Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Shower Doors Denver Can Turn Any Boring Bathroom Into A Beautiful Space

By Lila Barry


Getting tired of putting up that same old flowery curtain only to watch it become covered with mold and mildew? Removing and cleaning them can often be a pain and they tend to stick to us in the shower which is frustrating for most. Installing new and more modern glass panels adds a bright and open look to any bathroom. Shower doors Denver showcases many styles and sizes for any bathtub.

Modern models are made primarily of two types of material, glass or acrylic. Commonly chosen glass tends to be far more durable than anything and the crystal clear see-through look adds class to the tub area and bathroom. Acrylic tends to get marked up a bit easier however it is widely chosen by those who will be installing their own shower doors Denver as it's much lighter therefor making it easier to work with.

Either materials are available in a wide selection of new and modern designs from the always fancy bevelled to traditionally plain clear glass to tinted or reeded. Take into consideration your own taste and bathroom design when browsing around. An elaborate frameless bevelled or more plain and simple and simplistic frosted look may be more your style.

If you find there really isn't a lot of space for a unit that expands into the room, consider going with the sliding version. Two glass panels make up the door and one bypasses the other, leaving an opening for getting in and out of the tub without opening into the bathroom or shower. This frees up space in the bathroom or tub much like a curtain would. The outside door usually has a bar for hanging drying towels nearby.

One alternative to flat sliding glass in a smaller bathroom is a corner unit with glass shower doors Denver. This may or may not better fit for your particular layout and available plumbing. A bathroom in the midst of a full overhaul can accommodate with some slight adjustments to the plan.

Rooms with larger dimensions have a number of choices. Neo-angle and rounded models give a stylish as well as trendy look to just about any bathroom. They will be crafted to swing whichever direction dependent upon what you prefer. Hinged panels tend not to require a long track making cleaning the track area simpler as compared with a bypass door.

To ensure a water tight seal around the door be sure to carefully take measurements there are no gaps. Start by measuring from wall to wall along side the tub edge. Do this at the bottom as well as the top of where the door will sit. Numbers may differ due to walls that are not plumb. Then measure the height from bottom to top. Use the proper method for measuring frameless units.

The final decision will likely be which form of framework material to go with. Frames are made from composite metals or aluminum and may be coated to produce several surface finishes which include bronze, silver, and nickel. Pick out the coating designed to accompany your existing fixtures. Also obtain all warranty information and ask about shipping costs at whichever shower doors Denver company you choose.




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