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The bathrooms in our home are most likely used more than any other area in the home. If you live with a family or roommate, this is even more true. As time goes on, your bathroom may begin to show signs of wear and tear, especially the shower. The shower can be used multiple times a day and when this happens, the shower can become quite dirty and worn out. If you’re planning on a bathroom renovation, you might be considering a new shower enclosure. This comes with a number of different factors attached to it, like a sliding shower door or a hinged shower door.
CFG Shower Doors & Closets is here to help make that decision a little bit easier. We will be breaking down the pros and cons between hinged doors and sliding doors. Find out which one is best for your new shower enclosure.
Hinged doors are one-piece doors with hinges on one side or both sides of the door. A good hinged shower door will use magnets to close the door and create a waterproof seal. These doors can be found on both framed and frameless enclosures and they can be made from plain or decorative materials. Hinged doors are simple to install and provide a better entryway if the door swings outward. The pricing on these doors will depend on which style you go with as well as the thickness of the glass.
Hinged doors are known for their style and amazing convenience. Here is what you should consider with hinged shower doors.
Hinged doors can open to a 90-degree angle outward which provides a safe entryway, especially for seniors as well as those will mobility challenges.
These doors don’t have a track that needs to be cleaned like sliding doors which makes cleaning and maintaining so much easier.
Hinged doors provide a clean and simple aesthetic that fits into almost any bathroom and home design.
Since the hinged door will open outward, it will take up a decent amount of space, especially if you have a smaller bathroom.
Water leakage is a common problem found with hinged doors as the hinges create small holes that water can find its way through. Side-mounted hinges have improved water tightness compared to pivot hinges.
Sliding doors operate on a track and move side to side removing the need for a good amount of room in front of the shower to open. This makes them a great option for bathrooms with a smaller amount of space.
Sliding glass panels provide a modern aesthetic that many people will love. Below are the pros and cons.
Sliding doors will bring a bright and open aesthetic to any style of home. Big glass panels introduce more natural light and will make your bathroom look and feel brand new.
The handles on a sliding shower door can be used to hang towels, washcloths, and other shower accessories.
If you don’t have a lot of space to work with, sliding shower doors will be the best option for you since the door goes side-to-side rather than swinging outwards.
Sliding glass doors don’t swing out so the space to enter is not as large as hinged doors.
Sliding doors are on a track, meaning water will sit inside the track and can lead to mold and mildew growth.
Metal tracks can begin to rust over time which means sliding doors will need more routine maintenance to work properly.
Conducting a bathroom renovation can be stressful. With so many options to choose from, you need to create a shower enclosure that you love. Sliding and hinged shower doors are both great options, but they do have different pros and cons. CFG Shower Doors & Closets is here to help you. Visit our contact page today if you’re ready to create a new shower experience.