Different Types Of Shower Doors

Pivot shower doors can swing 180 so they can open in or out.

Different types of shower doors.

Owing to their distinct textures frosted and opaque glass shower doors are becoming popular. Continue to 9 of 11 below. These are great space savers while also delivering a spacious feel. Folding or bi fold shower doors are a good option when you re looking for a wider walk in opening but lack the space for a pivot door.

They primarily come in two different types of bi fold and tri fold and have a very unique folding mechanism which looks and feels incredibly modernistic. Instead of swinging open out into your bathroom bi fold doors fold inward. To create the frosted texture manufacturers etch one side with sandblasting or acid. Pivot hinges are the design used on most ultra modern curved glass shower doors.

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. Their smooth and soft appearance provides more privacy than clear glass and they can be purchased in a variety of colours and designs. Bi fold or tri fold shower doors operate just the way that their name implies. Nothing screams class and elegance more than folding shower doors which can make the dullest of bathrooms come to life.

The pivot hinge can be attached on one side of the door or it can be center mounted to create a revolving shower door.