Shower Doors
Shower doors may be more expensive than shower curtains, but
they have a number of advantages. Shower doors are effective
at preventing any water leaking out from the shower, and a door is
a must if you’re installing a power shower, as a curtain won’t be
able to stand up to the force of the spray. Shower doors are
made from durable materials and are built to last for years.
They are also excellent for letting light shine through into the
shower stall, which not only makes for a more pleasant showering
experience, it can help give your bathroom an open and spacious
feel.
There are various ways in which shower doors work, and which
type you choose depends on what would be most suitable for your
bathroom’s layout.
Sliding shower doors are commonly used, particularly in smaller
bathrooms where a folding door wouldn’t be practical, and over
bathtubs. Also known as bypass doors, these doors consist of
two or three panels that open by gliding over each other on
rollers. To do this they need tracks to slide along, which
can be tricky to keep clean. It can also be difficult to
clean where the sections overlap.
Folding shower doors swing outwards into the room for safety
reasons. Because of this, folding doors are most commonly
found in larger bathrooms where there’s plenty of space for them
too swing open without being obstructed by sinks, toilets or
furniture. A folding shower door can add a luxurious touch to
a spacious bathroom. Folding doors close using magnetic
catches and operate on hinges or pivots.
Bi-fold shower doors are useful when space is restricted, such
as where the doorway is narrow or there’s no room to a folding
door. Like sliding doors they require a track to
operate. They are made in sections that move like an
accordion.
These days glass shower doors are a very popular choice with people
planning a new look for their bathrooms. Glass shower doors come in
a variety of styles and a choice of finishes. Clear glass is
a great option, particularly if you want to show off some nice
tiles. Other choices include opaque, molded, etched and colored
glass designs. A glass shower door is a stylish and durable
alternative to a less expensive shower curtain. Frameless glass
shower doors are a fashionable favorite. Made from tempered glass,
they are very tough and hard to break, and designed to last a long
time. This type of shower door can help create a feeling of
openness and give an impression of spaciousness to a small
bathroom. With this type of design the door hardware, such as
hinges and handles, can be mounted directly onto the glass. The
frameless style can be easier to keep clean as well.
Glass shower doors also come with frames, as many people prefer
this more traditional look. The frames come in a choice of
different finishes, depending on your personal preferences,
including chrome and brass-plated as well as various colors that
are popular in more contemporary bathrooms. They are usually made
from a specially-treated type of aluminum that is
corrosion-resistant and longlasting.
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