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A frameless shower door is one of the cleanest ways to open up a bathroom, and it’s the look most of our clients ask about first. At CFG Shower Doors & Closets, we design and install custom frameless enclosures across Palm Beach County, Broward County, and Miami-Dade County from our showroom in Boca Raton. Here are the questions we hear most, answered honestly so you know what to expect before you commit.
A frameless door uses thick, structural glass that supports itself, so there’s no bulky metal frame wrapping the perimeter. Instead of a channel holding everything together, the glass is held by discreet hinges and clips mounted to the wall and, when needed, a slim header bar for stability. The result is a nearly all-glass look that shows off your tile and makes the space feel larger.
Frameless doors are typically built from 3/8 inch tempered safety glass, and heavier configurations can use 1/2 inch glass. That thickness is what lets the panel stand on its own without a frame, and it also gives the door a solid, quality feel when you open and close it. We’ll recommend the right thickness based on your opening size and how the door is hung.
Frameless doors are designed with intentional, minimal gaps, so a small amount of water management is part of the design rather than a flaw. We control water with clear seals, sweeps, and a slight slope in the glass layout so water drains back into the shower. When the enclosure is measured and installed correctly, and the shower floor is pitched properly, water staying in the shower is not an issue for the vast majority of layouts.
Hinges, handles, and clips come in a range of finishes including chrome, brushed nickel, matte black, oil-rubbed bronze, and brass tones. Picking a finish that ties into your faucets and lighting pulls the whole bathroom together. During your free consultation we’ll show you samples so you can see how each finish reads against your tile and fixtures.
Yes, and this is exactly why custom fabrication matters. Very few shower openings are perfectly plumb and square, especially in older South Florida homes. We take precise field measurements and fabricate the glass to your actual opening, scribing and adjusting so the door hangs true and the gaps stay even. A stock, off-the-shelf door can’t do that.
South Florida water is hard, so mineral spotting is the main maintenance concern. The easiest habit is a quick squeegee after each shower, which keeps mineral deposits from building up on the glass. We can also talk to you about a protective glass coating that makes the surface more water-repellent and easier to wipe down. Routine cleaning with a non-abrasive glass cleaner keeps everything looking new.
Tempered safety glass is heat-treated to be much stronger than ordinary glass, and if it ever does break, it crumbles into small, dull pieces instead of large sharp shards. That’s why building codes require tempered glass in showers. Every frameless enclosure we install uses tempered safety glass for exactly this reason.
Because the glass is custom-fabricated, there’s a lead time between the final measurement and the install day while your panels are cut, tempered, and prepared. The exact timeline depends on the current fabrication schedule and the complexity of your configuration. We’ll give you a realistic window during your consultation so you can plan around it.
Price is shaped by several factors: the glass thickness, the overall size and number of panels, the hardware and finish you choose, the complexity of the configuration, and any custom fabrication needed for an out-of-square or oversized opening. Because every job is measured and built to your space, the honest answer is that a quick look and a free quote will tell you far more than a generic price ever could. Reach out and we’ll walk you through it.
For most homeowners, yes. Frameless enclosures look high-end, they’re easier to keep clean because there’s less metal for grime to collect on, and they tend to add real appeal when it comes time to sell. If budget is tight, semi-frameless and framed options deliver a lot of the same benefit for less, and we’re happy to compare all three with you.
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