Are you planning on changing your shower glass doors, or are you about to get one for your new apartment. Buying a shower glass door has become more than important because it is now considered as an investment in something you will have in the house for a lifetime. Choosing one will mean you are ready to spend the rest of your life with it. What do you have to consider before getting one? Shower glass doors are available in many shapes and sizes, as well as finishes to beautify available space.
Using the right shower glass door will mean that you have maximum control over water staying in the shower and doesn’t spill out on the floor.
Choosing your shower glass door depends greatly on so many factors such as will include your style, budget, functionality and available space. We will take a great dive into a couple of some popular shower glass door designs.
Frameless Shower Doors:
Just as the name implies a glass door with the usual aluminium frame installed by the sides. It maximizes the use of glass and minimizes the use of metal (they eliminate the need for metal framing entirely). Frameless shower doors are largely preferred because they are made of aluminium or composite framing materials. A frameless shower glass door has a functionality of making the entire bathroom feel larger and more open. Above all, frameless shower glass door add more elegant, class and style to the look of the bathroom. Frameless doors can be built to exact specifications and measurements for a custom shower space for both stand-alone showers and as frameless bathtub screens.
Sliding Shower Doors:
Sliding shower doors referred to as bypass doors are installed on the shower pan and comprises of two to three panels of glass that both slide from right to left allowing access to the showering area from either side. Sliding shower door is highly recommended for just enough space for a standard shower. They require very minimal space for use and widely known for their calm and simple appearance. There are varieties of styles of sliding shower doors, such as semi-frameless and barn door.