Island Glass Company fabricates and installs custom frameless shower enclosures across Whittier, Pico Rivera, La Habra, Santa Fe Springs, and the surrounding Southern California area. Every enclosure is measured on site, cut to the exact opening, and installed with heavy tempered glass that meets CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Category II safety standards for shower doors.
What we install
A frameless shower is exactly what the name suggests: a shower enclosure built from thick tempered glass panels held together by hardware alone, with no aluminum frame wrapping the perimeter. The result is a clean, seamless look that makes the bathroom feel larger and lets tile, stone, and fixtures show through without interruption.
We build the full range of frameless configurations:
- Single fixed panels over a tub or walk-in curb
- Hinged swing doors against a wall jamb or inline panel
- Inline doors with return panels for larger walk-ins
- 90-degree neo-angle enclosures for corner showers
- Steam shower enclosures with sealed transoms to hold humidity in
Glass options
Most frameless doors use 3/8-inch tempered glass. For taller openings, wider doors, or steam enclosures, we step up to 1/2-inch for rigidity. Glass choices include:
- Clear tempered — the cleanest look, maximizes light and showcases tile work
- Low-iron (Starphire-style) — removes the green tint you see in standard clear glass, so whites read truly white
- Frosted or acid-etched — privacy without blocking light
- Rain, reed, or fluted — textured glass for a softer, more decorative finish
- ShowerGuard or EnduroShield coatings — applied at the factory or on site to resist hard-water spotting
Hardware is finished to match the bathroom: polished chrome, brushed nickel, matte black, champagne bronze, and oil-rubbed bronze are all available.
Installation process
Every frameless shower starts with a free in-home consultation. Shayvis or a lead tech walks the opening with the homeowner, confirms how the tile and curb are laid out, and talks through door swing, handle style, and glass type. After tile is set and fully cured, we return to template the opening with a laser or pattern to within 1/16 of an inch. Fabrication typically takes one to two weeks. Install day runs three to five hours for a standard enclosure.
We do not cut corners on prep. Shims are set, hardware is drilled into studs or blocking where possible, and every seam is sealed with 100% silicone. The door is adjusted on site until it closes on its own weight and holds its position at any angle.
Why frameless
Beyond the look, a properly installed frameless enclosure is easier to clean, has no metal track to collect soap scum, and does not rust out over time. With heavy glass and quality hinges, a frameless door should last the life of the bathroom.
Service area
Island Glass Company installs frameless shower enclosures in Whittier, Pico Rivera, La Habra, Santa Fe Springs, Norwalk, Downey, La Mirada, Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights, Brea, Fullerton, La Puente, Montebello, Monterey Park, and Cerritos. Estimates are free and every customer is ohana.