The Fastest Upgrade in the Bathroom
Most Tri-Cities homes have at least one tub-shower combo behind a curtain — and every one of those curtains leaks a little, blocks the light, and makes the room feel smaller. A glass tub door fixes all three in an afternoon. Light passes through, water stays in, and the bathroom instantly reads a decade newer.
Two Ways to Do It
- Sliding bypass tub doors. Two panels glide on a track mounted to the tub rail — the standard, and the right pick for tight bathrooms. Details on our sliding door page apply here too.
- Hinged & pivoting tub screens. A single frameless panel that pivots inward or a fixed screen covering half the tub, European-style. Glassier look, easier tub access for bathing kids or pets, and no track on the rail.
Details That Matter on a Tub
Tub rails are rarely level and tub surrounds narrow toward the top — we measure at rail, mid-height, and top so panels seal along their full run. On fiberglass tub surrounds (very common in Pasco and Kennewick construction from the 1990s on), we anchor into solid backing rather than trusting the shell. And because tub glass sits low and catches heavy spray, the protective coating pays for itself fastest here.
What Tub Doors Cost
Framed sliding tub doors typically install for $400–$900; frameless sliding and pivot styles run $800–$1,600. Every quote includes removal of the old curtain rod or door and patching of the holes it leaves behind.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will a glass door fit my standard tub?
Almost certainly — standard 60-inch alcove tubs are exactly what most tub door systems are designed for. We verify with an in-home measurement, since surrounds are often out of square.
Is a tub door better than a curtain?
For most households, yes: no billowing, no mildewed liner to replace, far more light, and a noticeably more finished look. The main trade-off is that glass panels don't push fully aside like a curtain.
Can I still bathe kids with a glass tub door?
Sliding doors give you access to half the tub at a time. If full access matters, a hinged screen or a single fixed half-panel keeps most water in while leaving the tub open.
How do I clean a glass tub door?
A squeegee pass after showers plus a weekly wipe handles it. With our factory-applied coating, Tri-Cities hard water spots wipe off instead of etching in.