Sliding door screen vs. folding

When choosing a shower screen, one of the questions that will arise is what type of screen is best for our bathroom. Do we buy a sliding or folding door screen?

In the end it all depends on the size, characteristics and decoration of your bathroom. But so that you have it a little clearer, we are going to show you when it may be more advisable to buy a sliding screen and when a folding screen is better.

Buy a sliding or hinged door screen?

The difference between a shower head with a sliding or hinged door is the direction in which the shower door opens.

A swing door opens forward and must have space so that we can move it without difficulties. The sliding door, on the other hand, opens to the side, and does not obstruct the passage.

But, in which cases would a partition with hinged doors or sliding doors be appropriate? Let's see.

Screen with sliding door

They are recommended when the bathroom is small and you don't have much space to open the shower door without hitting other furniture.

In small bathrooms, the sliding door screen is also safer, since the door is not in the middle, nor can we easily bump into it.

They can be conveniently placed between two walls, if there is enough space for the sliding door to move.

On the other hand, the sliding door tends to provide a greater seal than swing doors, since it has profiles in the lower part that allow a greater degree of hermeticity.

There are different options when buying a shower screen with a sliding door, with different combinations of fixed and mobile leaves.

Screen with hinged door

The hinged door partitions do not have bearings. This prevents them from wearing out when opening, so their durability can be greater.

They are also more comfortable for the elderly or people with mobility difficulties, since it does not require pushing to the side so that they can be opened.

If there is an obstacle in the bathroom that prevents the installation of a sliding door, perhaps on the side of the shower tray, such as a wall, this type of door may also be the best solution.

Shower screens with hinged doors are usually recommended for larger bathrooms, since that way we have more space to open the door and it does not collide with any other furniture or toilet.

Get the best shower screens in Azulejos Solá

In Azulejos Solá you can find a wide variety of shower screens for the renovation of your bathroom.

Choose the model that best fits the composition and dimensions of your bathroom.

If you have any doubts or questions, contact us now or call us at +34 96 132 09 73 or write us a message on our contact form.