Round Shower Doors - A Well Rounded Solution

I have a very small bathroom and gaining space was not an option. Until I heard they make a round shower door. Is this an option for rejuvenating the look of the plain corner shower I now have? The answer is Yes!

When most people think of a shower; particularly a corner one; round shower doors generally do not come to mind. A round shower door is an excellent answer to gaining needed space in a small bathroom.

Round shower doors are manufactured specifically for the corner shower you have. They eliminate the “boxy” look of a square shower unit and don’t use up as much of your available floor space. The outside corner of a traditional square shower is virtually unusable space once within the shower anyway. Not to mention the awkwardness of having it stick out into your bathroom.

Do round shower doors cost a lot more than square shower door units?

Is installation of a round shower door difficult when compared to a traditional square one?

The cost of a round shower door can vary considerably depending on a variety of things. The items that can cost more (or save) you money are the same regardless of whether you are buying a round shower door or a square one. These items include:

- Hardware-You can save yourself a great deal of money by being budget conscious of the shower door hardware you choose. Obviously, the least expensive hardware is not always the best choice either. If you purchase cheap hardware that will corrode and need to be replaced in a relatively short amount of time, then you really haven’t saved yourself any money.

Elaborate hardware made of materials such as solid brass will greatly increase the final cost of your round shower door. You should be able to purchase good quality hardware that incorporates you bathroom décor without breaking the bank.

- Glass-Your choice of glass is also an area where you can save money on your round glass shower door purchase. Try to avoid types of glass that need to be special made. These include custom order design etching. If your design scheme needs a custom glass to be complete, by shopping around you may be able to locate a stock glass option very similar to the custom look you are hoping for a glass door shower.

Is installation of a round shower door difficult when compared to a traditional square one?

Installing a round shower door is relatively the same as installing a square shower door. If a professional installs your round shower door; there should be not additional charges. All shower door kits come with instructions. The fact they are square or round shower doors should not affect your ability to install them yourself.

Choosing a round shower door for your bathroom instead of a sliding door shower can be an attractive space saving measure . Round door showers give a sleek, contemporary look that maximizes the hidden potential in even the smallest of bathroom spaces.