Because this door is not the traditional type of sliding shower door, I hesitated for quite a while before I purchased it. There were a couple of things I was worried about when I bought it. My primary concern was the sturdiness of the door once it was mounted. Looking at the pictures made me question how solid it would be given the mounting method. However, once I had the door installed, those concerns quickly vanished. The door is rock solid and doesn't move at all when the door is opened or closed. My other concern was how hard it might be to install. However, I found installation to be very easy (even easier than a traditional sliding door). The direction are straight forward and clear. And all of the materials are labeled and easy to identify. It definitely takes two people at some key points of the installation. Overall the installation was very simple.
I also worried about water making it out of the shower since the door didn't extend all of the way to the wall. That has not been an issue at all. Once installed and caulked, the door is sealed well and doesn't leak.
I have had only one issue with the door. The plastic strip on the bottom of the door sometimes sticks and makes it hard to open the door. But I think it will become more pliable and easier to open over time.
One other thing I didn't think about was that water will often run onto the floor when the door is opened after a shower. It is not a lot of water in our case, but I do have to at least throw the towel down to dry the floor after my shower.
Overall, this was a great add for a great price! It makes my bathroom appear way more modern and has the appearance and functionality of a door costing hundreds more. I have received complements from everyone has seen it since I installed it just a month ago.
| Installation Type | Alcove |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 70.6 Pounds |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Color | Chrome |
| Manufacturer | Dreamline |
| Part Number | SHDR-3148586-01 |
| Item Weight | 70.6 pounds |
| Item model number | SHDR-3148586-01 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 48" W x 58" H |
| Finish | Chrome Finish |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Certification | ANSI Certified Tempered Glass |
| Special Features | 1/4 in. Thick Clear Tempered Glass. ANSI certified |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Limited lifetime manufacturer warranty |
