Sliding Shower Doors Buying Guide
As one of the UK’s most popular types of shower doors, sliding shower
doors are available in a wide range of different sizes and styles and with
many different features.
But, with all of that choice on offer, you may find it difficult to know
which sliding shower door is best for you.
To help you select the perfect sliding shower door for your bathroom, read
our sliding shower door buying guide below.
What is a sliding shower door?
Sliding shower doors (also known as bypass shower doors) are shower doors
which use runners to slide open and closed.
The doors slide within the shower enclosure or alcove itself. This means
that they don’t need to swing outwards, saving you space within your
bathroom.
Sliding shower doors will typically have a roller mechanism which ensures
that the doors slide smoothly when opened or closed.
When looking for sliding shower doors, you’ll find that there are
different configurations available. There are single sliding shower doors,
where one panel remains fixed in place, whilst the other slides open and
closed. There are also double-sliding shower doors available; as you would
expect, these feature two doors which open and close independently of each
other.
What is the difference between bypass and sliding shower doors?
When shopping for sliding shower doors, you may sometimes see them
referred to as ‘bypass shower doors’, or ‘bypass sliding shower doors’.
They all refer to the same thing - sliding shower doors. There is no
difference between bypass and sliding shower doors. It’s simply the case
that some retailers refer to sliding shower doors by a different name.
What size sliding shower doors are there?
With sliding shower doors being so popular, they are available in a wide
range of different widths; so no matter what size your showering space,
you’ll almost certainly be able to find a sliding shower door that fits.
Here at Royal Bathrooms we stock everything from sliding shower doors
1000mm through to sliding shower doors that are 1700mm wide, and many
widths in between.
At present, Royal Bathrooms stocks sliding shower doors in the following
widths:
- 1000mm
- 1100mm
- 1200mm
- 1400mm
- 1500mm
- 1600mm
- 1700mm
How to buy the right size sliding shower door
Are you not sure what size sliding shower door you need for your showering
space at home?
Luckily, there’s an easy way to figure out which size shower door is
correct for your bathroom. Simply measure the width of your shower tray.
This will provide you with the size of shower door that you need to
purchase.
So, if you measure your shower tray and find that it is 1100mm wide, then
you’ll need to buy a sliding shower door that is 1100mm wide.
If you have any questions about buying the correct width sliding shower
door for your shower, please speak to our customer service team who will
be happy to help. You telephone them on 01384 671 200 (Monday to Friday,
10am - 6pm), or email them at: [email protected]
Are sliding shower doors reversible?
Depending on the layout of your bathroom, you may want your shower door to
slide open to the left or the right.
If you buy a reversible sliding shower door, then you will be able to
install it in either a left-opening, or right-opening configuration.
You can find reversible sliding shower doors on the Royal Bathrooms
website by ticking the reversible button on the menu on the left hand side
of the page.
How much is a new sliding shower door?
Sliding shower doors are available to meet all budgets. Here at Royal
Bathrooms we sell sliding shower doors that range in price from £147.99 up
to £211.99 (correct at the time of writing - January 2022).
How much you pay for a sliding shower door will depend on exactly what
type you select.
So, for example, you should expect to pay more for a large double-sliding
shower door, than you would for a small, single sliding shower door.
Sliding shower door glass
It’s important when selecting a sliding shower door for your bathroom,
that you select one with appropriate safety glass.
Here at Royal Bathrooms, all of our sliding shower doors are manufactured
from CE and BS EN 12510 approved thermally toughened safety glass.
This glass is very safe and will withstand considerable stresses, strains
and loads.
Sliding shower door glass thickness
It’s also important to give some thought to how thick you want your
sliding shower door glass to be.
Thick shower door glass will give your shower enclosure a substantial and
stylish feel - however, because of its weight, it can prove more difficult
to open and close the shower door for some people.
Thicker shower door glass can also prove more challenging to install, but
for some people these challenges are worth it.
At Royal Bathrooms you’ll find sliding shower doors in 5mm and 6mm glass
thicknesses.
Sliding shower door magnetic seals
To create a truly sleek, elegant bathroom, you want to make sure that the
sliding shower doors that you buy feature magnetic seals.
Magnetic seals ensure that when you close your sliding shower door, that
it stays closed. They are also nearly invisible and are a much more
attractive alternative to unsightly latches or catches.
Here at Royal Bathrooms you’ll find a range of sliding shower doors with
integrated magnetic door seals.
Are sliding shower doors easy to clean?
Yes. We make our sliding shower doors so that they can be easily detached
from their rollers and the bottom track.
This makes them much easier to clean than sliding shower doors from other
bathroom retailers.
How to clean sliding shower doors
Cleaning a sliding shower door is a simple and straightforward task. As we
outlined above, our sliding shower doors can be easily detached from their
rollers and track, making it incredibly easy to clean both the shower door
itself, and the rollers and track.
To achieve the best finish when cleaning your sliding shower door, you’ll
need a glass-cleaning spray, a sponge and a dry towel or microfibre cloth.
Begin by spraying an even amount of glass cleaner over the shower door.
Allow it to settle for a few minutes.
Once the spray has settled, you should then scrub the shower door working
from top to bottom using the sponge. Scrub in a circular motion as this
will help to dislodge any stubborn dirt or marks.
On completion of the scrubbing, it’s time to rinse the shower door (and
the rollers and track) with fresh water from the shower head. Shower Door
rollers are removable which make them easy to clean.
Finish by drying down the shower door using your towel or microfibre
cloth. This will leave you with a sparkling, shiny shower door!
Why buy a sliding shower door from Royal Bathrooms?
Aside from our incredibly competitive prices and the high quality of our
shower doors, why else should you choose Royal Bathrooms?
As one of the UK’s fastest-growing bathroom retailers, we place customer
satisfaction at the heart of everything we do.
So, when you buy a shower door from Royal Bathrooms, you’re also getting
these fantastic benefits too:
- Free delivery on orders over £399.00.
- A minimum 5% discount.
- A 365-day exchange
- Lifetime guarantee on selected items.
Whilst we may be an online store, we do have real people at the end of a
phone line who can provide you with advice on your purchase.
If you have any questions about your purchase, contact our team on
01384 671 200 (Monday to Friday, 10am-6pm).
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