When listing homes for sale in Oviedo, you may find that the bathroom needs a whole new makeover. Bathrooms are one of the locations in Oviedo homes for sale that you may not want to put any money into, but it may need it the most.
Bathrooms are the one room in a house that everyone needs to visit every once in a while. These areas take a beating from their constant use as well as the type of environment that they propagate. All the dirt, water, and humidity can build up a whole lot of nastiness.
As you try to move Oviedo homes for sale, you may find that some renovation work is required, particularly having a new shower installed.
If you are planning on installing a walk-in shower or a shower-tub insert, you won’t need to think about a shower door. But any other type installation in the bathrooms will need to have a shower door installed. There are all kinds of shower doors to choose from, and some are better than others depending on your particular situation.
Frameless Shower Doors
Clear and clean, frameless shower doors have become more and more popular because of their visual appeal. Without the metal framework surrounding the glass, frameless shower doors provide a clear view of the inside of the shower and are perfect for displaying any type of beautiful tile work that may have been laid.
Frameless shower doors also provide an easy means for showing off designer fixtures and gives homeowners the option of choosing a specific height more easily to conform to a particular style.
Another benefit of frameless shower doors is that they are easier to clean. You don’t have to deal with cleaning any of the metal corrosion that is inherent in framed shower doors.
Rigid and sturdy, the glass for frameless shower entries are thicker than most other types of shower doors, which are about one-quarter inch thick. Typically, most frameless shower doors are three-eighths to one-half inch thick and do cost more for this thicker, heavier glass.
Sliding Shower Doors (Bypass Doors)
These types of doors are perfect if you don’t have a lot of space since they slide within an already defined length of shower space. Consisting of two to three panels that slide past each other on tracks along the top and bottom of the door, these glass panes are great for wider shower openings that measure at least 60 inches.
Pivot Shower Doors
These doors are the traditional swinging hinged doors that open outward from one side and are only installed in standalone shower stalls. If redoing homes for sale in Oviedo and the shower is under 60 inches, then these probably are the right door to use.
A great option with these doors is to opt for a double hinged door that can be set to pivot both inward and outward. This only works if the opening is at least 48 inches.
Other Shower Doors
There are also:
- Round shower doors ideal for corner showers.
- Neo-angle shower doors best suited for corner showers.
- Bifold shower door for smaller bathrooms.
