Solo 28"–32"×78" Shower Door Kit — Matte Black

Yes — the Solo hinged kit ships ready for DIY install. Plan 2 to 4 hours with a helper for the glass-setting step. You'll need a 4-foot level, drill with masonry bit (for tile), Phillips screwdriver, and silicone caulk. The Matte Black hardware comes pre-finished and matches across hinges, handle, and seals.

A 4-foot level, tape measure, pencil, electric drill (with carbide masonry bit if mounting to tile), Phillips and flathead screwdrivers, silicone caulk gun, painter's tape, rubber mallet, and a helper for the glass-setting step. Anchors, screws, seals, and Matte Black hardware are all in the kit. You supply 100% silicone (kitchen/bath grade).

First-time DIY installers average 3 to 4 hours from unboxing to first water test, including silicone application. Add 30 to 60 minutes if you're drilling through tile or replacing a previous shower door's hardware holes. Plan 24 hours of silicone cure time before the first shower.

Yes — tile is the most common install scenario. Anchor through tile into wall studs or solid blocking using carbide-tipped drill bits on low speed. Confirm there's stud or blocking at hinge/bracket locations before drilling. Wavy tile or out-of-plumb walls add 30 to 60 minutes but require no tile work on your end.

The 28"×78" kit is sized for openings within typical wall variation. Per May 2026 catalog, this SKU fits wall openings from 28 7/16" to 29 7/16". Measure your opening width at three heights (top, middle, bottom) and use the smallest value — a 1/4" variation top to bottom is common. Pick a kit whose adjustable range covers your smallest measurement.

Custom Solo doors are fabricated to your exact opening. Custom adds 5 to 7 business days to the lead time. If you're between standard sizes, we'll often quote both routes (standard with shims plus custom) so you can compare.

Matte Black pairs well with modern, industrial, and contemporary bathrooms — it shows fingerprints less than glossy black and hides water spots. The Matte Black on the Solo kit is powder-coated for durability and color-matched across hinges, handle, seals, and visible track.

Solo is a single hinged door panel — best for true walk-ins where you have finished walls on both sides of the shower entry. Prima adds a fixed inline panel, which is what you want for non-square openings, open-end showers, or layouts where one side doesn't have a wall. Pick Solo when there's already a wall to hinge against and you don't need additional glass beside the door.

The 28"×78" Solo swings open with a 32-36-inch arc — measure the clearance from the hinge wall outward before ordering, especially in tight powder rooms. The hinge is reversible so you can flip the swing direction (left or right) during install.

Yes — Solo works on curbless tile or low-profile shower bases. The bottom sweep handles up to 1/2-inch of water-tight seal at the floor. For zero-clearance curbless wet rooms, confirm the floor slopes away from the door opening.

DIY-installed Solo kits include a 1-year warranty on glass, hardware, seals, and Matte Black finish. Covers manufacturing defects and finish degradation under normal use. Doesn't cover damage from improper install (over-tightened hardware, wrong anchor type) — call our DIY support line if you have questions before drilling.

In-stock kits ship within 2 business days. Standard ground freight runs 3 to 5 business days within the lower 48. Total door-to-door is typically 1 to 2 weeks.

The Solo ships in 2 boxes — one foam-padded crate for the glass panels (~85 lbs total) and one for Matte Black hardware. The longer box is roughly 78×8×4 inches and fits through a standard door.

Inspect the boxes at delivery. If you see crushed corners or visible damage, photograph and refuse the delivery — we replace the kit at no charge. If you discover damage after opening, contact us within 48 hours of delivery.

Yes — standard ground shipping to all 48 contiguous states is $300 flat per enclosure. Free pickup also available at our U.S. warehouses, or $95 local delivery within 30 miles of either warehouse. Alaska and Hawaii are available with a freight surcharge; contact us for a quote.

Clear is the standard glass at the listed price. HD Low-Iron, Gray, Bronze, Rain, and Frosted glass each carry different upcharges depending on size. Selecting a glass type updates the price live at checkout.

DIY saves roughly $400 to $700 on the total project versus our professional install option for Solo. You're trading 2 to 4 hours of your time for that savings. Pro install includes measurement, fabrication, and labor with a 3-year warranty; DIY is hardware-warranty only.

Yes — for orders over 5 kits, contact us for trade pricing. We also offer Pro accounts for contractors and bulk-purchase customers.

Hardware is replaceable — call us within 1 year(s) of purchase under the DIY warranty. Glass damage during install isn't covered; always use the suction-cup glass handler if included or have a helper for the glass-setting step.

DIY is 1-year hardware. Professionally installed by Dulles Glass is 3-year hardware AND labor. The DIY trade-off: you save the install cost in exchange for a shorter warranty window and no labor coverage.

A step-by-step install video is referenced on the printed instructions (QR code) and on our YouTube channel. The Solo walkthrough runs about 15 to 20 minutes for the full install.

Yes — live phone, text, and video support 8am–8pm ET, 7 days a week. Best to call before drilling permanent holes if anything is unclear.

Most install steps are reversible. The U-channel can be re-anchored (filling old screw holes with caulk). Hinges and brackets can be re-mounted. The only step that's permanent is drilling — measure twice before drilling.