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. With the wide variety of door widths available, framed, frameless and semi-framless styles and configuration with matching inline side panels, we will have 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 to a pivot door? 

Hinged doors are mounted similarly to the doors in your lounge and bedroom at home. The side hinges are fixed near to 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 but which 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 which are located at the top and bottom of the door. This style of hinge allows the door to swing 180 degrees rather than just 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 maximum width is not available due to the 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 steadily increasing in popularity and have now become the first choice among many homeowners. They feature many benefits but mainly it is the ability to create clean lines and an open, minimalistic feel to even the smallest of bathrooms that has 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 and 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, and 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 should you wish 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.

Other fantastic options of frameless shower doors are the Simpsons Click Easy Access double hinged shower door, and the single Simpsons Click hinged shower door. Simpsons make it easy to create a crisp, modern and elegant feel to your bathroom by offering a range of sleek, high-quality products to suit any style of bathroom.

Firstly, the Simpsons Click Easy Access double hinged shower door has been specially designed to create a corner cubicle which offers excellent levels of access – this is a great option for anyone requiring additional room to enter and exit a shower unit. Two hinged shower doors are anchored to the wall which meets at a corner point and swings outwards to offer a wide entry and exit point. With shower tray included in this option, there are two sizes from which to choose; 800mm x 800mm and 900mm x 900mm. The height of the shower door reaches 1950mm. Silver components complete this door beautifully.

Secondly, the Simpsons Click hinged shower door is a single hinged door with an optional matching side panel so it’s suitable for either a recess or corner installation. The door comes in two available widths; 800mm or 900mm and the height reaches 1950mm. Suitable for left-hand or right-hand opening, you will need to specify your preference when ordering this door. The option of the side panel comes with an additional width of 1000mm. As the with the double hinged door, the silver components offer a touch of class to this already beautiful door.

Both of these stylish options have been tested to be power shower proof, are made from 6mm toughened safety glass and include the Simpsons’ Clear Glass Protection, so you can keep your shower looking brand new. An effective invisible coating, it acts as a lasting protective barrier on the surface of the glass, helping to drastically reduce staining from hard water and chemical deposits that accelerate the ageing process.

The Kudos Infinite Straight Hinged shower door is another frameless option which offers 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 really can design the shower you want whether recessed, corner or standalone. Kudos offers three-dimensional adjustment for out-of-true walls and with exceptionally made accessories such as the Kevlar impregnated hinge mechanism and 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, and 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 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 which offers the minimalistic look. The sleek, minimal framing is finished in aluminium and mirror-polished stainless steel and combined with the large 8mm toughened glass panels provides a light and open aspect to any bathroom. The soft return handle is a joy to use and