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Are your old shower doors dirty, outdated, boring, or just plain ugly? Instead of opting for another method to protect your bathroom from your shower’s spray, consider revisiting an old favorite. Typically, doors that separate your bathroom from your shower space are the standards, but the choices have been limited and dull. Today, the limit to the look and operation of a shower door is your wildest imagination, and many doors can easily double as a fantastic work of art. Look to shower doors in different colors and patterns on your next bathroom renovation to add a bit of practical magic to your bath.
For starters, shower doors are available in two main styles: those that run on a track and slide in order to open and those that open like a typical door. When it comes to deciding between these two options, you may be limited to the specific type of bathtub or shower you are looking to enclose. Many individuals, especially those having a difficulty walking, find that having a full length shower door that you can easily step into and out of eliminates the slipping, tripping, or falling concern often associated with bathtubs or showers. However, if you are limited on space in a tiny bathroom, choose shower doors that slide on a track and do not take up any precious floor space. Remember when shower doors featured boring, plain glass that showed every fingerprint, smudge, and inch of soap scum? Those days are long gone! Today, a visit to your local glass company or manufacturer of glass shower door in your area will likely be overwhelming at the sheer choices. Look to glass with a molded pattern to both provide privacy and aide in cleaning. Choose doors with a theme that fits into your bath. For example, choose a shower door with a molded bamboo pattern for a tropical design theme and allow the door to add to your overall idea of the room instead of standing out as an eye sore. Also, you can even choose between plain and patterned frosted glass shower doors to ensure privacy without blocking light. Color choice plays a huge factor in today’s shower doors. Typically, the choices for a shower door frame were minimal, usually only gold or chrome. However, the doors of today have frames available in every color of the rainbow, so you can add that special touch that turns a regular bath into a spectacular bath. Furthermore, consider adding color to the glass enclosure itself. Add a stained glass panel or have a scene painted directly on the glass. These unique ideas are popping up on shower doors all over the country, making them a popular addition for most bathrooms. Shower doors can be plain and boring, but they certainly can be a spotlight of your home. Turn to your local home improvement warehouse, glass shop, or door supplier in your area to choose from a wide selection of doors that are sure to fit your needs. Keep in mind that your shower door needs to serve a practical role and should be properly installed in order to ease safety concerns. Furthermore, ensure the glass in your shower doors is tempered and will resist shattering upon impact.
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