Shower Layouts — Walk-In
Frameless Door with Glass-to-Glass Hinges
A sleek frameless shower design where the door is hinged directly from a fixed glass panel using glass-to-glass hinges.
A sleek frameless shower design where the door is hinged directly from a fixed glass panel using glass-to-glass hinges. This layout eliminates the need for wall-mounted hinges, creating a clean, modern appearance while maintaining strong support and smooth door operation.
System Features
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Glass-to-Glass Hinges
Heavy-duty hinges that mount through the fixed panel rather than into the wall — no studs or tile-blocking required at the hinge run.
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3/8" Tempered Glass
Standard frameless thickness. Door and fixed panel sized together so the hinge geometry stays clean across the seam.
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Open, Wall-Free Look
Ideal when the fixed panel runs perpendicular off a half-wall or low return rather than into a full tile wall.
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Hardware Finishes
Brushed nickel, matte black, polished chrome, brushed brass — matched to your fixtures.
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Custom Door Width
Door panel sized to the opening, with the fixed panel running the balance of the enclosure.
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Smooth, Quiet Swing
Glass-to-glass hinges deliver the same heavy-duty action as wall-mount hinges with a cleaner visual.
Specifications
- Glass Thickness
- 3/8" (standard); 1/2" available on request.
- Hinge Type
- Glass-to-glass mount; door panel hinged into the edge of the fixed panel.
- Typical Door Width
- 22"–36" finished door panel.
- Typical Height
- 72"–84" (height to your spec).
- 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.
Best Applications
Half-Wall Showers
The fixed panel runs off a low pony wall or half-wall — the door hinges into the panel, not the wall.
Open Master Baths
When the shower opening sits in the middle of the room rather than tucked into an alcove, glass-to-glass removes the visual weight of wall hinges.
Tile-Sensitive Walls
Useful when the adjacent wall is finished in a tile you don't want to drill a hinge plate into.
Recent Installs
Recent Glass-to-Glass Hinge installs from across the Charlotte and Matthews area.
Manufacturer Credentials
Authorized C.R. Laurence (CRL) Hardware Supplier
Genuine CRL hinges, tracks, and finishes backed by manufacturer warranty.
ShowerGuard Registered Dealer (Guardian Glass)
Optional ShowerGuard surface protection on every glass spec we quote.
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