Shower Doors
A shower door will be a part of almost any bathroom remodel. However, the many options could be confusing. This page will explain some of the options provided with shower doors. Subsequently, turning the reader into a more knowledgeable shopper and client. A knowledgeable and decisive homeowner that communicates well is a joy to work with. Of course, any contractor will prefer this type of client.
Opening mechanisms
There are three ways a shower door can open. These three ways correspond to a specific type of hardware. The three types of hardware are, hinges, slide bars, and pivot pins. Shower doors with a slide bar are often called sliders. Doors with a pivot pin are often called pivot doors. Doors with hinges are called hinged doors.
Sliding shower doors
The most common shower doors are the sliders. Sliding shower doors are sold at every Home Depot and Lowes. These doors come with framed and frameless models. The frameless option has become very popular in the San Diego area.
Hinged shower door
The second most common type of shower door is the hinged door. Occasionally, the glass panels will be frameless. As shown in the image to the left, the glass is secured by hinges and clamps. In effect, the glass without framing gives a cleaner look. Moreover, installing glass panels without framing is more difficult than installing glass panels with framing. Consequently, frameless glass doors should be installed by a specialist. Also, stores are less likely to stock this type of door.
Pivot Shower Door
The pivot door hardware has a pin that fits into a hole that allows it to rotate. Pivot doors are widely used for smaller spaces. Additionally, these doors are the least expensive. Furthermore, pivot doors are the least difficult to install. Therefore, even a tile installation contractor can install them.
Shopping for materials
Any bathroom remodel or tile installation will need some shopping done. A lot of people under estimate this part of the project. A bathroom remodel will most likely require some type of shower enclosure. Learning about the different shower enclosures will help you shop. Certainly, an experienced bathroom remodel contractor can help with these decisions. Lastly, good communication between parties is essential to success. Any contractor in San Diego can attest to that.