Sliding Shower Screens

A sliding shower door runs along a track rather than swinging or folding, so it needs no clearance at all in front. In a narrow bathroom where a pivot door would hit the basin or toilet, this is usually the answer.

Choosing a width

Sliding doors suit wider openings — typically 1000mm to 1700mm. Below about 1000mm the fixed panel takes up so much of the opening that the entry gap becomes impractical. For narrower spaces look at a bi-fold or pivot door instead.

Measure at three heights and work from the smallest figure. Most doors include 20-25mm of adjustment to absorb out-of-plumb walls.

The entry gap

This is the measurement people forget. A 1200mm sliding door does not give a 1200mm opening — roughly half is fixed panel. Check the stated entry width, especially if access matters for a larger user or someone with mobility needs.

Glass and rollers

6mm glass is the standard; 8mm feels more substantial and usually comes with better hardware. The rollers do the work on a sliding door, so quality there matters more than on any other door type — cheap rollers are the usual failure point.

Match the door to a rectangular shower tray of the same width.