Frameless Shower Enclosures & Custom Mirrors in California

Frameless shower doors and enclosures measured to your finished tile, plus custom mirrors, fabricated and installed across California.

Frameless sliding shower door with matte black hardware over marble-look tile, installed by California Glass Railing

What is a frameless shower enclosure? A frameless shower enclosure uses thick tempered glass (typically ⅜"–½") with minimal clips and hinges instead of a full metal frame. Panels are measured to your exact tile and slope, so the glass fits tight without bulky seals. The result is an open, easy-to-clean enclosure that framed sliding doors can't match.

Bathrooms carry a lot of weight in how a home shows, and glass is usually the most affordable way to change how the whole room reads. We fabricate and install frameless shower enclosures and custom mirrors across California, measured to your exact tile and installed by our own crew.

Shower enclosure styles

  • A door plus inline panel is the most popular configuration for wider openings
  • Tub-mounted panels and doors, in place of a curtain
  • Low-iron glass gives you an ultra-clear panel that shows your tile's true color
  • Steam enclosures run full-height, with transom venting
  • Single frameless door, hinged off the wall or a fixed panel
  • 90-degree corner enclosures use two glass walls for corner showers

Why frameless over framed

A framed slider collects soap scum in its tracks and corrodes at the corners. It also visually divides the room. Frameless glass wipes clean in seconds and leaves no tracks to scrub, so your tile stays visible instead of hidden behind metal. It's also become the standard buyers expect in an updated bathroom.

Measured to your tile, not a catalog size

No shower is perfectly square. Walls lean slightly, curbs slope for drainage, and tile adds its own geometry. That's why we measure after tile is finished rather than off the framing, then scribe each panel to the actual opening with the reveals set plumb. It's the difference between glass that fits the opening and glass that needs heavy caulk to hide the gaps. Hardware comes in chrome, brushed nickel, matte black, and brass to match your fixtures.

Custom mirrors

Vanity mirrors cut to your wall dimensions, beveled or flat-polished, framed or frameless, plus oversized installs for home gyms and studios. We mount them level on the right anchors, with moisture-appropriate backing so the edges stay clean over time.

Tempered, always

Every shower panel we install is tempered safety glass, permanently etched with its certification mark, as the California Building Code requires for wet locations. This is glass you use every day, so it gets the full safety spec.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a frameless shower enclosure cost?

Cost depends on the layout. A single hinged door costs much less than a multi-panel steam enclosure, and glass thickness and hardware finish also factor in. Because every enclosure is measured to your exact tile and curb, we quote in writing after a free in-home measurement.

How long after tiling can you measure and install?

We measure once tile is complete, since the measurements depend on the finished surfaces. Fabrication typically takes one to two weeks, and installation usually takes a few hours. If you plan the glass measurement into your remodel timeline, there's no delay at the end.

Is thicker shower glass better?

Frameless enclosures use ⅜" or ½" tempered glass. Half-inch feels more substantial and allows cleaner hardware, while ⅜" is lighter on the hinges and the budget. Both are safety glass. We recommend based on your panel sizes and hardware choices.

Do you cut custom mirrors too?

Yes. Vanity mirrors sized to your wall, framed or frameless, with beveled or polished edges, plus oversized mirrors for gyms and studios. We install them level, on the right anchors, with proper clearance from moisture.

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