One of the most important decisions when designing a custom frameless shower is selecting the glass thickness. While it affects the budget, it also directly impacts structural stability, door weight, and overall architectural presence.
8mm Safety Glass: Versatile and Practical
8mm tempered safety glass is the entry point for frameless design. It is lighter, making it easier to handle during installation and putting less stress on hinges and rollers. It is ideal for smaller bath screens, sliding doors, and panels that are supported by stability bars.
10mm Safety Glass: The Professional Standard
10mm is our recommended thickness for most walk-in showers and hinged doors. It offers a solid weight that feels premium to open and close, while providing excellent structural rigidity. At 10mm, glass panels remain perfectly flat and resist flexing when doors swing shut, offering high safety and architectural impact.
12mm Safety Glass: Ultimate Rigidity
For large-format glass partitions, full-height screens, or commercial applications, 12mm glass is the gold standard. It provides maximum strength, completely eliminating any glass flex. However, it is very heavy and requires heavy-duty brass hinges and solid wall fixing points to manage the weight load over time.