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Choosing Shower Door Hardware Finishes: Matte Black, Brushed Gold, Chrome & More

What to know before you buy — glass thickness, type, hardware and configuration, explained simply.
Shower glass thickness compared
ThicknessBest forFeelRelative cost
3/8" (10mm)Standard frameless — most enclosuresSubstantial, modernBaseline
1/2" (12mm)Tall panels, wide swing doors, premium feelHeaviest, most luxuriousUpgrade
1/4" (6mm)Semi-frameless & framed enclosuresLighter, framed for supportLowest
Glass options for showers & enclosures
GlassLookBest for
ClearStandard, slight green edge tintMost bathrooms, best value
Low-iron (Starphire-style)Ultra-clear, no green tintShowcasing tile & stone
Rain / texturedObscured for privacy, light passesToilet-adjacent or shared baths
Frosted / satinFully private, soft diffusionMaximum privacy
Gray / bronze tintSmoked, dramaticDark, modern palettes

This guide reflects typical First Coast projects. Prices and specifics vary with your space, glass and hardware — the most accurate number is always a free on-site measurement. Coastal salt air and Jacksonville's hard water are worth planning for; ask us about protective coating.

Last updated: June 2026

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