Shower door hardware has to suit the glass, not just the bathroom finish. Hinges must support the panel, and handles need the correct fit. Settle those requirements before narrowing the choice by color or style.
Choosing handles and hinges for your shower door
Shower door handles and hinges are an essential part of any frameless glass shower door. Hinges securely hold pieces of glass in place and allow your custom frameless glass shower door to smoothly open and close, while handles provide a secure grip that allows you to easily open and close the door. Both types of hardware can add a stylish touch to your bathroom decor and frameless shower enclosure. There are several types of hinges and door handles to choose from, each with its unique benefits and features.
Choosing the right style of your shower hardware
It’s important to choose the right hardware for your custom frameless glass shower door since the materials used can significantly affect the durability of a shower door and enclosure and the wrong type of hardware can damage the glass.
Shower hardware options
Shower door hardware should be chosen with care. Generally, hinges and handles vary in their finish and are available in a wide range of colors.
Hinges
The hinges available are offered in a variety of finishes, so you can easily choose a style and type that works with your shower glass door and bathroom design. The edges of the hinges will be square or beveled.
Pivot.Pivot hinges are useful for smaller spaces, allowing your shower glass door to swing open in either direction.
Full-back. Full-back hinges are used on doors that are extra-wide or heavy and can allow the shower door to swing open up to 180 degrees.
Offset.Offset hinges are used for oversized shower glass doors or corner showers.
Glass-to-glass hinges.These hinges connect two pieces of glass.
Knob and handle styles
There is a wide range of frameless shower door handles and knobs to choose from, including:
- Ladder pull
- D-pull
- Square pull
Handles are also available in different lengths, allowing you to choose a handle based on the style of your door and the look you want to achieve. These handles can be positioned horizontally or vertically, depending on your preference and needs.
Finish/color
In terms of finishes, you should have no problem finding a wide selection of handles available in the following finish types:
- Bronze
- Gold
- Black hardware
- Stainless steel
- Copper
- Satin brass
- Brushed nickel
- Polished chrome
Matching the shower hardware with the other metal in the bathroom
The color of the hardware in your bathroom creates a theme that can influence the color and style of your door hardware. Glass door hardware will be uniformly one finish type or color.
Silver and gold are the most common colors used. These hardware colors are often chosen because of their reflective natural and appearance. Bronze and nickel are also popular and can provide a modern, contemporary look.
As you can see, the type of shower door hardware you choose for your frameless shower door matters.