Installing a replacement shower in your Texas home? Don't forget to consider what type of entryway you want for your shower. Choosing the right shower entry may seem hard, but it's all about finding the entryway or door with the features that work best for your bathroom.

Shower Entryway Options

When getting a new shower installed, homeowners have many options to choose from for the shower entryway. Whether it's an open feeling or a desire for a completely enclosed space, there are doorways and entries that fit everyone's personal preferences. Let's take a quick look at some types of shower entries:

  • Shower Curtains: A classic option for shower-tub combos and wheelchair accessible showers, the shower curtain hangs from a horizontal rod at the entrance to the enclosure. It provides privacy and blocks water without impeding your ability to enter or leave the bath enclosure.
  • Glass Doors: For complete protection against water leaks into the rest of the bathroom, there are glass doors. Homeowners can choose from different styles for their glass doors, including swing-open or sliding doors too.
  • Open Showers: If you have mobility concerns or have a more modern/minimalist bathroom design in mind, an open shower may be your choice. These showers have no curtains, doors, or partitions. Roll-in showers with no-threshold entryways are a great choice for this type of shower enclosure.
  • Glass Partitions/Dividers: As a compromise between open showers and glass door showers, homeowners can opt for a glass partition. The partition protects the rest of the bathroom from the worst of the water spray, while one section of the shower remains open for easy entry and exit.

Shower Door Types & Styles

If you decide on a shower door installation, there are usually a few different types of doors available through your bathroom remodeler. Every shower company has a different selection of products, but here are some of the most common styles on the market:

  • Swing-Open Doors: Ideal for small showers or bathrooms, the swing-open shower door opens outwards on a hinge. These doors provide more complete protection against water spray.
  • Sliding Doors: If you have a shower-tub combo or a wide shower, the sliding door can help cover the larger opening of this enclosure. Sliding doors are also easier to use for people who may have less mobility.
  • Pivot Shower Doors: With a top and bottom hinge that allows the shower door to open inwards or outwards, the pivot shower door is more convenient for tight bathroom layouts. The hinges on these shower doors are usually placed anywhere from several inches to halfway in from the outer edge of the glass. This is another space-saving measure for small bathrooms that can't accommodate a full sized swing-open glass door.
  • Frameless Shower Doors: Just like the name implies, frameless shower doors don't have a metal frame around the glass. This style gives your bathroom a more modern or sleek appearance.

Learn More About Our Texas Shower Door Installation Services

Find the best shower door selection through Genie Bath Systems. We are a Texas bathroom remodeling company that provides fully customized renovations of the bath and shower enclosures. We can help you pick out the right shower door or entry for your bathroom. 

Our A+ rated and BBB-accredited bathroom remodeling company can also help you with:

  • Bathroom Remodeling
  • Showers
  • Bathtubs
  • Accessible Bathrooms

Put the finishing touches on your bathroom remodel now by giving us a call or filling out our online form. We'll arrange a free quote for your new shower door today.