Glass shower enclosure with brushed nickel hardware, showing off the gorgeous tilework.
This is a neo-angle in a custom built home in Fitchburg. The framing is a black finish.
3/8” glass shower enclosure with matte black hardware
The frameless shower enclosure was installed in a brownstone in Boston, Massachusetts, as part of the fourth floor master spa. The glass is ½”, low iron, tempered glass. The glass was installed with a large crew of glaziers to handle the weight of the glass.
This is a shower door and panel in a new shower in the children’s bathroom in Groton. The design allows for the door to open and the whole side to be completely open. The glass is 3/8” clear, 10”radius top on the door and panel. The panel is clamped to secure it. The door features back to back knobs.
Frameless shower enclosure with knee wall and return that separates the shower and the soaking tub.
Steam shower enclosure
This is a neo angle steam shower with ½” low iron glass with the clear shield coating. The hardware is chrome. The stunning marble was imported from Italy for this project.
The tile and stone work for this unique shower was designed by a local plumber that wanted a dream bathroom. The picture does not do it justice! Our team came and installed a glass shower door; oil rubbed bronze framing is used here. We welcome your creativity and will help design the details to make your project beautiful and functional.
Glass tub enclosure with bronze hardware
Shower enclosure designed for sloped ceiling in bathroom
Tub enclosure with dramatic door handles in brushed nickel
Shower enclosure with side lights and bronze hardware.
Glass shower door
Glass shower enclosure
This is a neo angle steam shower with ½” low iron glass with the clear shield coating. The hardware is chrome. The stunning marble was imported from Italy for this project.
Custom Neo Angle Shower
glass enclosure with 3/8 glass with a panel on the knee wall. Black matte hardware has been used.
Inline shower with 90-degree return
This is a frameless enclosure. The handles are oil rubbed bronze. We used 3/8 inch glass. J R Glass always does a great job cleaning up after the installation.
This frameless enclosure has a glass panel on the knee wall and a glass door into the shower. Most customers chose clear glass so their tile work is showcased.
This is a glass partition mounted to keep the water in its place.
This is a neo angle shower enclosure set on two knee walls. The door in the center is inviting into this spacious shower enclosure. Oil rubbed bronze has been very popular recently.
The grout lines make this tile look so dramatic. Our service team expertly measures the space to have corners that meet perfectly!
This neo angle shower enclosure has oil rubbed bronze framing, hardware and fixtures to compliment the tile.
Frameless shower enclosure with side lites. The hardware is oil rubbed bronze.
Frameless Shower With Nickel Fixtures
Sleek and modern glass shower enclosure
Glass tub enclosure with an angled ceiling

 

Information on Frameless Shower Enclosures

A Frameless glass enclosure is functional and beautiful. The glass enclosure can make the space seem larger. The clear glass allows the tile work to show through the glass. Decorative glass comes in many patterns and textures that will obscure the view and provide for a more private space.

Frameless shower enclosures feature a door without any metal framing. There is minimal framing used to secure the enclosure to the walls. Framed shower units are still popular and tend to be less expensive. Neo angle enclosures are designed for corner installations.

3/8″ glass versus 1/2″ glass                           

Most work is completed with 3/8″ glass. However, ½” glass makes sense for a tall door. We find that glass does bow slightly in the tempering process. The 1/2″ glass is more stable and will be straighter. Others install ½” glass for the weight and feeling of extra quality.

Header Versus No Header

A header is used to stabilize the design. We also use a fixed transom for this purpose. When we come out and make recommendations and prepare an estimate, we always look for the best option to meet your design and safety needs.

Seals and Deflectors

We install a sweep or deflector at the bottom of the door to control the water when the shower door is opened. Depending on your particular installation, we will select the best type of deflector. It is important to understand that under normal conditions, your shower will need to be adjusted from time to time and the seals/deflectors will need to be inspected and possibly replaced.

The Plan

We have a lot of experience laying out bathrooms and will work to give you the design you want. If you have a picture of what you like, that help. We can work in the early planning stages, or come in after the tile is complete.

 Curb:  Frameless units are place on a 4″ or 5″ curb which is sloped or pitched to keep the water in the shower. This detail determines the placement of the enclosure.

Wall Support: We want to mount your wall hinges to give the unit the best support. A wood substrate is the best. We always use molly’s to anchor the hinges to the tile.  Pivot hinges are sometimes a solution depending on the situation.

Shower Head: The shower head placement impacts the design choices and we work the design to minimize the water leakage. The direction of the water and the use of seals helps us to achieve this.

Whether you want to add towel bars, a bench, glass shelves or grab bars, we will take it all into consideration. 

ShowerGuard

We sell ShowerGuard glass. A step is added during the manufacturing to add a permanent coating to the glass. It helps prevent water and minerals from building up on the glass. It will be easier to keep clean. Different manufacturers offer similar products that produce good results. 

 

Our Customer, Ann, Writes:

 

 

“Good Morning…

After waiting anxiously all day yesterday, I finally was able to get home around 8pm last night and saw the shower. It was NOT what I expected –it’s so much more!!! I’m still in awe of the amazing work J&R has done and I never in a million years expected something so nice. Honestly, this has been the highlight of our whole home renovation. After months of being let down by other trades, this was a welcome moment for both Matt and I. 

We are both so thankful for everything you, Ryan, and others at J&R have done for us. We have already passed along your name to those who have seen the glass and are just as amazed as us, and I’m sure we will be doing so for a long time to come. Thank you, a million times, thank you!!”

 

The details:

  • Clear glass
  • Chrome hardware
  • The door and notched side panel were hung with a clamp system.