There are five basic types of shower door

The bathroom is often the smallest room in the house so good planning is substantive to make the most of your space.
Look at the layout of your sanitary ware, windows and other obstructions to assess which walls you can utilize to form the basis of your shower enclosure. One of the factor is to consider that it’s easier to set up shower pipes in a stud wall rather than a brick wall.

RECESSED - 3 walls needed

If you’ve got three walls that are close together, you can opt for a recessed installation which simply involves installing a shower door straight across the front to create the enclosure. There are five basic types of shower door on the market, which each have different pros.

Pivot Doors
This popular style of door has hinges at one side and opens out fully into the bathroom, which means it needs more space in front of the cubicle than other styles. Both these doors feature a pivot mechanism that makes them recede slightly into the cubicle as they open so that less of the door comes forth out into the room. As less floor-space is needed to open the door than a hinged version it makes a better choice for smaller spaces.

Sliding Doors
A sliding door glides to one side on rollers and is another space-saving option as it does not impact on the room itself when opened. However, sliding doors are only manufactured from 1000mm sizes and larger, to ensure the opening is wide enough for comfy access so it’s unsuitable for recesses that are less than a meter wide. Ideal for more compendious spaces, sliding shower doors allow for easy access to your shower and is flexible to the space in your bathroom

Bi fold Doors
A bi-fold door concertinas in half and glides to one side which makes it another good space saver. As the door stays entirely within the cubicle it means any water on it stays within the shower enclosure. Redesigning an old bathroom or building a new one is not the kind of project that is likely to be redone very frequently & easily, and is one of the more space-critical aspects of any construction. So you will definitely want to make a clever choice with the right product ,not only for the satisfaction, but also for spacious look. A bi-fold shower door may be the perfect answer to your design criteria.

Inline Panels
Inline doors are suitable for wider installations as it comes with a static glass panel that is installed alongside. This panel allows you to have a narrower door rather than a wide one that needs more space in front of the cubicle to open fully. All the shower doors listed above will have optional side panels that convert them into a corner shower enclosure.

Please visit Affordable Custom Shower Doors for further info. Our online experts will be more than happy to assist your further.