Custom Glass Since 1987

Maryland’s Premier Custom Shower Door Company

Custom frameless shower doors, measured and installed with precision since 1987.

Since 1987 Family Owned
18,000+ Doors Installed
In-House Trained Installers
Maryland Local & Focused
18,000+

Custom Shower Doors Installed Since 1987

Every one measured by hand. Every one with our name on it.

Since 1987
18,000+ Installations
Family Owned
Maryland Based
Fully Insured
Custom Measured & Installed
Why Choose VELA

Quality is the image we reflect

A shower door is the centerpiece of your bathroom. Ours are measured to the millimeter, built for your exact opening, and installed like we’re working in our own home.

01

Custom-Measured Glass

Every panel is fabricated to your exact opening — never a box-store kit forced to fit. Out-of-plumb walls and custom layouts are our specialty.

02

In-House Trained Installers

Our installers are VELA employees, trained to our standard — not day-rate subcontractors. The people who measure and install carry our name.

03

Family-Owned Since 1987

Nearly four decades of Maryland custom glass experience, carried forward from Glass & More Inc. into the VELA standard.

04

Low-Iron Glass Available

Upgrade to ultra-clear low-iron glass for a brighter, truer view of your tile — the choice for designer bathrooms.

05

Protective Coating Upgrades

VELA Shield and HydroClear lifetime protected glass keep your enclosure clearer, longer, with less scrubbing.

06

Clean Jobsite Standards

Drop cloths down, floors protected, glass handled with care — and the room left cleaner than we found it. Every time.

07

Professional Communication

Clear timelines and real answers from first quote to final walkthrough. You’ll always know what happens next.

08

Maryland Local

We’re not a national chain. We live here, work here, and build our reputation one Maryland bathroom at a time.

09

Built to Last

Heavy tempered glass, premium hardware, and precise installation — a door that feels substantial every time you open it.

Signature Collections

Six systems. One standard.

Every VELA collection is named for the coastline that inspires us — and built to the same exacting standard. Find the system that fits your bathroom, then let us tailor it to the inch.

Breakwater Series frameless hinged corner shower door with matte black hardware, installed in Maryland Flagship

Breakwater Series

Hinged & Pivot Doors

Our cleanest and most timeless frameless option. Ideal for custom openings, inline panels, return panels, and luxury bathroom remodels. Strong, simple, elegant, and endlessly customizable.

Design Yours
TideTrack Series barn-style single sliding glass shower door with fixed panel in a modern Maryland bathroom

TideTrack Series

Single Slider + Fixed Panel

A modern barn-style sliding system with one gliding door and one fixed panel. Space-saving function, smooth premium hardware, and a clean coastal-inspired line.

Design Yours
Driftwood Series dual sliding shower doors on a walk-in shower in Maryland

Driftwood Series

Dual Bypass Sliding Doors

Two sliding panels with entry from either side. Practical and clean — ideal for tub-to-shower conversions, family bathrooms, and layouts where flexibility matters.

Design Yours
Glasswave Series all-glass sliding shower system with glass header, custom installed in Maryland Premium Slider

Glasswave Series

All-Glass Sliding System

A premium slider with a glass header for an open, architectural look. For homeowners who want sliding function with the most frameless feel possible.

Design Yours
Harborline Series semi-frameless dual sliding shower doors with framed perimeter installed in a Maryland home

Harborline Series

Semi-Frameless Dual Sliders

A durable sliding system with a slim framed perimeter and heavy-glass feel. Quality and function at a more approachable price point — without looking like it.

Design Yours
Jetty Series style minimal fixed glass panels on a walk-in shower in Maryland

Jetty Series

Fixed Panels & Splash Guards

Minimal fixed glass for walk-in showers, tub screens, and open-concept bathrooms. Clean, simple, modern — the spa look, distilled.

Design Yours
Glass & Upgrade Options

Tailor every detail

From the clarity of the glass to the weight of the handle, every VELA enclosure is specified to your bathroom — not pulled from a shelf.

GlassStandard Clear Glass

Premium tempered safety glass in 3/8" thickness — strong, beautiful, and the foundation of every collection.

GlassLow-Iron Ultra-Clear Glass

Removes the subtle green tint of standard glass for a brighter, color-true view of your tile and stone. The designer’s choice.

ProtectionVELA Shield Coating

An applied protective coating that helps glass shed water and resist spotting and soap buildup — easier cleaning, lasting clarity.

ProtectionHydroClear Lifetime Protected Glass

Protection sealed into the glass surface itself. Permanent, low-maintenance clarity for the life of your shower.

ThicknessVELA MAX — 1/2" Glass Upgrade

Step up from 3/8" to half-inch panels where the design allows. Noticeably more substantial in hand — the signature of a true luxury enclosure.

HardwarePremium Hardware & Hinges

Solid, precision hardware in finishes that match your fixtures — chosen once, enjoyed every day.

Hardware Finishes

Polished Chrome
Brushed Nickel
Matte Black
Brushed Gold
VELA custom frameless glass shower doors against designer black tile in a Maryland bathroom remodel
Our Story

The next chapter of a Maryland original

“VELA carries forward almost forty years of craftsmanship — with a sharper focus and a higher standard.”

VELA Shower Door Co. is the next chapter of Glass & More Inc., a family-owned glass company serving Maryland since 1987. The company was built on craftsmanship, relationships, and doing right by customers — one bathroom, one handshake at a time.

VELA carries that history forward with a sharper focus: premium custom shower doors, modern systems, deeply trained installers, and a customer experience that feels elevated from the first call to the final walkthrough.

The name changed. The hands, the standards, and the promise didn’t.

The VELA FamilyFamily Owned & Operated · Maryland
The VELA Signature Standard

What every install includes

This is how we work in your home — no exceptions, no shortcuts.

I

Branded Professionals

Uniformed VELA installers who introduce themselves at the door.

II

Home Protection

Drop cloths, floor protection, and a careful setup before any work begins.

III

Clean Glass Handling

Gloved, deliberate handling from truck to wall — your glass arrives flawless.

IV

Final Walkthrough

We inspect every edge, seal, and swing with you before we call it done.

V

Care Instructions

Simple guidance to keep your glass looking new for decades.

VI

Silicone Cure Tag

A dated tag on the door so everyone knows exactly when it’s ready to use.

VII

Review QR Code

Happy with the work? Sharing your experience takes one scan.

VIII

Cleaner Than We Found It

We pack out everything — including the dust. The only thing left behind is the glass.

“Every install has our name on it.”

Service Areas

Custom Shower Doors Across Maryland

VELA installs custom shower doors across central Maryland — from frameless shower doors in Bethesda and Potomac to glass shower door installations in Annapolis, Columbia, and Frederick. If you’ve been searching for custom glass shower doors near you, our measure-to-install team likely already works in your neighborhood.

Montgomery County

Our home territory. We install frameless shower doors throughout Montgomery County’s finest homes, from classic Chevy Chase renovations to new builds in Clarksburg.

GaithersburgRockvilleBethesdaPotomacChevy ChaseKensingtonSilver SpringGermantownClarksburgDamascusOlneyBrookeville

Howard County

From Columbia townhomes to Clarksville estates, our installers handle Howard County’s most demanding custom shower door projects.

ColumbiaEllicott CityClarksvilleHighlandFultonLaurel

Anne Arundel County

Waterfront homes deserve glass worthy of the view. We bring precision shower door installation to Annapolis and the surrounding shore communities.

AnnapolisSeverna ParkCroftonBowieEdgewaterDavidsonville

Frederick County

Frederick’s historic homes and new communities alike trust VELA for custom-measured glass shower doors that fit the first time.

FrederickUrbanaNew MarketMount Airy

Carroll County

From Westminster to Eldersburg, we deliver the same white-glove measure and install experience to every Carroll County bathroom.

WestminsterSykesvilleEldersburgMount Airy

Prince George’s County & Beyond

We also serve Prince George’s County and surrounding Maryland communities. Not sure if you’re in our area? Send us your project — odds are good we’re already nearby.

BowieLaurelSurrounding MD

Whether you need shower door installation in Maryland’s close-in suburbs or a frameless shower door installer near the bay, every VELA project gets the same standard: custom-measured glass, in-house installers, and a jobsite left cleaner than we found it.

For the Trade

A glass partner that protects your schedule

VELA partners with remodelers, tile contractors, builders, and designers who value clean communication, accurate measuring, quality installs, and reliable scheduling. Your name is on the project — ours is on the glass. We treat both with the same care.

  • Field measures scheduled fast, confirmed in writing
  • Accurate quotes your clients can trust
  • Install dates that hold, so your punch list closes on time
  • Uniformed installers who respect the finished space
  • One point of contact from measure to walkthrough

“The shower glass is the last thing in — and the first thing your client sees.”

Partner With VELA
Questions, Answered

Frequently asked questions

Most custom frameless shower doors in Maryland fall between $1,200 and $3,500+ depending on the size of the opening, glass thickness, hardware finish, and upgrades like low-iron glass or protective coatings. Because every VELA enclosure is measured and fabricated to your exact opening, we provide a firm quote after reviewing your photos and dimensions — no surprises on install day.

Yes — frameless shower doors are our specialty. Our Breakwater Series hinged and pivot doors are fully frameless, and we also offer all-glass sliding systems, semi-frameless sliders, and minimal fixed panels. Every door is custom measured and installed by our in-house trained installers.

Standard clear glass has a slight green tint caused by its natural iron content — most visible along the edges and against white tile. Low-iron glass removes most of that iron for a noticeably clearer, brighter, more color-true panel. It’s a popular upgrade for marble, light tile, and designer bathrooms.

Framed doors use thinner glass supported by metal on every edge. Semi-frameless systems, like our Harborline Series, keep a slim frame around the perimeter but use heavier glass with cleaner sight lines. Frameless doors use thick 3/8″ or 1/2″ tempered glass with minimal hardware and no perimeter metal — the cleanest, most premium look and the focus of our Breakwater and Glasswave collections.

Yes. VELA partners with remodelers, tile contractors, builders, and designers across Maryland who value accurate field measuring, reliable scheduling, and clean professional installs. We communicate clearly from measure to install so your project stays on schedule. Partner with us →

Schedule your measurement after tile is fully complete, including any curb, bench, or niche work. Glass is fabricated to the finished opening, so measuring before tile is done can change the fit. If your project is still in progress, send us photos and your timeline — we’ll slot your measure so glass arrives right when you’re ready.

Most installations take 1–3 hours in your home. After measurement, custom glass typically takes about 1–2 weeks to fabricate. We protect your floors and finishes, install, complete a final walkthrough, and leave the space cleaner than we found it. Silicone cures for 24 hours before first use — we tag the door so everyone in the house knows.

Yes. We offer VELA Shield, an applied protective coating that helps glass resist water spots and soap buildup, and HydroClear lifetime protected glass, where the protection is sealed into the glass surface itself for long-term clarity with easier cleaning.

Reviews

Trusted in homes across Maryland

Homeowners, contractors, and designers choose VELA for glass that fits the first time and an experience that feels effortless from quote to walkthrough.

★★★★★
The measurement was exact and the install was spotless — they protected every floor and left the bathroom cleaner than they found it. The frameless glass looks like it was always meant to be there.
Sample CustomerBethesda, MD · Breakwater Series
★★★★★
We compared three companies and VELA was the only one who measured everything by hand and explained the glass options. Worth every penny. The low-iron glass is stunning against our marble.
Sample CustomerAnnapolis, MD · Glasswave Series
★★★★★
As a remodeler I schedule a lot of glass. VELA is the crew I trust to show up on time, communicate clearly, and make my finished bathrooms look incredible. They make me look good.
Sample CustomerHoward County, MD · Tile Contractor

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