hoover, Birmingham and communities within about 75 miles.