Framed Shower Doors For Bloomfield Hills Homes
Glass held in a metal frame on every edge. Framed doors are the forgiving, budget-friendly choice for tubs, guest baths, and older openings that are not perfectly square, and Fortune builds and installs them in-house.
The Practical Choice For A Working Bath
A framed shower door is exactly what it sounds like. The glass is captured in metal on all four edges, and that frame carries the load and holds the panel square. It is the most budget-friendly enclosure we build, and it is the most forgiving. Because the frame has some tolerance built into it, a framed door can sit in an opening that is a little out of plumb without making the problem obvious. In a Bloomfield Hills home with an older wing, a finished lower level, or a bath that has been through more than one remodel, that tolerance is worth a lot.
Framed does not have to mean dated. The frames we install come in a full range of finishes, so a framed enclosure can pick up the same tone as your faucets, towel bars, and lighting instead of fighting them. Glass options let you choose how much you see through, which is useful in a shared kids bath or a guest suite. Plenty of Bloomfield Hills baths end up with frameless glass in the primary suite and framed doors everywhere else, and the house still reads as one design. We are happy to lay both options next to each other at the measure and let you compare.
Framed Shower Doors, measured and built for Bloomfield Hills.
Forgiving In Old Openings
Walls settle, tile goes on thick, and few openings are perfectly square. A framed door has tolerance built into its channels, so it can absorb a small amount of that and still close cleanly. In an older Bloomfield Hills bath, that is often the difference between a good fit and a fight.
Easy On The Budget
The frame carries the load, so a framed door does not need the heavy glass a frameless panel does. That keeps the cost down without giving up tempered safety glass or a solid install. For a guest bath, a kids bath, or a lower-level shower, it is a sensible place to spend less.
Finishes That Match
Frame, handle, and hinge finishes come in a full range, so the metal in your shower can echo the metal at the sink. Tell us what your fixtures are, or send a photo, and we will bring options to the measure so you can hold them up against the real thing.
Where A Framed Door Makes Sense
Framed enclosures earn their keep over a tub and in the baths that get used hard. The frame gives water a defined path to follow back into the shower, and the channels give the panels something solid to ride in or seal against. If you have a tub in a guest suite, a shower on a lower level, or a bath the kids share, a framed door will take the daily wear without complaint. It is the option we point to when practicality matters more than a showpiece.
The honest trade is that you see the metal. A framed door frames the view, and in a bath where the stone is the point, some homeowners would rather not. That is a taste question, and we will not push you either way. What we will do is measure the opening, price the framed option, and show you what the same space would look like with less metal, so you are choosing with real information instead of a guess. The decision stays yours.
- Metal frame on all edges
- Forgiving in out-of-square openings
- Tempered safety glass
- Great over a bathtub
- A full range of finishes
- Measured, built, installed in-house
Common questions.
Are framed shower doors cheaper than frameless?
Generally yes. The frame carries the load, so the glass does not need to be as heavy and the hardware is simpler. That makes framed the most budget-friendly enclosure we build. Your opening still decides the final number, which is why the in-home measure and quote are free and come with no pressure. Call (586) 315-8900 or text (586) 800-9481 to set a time.
Will a framed door work over my bathtub?
Yes, that is one of the places framed enclosures do their best work. Over a tub, the frame anchors to the walls and sits on the tub deck, giving the panels a solid channel to run in. We measure the tub and the walls in your home so the glass is cut to what is actually there. Nothing is ordered off a shelf.
Do framed doors get harder to clean in hard water?
Metro Detroit water is hard, and minerals will find any surface, framed or not. The channels are the spots that need attention, so give them a wipe and let them dry. Ask us about easy-clean glass at the measure. It helps the panel shed water so spots lift off with less scrubbing, and it is worth considering in Oakland County.
Can you match the frame finish to my fixtures?
In most cases, yes. Frames, handles, and hinges come in a full range of finishes, and we will bring samples to your Bloomfield Hills home so you can hold them next to the faucet rather than guessing from a screen. If an exact match is not available, we will tell you straight and help you pick the closest sensible option. There is no charge for that visit.
How long does a framed door take to get?
Every enclosure is custom, so the timeline starts at the measure and depends on the glass and hardware you choose. We fabricate in-house rather than waiting on an outside glass shop, which keeps the schedule in our hands. At the measure we will give you a realistic window, and our own crew comes back to install. Showroom hours are Mon to Fri 9-5 and Sat 10-2.
Ready For A Framed Shower Door?
Book a free, no-pressure in-home measure and quote in Bloomfield Hills. Call (586) 315-8900 or text (586) 800-9481, and we will bring finish samples with us. Email [email protected] if that is easier.