Custom Glass Shower Doors

Glass Shower Door Styles for Different Bathroom Layouts

The best shower door isn’t always the one you originally had in mind. Available clearance, wall construction, shower size, and your preferred look all factor into the configuration that makes the most sense.

Frameless Shower Doors

Frameless shower doors are one of our most requested options. Instead of surrounding the glass with a metal frame, these enclosures use thicker glass and minimal hardware to create a cleaner, more open look.

They're especially popular when you want tile, stone, or other shower finishes to remain visible. Frameless designs can also help smaller bathrooms feel less closed in because there are fewer visual breaks around the enclosure.

Since there is no perimeter frame to compensate for variations in the opening, accurate measurement is especially important. We measure the finished shower before fabrication, so each panel is cut to fit the space where it will actually be installed.

Framed and Semi-Framed Shower Doors

Framed and semi-framed shower doors offer additional structural support and can be a practical choice depending on your budget, wall construction, and existing shower layout. A fully framed enclosure surrounds the glass with metal framing, while semi-framed designs reduce the amount of visible metal for a more streamlined appearance.

Because the hardware plays a larger visual role in these enclosures, finish selection matters. Options include brushed nickel, matte black, polished chrome, and oil-rubbed bronze, making it easier to coordinate the enclosure with your faucets, showerhead, and other bathroom fixtures.

Sliding Glass Shower Doors

Not every bathroom has room for a door to swing outward. Sliding shower doors solve that problem by allowing the glass panels to move past one another along a track instead.

They're a practical option for narrower bathrooms, tub surrounds, and other layouts where floor clearance is limited. We install sliding doors in framed and semi-framed configurations based on the opening and the look you prefer.

Walk-In Shower Glass

A walk-in shower doesn’t always need a door. Depending on the size and layout of the shower, a fixed glass panel or panel-and-return configuration may provide enough water containment while leaving the entry open. These setups can create a simple, open appearance and remove the need to swing or slide a door each time you enter the shower.

We can also provide glass for accessible shower configurations, including layouts designed around low- or no-threshold entry. If accessibility is a priority, mention it during the estimate so we can evaluate the opening and discuss an appropriate glass configuration.

Glass for Bathtub-to-Shower Conversions

If you're removing a bathtub and replacing it with a shower, we can complete the custom glass portion of the project once the new shower space is ready. After the tub has been removed and the tile, walls, and shower base are in place, we measure the finished opening. We then fabricate and install a glass enclosure specifically for those dimensions.

Our work focuses on the shower glass and enclosure. Any demolition, plumbing, waterproofing, or tile work should be completed before we take the final measurements.

Choose Your Glass and Hardware

Once you know what type of enclosure works for the bathroom, you can start narrowing down how you want it to look. Glass style and hardware finish can make a noticeable difference, especially on larger or frameless installations.

Glass options include:

• Clear Glass: Keeps the shower fully visible and creates an open appearance, making it especially popular when you want to show off tile or stone.

• Frosted Glass: Lets light through while providing more privacy inside the shower.

• Etched Glass: Adds decorative detail to the surface while still allowing light into the enclosure.

• Patterned or Rain Glass: Uses a textured surface to soften visibility while keeping the glass translucent.

Hardware for hinges, handles, framing, and tracks is available in finishes such as brushed nickel, matte black, polished chrome, and oil-rubbed bronze.

You can compare these options during your estimate rather than trying to make every decision beforehand. We'll help you choose a combination that works with the fixtures and finishes already in the room.

Our Shower Door Installation Process

Custom shower glass requires a little more planning than a standard prefabricated enclosure. Here’s how our process goes:

1. Free Estimate and Measurement: We start by visiting the bathroom and measuring the finished shower opening. We'll also look at the walls, surrounding surfaces, and available clearance to determine which door or panel configuration fits the space. This is also a good time to discuss glass styles, hardware finishes, and any accessibility or layout concerns.

2. Custom Glass Fabrication: Once the measurements and design are confirmed, the glass is fabricated to match the opening. Because each enclosure is based on field measurements, you’re not relying on a standard-sized door to fit a non-standard space.

3. Installation and Adjustment: Our installation team mounts the hardware, positions the glass, and makes the necessary adjustments so the enclosure opens, closes, and seals properly. The result is a shower door or enclosure built around your bathroom rather than a bathroom forced to accommodate a stock product.

Custom Shower Glass Beyond Cheyenne

B&W Glass is based in Cheyenne and serves homeowners throughout Southern Wyoming and the Front Range, including communities on both sides of the Wyoming-Colorado state line.

Visit our Areas We Serve page for more information about our regional coverage. If you're unsure whether your home falls within our service area, give us a call, and we can confirm before scheduling an estimate.

We carry the following brands of specialty glass: