1-800-showers

Design &
Planning Guide

Sliding & Bifold Glass Doors

Beautiful Glass Doors
with Endless Possibilities!

Call us at 1-800-SHOWERS
before you start construction
to
prevent costly remodeling blunders!

For sliding glass doors, proper planning and design is critical. It is important to ensure that the weight of the door is properly secured and that it glides freely along its track, among a variety of other details that must be considered during the pre-construction phase. The following tips take into account all of these factors and will help in planning the successful installation of beautiful sliding glass doors.

Click on Tip Below to Expand
  • Tip #1
    Wall Mounted Sliding Doors With NO Bottom Tracks Must Be Studded
    Wall Mounted Sliding Doors With No Bottom Tracks Must Be Studded
  • Tip #2
    Ceiling Mounted Sliding Doors With NO Bottom Tracks Must Be Studded
    Ceiling Mounted Sliding Doors With No Bottom Tracks Must Be Studded
  • Tip #3
    Bottom Rolling Systems DO NOT Require Studding
    Bottom Rolling Systems DO NOT Require Studding
  • Tip #4
    Eliminate Baseboards On Inside Jambs of Closet Doors
    Eliminate Baseboards On Inside Jambs of Closet Doors
  • Tip #5
    Construction Tips for Sliding Glass Barn Doors
    Construction Tips for Sliding Glass Barn Doors
  • Tip #6
    Architectural Swing Doors Need Proper Construction For Support
    Construction Tips for Sliding Glass Barn Doors
  • Tip #7
    Unlevel Floor Solutions For Raumplus Bifold Doors
    Unlevel Floor Solutions For Raumplus Bifold Doors
  • Tip #8
    Unlevel Floor Solutions For Raumplus Sliding Closet Doors
    Unlevel Floor Solutions For Raumplus Sliding Closet Doors

Properly designed and constructed openings will result in Shower Doors that not only look beautiful, but are also leak resistant. Today’s master bath shower often involves a combination of powerful shower heads and multiple body sprays that makes for a spa experience. These same features often cause a very high volume of water spray and proper planning and design is critical to creating a beautiful and functional shower door.

Chicago's Premier Glass & Mirror Company

Since 1972

A+ Rating BBB ASID Partner ASID Partner ASID Partner ASID Partner

Schedule a Free
Design & Estimate

With Our Product Knowledge Experts

Schedule & Save $100!

We Measure. We Manufacture. We Install. You Save.

Free Design and Estimate