Shower Doors That Open Inwards

This shower door is the nearest you ll get to a standard door design.

Shower doors that open inwards.

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. Delta ametrine 60 in. Pivot shower doors can swing 180 so they can open in or out. The glass is heavier and there s no frame to use as a guide.

Inward opening shower enclosures are perfect for when space is at a premium. Ease of installation and maintenance. Bypass sliding doors are best for showers with tubs. Hinged shower door a hinged pacific shower door shown slightly open.

There won t be a levered handle but other. Hinged shower doors that swing inwards only are not permitted by code. Pivot hinges are the design used on most ultra modern. 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.

They are ideal for corner showers. When purchasing an exterior door first determine which type of door you need for a particular installation whether it s inward or outward swing. Hinged or swing shower doors open inward or outward. Not as attractive as some doors.

Frameless shower doors are normally more expensive and more challenging to install. Coated glass 2064 double hinged 2434 no additional features 13144 reversible tracks 20 soft close 3. Round shower doors unlike most other types open inward. The pivot hinge can be attached on one side of the door or it can be center mounted to create a revolving shower door.

Most bathroom doors open inwards i e. In other words you have to push the restroom door to enter it and then pull on the door to exit. They are most commonly bi fold shower doors but can also be alternative styles. A pivot shower door is a swinging door that has a pivot hinge allowing the door to open in either direction.

A door swinging out from the restroom opens up the entire width of the door frame. They are designed in a push to enter and pull to exit style. There are reasons this code is in place. Heavy hinge frameless shower door in brushed nickel with 5 16 in.

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. The inward opening design saves bathroom space. The curved glass gives you more elbow room and the lack of a corner gives your bathroom more open floor space. We only stock inward opening shower doors from high quality leading shower brands including merlyn novellini aquadart and roman to name a few.

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. Left 205 reversible 10211 right 195 features. 8 mm clear glass model sdhs860 bn r 539 00.