Shower Door Buying Guide
At Royal Bathrooms we understand that choosing the right shower door for
your home bathroom can be a challenge. There’s so much choice! We are the
home of shower doors UK after all.
So, to help you buy the right shower enclosure door for your bathroom,
we’ve outlined our top shower door buying tips below.
What are the different types of shower door?
The first thing you need to establish is the type of shower enclosure door
that you’d like to install in your shower enclosure.
There are several popular types of shower door, each of which we’ve
detailed below.
Sliding doors
A classic choice for shower enclosures is the sliding door. Sliding doors
generally consist of a fixed glass panel, and a sliding door panel.
They are perfect for adding a touch of luxury to a bathroom, and thanks to
their integrated rollers are easy to open and close. They’re also easy to
clean and maintain as they are easily accessible thanks to the sliding
mechanism.
It’s worth noting however that sliding shower cubicle doors are generally
more suited to larger showers. This is simply because they tend to be
wider than other types of door.
Pivot doors
Pivot doors (also known as hinged doors), are the classic shower door.
Functioning in the same way as other doors in your home, pivot doors swing
outwards on hinges.
They create a clean and tidy look to a shower enclosure and are ideal for
alcove and recessed shower enclosures.
Although pivot doors are ideal for many bathrooms, they are less suited to
small or compact bathrooms. This is because, like other types of hinged
door, they require room to open outwards.
If you only have a small amount of floorspace in your bathroom we would
suggest opting for sliding or bi-fold shower doors instead.
Bi-fold doors
A great choice for small or compact bathrooms, bi-fold doors are elegant
yet practical.
Featuring a fold in the middle, bi-fold doors fold in on themselves when
they are closed, which means you can use them in even very narrow shower
enclosures.
Bi-fold doors will also suit almost any style of bathroom, and are
available in a wide variety of sizes, so it’s easy to find bi-fold doors
that’ll add the perfect finish to your showering space.
What size shower doors are there?
Here at Royal Bathrooms we stock a wide variety of different shower door
sizes.
Whether you have a small shower cubicle or a large shower enclosure,
you’ll find a shower cubicle door that will fit your bathroom here.
As UK bathrooms come in such a huge range of different sizes, we stock
shower cubicle doors in many different widths, which we’ve detailed below:
- 700mm
- 760mm
- 800mm
- 900mm
- 1000mm
- 1100mm
- 1200mm
- 1400mm
- 1500mm
- 1600mm
- 1700mm
How do you measure your shower doors?
This is a common question that we receive from customers. The sizes of our
shower doors correspond to the size of the shower tray that they’ll fit
with.
For example, if you have a shower tray that is 1200mm wide, then you’ll
need to purchase a shower door which is 1200mm wide.
In other words, the size of shower door you select should correspond to
the size of shower tray you have.
Shower door measurement
When selecting your shower door, it’s really important that you take
accurate measurements of your shower enclosure, alcove or cubicle.
Use a tape measure to measure the width, height and depth of the entrance
to your shower cubicle. It can also be helpful to measure the size of the
shower tray (if you have one).
Once you have these accurate measurements you’ll be in a position to buy a
shower door that perfectly fits your bathroom.
If you have any questions about shower door measurement, please contact
our customer service team who will be able to provide further
information. You can contact them on 01384 671 200 (Monday to Friday,
10am to 6pm), or by email: [email protected]
Shower door glass
When selecting a shower enclosure door, it’s important that you select one
which is manufactured from high-quality glass.
Here at Royal Bathrooms, all of our shower cubicle doors are manufactured
from CE and BS EN 12150 approved thermally toughened safety glass. This is
the standard which all toughened glass used in the home must meet.
Toughened glass, such as the glass used in our shower doors, is very safe
and able to withstand a variety of pressures, strains and stresses.
Shower door glass thickness
Aside from ensuring that your shower door glass complies to the relevant
safety standards, you will also have a choice of different thicknesses.
At Royal Bathrooms we stock shower enclosure doors with glass thicknesses
ranging from 4mm to 6mm.
Whilst thicker glass will make your shower cubicle look and feel more
substantial, it will require more force to open and close. Likewise,
heavier glass can make a shower door more of a challenge to install.
Shower door magnets
Another feature that you may want on your shower cubicle door is magnets.
High-quality shower doors, such as those available here at Royal
Bathrooms, are fitted with magnetic door seals. These ensure that the
shower door stays closed once shut.
The use of magnets is an elegant solution and provides your shower door
with an invisible way of staying closed (e.g. you don’t have to use
unsightly and cumbersome door latches).
Shower door maintenance and cleaning
The shower doors available here at Royal Bathrooms are easy to clean and
maintain.
To clean one of our shower doors you’ll require a non-scratch sponge, a
glass cleaning spray and a microfibre cloth or towel.
Begin cleaning by spraying a fine coating of glass cleaner across the
surface of the door. Once the spray has settled and sat for a few minutes,
you then use your sponge to scrub the door from top to bottom (remember to
always clean from top to bottom).
Following the scrubbing of the door with the sponge, you want to rinse the
door down with clean water from the shower head. Ensure that you remove
any remnants of the cleaning solution. Finally, dry your shower door using
the microfibre cloth or towel. This will leave your shower door with a
brilliant, sparkling finish.
Why buy your shower doors from Royal Bathrooms?
If you’re looking to buy new shower doors, they buy them from the home of
shower doors UK: Royal Bathrooms.
As one of the fastest-growing online bathroom retailers in the UK, we
stock an enviable range of shower enclosure doors at competitive prices.
But that’s not all; our great prices also come with great customer
service.
Buy your shower doors from Royal Bathrooms and you’ll get:
- Free delivery on all orders over £399.00
- A minimum 5% discount
- A 365-day exchange policy
- Lifetime guarantee on selected items
We may be online, but we’re always happy to offer help and advice. So, if
you have any questions prior to purchase, please contact our experienced
and friendly team.
You can reach them on 01384 671 200 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm), or
by email at [email protected]royalbathrooms.co.uk
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