Below are the terminologies for shower doors that are commonly used. This guide will help you get started on the road to buying shower doors.
Accurate Measurement – measurement that includes all the information needed to complete a shower door order.
Acrylic is an extremely durable bath and shower material. Acrylic has a durable surface and is resistant to the harsh conditions of everyday life.
A buttress is a panel that rises above a curb, sometimes called a knee wall. This option will make the door completely individual for your opening and is available in any type of frame.
Centerline – An imaginary line that is often located in the center of the curb of threshold or where the shower door will enter the opening.
Corner – Possibility to open the shower door. In this embodiment, the shower door is located in the center of two panels, each of which is usually located at a 135-degree angle.
Filler is an additional material that follows the lines of the body and is used to fill gaps or irregularities. They are often used on framed and semi-frameless shower doors.
Framed – The framed body has an aluminum frame around the door glass of any panel.
Frameless – Frameless doors have a minimum frame size to provide a better view of your shower.
Inline is the option for opening the shower door. These doors are suitable for direct opening single shower rooms and include bypass doors (i.e. sliding doors), single swing doors, and any door and panel configuration without corner panels.
A gel coat is a thin layer of smooth, shiny material that lies on top of the fiberglass. This is what gives the material its smoothness and color. Underneath is fiberglass-reinforced polyester, which gives the material its strength.
Groove – Cut or sections removed from the panel. This option will make the door completely individual for your opening and is available in any type of frame.
Out of level – uneven state of the horizontal curb, ceiling and / or control wall.
Out of plumb – uneven, vertical wall condition.
Screens – When the shower head is strategically positioned and has no moving parts, shower curtains trap water while providing complete freedom of entry.
Perfect Overlap is a state where the bypass slider is ideal for a panel to minimize panel overlap and increase clearance.
Return – the panel does not adhere to the door, but at a 90-degree angle. You can choose a swing door or a bypass door with a return panel.
Rolling doors move a single panel at a time. Advanced ball bearings provide excellent track glide on the fixed panel.
Semi-frameless – has curbs on each side of the cabinet, but not around the door glass or panel. This is ideal if you want to complement your interior without obstructing the view from the shower.
Shower head position – Position the shower head as if you were looking at the shower from the outside.
Sliding doors move in a straight line. Some wardrobes have walk-through doors that slide out on both sides, while others have a sliding panel connected to a fixed one.
Swing Door – like any door in your home, these doors open into the bathroom, allowing you to step into the shower.
U-Channel is a metal strip used to attach glass panels to the floor, ceiling or wall.
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