What is a Neo Shower Door?

A neo shower door is a uniquely shaped shower enclosure typically utilized to enclose a corner shower. The enclosure is formed by combining glass panels (at least 2 side panels and 1 door) into a configuration that resembles one quarter of an octagon.

The resulting shaped shower enclosure makes the neo shower door an attractive architectural feature that adds design interest to a bathroom. The shape of the the shower door can allow placement of a shower in a very small bathroom. A neo shower door enclosure can create a shower space in as little as three square feet. Traditional shower enclosures likeusually require more available floor space than this.

Neo shower doors are manufactured in larger sizes and more intricate shapes if space and design layout require.

Neo shower doors can be custom manufactured to fit any dimension shower. They provide a cost effective alternative when trying to fit a difficult size shower space. Available in framed, frameless or minimal framing models; neo shower doors create an attractive contemporary shower enclosure.

Hardware for neo shower doors is available in a variety of finishes to match almost any bathroom design. Some examples of the shower door hardware finish options are:

• Anodized Silver

• Polished Silver

• Beige, Black, Blue, Gold, Gray, and others (check the manufacturer) enamel finishes

• Brass

Depending on the manufacturer; other finishes may be available.

There are several glass options to choose from for your neo shower doors.

1. Frosted- Using acid or sandblasting; clear glass is given an opaque, yet translucent finish. This allows for privacy yet still lets the natural light come through.

2. Clear-Clear glass gives a sleek modern appearance to a neo shower door enclosure. If modesty or privacy is a concern for you, another glass finish may be a better choice.

3. Obscure-Using the same method to create frosted glass shower doors, an obscure finish prevents any viewing of the bather within.

4. Tinted-The various tints available will be determined by the manufacturer. Check with your distributer for your tint options, if any.

No matter what glass type you choose; it should be safety rated. Safety rated glass if broken will break into multiple small pieces like a car windshield instead of sharp glass shards. You will be protecting you and your family’s safety by doing so.

Most neo glass shower doors do not include the actual shower enclosure itself. It is possible in some instances to use your existing shower and merely add the neo glass shower doors to upgrade and rejuvenate the look of your current shower.

You also have the option of putting in a new shower unit. If you are a novice; consulting a professional might be a good idea. You will need to decide what type of shower base you desire. Some of your options include installing a tile shower base or prefabricated shower stall.

A money saving tactic at this point would be to choose your neo shower door in conjunction with planning your new shower base unit. This may let you choose from a stock neo shower door rather than needing a custom order one. This could possibly create a substantial savings to you.