Installing a Shower Door
Most shower doors are the bypass door style, which means there are two doors, each sliding in a frame that is mounted to the end walls. Today, you have a wide selection of shower doors including the bypass design or, you could replace the existing glass to give your shower door a boost. While showers were at one time a place to get clean, we now see showers becoming a luxurious experience with large showerheads, seats, radios, heat lamps, and a number of other features that make taking a shower an enjoyable experience.
In the 1980s and 1990s, we saw a huge transformation in the standard shower to accommodate more and more upscale bathroom designs. Shower and shower doors soon became a part of the overall bathroom design with sleek, trendy designs. New homes features contemporary style showers and people were gutting old bathrooms to rebuild and update. Over the years, fads for showers and shower doors have continued to change. One of the most common changes is designs that actually give the bathroom a more spacious look and feel. However, probably the most popular change was changing the one-person shower to a two-person shower.
The exciting thing about the various shower doors on the market today is that you can choose what fits with your personal style. In other words, you can actually express your individual design flair simply by choosing a different shower door. For instance, you could go with a frameless shower door and enclosure, which is the hottest trend. Another option for people on the go or mothers with small children at home who have little time is the easy-to-clean shower door. The bottom line is that with so many different choices, you can enjoy your shower, making it your private oasis.
Now, we see more and more homes being built with open, airy space. If you are considering a remodelling project, we recommend the frameless quadrant shower enclosure and shower door, which provides an ultra modern look. The doors for this style are frosted for privacy while the shower enclosure is roomy. People are now paying more attention to the bathroom than ever before. Because of that, you can go with something traditional or choose modern décor.
When choosing your new shower door, you might give some thought to various features. For example, do you want a towel rack, which is highly convenient? Many of the shower door designs have integrated towel bars but not all do. Another consideration is the type of glass. As mentioned earlier, a frosted glass or Plexiglas provides you with privacy but if you prefer, you can go with a see-through option. In other words, you need to look at all your options before you make the final decision.
Keep in mind that once you purchase your new shower door, you can generally save money by doing the installation yourself. The process is very easy and the difference amazing. We do recommend that you choose the highest quality shower door your budget will afford because some of the lower priced or inexpensive types lack durability, wear out fast, and are difficult to clean.