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Shower Door Installation Cost: Framed vs Frameless in 2026

Estimate glass shower door installation cost — with the free bathroom calculator.

A glass shower door is the finishing touch that makes a bathroom feel custom. Framed or frameless changes the price by thousands. Here's the real 2026 cost.

THE SHORT ANSWER

The short answer

Shower doors run $600–$5,000 installed in 2026: framed $600–$1,200, frameless $1,100–$5,000. A typical frameless project runs $1,000–$2,500. Labor runs $200–$600; custom glass and hardware add more.

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What it costs

Framed doors run $600–$1,200 installed. Frameless doors (thick glass, no frame) run $1,100–$5,000. Custom enclosures and multi-panel runs go higher. Labor runs $200–$600 for standard installs.

  • Framed: $600–$1,200
  • Frameless: $1,100–$5,000
  • Typical frameless: $1,000–$2,500
  • Labor: $200–$600
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Framed vs frameless

Frameless is the premium look — thick glass (3/8-1/2 inch), minimal hardware, easier to clean. Framed is affordable and easy to install but shows more metal. In wet bathrooms, both need proper sealing.

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CALCULATED RESULTUSD
Total shower cost$2,100.00
Shower typePrefab unit
Fixture$900.00
Type premium (60%)$0.00
Labor + extras$1,200.00
FORMULA USED$900.00 + $0.00 + $1,200.00 + $0.00 = $2,100.00
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