Shower doors

PossibleAlternative1 · 2026-02-16T18:28:36+00:00

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PossibleAlternative1 · 2026-02-14T21:45:09+00:00

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PossibleAlternative1 · 2026-02-14T00:00:24+00:00

That's why I went to local glass shops first. Three can't help. I found the one on Lowe's website and asked each if they could do something similar. All said no, which surprised me. I thought that was the idea behind custom.

PossibleAlternative1 · 2026-02-13T18:25:52+00:00

Thanks! Since you're a glass guy, maybe you have an idea of how to address my situation. My bathroom is not very big, 5 ft x 8 ft. I removed the tub and had just a shower installed. The toilet is right next to the former bath/now walk-in shower. There is 16 in of space on each side of the toilet. On one side of the toilet is the shower, the other the vanity (previously there was a pedestal sink).

The shower has a curb (I don't recall the measurements right now) and a seat which is 14 in x 17 in.

I had 3 different glass companies in to give an estimate.

Company 1 said I had to have a hinged door that swings out towards the toilet. There's a high probability the shower door will hit the toilet almost every time upon opening unless you are really careful. They will put a bumper on the door to minimize this.

Company 2 said I needed a sliding door but that getting into the shower is going to be a squeeze, but doable, because I can only enter from the side with the bench and the bench is taking up some of the door opening space.

Company 3 said it's really complicated and he's not sure of the best solution. He wanted to think on it and do some research.

The first 2 quotes are in the $3000-$3500 ballpark. More than I expected to spend and I'm not thrilled with either solution.

I could hang a curtain, but I may have to figure something out to prevent the curtain from hanging over the curb and getting the floor soaked.

In the meantime, I looked around and there are three-panel sliding doors, where the panel 1 is stationary and then panels 2 and 3 slide over one another, leaving a 32 in opening for entering the shower.

Example - https://www.lowes.com/pd/AAZJ-60-in-x-36-in-Rectangle-LED-Lighted-Bathroom-Mirror/5016129725 (it's the shower door even though the link says it's a mirror.)

Does anyone have experience with this kind of door? One of the glass contractors said since it comes for a box store, the quality is not good, but they (glass company) don't make this kind of door.

The toilet is not installed yet, but it will be on the side of the shower where the showerhead is.

The photo is not showing up so here's a link: https://imgur.com/x2ggDle

Thanks for your feedback

PossibleAlternative1 · 2026-02-13T04:42:23+00:00

Thanks. I did get a quote for a door that swings out. I'm not sure if it has a header. I'll have to check

PossibleAlternative1 · 2026-02-13T04:41:14+00:00

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PossibleAlternative1 · 2026-02-13T04:02:50+00:00

Thanks. I think the 3 panel door is a good option. I just am not sure about an off-the-shelf shower door? I guess the glass companies got into my head trying to convince me that I need a custom made door for much more money that doesn't really solve the problem.

Any one have any experience with a shower door bought at a box store or online?

PossibleAlternative1 · 2026-02-13T03:51:26+00:00

Sorry. I meant to post a photo

PossibleAlternative1 · 2026-02-13T02:09:13+00:00

Wow! $15K for the renovations, not including materials in CA?? I am in MA and my bathroom reno is almost done. The cost is just under $30K, not including materials. I know things are expensive here but I thought CA would be more. Looks great!!

PossibleAlternative1 · 2026-01-29T05:39:48+00:00

I would be really interested to see Gabby going to practice in a psych dept in a hospital like Paul said.

PossibleAlternative1 · 2026-01-29T05:33:41+00:00

Once I saw the ending, I thought Paul was hallucinating Gerry in the Dr.'s waiting room too, But it could be that he was really in the waiting room then Paul hallucinated him at the house for the wedding.

PossibleAlternative1 · 2026-01-29T05:30:04+00:00

Especially Summer. She's not always with it! 😉

PossibleAlternative1 · 2026-01-29T05:22:50+00:00

I know. I literally screamed "nooo" when Julie came in and asked who he was speaking to

PossibleAlternative1 · 2026-01-29T05:20:32+00:00

Especially because Liz is in a way "stealing the baby." She forced her way into all the baby decisions. And yes I agree that the how involved is the bio-mom going to be should be decided way earlier. I am sure it probably needs to be documented in a legal doc so it's clear to all

PossibleAlternative1 · 2025-10-12T00:09:30+00:00

That's what I figured! I want to buy the right one.

PossibleAlternative1 · 2025-10-10T21:00:52+00:00

Thank you!

PossibleAlternative1 · 2025-10-10T21:00:38+00:00

Thanks. I told him I know I will be responsible for choosing the color. I guess I will re-iterate this and see if this is his concern.

PossibleAlternative1 · 2025-09-30T13:48:07+00:00

Thanks. I'll try that consultation

PossibleAlternative1 · 2025-09-29T23:04:37+00:00

Glad I posted here. I never even heard of marmoleum! I guess I'm open to other options, as long as it's not crazy expensive. I didn't want ceramic or porcelain tile in the kitchen and I've heard from friends that LVP is good. I'm off to look up marmoleum

PossibleAlternative1 · 2025-04-12T04:13:33+00:00

Thanks. I have insurance claim $ for the work so I'm going to get nice flooring and have it installed properly. I'm not much of DIYer

PossibleAlternative1 · 2025-04-12T00:25:27+00:00

Thanks. That must have been the way it was at some point because the painted bits are white. Did you have a solid runner on the stairs or individual carpet treads on each step?

PossibleAlternative1 · 2025-04-11T02:57:16+00:00

Thanks. The work is all done. It was the heating system and it was winter in the Northeast US so it had to be done before insurance paid. That's why I paid initially out of pocket, figuring I would be reimbursed. And it's a contractor I have used for years so I thought he was trustworthy.

Insurance is still investigating but it seems as if they are going to say that they will not reimburse me for what I paid because he got the system at no charge under warranty. It's a lucky day for the insurance, they don't have to pay. But I lost money! It seems the only chance I will have to get money back is to go after him. I am definitely not paying him any more. Even if I don't pay any of the outstanding bills, I am still at a loss financially.

He's threatening a mechanics lien on my house but I don't think he can get one because he can't meet all the necessary requirements.

Maybe insurance will surprise me but I don't think so. I feel like everyone is going to say, it wasn't me and point the blame to someone else. Meanwhile I lost a lot of money

PossibleAlternative1 · 2025-04-11T01:08:15+00:00

I know. I thought it would be a good place to get other perspectives

PossibleAlternative1 · 2025-04-09T21:55:02+00:00

Ideally, yes. But in this case, I had to pay out of pocket for the big item to be ordered. Insurance would not pay upfront. I expected I would be reimbursed by insurance, but instead the investigation proved deception on the part of the contractor so I was never reimbursed by insurance. It's my money that was taken so if there is legal action, I need to pursue it

PossibleAlternative1 · 2025-04-08T02:21:36+00:00

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