Sliding Shower Door – Your Solution to Limited Bathroom Space

Yes, the sliding shower door does not need a lot of clearance and space, compared to the standard shower swing door.  In fact, the current classy shower glass panel, plain or with a design, can do away with the old-style frame and semi-frame models or the old-fashioned shower curtains. 

The modern sliding shower door replaces the discolored and overrated shower curtains, in terms of security and privacy. The glass doors are good to look at and glide back and forth easily.  Stepping into the shower would feel like a breeze. The sliding glass doors protect the floor around the tub from water damage, and the user will no longer trip over the soggy long curtain materials.

Installing an affordable glass shower door will not only enhance the appearance of the bathroom but it will also upgrade the value of the whole house.

Sliding shower door does have some disadvantages: installation will require the services of a real professional.  The glass material will be more expensive compared to the ordinary shower curtain.   The sliding shower door has fixed installation area and can not be regulated to allow more space on the shower area when necessary. Thus, the movement of the occupant is restricted and the space around the shower area is limited.  With such restricted movement, giving kids a bath can be quite challenging. The glass or the frame, and the fixed space could be tough for the kids to get into the tub. A sliding shower door can also restrict your access to the tub, making the task of cleaning it quite difficult, particularly where the sliding doors overlap or come together.

 The sliding shower door, with or without the aluminum frame, will collect dust and dirt that can eventually affect the sliding feature.  For this setback, the solution would be a regular cleaning schedule and keeping the door always closed, while being used and after each use.

The cost of the sliding shower door can range from $200 to $1500 a piece.  Definitely, the bigger the size of the shower unit, the bigger the glass door needed will be, and the higher will be the corresponding price of the glass doors.  However, ultimately, the installation of the sliding shower doors will prove to be wise when compared with the costs of regularly changing the flimsy shower drape.

Depending on your priorities and preferences, the sliding shower doors still hold the edge over the legendary shower curtain.