Shower Doors

qdslse

I saw an ad, and cannot find it now for new shower doors that were sliding but frameless. Have you seen? Used? Worth the price?

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send_it_all

A frameless sliding shower door still uses a metal track and wall jambs. It just means that the sliding door panels dont have metal frames around them. The glass is drilled for the rollers and towel bars. You can get one at Home Depot for a little over $200 in my neck of the woods.

qdslse

No metal track. Found it. Awesome looking. Can't wait to show client.

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neolitic

So...what is it called?
Tell the rest of us who makes it.

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Mike Finley

It a Fleurco Kinetic.

neolitic

Thanks, been a while since
anyone asked for such a beast,
but good to know where they
are at least.

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qdslse

That's the company . . .aren't they nice. I am waiting to hear back as to cost. I have a client that they would be perfect for........

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jarvis design

Just a question, Is the one panel fixed? It looks that way on the pic.

Looks like a nice unit!

qdslse

Not sure if one panel is fixed but I found out today that I can get that door 6X6 installed for 3800.00, not bad.

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ChrWright

It's also sold under the MTI Whirlpools name, same pricing--same photo. They call it the Teutonic series.

It comes in two finishes.. polished stainless and brushed stainless. I'm using one on a master bath we're in the middle of tile on. Price is pretty comparable to a custom enclosure.

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JTW

Overstock.com $1500 they call it "Vigo", it has to be the same unit! I will be putting this in my shower(once the market picks up a little).

b.andrewsmith

CR Laurence has been selling a similar kit for a while called the Hydroslide.

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w.w.w.crlaurence.com/ProductPages/H/HYDK60CH_49676-high.html?Origin=

(I had to type it that way because I can't post URLs yet )

But really, that style has been seen in European designs for about 5 years now. You can find a variety of US manufacturers and variations on it. I've seen kits for 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" glass so there is some flexibility with price.

Just makes sure your customers don't expect a 100% watertight application, they aren't made to be fish tanks, regardless of what some people think.

ChrWright

That model looks similar--the headrail is a bit clunky.

I've installed two of the Fleurco Kinetic and we've not had any issues with water. They're as adjustable as a 3D cabinet hinge (both the operating and stationary panel), and the fins and seals do a very good job-without silicone. The only sealant used is for the small drip edge at the sill:

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KJMorton

Chris:

Where are you getting the Fleurco Kinetik door in Indy? I have a client who is interested and Fleurco doesn't even know who is selling and/or installing them in Indiana. They provided me a Michigan distributor, which is great, but I need a custom-sized enclosure.

Thanks!

ChrWright

KJ,

I've been buying them through Midwest Glass & Mirror out of St. Louis. They can get them from Fleurco in a custom size I believe.

They have them shipped direct to the job site. PM or call me and I can give you the details.

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GregAllen

This unique system is unlike ANY other doors out there. Both the Vigo AND the CR Lawrence units are designed for 3/8" glass. Fleurco uses 1/2" glass on these units. The heavier weight makes this unit substantially smoother than those others recommended. It is available in many markets in North America, however, if there is not a dealer in your town, contact them on their website. They have a dealer locator on the site.

ChrWright

Greg, it's common forum etiquette to post an introduction. Otherwise, your drive by post--resurrecting an old thread--just comes across as spam.

While we're on the subject I'll tell everyone to avoid the Vigo version. The head rail rod is hollow instead of solid steel and the hardware is crap. I had one ordered by a designer for a guest bath and it took almost 5 months to get the right parts to show up to install it and in the end we bought some track parts local just to put it in. It looks very similar in the photos on Overstock, but trust me it's not.

It's certainly way cheaper, but IMHO not worth it. Go with the MTI or Fleurco.

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GregAllen

Thanks for the education. My sincerest apologies, am learning! - I did some research myself, the others can only handle 88 lbs max weight , while the Kinetik can slide up to 300 lbs on those rollers and solid stainless rod. U R wise CHR W !