Article by Jacob Houser
When remodeling your bathroom, an easy way to change the character of the entire area is to install a new shower door. A shower door is a solid panel usually of glass that separates the shower area from the rest of the bathroom, keeping it dry. Here are a few tips that you should keep in mind to ensure that you are getting the best door for your bathroom and lifestyle.
Bathroom Space: The most important consideration when installing a new shower door is the amount of space in your shower and bathroom. The space will help you decide which type of shower door will be best fit for your bathroom. Take help from a professional to know which shower door size you should buy.
Types of Shower Doors: Barring custom-built models, there are three main models of shower door you can choose from — sliding doors, swinging doors, or bi-fold doors. Sliding doors are two or three separate panels that push past each other on a track to create an opening to your shower. These are good if you are installing doors over your bathtub as they need width to operate properly. Sliding doors do not work well for a narrow stall as the opening won’t be big enough. Swinging doors can be of either the double or single variety but they take up a lot of space.. They will work on both bathtub and stall showers, but you need to have a lot of space in front of them so they swing out properly. Bi-fold doors work best in narrow bathrooms. These doors operate on an accordion principle and fold into the shower as you push the door to one side.Shower doors for steam shower seal the steam so that it does not escape and so they are different than usual shower doors.
Framed & Frameless Shower Doors: After you have figured out the essential component of space, you can move on to more aesthetic considerations. Glass shower doors come framed or unframed. Don’t worry that an unframed glass door is more prone to breakage; glass is actually the strongest on its edge. An unframed look generally has a more modern feel than a framed one. Frameless shower doors are also easier to clean; the metal frame gets rusted and some cleaning products can break down its paint.
Finish of the Shower Door: Choose the finish of your glass door based on your modesty, cleaning skill, and decorating style, in that order. Glass shower doors can be completely transparent, etched, or clouded. A transparent shower door with eventually fog up during your shower. There are different levels of opacity that can be achieved through etching and clouding that can make your doors sufficiently modest. Transparent doors will show every streak and water spot and are much harder to clean than others varieties. That being said, transparent doors are best for a minimalistic, contemporary look.
Determine your budget: Once you have figured out the practicalities and decided on the optimal look for your shower door, it is time to figure out your budget. This is the an important consideration because sometimes you can find great deals in a store’s collection. The smaller your budget, the harder your hunt, but you should be able to find the perfect shower door.
Buying a shower door and other bathroom accessories can be a great experience. You can also check out online stores to know what their offerings are.
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