Glass Hinged Shower Door
One of the newest types of bathroom doors is the hinged shower door. These are found on many of the swing style doors and they design concerns some people. There is no need for concern though; these doors are sealed sometimes better than bypass doors. Even frameless shower doors can have hinges like the Alumax 300D “Patch Hinge” system. They can be found at thefind.com and are a little more expensive than other styles of hinged shower doors at $594.75. These doors are an enclosure and features Alumax Brite-Anodized Gold, Silver and Satin finishes.
Other types of the hinged shower door include framed doors with a continuous hinge that runs the length of the entire door jamb like the Kohler Sterling 6506-33N Finesse Shower Door. It has a textured rain glass and a nickel finish. It can be found at plumersurplus.com for $328.82. The full length hinge seals the door so leakage is no problem. These are great for a tub enclosure because you don’t have to worry about water leaking between the jamb and the door onto the floor of the bathroom. A hinged shower door is also a great idea for a free-standing shower stall.
The shower stall does not rely on the tub to keep water from leaking out onto the floor. Therefore a hinged shower door makes perfect sense for a shower stall. These doors come in both framed and frameless versions and usually are glass panels that are usually at least 3/8” thick tempered glass. The frameless hinged shower door has enclosed hinges similar to the glass doors of an entertainment center. You have an option of the framed doors of either a full length hinge or separate hinges. Prices on a hinged shower door will greatly depend on the style, size and design you choose.
Before you begin shopping for a replacement door or a hinged shower door, you should take note of the dimensions of the space available. A shower enclosure should be measured at the top and the bottom and down each side to get an accurate measurement. If the dimensions aren’t exact you can buy a kit that will adjust the width to fit. You may have to ask your local retailers for this kit. They are generally sold when your doors are out of plumb or the doors need an adjustment of two inches or less.
The prices of these doors will vary from one manufacturer to another and depending on the type of hinged shower door you choose. If you are looking for a replacement door you may have to replace the track and all if you choose a frameless door. For tub enclosures with a hinged shower door, you will need to make sure your have accurate dimensions and check with your local retailers to find out what type of hinged shower door enclosure they carry. A contractor will help you through measuring as well as advise you on the type of shower door that is best for your construction.
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