Inline Shower Doors: Buyer’s Guide

Finding the best door for your shower enclosure transforms your bathroom. With so many variations available, deciding which is best for you can be pretty daunting.

An Inline Shower Door is often overlooked and can give your bathroom a sleek, modern look. This guide explains what an Inline Shower Door is, the pros and cons and if this is the best choice for you.

What is an Inline Shower Door?

To put it simply, an Inline Shower Door consists of one or two glass panels. These panels are connected at a 180° angle on at least one side. When they are arranged, they form an inline/straight-line aesthetic.

The Inline Panel is ideal for a user who wishes to have a longer shower door or a larger shower tray. For example, the Roman Haven Side and Inline Panels have various matching Roman Shower Trays available.

In addition, The Lakes Bathrooms Inline Shower Doors are outstanding examples of single-panelled Inline Shower Door, and even feature an optional extension profile to increase the width of the door.

What designs of Inline Shower Doors can I buy?

Inline Shower Doors are ideal for alcove and corner fitting enclosures. This results in a wide variety of designs available:

Pivot – Arguably one of the more common Inline Door designs, the classic Pivot Shower Door is forever a timeless classic. These doors open with two hinges at the top and bottom of the door that connects to the Inline Panel. The Merlyn 6 Series Pivot Shower Door and Inline Panel collection is a prime example of hard-wearing Pivot Doors that feature an Inline Panel.

Bifold – As part of the Series 6 Collection, Merlyn also produces a range of Bifold Shower Doors. These space-saving doors fold into themselves (similar to a concertina) and allow easy access into the enclosure.

Hinged – Similar to a Pivot Door, a Hinged Shower Door opens into the bathroom. These extend fully into the area and include hinges on the glass panel's side. Aquadart has an affordable collection of Hinged Inline Shower Doors, featuring various sizes and luxurious finishes.

Sliding – A Sliding Shower Door slides from the left to the right. Similar to a Bifold Door, this design is ideal for a smaller bathroom setting or to allow easy access to your shower enclosure.

These are the four main Inline Shower Doors available. Other alternatives include Infold and Corner fitments to complete a shower enclosure.

What are the Pros and Cons of an Inline Shower Door?

Pros

Extends the width of your existing shower door

They can modernise your shower enclosure with an affordable price tag.

Ideal for a larger shower tray

Easy to install

Cons

They can't work on Quadrant or Offset Quadrant enclosures.

Only work with Square or Rectangular Shower Trays

Are Inline Shower Doors easy to install?

Inline Shower Panels easily connect to a shower door and a side panel. We suggest reading our complete walkthrough on how to fit a shower enclosure or contacting a professional bathroom installer.

How much does an Inline Shower Door cost?

On ShowerstoYou, we have over 300 varieties of Inline Shower Doors available. Our Inline Doors range from £340 - £2,250 for a luxurious Roman Liberty Hinged Inline Shower Door. An Inline Panel on its own can cost as little as £150. All prices vary with size and manufacturer.

Why buy an Inline Shower Door from ShowerstoYou?

For over 38 years, ShowerstoYou has provided a variety of quality showers, bathroom accessories and more. We live and breathe bathrooms and strive to ensure that we provide our customers with an array of products to suit various budgets, styles and personal preferences.

Our products also come with a full manufacturer's guarantee to have complete peace of mind after your purchase.

Browse through our complete range of Inline Shower Doors today.