One of our bathrooms has a basic fiberglass enclosure, something like 32″ wide; we’d like to add a glass door instead of the existing curtain. Is it important to buy the door assembly from the enclosure manufacturer or can you mix & match? Thanks, Scott.
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You don't generally have to
You don't generally have to buy a unit specific to that enclosure, so long as the basic dimensions are suitable. You do need to make sure that the door can be adapted to the specific dimensions you've got -- most doors have 2-3 inches of leeway, though for some you might have to get the glass cut.
2-3 will be plenty. I haven't
2-3 will be plenty. I haven't installed one of these before.
Thanks,
Scott.
About 30 years ago I put a slider from Sears in our Corning fiberglass shower. Basically you install the side rails, cut the top and bottom rails to length, slip them into place, then hang the doors. It takes a little careful planning and cutting and fitting, but not rocket science.
Of course there are other styles. A swinging door is apt to be a bit more complicated.
PS: Do note that there are two basic lengths to these units -- long for showers and short for tubs.