Glass Shower Doors and Their Features

The Glass Shower Doors are an important part of enclosures. No shower cubicle installation is complete without them. However, it is something that most people take for granted. Therefore, they don’t pay much attention to it when planning for a bathroom makeover. Perhaps, many people are unaware that various types of doors exist, and no two are the same in terms of characteristics. 

Various designs can play their role in making your enclosure aesthetically pleasing and practical. Just imagine what can be an alternative to the doors? A shower curtain or nothing at all. It will completely ruin the purpose of having an enclosure. It is your personal space, where you can have a refreshing shower after a long day out at work. 

Different Glass Shower Door Options.

As discussed earlier, there are various types of glass shower doors. But all these are different in their looks and the way this works. So, as a result, these offer different characteristics. While in this article, we are only going to explore overall features, here are few main types of shower doors we are talking about. 

1. Pivot Shower Door. These are the most common design. Where all the door’s weight is born by a hinge or pivot, its hinge is on both upper and lower sides, clipping the entire door. So, you can move it very easily. However, one downside of this door is that it requires clearance space outside the shower area. Therefore, it may not be suitable for small bathrooms.
2. Bifold Shower Door. These glass doors have a folding style. These have a join in between that divides it into two parts. Whenever you need to open it, you can simply push that join area, and it will fold over one another, making it wide open for you. It is a minimalist design that is suitable for small bathrooms.
3. Sliding Shower Door. These are a type of glass doors for a shower enclosure that only needs to slide to make them open. You can easily open them by pushing on one side where the door on wheels and railing opens. There are no clearance space needs as it only takes over the sidewall while opening.  That makes it suitable for small spaces. 

Why Install Glass Shower Doors. 

There are the following expected benefits of installing the doors with enclosure. We are not discussing a specific type but exploring the overall benefits. 

1. Prevents Cold Entering to Enclosure.   The first benefit of the shower door is that it provides you protection against cold weather. In case you don’t install the door or use a curtain instead, the cold will enter the area. It will not make you feel comfortable, but also sick. Installing a glass door will eliminate the risk of cold in the shower area. So, as a result, you have a separate area to take a shower as per your requirements.
2. Illusion Of Large Bathroom Space. Since you have a glass door, the light and look are not blocked. Inside, the enclosure remains visible. As we can look around with no restriction, it creates an illusion of an enormous bathroom, even in small spaces. Such a see-through is only possible if you use plain glass for your door. Otherwise, if you have any design over it, it will let no one see-through. 
3. Openness and Light. One of the enormous challenges for small and large bathroom spaces is that many of these have less access to natural light. You may keep and window or take many other measures to create an open look or bring light into the area. If you install an enclosure in such space and don’t install a transparent glass door, it will not let the light come in. That means you will not be able to get the natural sunlight as per your requirements.
4. Easier Cleaning and Maintenance. Most people rarely have time to clean the doors and enclosure. The glass doors are durable and don’t require frames or any other hardware. These often make cleaning and maintenance easier and hassle-free. So, your worry about cleaning in and maintenance will decrease. In addition, that many types of glass have special quoting over them that makes them easier to clean. Depending on its usage, you may only need to wipe them with towel paper once or twice a week. 
5. Improvements in Aesthetics. By installing a plain glass door, you can improve the overall aesthetics of your bathroom. It is because you can install beautiful decorative tiles inside the shower area and through your shower doors. These will remain visible outside as well.

Are You Looking for Glass Shower Doors?

In this article, we have explored Glass Shower Doors. These are a perfect option for many enclosures. At Turin Bathrooms UK, we have many fittings and fixtures available at affordable prices for all your bathroom makeover needs. 

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