Shower enclosures and doors are usually made of glass to add more openness and light to a small bathroom space. Almost all of the doors are custom-made to fit the available space. Because they are tempered and can’t be cut after treatment, installing your custom glass shower doors is best done after all the tiles have been set. Planning ahead and considering all options before commencing the project helps save you both time and money. There are different styles and designs of glass doors to choose from.
Choosing the right one that perfectly suits your bathroom depends on the kind of shower you have as well as the size and placement of its opening. There are three most common styles for custom glass shower doors and enclosures that you can consider.
The first one is the round glass shower doors which is a perfect option if you have an alcove or standalone shower. Round doors provide a more spacious area for showering with its curved design. It swings on the hinges of the frame and can be installed to open either at the right or left, whichever is more suited to the design of your bathroom. In most cases of remodels, a walk-in shower might be a great choice if you want no door and a glass enclosure is enough.
The next popular option for custom glass shower doors is the pivot style. It is perfect for huge bathrooms. It is also known as a swing-open door that opens on hinges just like other doors in your house. It is used more often in showers with narrow openings. Pivot doors are normally installed to open outwards and placed with one or two fixed panels.
The last option is the sliding glass shower doors or the bypass doors. They have been used for many decades now and are typically made of two or three panels that slide along the tracks at the top and bottom of the shower units. They are very popular because they require the least amount of space and are ideal for showers with wide openings.
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