Walk-In Showers

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DT Glass is your best choice for Walk-In Shower Glass.
From design to install, with ongoing service after the sale, we’ll help you create the shower that meets your needs today, and into the future.

 

reasons to create a walk-in shower:

  • Accessibility - moving in and out of your shower doesn’t require operating the door, so your hands are free for grab bars or other safety features. The entrance can be any size you need for access.

  • Cleaning - there’s obviously less glass to clean, but there’s also less potential for mold and mildew because the space is more open and able to dry out after each shower.

  • Aesthetics - the open flow of a walk-in shower feels luxurious, and removing barriers - even clear barriers - always makes a room look and feel bigger

What is a walk-in shower?

Simply stated, a walk-in shower is any shower that has no door. There is no requirement that a walk-in shower also be a curbless shower, though the two are often combined because they both lead to improved accessibility. Use this page, combined with our curbless shower page, to get the benefits of both designs.

Walk-in shower created for Westlake Development

How to build it:

Building a walk-in shower may seem easy - just leave off the door! But the easy approach may not lead to great results.
Our advice: plan for excess water and moisture outside of the shower, and prepare your space accordingly

  • Carefully arrange the source of water and how it will be blocked. The area across from the shower head will get more water spray than the area next to the shower head. Rain showerheads are often easier to direct than wall showerheads.

  • Remember that water bounces off of floors, walls, and your body. The direct water spray is not the only water spray.

  • Waterproof floors and walls outside of the shower. If possible, make the entire bathroom a wet-room with fully tiled walls.

  • Consider the slope of the floor outside of the shower. You don’t want the floor slope to guide excess water out into the hallway.

  • Steam and moisture will not be enclosed in the shower. Be sure to install adequate room ventilation.

  • Showering in an open space can be cold, consider heated floors to make the room more comfortable.

Are there any drawbacks to walk-in showers?

The two complaints we hear most about walk-in showers are:
1. more water escapes from the shower than expected
2. the shower is too cold

The “too cold” complaint is the most common. Everyone knows that hot air rises, but what they may not consider is that cold air comes in to take its place. The result is a consistent breeze of cold air as the hot air floats away. This may not be your ideal way to start the day.

It can be hard to tell if you’re going to be happy with your walk-in shower. We recommend designing the shower in a way that would allow a door to be added in the future, just in case you’re not happy with the results.

Need a second opinion about installing a walk-in shower? @thekalenallen has some strong ideas on the subject.

 

Choosing a frameless glass shower is just the beginning. There are so many variations and design choices available to turn your shower into your own unique creation. We’re here to guide you with inspiration and advice.

 

Walk-In Shower Inspiration

Ah, the effortless beauty of door-free living! Here are a few of our favorite projects…

Rebuild LLC walk-in and curbless shower for true accessibility

Rebuild Home Remodeling didn’t skimp on water flow when they included a wall showerhead, rain showerhead, and wand in this walk-in shower.

Linda Evans NARI award winning walk-in design with a curb

L. Evans Design Group created this NARI Award winning walk-in shower design. They kept the curb and maxed out the style!

Simmons Corp sleek and sophisticated splash panel

Simmons Corp captures the essence of minimalist walk-in shower design by installing a simple glass panel in this sleek, sophisticated shower.

I want to create my own walk-in shower!
Where do I start?

We’re here to help every step of the way. We’ll help you create a design that fits your needs today and into the future.

For an on-site consult or showroom visit
Call: (503)650-6373 or
Email: glass@dtglassinc.com