If you’re considering upgrading your bathroom, sliding shower and tub doors offer an elegant and functional solution that can enhance both the space and your daily routine.
Available in various styles and configurations, HMI (formerly Cardinal) doors not only maximize your bathroom’s layout but also contribute to its aesthetic appeal.
Read on to discover the different types of sliding shower and tub doors, customization options, and practical information to make an informed choice.
Sliding shower and tub doors are more than just functional. They’re a focal point of any bathroom. One of the easiest ways to update the look and function of your bathroom, HMI sliding doors are a game-changer.
Are Sliding Doors on Showers Good?
Sliding shower and tub doors add a modern aesthetic touch that can boost your home’s market value and offer airtight protection for fixtures like toilets. Their sleek design eliminates the need for the extra floor space usually required by swinging doors, making them a perfect choice whether your bathroom is spacious or a bit snug.
While sliding shower and tub doors offer abundant advantages, it’s essential to know their limitations regarding customization. We provide frameless and semi-frameless models, steering clear of fully-framed options that are unpopular with current and future homeowners.
What Are the Disadvantages of Sliding Shower Doors?
Unlike frameless swinging doors, which allow interchangeable hardware, sliding doors are a complete, tested system. This means that your hardware options are determined by the manufacturer’s choices for each specific model.
Our experts can help you choose the right fit and finish for your unique space.
Sliding doors overlap by 1.5 to 3 inches, affecting the entrance width. For instance, a sliding door with a minimum width of 46 inches will only have a 21.5-inch passage space if it overlaps by 3 inches.
We recommend avoiding sliding doors in openings smaller than 48 inches for safety reasons, such as allowing emergency medical technicians sufficient access.
Can You Have a Shower Door with a Tub?
Adding a shower door to a tub is a great way to enhance the look of a space. It’s just vital to understand how the overlapping mechanism affects passage space.
Traditional and barn door styles are the main types of sliding doors available. While a conventional sliding door hides its rollers for a seamless look, barn door styles show off their rollers and roller bars, adding a unique design element that Massachusetts homeowners love.
What Is the Difference Between a Bypass Shower Door and a Sliding Shower Door?
Traditional and barn door styles are the main types of sliding doors available. While a conventional sliding door hides its rollers for a seamless look, barn door styles show off their rollers and roller bars, adding a unique design element.
But what makes a shower door a bypass door?
A bypass door is an industry term for a two-panel sliding door where both panels can slide. Barn door sliding doors are a recent bypass door style that has set new design standards in bathroom aesthetics, becoming both a functional and eye-catching design element within a bathroom space.
Consider any obstacles that impede the functionality and safety of the space, such as toilets, vanities, and radiators. A single fixed panel can be safer and more practical in those cases. A fixed panel also allows our designers to incorporate a bench without bulky hardware.
Skyline Series stands out for its modern, minimalist aesthetic. Its understated roller design and sleek appearance fit perfectly into a contemporary bathroom.
The Celestial Series offers unparalleled customization, especially for those with spacious bathrooms. The classic rectangular roller bar adds a timeless touch, seamlessly blending with various interior styles
Capital Series is the go-to choice for those who prefer a bold, luxurious bathroom aesthetic. The towel bars aren’t just functional—they’re a design statement, adding to the door’s overall allure.
Many customers who prefer rectangular hardware over the Empire’s cylindrical hardware find the Capital series to be a great alternative.
Capital’s door panels each have a towel bar. One on the interior and one on the exterior. Towel bars come in 18”, 24”, and 27” widths.
The Euro Series brings a sense of elegance with its hidden rollers, making it an ideal choice for a refined bathroom setting. Its wide range of glass thickness options allows for greater flexibility based on your unique needs.
The Classic Series is designed with budget-friendly consumers in mind, providing reliable quality without breaking the bank. With the option for both doors to open, this series offers practicality and savings.
Don’t let a tight space deter you from realizing your dream bathroom. At Pioneer Glass in Northbridge, MA, we offer an extensive array of sliding shower and tub doors tailored to your bathroom’s unique layout. Whether you fancy a modern frameless design or a more timeless look, we’ll make your vision a reality.
If you live in Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, or Suffolk County, MA, and have questions or want to learn more, contact us at 508-234-7063 or [email protected]. Our team of experts is ready to discuss your dream bathroom.
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240 Church St. #1
Whitinsville, MA 01588
