A glass shower door takes the beauty and elegance of your bathroom to the next level. However, it has to start by you selecting the right door and ensuring a proper installation. People often make mistakes during installation that ruin the beauty and functionality of their shower doors. This shouldn't be you. The following are some common mistakes to avoid during your glass shower door installation.

Overlooking Functionality

Some homeowners get carried away by the beauty of glass shower doors and forget to consider functionality. While you may be installing the shower door to impress visitors, it also needs to serve you and your household members well. 

Before purchasing the glass shower door, consider what your household needs. Do you need grab bars or towel bars? What about additional storage? How wide should the door be to accommodate all the members? When you consider these and other factors before installation, you can install something that caters to the needs of everyone.

Choosing a Swinging Shower Door

A swinging shower door may seem like a good option for your bathroom, but it can cause many problems down the line. For example, if the door is opened with force, it can hit other parts of your shower enclosure to cause massive damage. 

Instead of swinging shower doors, go for frameless sliders or bypass doors. These doors offer the same aesthetic appeal as swinging doors but are also highly functional. 

Taking Incorrect Measurements

This is a common problem, even among experienced buyers. If you don't measure the bathroom doorway space correctly, you risk buying an ill-fitting door. Even being off by a few millimeters can make a big difference. 

An ill-fitting shower door may not open or close smoothly. It can also break easily with heavy impact. Unless you're a certified bathroom contractor, you're better off hiring a professional for shower door installation as they can guarantee accurate measurements. 

Choosing the Cheapest Option

A bathroom remodeling isn't something you do every week or month. You're installing a glass shower door to serve you for many years. Therefore, you want a high-quality door that can stand the test of time. Unfortunately, when you choose a glass shower door just because it's cheap, you're more likely to end up with inferior quality. 

However, this doesn't mean you exhaust all your savings on the shower door. The secret is to search for a product that offers good value for money and is well within your budget. If you're unsure about what you want, ask a bathroom remodeling professional about shower doors.