36" neo angle shower doors source?

[BoxMN]

Does anybody have a decent source for a nice, but not overly expensive, 36" neo angle shower enclosure? I think I am going to tile, but still need the door enclosure. Nobody carries 36" anymore, or that I can find - at least any bigger places. Menards I can order them I think ($480 for just glass portion!). Any places in north metro that might carry them?

I do already have a 36" base that I bought years ago, but didn't buy the surround, and now I can only find really cheap stuff ($300 for base, doors, and surround, so I am sure it is cheap and won't take my fat arse stepping on it...) - lessen here - if you are going to buy soemthing, get the whole thing or you might not find the parts for it later on... doh...

38" will not fit my small bathroom, as I already have that shower kit unpacked - will have to use in basement I guess... heh.

Also, any advice about tiling shower area? I have done floors and backsplashes, and plan to use hardi backer behind tile. Thanks for thoughts or advice.

[Farmboy1]

Go to any local glass shop. They can custom fabricate you a surround and the cost is really good. They should have the stuff on hand and have it for you in a couple days.

If you have done floor tile, you can do wall tile.

[sparcebag]

If ya go farmbs way bring the base along!!

[BoxMN]

Thanks guys, I hadn't thought of that. Would work good, and White Bear Glass is right nearby. Will give that try! Thanks!

[sparcebag]

I am sure it is cheap and won't take my fat arse

Mortor bed for supporting base

[18 inch Crappie]

Buy the cheap 36" at Menards and just use the door and toss the rest. I did this and worked great. A glass place will make you a real nice one but it will cost you some $$ my new house the door for a 3x4 foot shower was a grand installed.

[BoxMN]

Sparse, anything special for doing the mortar bed? I recall helping my Dad do this years ago, but can't recall what we used. Is there a special mix or just any old thing to support it some?

Crappie, good idea. Will save $$. The one quoted from the glass company is a $700 estimate, but they really need me to have tile up beofre they can give good estimate. They guessed $1000 installed! But I just can't imagine that. I bet they were thinking bigger than what I am actually doing, though I am sure it would be very nice.... I still might go that way if wifey wants it to look nicer.