Shower doors and enclosures are usually made of glass to achieve a touch of openness and light to a small bathroom space. Virtually all these doors are custom-made to fit the given space. Since they are tempered and can’t be cut or reshaped in any way after treatment, installation of custom glass shower doors is best done after all the tiles have been set. Thus, planning ahead and considering all your options before starting the project will help save you both time and money.
There are different styles and designs of glass doors to choose from. Selecting the best one that perfectly suits your bathroom depends on the kind of shower you have as well as the size and placement of its opening. Here are the most common styles for custom glass shower doors and enclosures you can consider.
Pivot Glass Shower Doors
This style is excellent for spacious bathrooms as it is a swing-open door that opens on hinges similar to other doors in your house. Pivot doors are often utilized in showers with narrow openings and are normally installed to open outwards and placed with one or two fixed panels. For these doors to work well, there must be ample floor space for a full swing but they can also be mounted to open inwards to pivot either way.
Round Glass Shower Doors
This style is ideal for an alcove or standalone shower. Round custom glass shower doors offer more spacious areas for showering with its curved design. They swing on 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 some cases of remodels, a walk-in shower might be perfect as it needs no door. In this case, a glass enclosure would already be enough.
Sliding Glass Shower Doors
Also known as bypass doors, sliding doors have been used for decades already. They are often made of two or three panels that slide along their tracks at the top and bottom of the shower unit. They are very popular as they require the least amount of space and are ideal for showers with wide openings.
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