Bath Doors
Bath and shower doors are a more durable alternative to a shower curtain. They last longer, offer differing levels of glass translucency, and can be easier to clean. Which style you pick should be based on your existing fixtures and how much space you have.
Which Bath and Shower Doors Are Right for You
There are several styles of Bath doors, each with its own benefits and drawbacks, such as:
- Bi-fold models fold into the shower space, making them good choices for small bathrooms, but they suffer from use. The movement involved can pull or twist the door out of its track.
- Swinging styles use a pivot system and swing out or both in and out. They don't work well in small bathrooms because obstacles like towel racks or other fixtures can interfere with the trajectory.
- Bypass styles have movable panels that slide completely behind the fixed panels to allow for entry.
Shower doors mounted over a bath are usually bypass style because a bath is generally wider than a standalone shower and bypass models require more space. Models like this are very popular in small spaces because they don't require extra room to swing. You won't have to worry about where you place your other fixtures and accessories.
Remember that the shower door is usually smaller in width then the bathtub or shower pan as the door is designed to accommodate the wall opening which is generally smaller because of the bath/shower lining materials.
Kitchen and Pantry sells a wide range of glass bath and shower doors for openings ranging from 20-to-60 inches in size. If you're building an entire custom shower, you can get everything you need from Kitchen and Pantry.
