Buying guide

Shower door measuring & buying guide

A shower door only looks — and seals — as good as its fit. This quick guide walks you through measuring your opening and choosing the right door, so you order with confidence.

Before you measure

What you’ll need

Steel tape measure Pencil & paper A level

Always measure the finished opening — after tile or surround is installed, not bare studs. Write every measurement down in inches.

How to measure

1

Width

Measure the opening at the top, middle and bottom (at the curb). Walls are rarely straight — the narrowest measurement is the one that matters for fit.

2

Height

Measure from the top of the curb or base up to where you want the door to reach. Sliding doors have a set height; this confirms you have the clearance.

3

Plumb

Hold a level against each side wall. A little lean is normal and is taken up by the door’s wall channels; large gaps may call for a professional fit.

Choosing the right door

Sliding (bypass)

Two panels slide past each other. Ideal for alcoves and over tubs — no swing clearance needed.

Corner

For showers set into a corner, where two glass sides meet.

Side panels

A fixed glass return panel that pairs with a door to enclose a larger opening.

Glass & safety

Our doors use tempered safety glass with an easy-clean, anti-limescale coating, hung on corrosion-resistant stainless-steel hardware. Tempered glass is heat-treated to be far stronger than ordinary glass and to break safely if it ever fails.

8 mm tempered glass 304 stainless hardware Anti-limescale coating 10-year warranty

A few practical tips

  • Coordinate your hardware finish with your faucets, towel bars and lighting — Polished Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Matte Black and Brushed Gold are popular. Finish options are listed on each product page.
  • Allow room for the handle to clear walls and fixtures.
  • If you’re remodeling, ask your installer to add blocking behind the wall where the door mounts.
  • When in doubt between two widths, measure again before ordering — glass can’t be trimmed once made.

When to call a professional: if your walls are noticeably out of plumb, your opening is an unusual size, or you’re tiling at the same time, a professional installer will get the cleanest, most watertight result. Contact us and we’ll help you plan.

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