Shower Sliding Doors for your Bathroom

Posted by AnnaSimpson on October 16th, 2011

In the past people had neither too much time or money to decorate bathrooms but today with the introduction of modern bathroom interior decorating ideas, it has become one of the highest priorities. Bathroom design is not only a vital but also very interesting part of the home. By all means your bathroom has to be fitted with a shower and stylish bathroom taps will only enhance its looks further. If you have a sufficient amount of space in your bathroom then you can plan for shower sliding doors; there is a wide variety of shower trays and doors for you to choose from.

When bathroom spaces are limited, then people would rather opt for the shower sliding doors which will bring with them elegance to your bathroom. This kind of sliding door takes up much less space as they are installed into a solitary row of tracks which run along the frame of the entrance to your shower or bathtub. Basically, shower trays and doors are made up of a variety of materials the most common ones being glass, aluminium, stone resin and acrylic. Many bespoke shower doors are fitted with obscured glass which is decorated with different kinds of designs.

The most important features of the shower sliding doors make them very advantageous. The handles that go along the width of the door serve as bars for your towels. The roller mechanism is made use of here facilitating easy movements of the door and solid dependable closing. If ever the door happens to get jammed, it just needs to be lifted manually and inserted again correctly the doors can also be easily removed for cleaning. Although shower trays and doors may appear to be pretty easy to install, accuracy and perfection is essential and so it is better that you take the help of an experienced plumbing professional. 

A lot of people would rather use the shower trays and doors instead of the shower curtains as they keep the water out of the bathroom floor and don’t stick to your skin when you move too close. They are also attractive and enhance the appearance of your bathroom. Shower sliding doors will be a one-time expense for you with barely any maintenance while shower curtains need to be washed and changed every now and then and they also get spoilt easily as they are constantly exposed to water.

If you would like to have shower sliding doors installed then make sure that the space provided is adequate enough to allow two bypass doors standing beside each other. While one stays in its place, the other will slide behind it allowing access into the room. If you have children who need assistance at bath time then a larger shower trays and doors would be more practical so that you get enough space to help them bathe.

On the other hand, since shower sliding doors are usually made of glass, it could be cumbersome trying to remove the buildup of hard water deposits. But then this is just a minor disadvantage that can be overcome with ease by using a soft water system in the bathroom or you could opt for timely and proper maintenance of your shower trays and doors. Alternatively you can select a shower door that incorporates easy clean glass such as those from Ultra Finishing, Merlyn or Vogue bathrooms.

So if you are looking for shower sliding doors to beautify your bathroom, take a look at the wide variety of shower trays and doors available right here!