Delta Shower Doors At Home Depot (2024)

FAQs

How much does it cost to install a Delta shower door? ›

The cost of materials alone is $300 for a simple framed door and up to $5,000 for a full frameless glass enclosure. Labor: A shower installer typically charges $60 per hour and takes between two and four hours to complete the job. Most homeowners pay $250–$1,000 for professional installation.

Pros of Framed Shower Doors

Are easier to install: To install a framed glass shower door, all you need to do is hang up the frame. Framed glass doors can fit over any type of shower material. On the other hand, frameless glass shower doors need proper placement of hinges and hardware.

It isn't difficult to replace a shower door relative to many other renovation projects. The job is usually very straightforward. However, it's still a project that requires specific skills, tools and experience.

Lowe's shower door installation costs start at $200 for labor alone, plus $250 to $750 for a framed shower door or $400 to $1,300 for a frameless door. Lowe's charges $35 for a detailed estimate, which applies to the installation cost.

For framed glass, the life expectancy can be up to 25 years. This would be for a well looked after and correctly maintained. For shower glass enclosures with rollers life expectancy is 10 to 15 years.

Frameless shower screens, semi-frameless shower screens and walk-in shower panels are the types of shower enclosures and doors that will typically feature the easiest kind of glass to clean.

What Is the Standard Size for Shower Doors? Shower doors come in a variety of sizes and dimensions to fit your walk-in shower. However, the standard shower door size is between 22 inches and 36 inches wide and 72 inches high.

The gap from glass to glass (where the strike side of the door meets the fixed panel at the vertical gap) is normally 3/16”. It's important to keep in mind the limitations of the fabricator and the installer. The standard tolerance for frameless shower glass is plus-or-minus 1/8”. This is the industry standard…

Combined with potential cracks, chips, or rusted framing, many homeowners wonder, “Can you replace just a shower door?” The short answer is, absolutely.

Well-maintained shower doors can last 20 or 30 years. However, incorrect installation, improper care, and other issues can shorten the expected lifespan of your doors. Therefore, it's important to keep up on recommended maintenance and keep an eye out for these signs that you may need to replace your shower doors.

Can I install a shower door myself? ›

Skill Level: If you have experience with DIY projects, possess basic carpentry skills, and are comfortable using tools like a level, drill, and screwdriver, installing a glass shower door is an achievable DIY task. If you can install or swap out a ceiling fan, this is a similar level of DIY skill.

Plumbers charge between $50 and $120 per hour on average. Most shower installations take between two and five days, meaning you should plan on spending between $800 and $4,800 in labor costs alone.

Depending on the type of shower door you choose, the price for professional shower door installation averages around $500 to $1,000. For example, the cost to have a professional install a frameless shower door is about $1,000, while the less pricey sliding shower door installation runs about $200 to $400.

How long does it take to install a new shower door? Our shower doors are customized for your space, so having a new one ordered, fabricated, and delivered could take up to 3 weeks. However, the actual installation of your new shower door can be completed by our professional installers in 2-3 hours.

Skill Level: If you have experience with DIY projects, possess basic carpentry skills, and are comfortable using tools like a level, drill, and screwdriver, installing a glass shower door is an achievable DIY task. If you can install or swap out a ceiling fan, this is a similar level of DIY skill.