Hinged Shower Doors

Buyers' Guide To Hinged Shower Doors

Some hinged shower doors come with a dedicated shower tray, others can be fitted with a separate shower tray of your choosing. Or if you are looking to create a wet room within your bathroom, then there are options to accommodate that too. We have a wide variety of door widths available, framed, frameless and semi-frameless styles. And also configuration with matching inline side panels. There will be something to suit the shape of your bathroom and the space you have available.

What is a hinged shower door and how does it differ from a pivot door? 

Hinged doors are mounted similarly to the doors in your lounge and bedroom at home. The side hinges are fixed near the top and bottom of the vertical length of the shower door. Using a hinged door removes the need for a top or header bar, giving you the option to create the frameless look to your showering unit. Hinged doors project fully outward or inward to give you maximum space for entry and exit. This is something to be considered when you are thinking about the space available in your showering area. 

A pivot door differs because rather than being mounted on side hinges, the door is mounted on pivot hinges. These are located at the top and bottom of the door. This style of hinge allows the door to swing 180 degrees rather than 90. So if space is an issue in your bathroom, then a door that opens inward is a good option. You are still afforded a generous width of space in which to enter and exit, but the largest width is not available due to where the pivot is mounted.

We have pages dedicated to our range of pivot style shower doors as well as the less traditional sliding and bi-fold doors.

Frameless shower doors

Frameless shower doors have been increasing in popularity. And now have become the first choice among many homeowners. They feature many benefits but it is the ability to create clean lines and an open, minimalistic feel. To even the smallest of bathrooms that have won many people over. The timeless and transparent nature of the frameless shower door means that it will suit any style of bathroom and home. With a desire among many to make rooms appear larger and more open, this style is a must.

The Matki New Illusion hinged shower door enclosure offers style and luxury. Without comprising on functionality.  The shower door is designed to fit a recess or corner situation. With an optional side panel available provides the versatility to create the ideal space in your bathroom. The door comes in eight sizes from 800mm x 800mm to 1500mm x 900mm and can be fitted to an existing or new shower tray. It can also be installed flush to the floor if you want to create a wet room. The door is made from 8mm toughed glass and has a delightful soft closing handle made from brass. Matki also include the glass guard protection as standard and with its easy to clean properties, it means your cleaning is kept to a minimum. Please specify left-hand or right-hand opening when selecting this door.

The Kudos Infinite Straight Hinged shower door is another frameless option. They offer several choices of enclosure design depending on the look and feel you want to achieve in your bathroom. With five choices of door widths ranging from 800mm to 1500mm and panel sizes ranging from 760mm to 1200mm you can design the shower you want whether recessed, corner or standalone. Kudos offers three-dimensional adjustment for out-of-true walls. With exceptionally made accessories such as the Kevlar impregnated hinge mechanism, chrome cast hinges, and corner joints these products are sure to last a lifetime. Kudos offers Lifesheild glass protection as standard.

Framed shower doors

Framed shower doors are still very popular today. When you see the thoughtful consideration given to creating aesthetically pleasing shower doors while retaining performance and functionality; it’s easy to understand why. Matki is one such example of a manufacturer who has stayed in tune with advancements in technology and design. They stay up to date with trends to offer a range of classic and understated framed shower doors. 

The Matki New Illusion Recess Shower Enclosure with integrated shower tray is a prime example of a framed shower door. It offers the minimalistic look. The sleek, minimal framing is finished in aluminium and mirror-polished stainless steel. Combined with the large 8mm toughened glass panels provides a light and open aspect to any bathroom.