Shower Enclosure Buying Guide

GreenGoods Bath Factory produces an impressive range of shower enclosures for bathroom shower needs. When you purchase a shower enclosure, the easiest way is deciding which shape of shower enclosure will fit the existing shower layout. Then, take a look at shower door styles.Ultimately, it all comes down to your personal preference for glass type, frame color, shower dimension and overall aesthetic. Please take a look at our shower enclosure buying guide on everything you need to know about purchasing shower enclosures and find the perfect model for your bathroom project.

1. Enclosure Shapes

Quadrant and offset Quadrant: Quadrant, offset quadrant or curved shower enclosures can have hinged doors or sliding doors, and are best for stand-alone showers situated in the corner. For a corner shower location, a curved enclosure will take up the least amount of space in the bathroom. In tight spaces, notably corners, a quadrant and offset quadrant shower enclosure with sliding doors is ideal especially for small bathrooms or an en suite.

Rectangle and Square: ​Rectangular shower enclosures are one of the most common shapes, and can offer a spacious amount of bathing room with a variety of door style options. Square enclosures, on the other hand, offer a clean-lined look for a smaller space or corner.

Neo-Angle: Mostly used for corner stand-alone showers, neo-angle shower enclosures feature a swing hinged door and can be installed to open left or right. This type of enclosure is usually for corner shower locations. The neo-angle design also places the door in the center for easy entry into a smaller shower space.

2. Door Styles

Sliding Door: Sliding door shower enclosures are ideal for saving space in any bathroom and are easy to maneuver so getting in and out of the shower is effortless. The Sliding door Shower enclosure with clear glass is ideal for those looking for a light and open feel to the bathroom. A sliding shower enclosure with complete ease of opening are designed for slightly larger bathrooms. Make sure to look for door and full-length panel seals to make sure the shower is watertight where the door slides back.

Pivot Doors: Pivot doors, also referred to as swinging doors, open outward in one smooth motion. These are another great option for small spaces, and especially for a small shower entrance that isn't wide enough to fit the panels of a sliding door.Pivot shower doors are probably the most common type of shower door available. They are either right, left or center pivoted and the type of hinge used depends on the shape and configuration of the bathroom. Most pivot doors open outwards away from the shower so it’s always important to consider where the rest of your bathroom suite will be before deciding on a configuration.

Hinged Doors: A sleek and compact hinged shower enclosure is ideal for contemporary bathrooms, especially as a chrome bar handle is used to complete the ultra-modern shower enclosures designer look. Hinged doors are often used with neo-angle shower enclosures and can be installed to swing in or out. Unlike pivot doors, hinged doors have hinges on the side of the door panel. Look for hinged doors that have seal-through hinges for leak protection and all stainless steel parts for maximum durability.Our range of hinged shower doors is minimally styled to maintain a light, open and airy feel.

3. Glass types

As the manufacturing process heats and cools the glass several times, tempered shower glass provides an incredibly strong safety standards.Tempered glass is always a good choice for shower enclosure. 6mm or 8mm tempered glass is durable, long lasting and safe and also easy to clean making either a perfect choice. If cost is a concern, then 4mm or 6mm glass are great alternatives. It’s worth remembering that the thicker glass will need more support due to the extra weight; the larger the glass, the less thickness can be achieved due to design.