Frequently Asked Bathroom Questions


FAQs for shower door

FAQ Header Image (How do you caulk a sliding shower door?)

To caulk a sliding shower door, you first need to allow the area to completely dry out.

Then, examine the seams and lightly sand down any remaining rough areas, wiping the area clean with a cloth.

Apply the caulk in a single, continuous line between the joints, removing any excess caulk with a moist finger to fill the seam evenly. Repeat this process upon each seam until the sliding shower door has been re-sealed completely.

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FAQ Header Image (How do you stop sliding shower doors from leaking?)

Leaking is not a typical problem associated with sliding shower doors – they are actually a good vice in preventing water from escaping a shower enclosure.

However, if you do notice the occurrence of a leak, it is possible to install a seal. This will work as a barrier to fill the gap between the two panels, enabling the water to drain back into the shower space instead of escaping out onto the floor.

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FAQ Header Image (Do frameless sliding shower doors leak?)

Frameless sliding shower doors are generally not susceptible to leaking. Their profile incorporates miniscule gaps at the hinges and on the sides of the shower door, but water typically won’t exit via these gaps unless a high-volume flow is directed specifically towards the seams.

If leakage does happen to occur, it can be fixed relatively easy through the installation of a seal.

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FAQ Header Image (Do sliding shower doors slide both ways?)

One of the main reasons that sliding shower doors can provide easy access to a shower enclosure is that they can typically slide in both directions.

The general profile of sliding shower doors, and the access they offer, typically makes them an excellent option for the elderly or anyone with limited movement.

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FAQ Header Image (Which way should sliding shower doors open?)

Sliding shower doors are can open either inwards or outwards, though it is recommended that the sliding panel is positioned on the same side of the shower head.

As a result, the water flow will be situated away from the overlap, greatly reducing the risk of leaking between the shower doors.

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FAQ Header Image (What glass is used for shower doors?)

In the main, shower doors are manufactured using tempered glass.

This type of glass is heated then rapidly cooled, in a process which can make it up to five times as strong as untreated glass.

As such, this enhanced durability makes tempered glass a superb option for the construction of shower doors within designer showers.

FAQ Header Image (How thick should shower glass be?)

Shower glass must be no less than 4mm thick.

The ideal amount of glass thickness for shower doors or enclosures is 6mm.

FAQ Header Image (Can tempered glass be cut or drilled?)

No. Under no circumstances can tempered glass, used in the construction of shower doors and enclosures, be cut or drilled.

Tempered glass would shatter completely if any attempt is made to cut or drill it.

If you need to create a hole in your shower glass, it will have to be done prior to the start of the tempering process.

FAQ Header Image (How do I keep my shower door spotless?)

The only real rule regarding the design of shower doors is that they allow for unobstructed access to the showering person in the event of an accidental fall.

There is no protocol with regards to which way the shower door opens, so you can choose an outward-opening or inward-swinging design based on personal preference.

FAQ Header Image (What is the best thickness for a shower door?)

Typically, a stationary shower glass panel will consist of ½ inch thick shower glass.

For a shower door that opens inwards or outwards though, a glass thickness of 3/8s of an inch is preferable.

Although it may seem as though this makes for a thinner shower door, it actually makes for a thicker panel.

FAQ Header Image (What's the best type of shower door?)

The layout of a bathroom area will play a big part in determining what is the best type of shower door for your space specifically, as well as personal preference.

However, sliding shower doors are always a popular option, and considered by many to be the very best type on the market, due to their propensity to maximize space in compact rooms.

Pivot or hinged shower doors necessitate a bigger space in front of the shower for the door to open into, whereas sliding doors don’t need any extra accommodating room. As such, they are an excellent choice for smaller bathrooms in particular.

FAQ Header Image (What type of shower glass is easiest to clean?)

Frameless shower screens, semi-frameless shower screens and walk-in shower panels are the types of shower enclosures and doors that will typically feature the easiest kind of glass to clean.

This is due to the fact that these types of shower surrounds tend to incorporate less chrome brackets or frames, so not as much grime, soap scum or other debris congregates on the surface over time.

FAQ Header Image (How wide should a shower door be?)

Generally, a shower door should be anywhere between 22 inches and 36 inches wide, which translates to between 55 and 91cm, or 550 and 910mm.

If you require a particularly large shower enclosure with a door that exceeds 36 inches in width, you might need to fit an extra panel to the door in order to adequately support the structure’s weight.

Generally, a shower door should be anywhere between 22 inches and 36 inches wide, which translates to between 55 and 91cm, or 550 and 910mm.

If you require a particularly large shower enclosure with a door that exceeds 36 inches in width, you might need to fit an extra panel to the door in order to adequately support the structure’s weight.

Realistically, a shower door should be no smaller than 550mm in width, which would be a suitable option in an especially compact bathroom space.

The typical shower glass thickness for smaller single frameless shower doors such as this will be around 8mm. As such, it keeps the cost of the product and the weight as low as possible.

The most effective solution for cleaning glass shower doors consists of a mixture of white vinegar and baking soda.

Firstly, you should spray the shower glass with water from the shower handset, before saturating the glass with white vinegar. Filling a spray bottle with white vinegar is the easiest means to do so.

Then, apply baking soda to a scrub sponge and get scrubbing! The vinegar will dissolve soap scum and debris, with the baking soda working as an abrasive simultaneously.

Once you are happy that the glass is crystal clear again, rinse around the shower enclosure using fresh water from your shower system.