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Where to position the shower door

10 months ago

We are trying to decide what proportions to go with for the shower enclosure. I want to put a small movable bench on the "window" wall. Please see photos and sketches. Thank you in advance for the advice. I don't know if the seams would be areas where there might be water leakage and where it makes sense to put the hinge. I am having a hard time figuring out the best layout for ease of getting in and out of the shower and trying to create a streamline look. Any help would be greatly appreciated!










Comments (16)

  • 10 months ago

    it's not going to 'leak' at the seams. Position the door so you can get in and out easily.

    Do you turn on the water Before you get into the shower? I personally don't care for rain heads, they splash out of the shower when the water hits your head, so make sure the top of the glass wall is tall enough.

    Karen We thanked Lyn Nielson
  • 10 months ago

    Ours is quite similar. Zero issues with leaking or location etc. only thing is door cannot open in as it hits the shower fixture. Hing is on far right.

    Karen We thanked WestCoast Hopeful
  • 10 months ago

    Yes, we turn on the shower before getting in because it takes awhile to warm up.

  • PRO
    10 months ago

    The door is required to anchor into the wall if you are doing frameless.

    Karen We thanked Geyser Construction
  • 10 months ago
    last modified: 10 months ago

    " The door is required to anchor into the wall if you are doing frameless. "


    No, it is not. Plenty are done with glass to glass fittings everyday. Better if you can do wall mounted but not "required".

    Karen We thanked millworkman
  • PRO
    10 months ago
    last modified: 10 months ago

    Sure, not ”required”. Just far better structurally. You can add a ceiling mount rod stabilizer, or angle corner stabilizer rod with frameless done glass to glass. But that is not really that attractive, if you are wanting ”invisible” frameless. Might as well have a top rail and be semi frameless as so that.

    Karen We thanked Monique
  • 10 months ago

    I agree with Chispa about the size of the door.

    Karen We thanked thinkdesignlive
  • 10 months ago

    When you have the shower door company come to measure, they will give you options.

    Karen We thanked eld6161
  • 10 months ago
    last modified: 10 months ago

    "I know you didn't ask"

    I would move the vanity and sinks into the shower room.... replace the tub with vanity and sinks.

    Plus it's more convenient for washing your hands. Even one sink, do two people really utilize dual sinks?

    Let the closet be a closet area and add cabinets where you show the sinks. Or a make-up vanity with mirror only if need be.



    Karen We thanked tracefloyd
  • 10 months ago

    That’s an interesting idea, but I like having a bath. Thanks. Any thoughts about where to put the shower door?

  • 10 months ago

    Thanks for the response. If this is from a bedroom, can you install a door into the sink area to block noise and light? Even a pocket door.

    Karen We thanked tracefloyd
  • 10 months ago

    " Sure, not ”required”. Just far better structurally. "


    You will also not @Monique that I said the same this.

    Karen We thanked millworkman
  • 10 months ago

    I was thinking about a door to block the sink area from the bedroom. I am still stuck on where to put the shower door and which way it would open.

  • 10 months ago

    This isn't brain surgery!

    Repeating myself ... Place door on the right side, anchored to the wall/tile and make the door 34" wide.
    This will allow you to reach the controls and you won't regret having a wider door. Make sure the hinges allow the door to swing in and out.

    Also make the stationary panel and the door the same height.


    Karen We thanked chispa
  • 10 months ago

    100% agree with Chispa.

    Karen We thanked WestCoast Hopeful