Shower Doors Cost

How Much Do Shower Doors Cost?

Sliding Glass Doors: $150-$2,000+

Hinged or Pivot Glass Door: $100-$2,500+

Walk-in Shower Enclosure: $300-$5,000

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Glass shower doors are either sliding or hinged, and framed or frameless. Framed doors have a lightweight metal frame (typically aluminum) around the glass, while frameless shower doors use thicker glass (1/4", 3/8" or 1/2"), special hardware and precise manufacturing to eliminate the frames, creating a more open and airy effect (and making the glass easier to clean because water doesn't get trapped in the metal tracks).

Typical costs:

Glass doors for a bathtub shower enclosure start at $100 -$300 for a set of two framed standard-sized sliding doors (to fill an opening about 58" wide x 58" high) with do-it-yourself installation; or $300 -$600 with professional installation. A set of frameless-style bathtub doors (sliding or hinged) can cost $300 -$2,500 or more, or $600 -$4,000 with installation, depending on the thickness of the glass; whether the glass is clear, frosted or has a special anti-glare tint or other design; and how completely "frameless" they are. Some models are actually semi-frameless, with top and bottom rails but no side bars on the glass, while others may have all four sides of the glass unframed and hang from a single rail positioned below the top of the glass. For example, the Sterling 59" Framed Bathtub Door costs $200 -$230, while the Vigo 60" Frameless Tub Door costs $1,300 -$2,200.
Sliding glass doors for a walk-in shower enclosure are typically about 48"-60" wide and 70"-72" tall, and can cost $150- $2,000 or more, depending on whether they are framed, semi-frameless or frameless; the thickness of the glass; and the type of glass (clear, frosted, etc.). For example, the Kohler Fluence 3/8" bypass shower door is 44-5/8" wide x 70-5/16" high, and costs $550 -$750.
A standard hinged or pivot glass door for a walk-in shower (typically about 30"-36" wide and 65"-72" tall) can cost $100 -$800 for a framed model and $300 -$2,000 or more for a frameless version, or $200 -$2,500 or more with installation, depending on the size, type and thickness of glass, and whether it's semi-frameless or frameless. For example, the Kohler Fluence Frameless Pivot Shower Door 702406 (32.5"-34" wide and 65.5" tall) with clear glass costs $330 -$430.
A larger walk-in shower enclosure (typically about a 5' wide opening) with a hinged door or doors and a side panel or panels (all in a straight line) can cost $300 -$3,000, or $500 -$5,000 with installation, with an average installed cost of $1,500 -$3,000 for a frameless door and panels. Prices are based on size; style (framed or frameless); type and thickness of glass; and local rates. ThisOldHouse.com estimates that do-it-yourself installation of a hinged shower door and panel for a walk-in shower with a 5'-wide enclosure is an easy to moderate project that takes 2-4 hours and costs $300 -$500. A neo angle shower is typically used in the corner of a small bathroom, with two side glass panels and a door set an an angle between them (so the door is parallel to the corner). The door and panels for a framed neo angle shower can cost $300 -$1,500 or more, or $500 -$2,500 installed. A frameless neo angle shower can cost $700 -$3,000 or more, or $1,200 -$5,000 or more with installation. For example, the Sterling Intrigue Neo-Angle Shower Door is framed; 15-13/16"x27-9/16"x15-13/16" and 72" tall; and costs $500 -$630 with rain glass texture and a silver, nickel or polished brass frame.

What should be included:

HGTV.com provides do-it-yourself instructions for replacing a cracked hinged shower door, installing sliding framed doors instead of a shower curtain on a bathtub-shower, and installing frameless sliding doors on a bathtub-shower.
Because frameless shower doors typically have a small opening (about 1/8") instead of a clasp, they are not necessarily 100% watertight (but good seals help). The water spray should not be pointed directly at the frameless door, and it's best to install a rain-style shower head. Dulles Glass & Mirror in Virginia explains installation techniques to prevent leaks.

Shopping for shower doors:

ThisOldHouse.com provides a photo gallery of different shower door styles. PlumbersSurplus.com lists tips for selecting a shower door.
Shower doors are available at home improvement centers like Home Depot or Lowe's; hardware stores like Ace Hardware; or online retailers like Amazon.
Major manufacturers include American Standard, Basco, Kohler, MAAX and Vigo Industries.
Ask for and check references from previous customers; verify that the company is properly bonded, insured and licensed. Check for any complaints filed with the Better Business Bureau.