Looking to update the look of your bathroom? Consider installing new shower doors. There are many practical options on the market that can help make your bathroom look great.

1. Functional Shower Doors That Look Great
Homeowners today looking to add a little spice to their bathrooms have more options available to them
than ever before. One of the easiest ways to give your bathroom a little update without renovating is
installing new shower doors. Homeowners have many styles and finishes at their disposal to choose
from allowing them to choose the prefect doors for their bathrooms. But in order to get your perfect
shower doors, ones with the right mix of functionality and style, you need to make a few decisions to
narrow down the options.
The first choice involves choosing between purchasing and installing doors with a frame or without.
Framed doors are typically thinner, lighter, and less expensive than doors manufactured without frames.
But if your budget allows, frameless doors are usually considered more stylish and have easier
maintenance. Since there is no frame to catch water, there is less opportunity for mold and mildew.
Doors without frames will usually require more time and effort to install since the additional weight has
to be accounted for in the installation process.
Next you need to choose the door design. Do you want a door that opens like a conventional door or do
you prefer the doors that slides? These days for larger bathrooms with wide showers, sliding doors are
probably the most common. For smaller stall type showers, bi-fold or regular doors are often preferred.
For installation in the cases where a large wide shower is being used, a sliding door is functional and
works great. The problem with the shower doors that are built to open and close like a regular door is
that they need a lot of space for the opening. In cases where space is restricted such as a stall shower, if
you have them swing into the shower, you may be dodging it for years and if you have them swing out
into the bathroom, you may be dripping water and need a lot of space to avoid hitting other bathroom
fixtures. This is where the bi-fold doors come in handy. Since they do not require as much room for
opening and closing, they are useful in these common scenarios.
Finally, you need to decide on the finish of the door for those with a frame. Usually your other fixtures
will dictate the finish so that everything matches well. But if you have some leeway in the look of the
materials, there are many from which to select. There are a variety of metal finishes for you to choose
from such as polished aluminum, brushed nickel, and chrome.
With proper planning based on the size of your bathroom and the shower being considered for a new
door, you can get a great door that is practical and can really accentuate your bathroom. There are
many to choose from and a trip to a nearby home improvement center is recommended so that you can
get a good feel for the options on the market that will match your specific needs as well as your style
tastes.
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