Glass Shower Doors
Choose the right door mechanism
No Swing Space
Full Access
Compact
Choose the right door mechanism
No Swing Space
Full Access
Compact
Glass shower doors keep water inside your shower while providing easy access. Choose sliding, hinged, or bifold doors based on your bathroom space and needs. Our doors use 10mm toughened glass with easy-clean coating, and we help you pick the best door mechanism for your shower.
Different door mechanisms work better for different bathrooms. Sliding doors save space, hinged doors give full access, and bifold doors work best in tight areas. Your choice depends on bathroom layout and how much room you have.
Sliding shower doors use track systems and need no swing space. Perfect for small bathrooms where hinged doors would hit toilets or vanity units.
Standard hinged shower doors open both ways with full access. Glass doors swing in and out with elastic seals to keep water inside.
Bifold doors fold panels together for compact opening. Perfect for smaller shower trays with obstacles like toilets in front of the shower door.
Each door type works differently for your bathroom space and needs. Hinged doors give full access but need swing room. Sliding doors save space but need wide shower trays. Bifold doors work best in small bathrooms.
Most shower doors are 650-750mm wide for best performance. Larger doors need more space to swing open and are harder to reach. You may need to step back to open very wide glass doors.
We can make hinged doors up to 1000mm wide, but they cost more and are harder to use. Wide doors are needed for wheelchair access, which requires around 900mm opening width.
It's best to split wide openings into a fixed glass panel plus a standard door. If obstacles prevent door swing, use bifold doors which need less space. Use sliding doors if your shower tray is wide enough.
Many clients call standard hinged doors "pivot doors", but real pivot doors work differently. True pivot doors spin around their center with pins at top and bottom. Standard hinged shower doors seal better and last longer than pivot systems.
Pivot doors cause sealing problems and poor operation. We do not recommend them for shower installations.
Pivot doors need pins fixed to your shower floor, which creates seal problems. The bottom hinge sits at floor level and cannot stop water effectively. These hinges have gaps near the floor that let water escape.
Pivot doors only attach at top and bottom with no middle support. This makes them wobble and feel flimsy. The small plate holding the hinge moves over time and becomes hard to seal properly.
We install a fixed glass panel to the pivot point, then add standard hinges for a smaller door. This gives you better sealing at floor level with full-width seals and the same opening size.
We can install pivot doors, but we strongly advise against them for showers. Standard hinged shower doors work much better - they swing both ways without the problems that pivot doors cause.
We make any glass type you need, all with easy-clean coating that stops soap and limescale buildup. Our frameless shower doors use 10mm thick toughened glass as standard. We offer different finishes to match your bathroom design and safety needs.
We only use toughened glass in our shower doors, which we can also laminate for design or extra safety. While everyone talks about safety benefits, the real reason is practical - non-toughened glass cannot handle the stress of door hinges and would crack. Toughening makes glass 5 times stronger so it can last for years.
We can supply any glass type, but some work better with certain door types. Laminated glass needs protected edges and works best with framed doors. Frameless hinges cannot grip textured glass with vertical ribs properly, so we use frames for these decorative options.
Our shower doors come in many finishes, shapes and designs. We work with different handle suppliers and can make custom options on our CNC machine. We advise on handle types and positioning, but often work through architects or companies so don't meet the final user. Everyone is different heights so consider what works for you, but for a person 170-180cm these are the best positions.
50mm polished hole for finger grip in glass doors or sliding doors. Good height: around 1100mm from floor level.
Most knobs stick out 30mm from glass so work best on wall-mounted doors. Good height: around 900mm from floor level as you place your thumb at the top.
Handles give the most comfortable grip but can stop full door opening on wall-mounted doors. Good center height: around 1100mm, or keep your wrist level with the floor.
A towel rail on the outside and knob on the inside can be handy. You can reach your towel by opening the door into the shower. Good height: around 950mm.
For raised shower trays, place handles halfway between tray and bathroom floor levels. This gives comfortable access from both sides. You must decide handle placement before we start production as we cannot adjust it after installation.
Hinges, seals and floor thresholds control water in shower doors. Hinge type is most important - it decides if seals can run continuously or have gaps. Floor thresholds give the final protection to stop water escaping at floor level.
Shower door seals are flexible PVC strips that attach around the door edges. They stop water escaping by pressing against surfaces. You can replace them when they turn yellowish and stiff from soap and water. They usually last 6-36 months depending on drying conditions.
The door swings both ways because the hinge pin sits in the center of the glass. This breaks the seal where the hinge is located. The hinge has small gaps, so direct water pressure may cause some water to escape. Normal showering doesn't cause problems.
Doors slide past fixed panels with 50mm overlap that stops water depending on where your shower head points. Bottom guides prevent seals at the floor, so we use higher thresholds. You can avoid some seals with two fixed panels or use one side seal when touching a wall.
Panels fold in one direction because hinge pins sit outside the glass. This lets panels fold together with continuous seals that never break. We drill the glass and attach hinges from one side, preventing water pressure problems.
Frames have small hinges built into one side that open one way, like bifold doors. Hinges don't block the seal path. Seals are built into the frame edge and stay continuous. Frames give excellent water sealing.
Floor thresholds are essential barriers that stop water escaping under shower doors. Without thresholds, bottom seals press against uneven floors, take the shape of high points and eventually wear out or lose flexibility.
Water builds up on the floor and a seal alone cannot hold it back. Water finds small paths through grout lines or gaps where the seal doesn't press perfectly. Without a threshold, the door seal must press into the uneven floor and takes the shape of the high spots. Eventually the seal wears out or gets stiff and starts letting water escape.
We install thresholds that lift the door about 10mm above the bathroom floor. This keeps both the bottom seal and threshold working together to keep water in. You can place a mat in front of swing doors since the door sits higher. Our clear acrylic thresholds look like glass, are barely noticeable, and feel comfortable to step on with rounded edges.
Explore our shower door installations showing different styles, sizes, and custom solutions. Each project shows our expertise in creating functional and beautiful glass shower doors for specific needs.
Read what our customers say about their shower door installations. From design consultation to final installation, we deliver exceptional service and quality work.
"Just had my shower doors fitted by Creative Glass Studio. We are really pleased with the final result. The workmanship was completed to a high standard, Andrew's team were very professional, extremely polite and quiet. A pleasure to do business with them. I am having another bathroom done and will be calling them back to complete my next shower enclosure. I would not hesitate in recommending Creative Glass Studio. Many thanks guys!"
"CGS have been really amazing with their customer service. I had an slight cosmetic issue(no fault of the supplier) and they have been very helpful in sending out installers to help resolve the issue. Overall fantastic company with a great customer service ethos. Highly recommended"
"Very happy with our shower door n glass shelves. Great quality & service"
"We had a really good experience with Creative Glass Studio, they built us a beautiful glass shower door and side panel which we are very pleased with. Not only that, when we had some unexpected problems with the shower tray, which dragged on for months, Creative Glass Studio were extremely patient and kind about it. When we were eventually ready for the door, the fitters took great care and very obviously cared about the quality of their job. I cannot recommend CGS highly enough!"
"Very happy with the work done by Creative Glass Studio. The shower enclosure look lovely and the whole team did a great job. Would definitely recommend."
"Very professional, great communication & super high quality. Very difficult, intricate design needed for awkward loft space and they were fantastic. Couldn't be happy with th results. Highly recommended"
Get professional help choosing the right door mechanism, glass options, and custom sizing for your bathroom. Our expert team guides you through the entire process from design to installation.
