MAAX Shower Doors

MAAX shower doors give you a glass door for your shower opening, with series such as Kameleon, Aura, Manhattan, Duel and Vela to choose from. Before you shop, measure the finished opening width at the top, middle and bottom, and the height from the threshold or shower base to where the top of the door will sit. Shower doors are typically sold for a range of opening widths, so compare your measurements against the range listed on the product you are considering rather than a single figure.

Think about how the door will open. A sliding door suits a bathroom where a swinging door would hit a vanity or toilet, while a pivot or hinged door needs clear floor space in front of the shower. Look at hardware finish and glass type too: options on this page include Chrome, Matte Black, Brushed Nickel and Dark Bronze hardware, along with clear, fluted and frosted glass. Match the finish to your faucet and accessories for a tidy, coordinated look, and consider frosted or fluted glass if you want a bit more privacy in a shared bathroom.

What to check before you buy

• Measure the opening in three places. Walls are rarely perfectly plumb, so measure width at the top, middle and bottom and note the smallest and largest readings. Compare them with the adjustable width range on the door you are considering.
• Check the height you have to work with. Measure from the shower base or threshold up to any window, bulkhead or ceiling slope. Make sure the door height fits below anything that could get in the way.
• Decide on sliding or swinging. A sliding door keeps the floor in front of the shower clear, while a pivot or hinged door needs room to swing open. Picture how you move around the bathroom before choosing.
• Match finish and glass to the room. Pick a hardware finish, such as Chrome, Matte Black or Brushed Nickel, that works with your existing faucet and accessories. Choose frosted or fluted glass if privacy matters more than an open look.

Related pages and guides

• Shower Doors
• All MAAX products
• MAAX Bathtubs
• MAAX Shower Kits
• Maax Shower Doors: A Canadian Buyer's Guide
• Shower Glass Thickness: 6mm vs 8mm vs 10mm Explained
• Pivot vs Sliding Shower Doors: A Canadian Buyer's Guide

Frequently asked questions

How do I know which MAAX shower door will fit my opening?

Measure your finished opening width in several spots and the height from the base up, then compare those numbers with the width range and height listed for each door. Choose a door whose range covers your smallest and largest width readings.

Should I pick a sliding or a pivot shower door?

Sliding doors are a good choice when a toilet, vanity or wall sits close to the shower, since nothing swings outward. Pivot and hinged doors give a wider walk-in opening but need clear floor space in front of the shower.

Can I install a MAAX shower door myself?

Many homeowners with basic tools and a helper can install a shower door, since the glass panels are heavy and awkward to hold alone. Read the installation instructions for your chosen model first, and consider a professional if your walls are out of plumb or you are tiling at the same time.