Shower cabins, including those measuring 90 by 90 centimetres, must be equipped with doors for everyone showering to feel very comfortable. Their choice primarily depends on the size of the bathroom. The user should easily enter and exit the cabin. The market includes sliding and swing doors, among others.
Pivot and Folding Doors
Pivot doors, also known as hinged doors, are similar to classic products of this type. They come in single and double leaf versions, mounted on hinges, making entrance very comfortable. However, remember that there should be nothing around these doors. Therefore, they are ideal for large bathrooms. After a bath, a significant amount of water may drip from the doors onto the floor. They are considered more comfortable and less prone to failure than sliding doors.
Folding doors consist of two or more parts. They can be opened in one direction. This product is easy to install and does not require much space around it. Moreover, not many drops of water fall from them onto the floor. However, they can be leaky and difficult to clean due to the many components in their construction. They are often used in bath screens. They unfold and fold like an accordion when closed or opened.
Sliding, Swing, and Revolving Doors
Sliding doors, also known as retractable, are mounted on rollers. The rollers move along a guide. They come in single and double leaf versions. Some are equipped with a detachable function, making them much easier to keep clean. Not much space is needed for their installation. They are suitable for small bathrooms. They are commonly seen with many users and are mainly part of corner cabins. They slide along the walls of shower cabins.
In swing doors, the entrance is quite narrow. They can be opened both outward and inward. This allows for proper ventilation of this product. Furthermore, they prevent the floor from getting soaked after a shower. They are suitable for small bathrooms where there is not much space for opening them. Similarly, revolving doors function, which pivot inwards or both ways. Swing and revolving doors may only require a small space under the cabin.
Walk-in and Materials Needed for Cabin Construction
Walk-in is a type of shower cabin without doors. Therefore, there is no way of opening them. Entering and exiting the shower is then simple and very convenient. The shower cabin should be designed to prevent water droplets from escaping and splashing around the cabin, which is why the walk-in system is primarily adapted for long and large shower cabins. It's also worth considering the materials used in the production of shower doors.
Various types of infill are found in shower doors. They can be made of glass or plastic. Tempered glass doors are very safe, durable, and aesthetically pleasing products. They come in different versions - with printed patterns, matte, coloured, or transparent. On the other hand, those made of plastic are much less durable and prone to damage, cracks, scratches, etc. It's a cheaper option, also available in several patterns.