Different Types Of Shower Doors

Instead of swinging open out into your bathroom bi fold doors fold inward.

Different types of shower doors.

The folding shower door. Nothing screams class and elegance more than folding shower doors which can make the dullest of bathrooms come to life. To create the frosted texture manufacturers etch one side with sandblasting or acid. The frameless design of dreamline s butterfly door offers a clean custom glass look and can be installed over a shower stall or a tub.

Pivot hinges are the design used on most ultra modern curved glass shower doors. Pivot shower doors can swing 180 so they can open in or out. Owing to their distinct textures frosted and opaque glass shower doors are becoming popular. These are great space savers while also delivering a spacious feel.

Bi fold or tri fold shower doors operate just the way that their name implies. Their smooth and soft appearance provides more privacy than clear glass and they can be purchased in a variety of colours and designs. There are several glass panels as part of these shower doors and while one is fixed others will fold up on themselves thanks to their hinges. Continue to 9 of 11 below.

If you like the look of glass shower doors but are worried that you won t have enough space in your bathroom for a door to open out consider a bi fold door.