Sliding Shower Doors Are The Most Common Shower Doors
One of the most common types of shower door is the sliding shower doors. These are generally called bypass doors and come in a variety of glass styles such as clear, frosted, pebbled or hammered. They are also available in framed or frameless versions like the Kohler K-702202-L Fluence® Frameless Bypass Bath Door with Crystal Clear Glass. It features 1/4" thick tempered glass with quiet sliding action. It measures 55-3/4" high X 54 - 57" wide and is available from wamhomecenter.com for $240.63. You can choose other sizes and finishes that may be reflected in the cost of the door.
The Sterling 5970-59S Deluxe 5900 series pebbled glass 70" x 54-3/8" to 59-3/8" framed bypass shower doors at efaucets.com for $276.67 offers you a different style of glass with a silver finish. This gives you a little more privacy while bathing than the clear glass doors offer. These are great for replacement doors and can be added to your tub enclosure. Prices on these sliding shower doors will vary depending on the size you choose and additional features.
Some retailers offer you a selection where only one door slides such as the Dreamline SHDR-1060726-01 Infinity Single Sliding Door. It is reversible for left or right door openings and is adjustable between 56"-60". It is available at efaucets.com for $327.00. Local retailers may be able to provide you with other manufacturer versions of these sliding shower doors. These are great for the tub enclosure because you can choose which door you want to open and they are adjustable in width.
Not many people think of sliding shower doors as being frameless. The Frameless Tempered Glass sliding shower door enclosure has chrome hardware. It is available at surplusdecor.com and is remarkably more expensive than other sliding shower doors at a price of $1,699.00. The prices of these doors are more costly because of the design that is necessary to make them slide. They must be sealed well to prevent water from leaking through while you are showering and are meant to be used as an enclosure for your tub. This style of shower can bring your old bathroom out of the dark ages and right into the 21st Century.
Most sliding shower doors do not have what they call an overlapping feature. Much like the stall type showers, they simply meet a jamb and seal. The Deluxe Basco 3/16'' Glass Shower Door Sliding Tub Door or Shower Door from bathshowerstore.com is an exception to this. It sells for $350.00 and can be purchased in a variety of widths from 38” to 60” and an overlap feature from 2-4”. It is also available to meet exact without any overlap at all.
Whether you are remodeling your bathroom and want to install a complete shower or are remodeling and simply need a replacement for your shower door you can’t go wrong with sliding shower doors. They are perfect for the stand alone shower or an enclosure and come in a wide variety of styles and designs. Prices will vary greatly depending on the style, size and design you choose.
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