When it comes to crafting a modern, upscale look for your bathroom, few things can make a bigger difference than a glass shower enclosure. This stylish bathroom upgrade is a great way to improve your home value, but it also offers several practical benefits — and if you’re looking for the best shower enclosures available, you can’t go wrong with Vigo.
Kitchen & Bath Authority has worked with Vigo for over a decade because of their high-quality products and industry-leading reputation. Thanks to their sleek, innovative designs, the company was even named to the 2014 list for the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America.
Of course, a company’s growth in the industry isn’t what makes the biggest difference for choosing a shower door for your own bathroom. What matters most is its ability to deliver functional, durable, and stylish products.
Here is a closer look at why Vigo shower doors are an ideal solution for your bathroom renovation.
What Are the Benefits of Glass Shower Doors?
Because Vigo produces glass shower and tub doors, it can be helpful to understand why this would be a preferable option in comparison to simply using a shower curtain. First, glass shower enclosures tend to be very low-maintenance. Many glass shower doors come with a protective coating that minimizes the potential for the buildup of soap scum or water residue.
Unlike shower curtains, glass shower doors are unlikely to experience mold or mildew growth. This is especially true of frameless glass shower doors, because the reduced presence of seals and metal tracks eliminates the potential for water and soap accumulation. Occasional cleaning with a glass cleaner will be enough to keep the surface free of buildup. Wiping down the glass surface with a squeegee after you take a shower will often be enough to keep it looking spotless.
Glass shower doors also improve the lighting in the bathroom. A glass enclosure will allow natural and artificial light into the shower area, making it easier to see what you’re doing as you wash and shave. The use of glass doors will also help the bathroom feel larger. Unlike shower curtains, which cut off visibility, a glass shower door will let you see the entire space when you enter the room. The glass surface will also offer some level of reflectivity, which will help the room feel brighter and more inviting.
Using a glass shower enclosure may also be better for your health. Many shower curtains are made with polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, which has been found to release dangerous toxins into the air. These toxins are primarily released when exposed to heat and moisture — common conditions inside the bathroom.
Among the toxins that are released by plastic shower curtains are phthalates, lead, dioxins, and BPAs. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, acute inhalation exposure initially causes an increased occurrence of headaches, dizziness, and drowsiness. Over time, however, chronic exposure to these chemicals can lead to liver damage, reproductive harm, and an increased risk for liver and oral cancer.
Shower curtains can also pose a strangulation hazard for young children and a slip and fall hazard for the elderly. It is surprisingly easy to get tangled up inside a shower curtain. Needless to say, glass shower enclosures aren’t just more stylish and easier to care for — they could also have a lasting impact on your health.
The Vigo Difference
While glass shower enclosures are clearly a superior option to a standard shower curtain, the Vigo brand takes things a step further in all aspects of the design and installation. Naturally, quality glass shower doors are largely dependent on the quality of the glass itself.
The majority of Vigo shower doors are made using 3/8 inch thick tempered glass (some models use 5/16 inch glass due to their design). During manufacturing, the doors are rapidly heated and cooled through extreme temperature exposure and high-pressure air blasts, resulting in durable, resilient glass that won’t shatter or crack.
The glass is also ANSI Z97.1 certified, ensuring that it meets safety glazing standards so you can have even greater confidence that it will stand the test of time. Similarly, the stainless steel used for the shower door handles and other metal components uses 18/8 chromium/nickel content to provide lasting strength and rust prevention.
Vigo designs are also geared for customized installation, regardless of which model you purchase for your bathroom. The shower doors can be installed to open to the left or right to better suit your bathroom layout and your usage preferences. The shower enclosure can be installed on either a tiled floor or a shower base with matching measurements, giving you an even greater ability to fully customize the look of your bathroom.
The frameless panels utilize built-in adjustability for a stress free installation. The fixed panel holders use elliptical screw holes with 10 mm of adjustability to better accommodate out of plumb walls. The RollerDisk system, which is used to open and close many Vigo sliding shower doors, features 3/8 inch adjustability so the individual disks can be raised or lowered for out of plumb walls.
These adjustable design principles will also help your shower enclosure stay in great shape, even as the rest of your home changes. Vigo shower doors are specifically designed to withstand the slight shifting that naturally occurs in a house’s floors and walls over time. While this can cause damage to other shower enclosures, Vigo’s frameless tech adjusts automatically to these changes, keeping the shower doors level and plumb over the years.
This is accomplished via SmartAdjust wall brackets in the structural rail, which offer 13 mm of adjustability. Vigo shower rails are made from stainless steel and use reinforced metal walls to provide superior strength, allowing them to hold up under tough conditions. Vigo shower enclosures are also designed with Flex-sizing Technology, giving each sliding shower door 4 inches of horizontal adjustability.
Such design features ensure that your Vigo shower enclosure will continue to look and perform just as good 10 years from now as it does today. You can have even greater confidence that this will be the case thanks to Vigo’s limited lifetime warranty. This warranty offers lifetime coverage against manufacturer’s defects on all hardware finishes and glass that make up the shower enclosure. In addition, shower panel parts have 2-year warranty coverage, while shower seal strips have 1-year warranty coverage.
With quality design, a generous warranty, and the ability to customize your installation in a way that best fits your space, Vigo shower enclosures are ideally suited for transforming your bathroom for the better.
Checking Out Popular Vigo Shower Enclosures
While quality manufacturing is important, what most homeowners will notice in their bathroom on a day to day basis is the look and functionality of their shower enclosure. Fortunately, Vigo offers several distinct design options to help you find the right match for your bathroom.
- Bypass/Sliding Doors: Bypass or sliding shower doors are made of two glass panels that slide along a floor-mounted track. Vigo shower doors feature a distinctive top rail with RollerDisk Technology to serve as an alternative to the top track. Sliding doors are ideally suited for bathrooms where you are trying to conserve floorspace, as you don’t need to leave a large area open to account for a swinging door. Products like the Vigo VG6041CHCL6074 Frameless 74 Inch Tempered Glass Shower Door and the Vigo VG6080CHCL7274 Ferrara 72 X 74 Inch Adjustable Frameless Sliding Shower Door feature one fixed panel and a sliding door. The use of a water deflector and full-length seal strips along the side and door help maintain a watertight enclosure. For an even more distinctive space-saving style, corner enclosures like the Vigo VG6031CHCL36L Sanibel 36 X 36 Inch Frameless Round Sliding Door Shower Enclosure With Left-Sided Opening offer a compact, rounded shower enclosure with a smooth sliding open.
- Neo Angle Doors: Neo angle doors are a popular installation option for corner shower enclosures. These shower enclosures use three glass panels to create a “diamond” shape, with the door serving as the center panel. The door typically connects to the fixed panels at an angle between 90 and 135 degrees, and pivots outward. Thanks to their corner installation, neo angle shower enclosures are a popular option for smaller bathrooms, though their distinctive shape can also make them a good fit when more space is available. Shower enclosures such as the Vigo VG6061CHCL6 Frameless 36 Inch Tempered Glass Shower Enclosure and the Vigo VG6063CHCL47W Gemini 47-5/8 X 47-5/8 Inch Frameless Neo Angle Shower Enclosure With Base include valuable features such as a full-length magnetic catch and sealed, soft-closing hinges to help prevent leaks.
- Pivot Doors: Pivot shower doors use a pivot hinge that allows them to swing a full 180 degrees. This allows the door to open in or out for easier accessibility. While most pivot style doors are installed in the corner of the bathroom, creating a box-shaped enclosure, they are also sometimes used as an alternative to a bypass/sliding door in a rectangular shower enclosure. Like their neo angle doors, Vigo’s pivot shower doors utilize MagnaLock Technology to form a tight seal that keeps water from escaping around the edges of the door. Self-closing hinges automatically swing the door shut when it is open less than 15 degrees. Examples of Vigo pivot doors include the Vigo VG6011CHCL32W Monteray Frameless 32-3/8 X 32-3/8 Inch Shower Enclosure With Base and the Vigo VG6042BNCL48 Frameless 48 Inch Shower Door 3/8 Inch Clear Glass.
- Tub Doors: Vigo doesn’t exclusively make doors for shower enclosures — they also manufacture tub doors that blend seamlessly with your exiting tub/shower fixture. The Vigo VG6041MBCL6066 60 Inch Elan Adjustable Frameless Sliding Tub Door In Matte Blackprovides a distinctive sliding entry, while the Vigo VG6074CHCL3458 Rialto 34 Inch Bathtub Door Clear Glass uses a hinged door that swings outward. With dimensions that have been adjusted to better fit a bathtub installation, these stylish doors are guaranteed to help prevent water leaks while never rusting, so you can get great results while maintaining the versatility of a tub/shower combo.
- Framed Doors: Though Vigo primarily produces frameless shower doors, there is no denying that some people prefer the look of a framed shower enclosure. Vigo still has options for you if this is what you want for your bathroom. Shower doors such as the Vigo VG6047CHCL6074 Erie 23-7/8 X 73-1/2 Inch Adjustable Framed Sliding Shower Door offer the same level of customization and adjustability as in frameless enclosures for an easier installation process. High-quality tempered glass and stainless steel ensures that the shower enclosure won’t tarnish or corrode over time. Even with a frame, these shower doors still maintain a minimalist aesthetic to help your bathroom feel more open and modern.
In addition to these varied door and enclosure styles, Vigo also offers several distinctive hardware finishes to help you further customize the look of your bathroom. While chrome is the most widely available finish, other available options include antique rubbed bronze, oil rubbed bronze, brushed nickel, satin black, and stainless steel. Pick your preferred style to better match the rest of the fixtures in your bathroom!
Vigo shower bases also offer a great way to complete the look of your shower enclosure. These shower bases are included with select models and are constructed using sturdy acrylic and fiberglass. The textured floor reduces the risk of slips and falls and offers superior scratch and stain resistance. These bases are also non-porous, which makes them easier to clean. Their pre-leveled design makes them relatively easy to install — even as a DIY project. Vigo shower enclosures are also compatible with non-Vigo shower bases, as long as use the right measurements.
Parting Thoughts
A shower enclosure is one of the most important visual and functional elements of your bathroom. You and your family will be using it every day. Needless to say, it shouldn’t be an afterthought. There’s a reason we’ve worked with Vigo for over 10 years. Their commitment to great looking, quality products ensures that you will be proud of how your bathroom looks.
Here at Kitchen & Bath Authority, we are thrilled to offer the amazingly high-quality Vigo shower doors at truly unbeatable prices. We offer significant discounts off MSRP for Vigo shower enclosures and other essential bathroom and kitchen products. Some of our shower doors are available for as much as 64 percent off retail pricing!
This isn’t the only way we help you save. We offer free shipping on all orders, while financing options will help you break your purchase into more affordable monthly payments. If you join our lifetime membership program, you will gain access to exclusive discounts and promotions that help you save even more. You will also enjoy expedited order processing to help you get your new bathroom products even sooner.
Upgrading your bathroom can be a major undertaking, but it doesn’t have to break your budget. When you order your Vigo shower enclosure from Kitchen & Bath Authority, you will enjoy great savings and service to ensure that your renovation project turns out even better than expected.
