Shower Layouts — Walk-In

Frameless Door & Fixed Panel

A hinged glass door paired with a fixed panel for a clean, functional walk-in shower design.

Frameless glass shower door with fixed panel in a Charlotte master bath

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Configure This Layout

Pick the glass and finish you have in mind. We will price the build from your selections — no commitment, and you can change anything before signing off on the final quote.

Glass Thickness
Glass Type
ShowerGuard — Guardian Glass permanent clear coating

Optional factory coating that resists water spots, soap scum, and hard-water staining on every glass spec. Available on ALL glass we quote.

Hardware Finish

20 CRL Shower Hardware finishes (Vienna & Cologne lines). Swatches indicate finish family — final hardware samples are reviewed at quote stage.

Note: Unlacquered Brass is a "living finish" — it patinas naturally over time.

Approximate Size

A rough opening size helps us scope the quote. We will measure exactly on-site before fabrication.

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No prices online — every S & S shower is custom quoted. Next step adds your contact info; Dario follows up within one business day.

A clean, modern layout featuring one hinged glass door and one fixed panel. This is the most popular frameless style for walk-in showers—minimal hardware, maximum openness, and a custom fit that looks high-end.

System Features

  • 3/8" Tempered Glass

    Standard for frameless builds. Clear, low-iron (Starphire), or Shower Guard treated — specified per quote.

  • Wall-Mount Hinges

    Heavy-duty hinges anchored to the wall studs or properly-blocked tile. Door swings outward by default; inward swing available on request.

  • Fixed-Panel Clip Set

    U-channel or clip mounting depending on the wall and curb condition. We pick the cleanest method for your install.

  • Handle & Towel Bar Options

    Pull, knob, or combination handle/towel bar in the finish you select. We show all options at the quote stage.

  • Hardware Finishes

    Chrome, brushed nickel, oil-rubbed bronze, matte black, polished brass, brushed gold — matched to your fixtures.

  • Notch & Cutout Fabrication

    Custom notches for bench seats, knee walls, or tile reveals are cut and polished in-shop before tempering.

Specifications

Glass Thickness
3/8" (standard); 1/2" available on request for taller openings.
Typical Door Width
22"–36" finished door panel; balance of opening covered by fixed panel.
Typical Height
72"–84" (height to your spec; we recommend at least 72" for splash management).
Swing
Outward (standard); inward or dual-swing on request when clearances allow.
Glass Options
Clear, low-iron (Starphire), rain, satin/frosted, gray-tint, bronze-tint — with optional Shower Guard surface protection.
Lead Time
Typical 2–3 weeks from final measure to install for standard finishes.

Best Applications

Walk-In Master Baths

The classic high-end master shower. Door + panel covers a 48"–72" opening without feeling boxed-in.

Alcove Showers

Three-wall alcoves where you only need to enclose the front opening — the fixed panel fills the dead space beside the door.

Curbless & Roll-In Showers

Pairs cleanly with linear drains and curbless tile installs — we set the fixed panel to clear the slope without trapping water.

Recent Installs

Recent Frameless Door & Fixed Panel installs from across the Charlotte and Matthews area.

Walk-in frameless shower door and fixed panel installation in Matthews NC
Hinged frameless door with adjacent fixed glass panel
Master bath frameless door and fixed panel with brushed nickel hardware
Frameless door and fixed panel install with matte black hinges

Configuration Diagrams

How this layout goes together — door and fixed-panel placement with hardware locations. Final dimensions are confirmed at your on-site measure.

Elevation diagram of a frameless shower: a hinged glass door on the right with a vertical handle beside a fixed glass panel on the left, showing corner mounting clips and hinge positions.
Door & fixed panel — front elevation
Diagram of a frameless swing door paired with a fixed glass panel, showing the door handle and the clip and hinge hardware locations.
Swing door with fixed panel

Manufacturer Credentials

Authorized C.R. Laurence (CRL) Hardware Supplier

Genuine CRL hinges, tracks, and finishes backed by manufacturer warranty.

ShowerGuard Registered Dealer — Guardian Glass

ShowerGuard Registered Dealer (Guardian Glass)

Optional ShowerGuard surface protection on every glass spec we quote.

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