Glass Shower Door Options

A sliding shower door is handy when a bathroom is tiny or narrow and has closely spaced fixtures that can't accommodate hinges.

Homeowners building or remodeling their bathrooms prefer glass shower doors. They add a modern aesthetic touch that curtains and opaque doors can't match. Also, they let in natural light, making the shower feel more spacious.

This article reviews the best shower door options currently available.

Bypass or sliding shower doors

A sliding shower door is handy when a bathroom is tiny or narrow and has closely spaced fixtures that can't accommodate hinges. It opens along a track fixed to the ceiling or floor. Regarding styling, one can choose two or more panels or a single panel, depending on preferences.

Pros

• Suitable for bathrooms with limited space

• Easy to operate

• Sleek and stylish look

Cons

• Tracks are prone to wear and tear

• Hard to clean areas around the track

• Narrower entry

Trackless shower doors

Trackless shower doors have pivots or hinges that facilitate opening and closing. Pivoted trackless doors can swing open and shut thanks to their rotating allowance of 180°. Conversely, hinged trackless doors are attached to the wall like standard doors and open and shut by swinging in one direction. These shower doors are suitable for bathrooms with no space limitation.

Pros

• Easy to clean

• No entry and exit barriers

• Clean, modern look

Cons

• More expensive than doors with tracks

• Require space

• Need regular maintenance

Bi-fold shower doors

A bi-fold shower door is an ideal alternative to sliding shower doors since it maximizes space in bathrooms with narrow openings. The door has hinges that fold inward at an angle to provide a way into the bathroom. One can choose either frameless or semi-framed bi-fold doors. These doors are expensive since the moving parts of these two designs require custom cuts.

Pros

• Suitable for narrow showers

• Durable

• Contemporary aesthetics

Cons

• Costly

• Allows water leaks

• Has tracks

Neo-angle shower doors

For corner bathrooms, neo-angle shower doors make a perfect fit because they have a front panel door that cuts across the 90° angle created by the corners. Also, they have two side panels, leaving a pentagon-shaped showering area. Since the door opens outside into the room, it's possible to maximize showering space.

Pros

• Suitable where space is limited

• Easily accessible

• Unique style

Cons

• Requires regular maintenance

• Tedious installation

• Limited exterior space

Curved shower doors

Curved shower doors are another option for corner bathrooms and feature curved glass enclosures and tracks on which the glass smoothly slides to open. These doors are more efficient in maximizing limited space than neo-glass shower doors. They're also safe to handle since they have no sharp edges.

Pros

• Maximize space for corner bathrooms

• Sophisticated spa-like design

• Safe to handle

Cons

• Expensive to install

• Limited layout designs

• Hard to clean around tracks

Reach out to a professional

Each bathroom is unique in size and shape, and finding a perfect-fitting shower door requires careful consideration. To avoid making the wrong choices, a homeowner should consult a professional with the experience and skills of selecting ideal showers for all types of bathrooms.

Luxe Residential and Commercial Glass of Las Vegas provides premier glass installation, repair, and replacement in Las Vegas and surrounding communities. Call Luxe Glass at (702) 302-1222.