Custom shower glass · Northern Virginia

Custom Shower Enclosures

A custom shower enclosure is glass designed, measured, fabricated and installed for one bathroom: yours. American Screen & Glass measures your finished shower, has every tempered panel manufactured to the exact size of the opening, and our technicians install it with the layout, glass and hardware finish you chose.

Manufactured to the exact size
Our technicians install it
Protective coating on every enclosure

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A custom enclosure, planned around the room. The glass enclosure stands right beside the wood vanity, so the layout and panel sizes were set for this bathroom.

Choose your layout

Layouts we build

An angled glass shower enclosure sitting on tiled half walls with brass-tone trim

Inline.

A door, or a door and fixed panel, across an alcove.

Glass on tiled half walls. This angled enclosure sits on top of tiled half walls, and the brass-tone trim is part of the finish.

90° corner.

A door and a return panel meeting at a right angle.

Neo-angle.

Three panels across a corner, with the door on the angled face. See the neo-angle layout.

Half walls.

Glass mounted on top of a tiled half wall (also called a knee wall or pony wall), with a door or open entry beside it. The half wall has to be finished and level before we measure.

Tubs.

Fixed screens and sliders on the tub deck. See bathtub glass enclosures.

Steam.

Glass that runs to the ceiling. See steam shower enclosures.

For the door itself, compare hinged frameless shower doors and sliding shower doors. Every layout we install is on our shower enclosures page.

A floor-to-ceiling glass shower enclosure beside patterned wallpaper — **Glass all the way to the ceiling.** This enclosure runs from floor to ceiling, the layout used when a shower needs to hold in steam.

Designed for your bathroom

What makes a shower enclosure truly custom

"A custom shower enclosure is more than glass cut to size. It is designed, measured, fabricated and installed specifically for your bathroom — down to the exact dimensions, wall conditions, hardware and finishes."

No shower opening is perfectly square, plumb or level. Walls lean a little, curbs slope toward the drain, and tile adds its own thickness. A mass-produced kit comes in standard widths, so it makes up the difference with deep metal channels, oversized frames and extra beads of silicone. A custom enclosure has those real-world conditions measured and built into the glass itself.

Feature	Custom enclosure	Mass-produced kit
Size	Each panel manufactured to the exact size of your opening	Standard widths with an adjustment range
Walls out of plumb	Built into the shape of the glass	Taken up by channels, frames and silicone
Layout	Half walls, benches, tub decks, notches, full height to the ceiling	Standard alcoves and square corners
Hardware	Hinges, clamps, handles and seals specified for your glass and your finish	Whatever comes in the box, engineered to a price point
Protective coating	Standard on every enclosure we install	Varies by kit
Installation	Our technicians, with final adjustment on site	Up to the buyer

The result: cleaner lines, even gaps from top to bottom, and less silicone to yellow or hold mildew. A mass-market enclosure is designed to fit many bathrooms. A truly custom enclosure is designed for yours.

From design to installation

How a custom enclosure comes together

Design.
We look at the shower, the fixtures and the room a door has to swing, then settle the layout, glass and hardware finish. You get a free, itemized estimate, with no pressure.
Measure.
Once the tile and stone are finished, our technicians take the final measurements: the width at the top, middle and bottom, how far each wall is out of plumb, the slope of the curb, and every notch around benches, niches and tub decks.
Fabricate.
Every panel is manufactured to the exact size from those measurements, with the hinge, clamp and handle cutouts placed before the glass is tempered. Tempered glass can't be cut or altered afterward, which is why the measure has to be right. We use tempered safety glass for our shower enclosures.
Install.
Our technicians set the panels, mount the hinges and clamps, fit the seals and sweep, and adjust the door until it swings and closes evenly.

Your finish

Glass and hardware choices

We use tempered safety glass for our shower enclosures. The choices are how the glass looks and what finish the hardware comes in.

Clear glass

, with a faint green tint on the edges.

Low-iron glass

, which takes out most of that green so white tile looks true.

Frosted glass

for full privacy, or a frosted band across the middle that keeps the top and bottom clear.

Hinges, clamps, handles and headers come in chrome, brushed nickel, matte black, polished brass, satin brass and oil-rubbed bronze. We match them to your faucet and shower trim. The hinges and clamps are chosen for the weight of your glass, not for what fits in a box. Explore glass options or ask our team about the choices for your opening.

An angled glass shower enclosure with patterned privacy bands across the glass — **Privacy bands on clear glass.** Patterned bands run across this angled enclosure for privacy, and the glass above and below stays clear.

Our work

Custom shower enclosure projects

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Your options

Protective coating on every enclosure

Protective glass coating is a standard feature on every shower enclosure we install. It seals the surface so water beads and runs off, and water spots and mineral buildup wipe away instead of building up. A quick squeegee after a shower keeps it clear.

Your options

Planning around a remodel

Book the consultation during demolition or framing. Pick the layout and hardware finish early, so your plumbing trim can match.
Plan the door location with your contractor. Our technicians check the hinge locations before the glass is ordered.
Slope the curb toward the drain. A curb that tips inward sends water back into the shower.
We measure after the tile is finished. Tile, stone and backer board change the size of the opening, so the final measure waits until your tile setter is done and the grout is in.

A finished tiled shower opening with a level leaning inside, before the glass is measured — **Measured after the tile is done.** The tile is finished and a level stands in the opening, because the final measure for the glass happens only after tile work is complete.

Your options

Replacing an old framed door or enclosure

Most enclosures we replace are older framed doors with gold or brass frames and a bottom track full of grime. You don't need a full remodel to replace one. Our technicians remove the old door, frame and track, clean off the old caulk, and measure the opening that's left. The new custom enclosure is manufactured to the exact size of that opening.

Comparing door styles first? Start with the shower door buying guide.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Do you handle a full tub-to-shower conversion?

We handle the glass portion of the project. We work with bathroom-remodeling partners and can coordinate the glass with the rest of your remodel; we do not perform the full bathroom conversion.

What happens to old screw holes when an enclosure is replaced?

New fixings may be needed, especially where old screws are rusty. New clips or hinges can often cover previous holes, but removal or drilling can damage tile. We assess the opening and discuss visible holes and finish work before installation.

How long does shower glass take after approval?

For most ordered materials, we typically receive them within 10–12 business days after approval, then call to arrange installation. We confirm the lead time for your chosen glass and hardware; material arrival is not the installation appointment.

What's the difference between a custom shower enclosure and a shower kit?

A kit comes in standard sizes and uses channels, frames and silicone to fill the gaps in your opening. A custom enclosure is measured in your bathroom and each panel is manufactured to the exact size, with the out-of-plumb walls built into the glass.

Is a custom glass shower enclosure worth it?

Yes, if your shower has half walls, a bench, a tub deck, a sloped ceiling or walls that aren't square, or if you want the least metal and silicone in view. It fits better and comes with protective coating as standard.

How much does a custom shower enclosure cost?

The price comes from the size and number of panels, the layout, the glass (clear, low-iron or frosted) and the hardware finish. We give you a free, itemized estimate after we see the space, so you can compare options line by line.

When should shower glass be measured during a remodel?

After all tile and stone work is finished. We book the consultation early and schedule the final measure for when your tile setter is done.

Can you put a glass enclosure on a half wall?

Yes. The glass mounts on top of the tiled half wall, with a door or an open entry beside it. The half wall has to be finished and level before we measure.

Can custom shower glass go around a bench or tub deck?

Yes. We measure the bench or deck and the panel is manufactured with a notch that fits around it.

Can you replace my old framed shower door with a custom enclosure?

Yes. Our technicians remove the old door, frame and track, clean off the old caulk and measure the opening, then install a custom enclosure manufactured to that size.

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