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Atlas Shower Door Company is a world-class fabricator and supplier of shower enclosures for the bath remodeling and construction industry. We have worked with builders on a variety of projects from simple enclosure upgrades to multimillion dollar custom remodels. When it comes to remodeling, our advantage is clear; we can fit our glass enclosures to virtually any pre-existing design.
We pride ourselves on our ability to handle large multi-unit developments as well. Whether it’s an assisted living complex or condominium development, we have the delivery capabilities and expert installers to keep your projects on schedule and on budget.
We invite builders, contractors and architects to visit our showroom and enjoy a free consultation on how to incorporate our products into your building designs. We also encourage contractors to offer their clients our free in-home consultation that includes measurements, estimates and our wide selection of options.
Call us today and find out how frameless enclosures from Atlas Shower Door can increase your clients’ satisfaction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
WHERE DO I BEGIN?
Before we can begin work, the extent of the project must be established together with material needed for the type of shower enclosure desired. This of course requires input from you, the customer, as well as determining the preparation stage of the bathroom itself. If necessary, bath tiles, walls, shower floors will need to be prepared for the glass enclosure.
Making a frameless shower enclosure the centerpiece of your bathroom design requires proper planning. By reviewing your designs in the early stages of development, we can provide detail design tips, ideas, and alternate layouts that solve many common installation problems before they occur, always focusing on safety, integrity and aesthetics.
After you make a selection and place an order for your bath enclosure, according to your instructions, we schedule and arrange an appointment date to begin the process.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SEMI-FRAMELESS SHOWER DOOR AND FRAMELESS SHOWER DOOR?
A semi-frameless shower door has 1/4″ glass, our piano hinge, a header, a sill on the curb and channel where the glass meets the wall to strengthen the enclosure. A frameless shower enclosure is made up of 3/8” or 1/2” glass. This glass has greater strength and does not require a heavy metal framing around it.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF A FRAMELESS SHOWER DOOR?
A frameless shower enclosure is aesthetically superior to other shower solutions, increasing the value of your home. A frameless shower door is generally easier to clean than a semi-frameless shower door.
HOW SOON CAN YOU INSTALL MY DOOR?
Doors can be installed as quickly as 7 to 12 working days from receiving your order and measuring. In some cases, it may take longer due to custom finishes or configurations.
HOW MUCH TIME DOES THE SHOWER DOOR INSTALLATION ITSELF ACTUALLY TAKE?
Most shower doors take one to three hours to install.
I DON’T WANT CLEAR GLASS BECAUSE I HEARD IT GETS DIRTY FASTER?
Clear glass does not get dirty any faster than obscure glass. To help you keep your glass looking new for as long as possible, we offer Enduro Shield, a glass protection application. See the Enduro Shield flyer and then ask your salesperson to explain more about this product. As noted in the flyer after choosing Enduro Shield, a quick wipe with a rubber squeegee after each use and a gentle cleaning weekly with a non-ammonia cleaner will keep your glass looking like new for years to come.
HOW WIDE SHOULD MY DOOR BE?
A 26” door is our standard size for most enclosures. Larger openings may require a wider door or a combination of a door and side panel. Each situation is unique so talk to a sales person who will provide you with the best solution to accommodate your specific needs.
HOW DO I CLEAN MY SHOWER ENCLOSURE?
To keep your glass free of potentially damaging water spots, we recommend Enduro Shield Glass Coating be applied at the time of initial purchase. Then using a squeegee after each use and a gentle cleaning weekly with a Non-Ammonia Glass Cleaner is the simplest and fastest way to avoid water spot and mineral deposit build up on your new shower enclosure. A Non-Ammonia glass cleaner is also the only glass cleaner that is safe to use on the metal parts of your shower or tub enclosure, because over time ammonia can damage those metal parts. Cleaning instructions for units with Enduro Shield Glass Coating.
I DON’T WANT TO SEE ANY METAL. CAN I GET COMPLETELY FRAMELESS?
There are many ways to minimize the amounts of metal visible depending on the specific application. We will work with you to design an enclosure that satisfies your aesthetics while keeping safety, integrity, longevity and of course elegance in mind.
HOW TALL SHOULD MY SHOWER ENCLOSURE BE?
Semi-Frameless styles are typically 70 ¼” tall, but can be taller. A typical frameless glass enclosure height can range from 72” to 80” but can be as high as 96”. All heights over 96” require special engineering considerations that may require thicker glass to support the increased weight of the glass itself. Standard heights typically cost less than custom height enclosures. Your salesperson will review and make recommendations when necessary.
CAN I GET REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MY TOWEL BAR?
Yes. You can purchase parts for our Atlas Towel Bar (See the diagram) and our new curved towel bars in our showroom at 4337 Astoria Street in Sacramento or you can phone (916) 641-6718 to order the parts and we will ship them to you. For specific parts identification for our Atlas Towel Bar and assembly instructions see our Atlas Towel Bar Diagram.
