Essence Sliding Shower Door is rated out of 5 by 44.
Rated 3 out of 5 by Steve63341 from Modern Design; Disappointing Material Quality Really like the brushed nickel frameless design. However, the materials and sturdiness of doors is disappointing. The bottom track brackets are made of plastic. The vertical frames utilize a flimsy vinyl strip to keep water splash in. The doors squeak when opening and closing. The towel bars are made of hollow aluminum and not a solid bar and the finish shows smudges.
Date published: 2017-04-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by Tom Laudari from Don’t shy away from this product The delivery proved to be efficient and the product intact. All components were labeled and corresponded with the enclosed inventory list provided in the instructions. As a builder for over 40 years I found the instructions intuitive and complete. The import for installing this product plumb and aligned with specs can’t be stressed enough. Having done so the operation of the doors is first class. I would only recommend this installation to be performed by an accomplished professional or a seasoned DIY who has a strong grasp on how to lay-out measurements. The step by step instructions will provide a thorough and linear progression towards a clean and efficiently operating product.
Date published: 2020-11-20
Rated 1 out of 5 by sad owner from beautiful but flawed This door is gorgeous and just what we wanted. However, there is a HUGE gap between the panes that allows water to escape if water stream hits doors. Even worse the low profile metal strip at the bottom... terrible design. The tolerance of the receiver is extremely small, with no adjustment so if they are off even 1/16" the doors will hit the receivers and have to flex to close. But the worst part is the tiny metal strip on the bottom has NO weatherstrip which allows water to literally splash out right under the door. And if the stream of water hits the door the water just flows up and over the sill. Its ironic that they provide very effective weatherstrip for the sides, but none for the bottom.
Date published: 2018-04-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by JanetB from Beautiful Shower Doors We just recently needed new shower doors for our Master Bathroom and I was recommended by a friend to check our Dreamline and I am very happy that I did. I actually had someone come out and install my shower doors and they had no issue with the instructions as some have stated. The gentleman that installed our doors however insured us that he does this quite often so I think this is why he was able to install with ease. Reading other reviews I was nervous of the finish and the plastic pieces that everyone was mentioning prior to me purchasing the doors, but once installed and seeing them up I think the shower doors are perfect! They do not look plastic to me nor feel cheap at all, I am very happy with my purchase.
Date published: 2019-06-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by Pleased customer from Love it I have had this shower door installed for about a month, and I really like it. The width of mine is between 56" and 60" - formerly a standard tub. The overall look is sleek, the materials have a very high quality appearance and the doors work well for me so far, and I feel that it will last well. I had a contractor install the door, which was definitely the right thing to do for me. After he was finished I got excellent help from the technical support people at Dreamline on a follow-up that I needed. I felt the price was very reasonable. Overall, very thumbs up.
Date published: 2019-11-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by ThunderDome from Great quality and awesome door I ordered this door and let me say i am extremely happy with the quality, look and finish. I get many compliments about how good it looks. Make sure that you read and understand the instructions before you start your installation if you are doing it yourself. This model requires you to drill into the shower base so if you have a metal shower base like i have you need to use an alternative installation method that want void your warranty. My shower base manufacture recommended that i use silicon adhesive.The results are beautiful.
Date published: 2021-08-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by Experience from Very Nice , but instructions are off [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Its everything they say , very nice , but the instructions are off a little , but its not a big deal , example -- they tell you to measure from the threshold 71 1/8 , but they say that after you put in the bottom bracket , so then you have to do a angled measurement . Also the top rail , they say to measure opening and take off 1/4 inch , i had to take off a least 3/8 in. , and other people stated the same in the reviews. But its all good anyway.
Date published: 2021-06-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by DonK from Great improvement to our bathroom I bought this Essence shower door set from Home Depot and am extremely pleased with how the project turned out. I read the manual several times before installing the doors myself. I made sure all my measurements were precise (a must) and that my walls were plumb. My shower base was slightly off-level and I thought that might cause a problem, but the guide blocks do their job and hold the doors in place. Since I had studs behind the wall brackets I didn't have to use the wall anchors, so I am confident that the brackets will hold the weight of the doors, which are over 100 lbs. I would prefer that the door adjustment discs allowed for larger adjustments than they do, to accommodate slight irregularities in wall construction, but all in all this was a great project with a very successful outcome.
Date published: 2021-02-15
What is the difference between the regular essence (frameless) and the essence h (semi-frameless) in the appearance? They both look the same in the picture.
The differences between Essence and Essence-H are primarily cosmetic. They both use the same door glass, towel bars, rollers, and roller guards. They both also have the same 1/4" (per wall) tolerance for out-of-plumb. The main differences are in the side framing (wall profiles/jambs) and the bottom guide hardware. Essence has a narrow low-profile wall profile/jamb and has 3 guide blocks on the threshold. Essence-H has a wider wall profile/jamb and only 1 guide block on the threshold. Thank you for your interest in DreamLine!
Date published: 2023-11-16
Is there a way to tell which side has the coating once the sticker has been removed?
You can try taking a spray bottle and misting some water onto each side of the glass to see which side causes the water to bead up and roll off the glass more easily. Make sure the spray bottle is set so that the water mists onto the glass - do not have the water come out of the spray bottle in a stream. Keep spraying the mist onto the same spot of the glass until the water beads and rolls down the glass. Thank you for your interest in DreamLine!
Date published: 2023-11-06
Do you offer brushed gold shower doors
This specific model (Essence) is not available with brushed gold hardware, but we do offer a few shower doors that have a brushed gold hardware option. The Mirage-X and the Sapphire-V are both available with brushed gold hardware. The model that is closer in style to the Essence is the Sapphire-V which is available in 2 sizes - model size 44-48" (model # SDVH48W760VXX05) and model size 56-60" (model # SDVH60W760VXX05). Thank you for your interest in DreamLine!
Date published: 2023-10-02
What is the difference between the Essence and the Essence-H shower doors?
The differences between Essence and Essence-H are primarily cosmetic where the Essence will be the slightly more "frame-less" model. The Essence uses thin rails on the walls to shield from any water getting out of the shower and will have 3 guide blocks on the threshold. The Essence-H switches to a larger U-shaped channel on the walls (a more traditional wall jamb) and will only have 1 guide block on the threshold. Aside from these cosmetic differences, everything else on these models is exactly the same.
If you have any other questions, we invite you to contact our DreamLine PreSales Consultants at 866-282-8413. We can also be reached by sending an email to [email protected]. Our hours of operation are 9am-6pm EST, Monday through Friday. Thank you for your interest in DreamLine.
Date published: 2023-08-14
Is all hardware included with the glass
Yes - all the shower door hardware will be included with the glass. This will include the towel bar handles, guide blocks, top and bottom rails, side rails, vinyl strips, screws/anchors, etc. If you have any other questions, we invite you to contact our DreamLine PreSales Consultants at 866-282-8413. We can also be reached by sending an email to [email protected]. Our hours of operation are 9am-6pm EST, Monday through Friday. Thank you for your interest in DreamLine.
Date published: 2023-07-18
Can I buy just one glass on a product similar to this? Thanks.
DreamLine only sells our shower doors as complete units. Each piece of glass and all our hardware is proprietary, so we do not sell glass just the panels from our models on their own for use on other shower door models made by different manufacturers. Doing something like that could actually be unsafe and we recommend that if you need glass replaced for a non-DreamLine shower door that you reach out to the manufacturer or glassmaker of the door you have and see if they can assist you with getting replacement glass for your shower door. The manufacturer/glassmaker should have specs sheets and/or cut sheets available so you can get the right thing for your application.
If you have any other questions, we invite you to contact our DreamLine PreSales Consultants at 866-282-8413. We can also be reached by sending an email to [email protected]. Our hours of operation are 9am-6pm EST, Monday through Friday. Thank you for your interest in DreamLine.
Date published: 2023-07-13
I purchased the Dreamline ESSENCE SATIN BLACK BYPASS SLIDING SHOWER DOOR a few months ago and I need to know how to clean the glass. I had a housesitter stay at my house for a couple weeks and I don't think they wiped the doors after showering
The Essence shower door is coated with DreamLine's ClearMax coating. To clean the glass, use mild dish soap in warm water, a soft cloth, and warm water to rinse. Avoid using any types of cleaners containing harsh chemicals (such as bleach or ammonia), scouring agents, solvents, etc., and avoid using rough scrubbing tools that could scratch the surface of the glass. Once you have cleaned and rinsed the glass, wipe the surface dry with a squeegee and/or soft cloth.
If you have any other questions, we invite you to contact our DreamLine PreSales Consultants at 866-282-8413. We can also be reached by sending an email to [email protected]. Our hours of operation are 9am-6pm EST, Monday through Friday. Thank you for your interest in DreamLine.
Date published: 2023-06-06
What products and methods are recommended to clean these doors? Windex, Rejuvenate, squeegee.....
I am going to try this - for some reason, even after using a squeegee and then wiping down with a towel, the doors still have some water spot build up at the bottom of the doors.
Date published: 2023-06-06
