Shower Doors That Open Inwards

When purchasing an exterior door first determine which type of door you need for a particular installation whether it s inward or outward swing.

Shower doors that open inwards.

Most bathroom doors open inwards i e. There are reasons this code is in place. Bypass sliding doors are best for showers with tubs. The pivot hinge can be attached on one side of the door or it can be center mounted to create a revolving shower door.

Our selection of inward opening shower doors are available in a range of different styles and sizes to ensure they fit in line with just about any ensuite or bathroom space. There won t be a levered handle but other. Inward opening shower enclosures are perfect for when space is at a premium. The curved glass gives you more elbow room and the lack of a corner gives your bathroom more open floor space.

Round shower doors unlike most other types open inward. When planning your shower design keep in mind that building code requirement irc p 2708 1 2000 edition states that all hinged shower doors must open outwards. In other words you have to push the restroom door to enter it and then pull on the door to exit. Other exceptions to inward swinging exterior doors might include interior light switches or electrical controls that are covered by the door when it s open.

Inward opening shower enclosures are the ideal choice for where you have a small space as the doors don t open outwards and encroach on other bathroom furniture and items. Hinged or swing shower doors open inward or outward. They are best for larger bathrooms. Hinged shower doors that swing inwards only are not permitted by code.

This gives a somewhat unrestricted view of the inside. The glass is heavier and there s no frame to use as a guide. Delta ametrine 60 in. A door swinging out from the restroom opens up the entire width of the door frame.

8 mm clear glass model sdhs860 bn r 539 00. Ease of installation and maintenance. The inward opening design saves bathroom space. They are most commonly bi fold shower doors but can also be alternative styles.

This shower door is the nearest you ll get to a standard door design. We only stock inward opening shower doors from high quality leading shower brands including merlyn novellini aquadart and roman to name a few. Frameless shower doors are normally more expensive and more challenging to install. A pivot shower door is a swinging door that has a pivot hinge allowing the door to open in either direction.

View all our bifold shower door products here. Heavy hinge frameless shower door in brushed nickel with 5 16 in. They are ideal for corner showers. Pivot shower doors can swing 180 so they can open in or out.

Pivot hinges are the design used on most ultra modern. Left 205 reversible 10211 right 195 features. Hinged shower door a hinged pacific shower door shown slightly open.