Minimum Shower Door Width Uk

Kjblunck posted in general discussion on june 6 2007 07 34am i m doing a renovation on my bathroom and adding a shower.

Minimum shower door width uk.

In a 2 panel system they generally go up to 1700mm with the 1200mm width being the most popular selling model for uk bathrooms. I can t go much wider because there is a toilet right next to the opening. Alcove shower bathtubs commonly are 60 inches wide and their bypass or sliding doors are usually about 58 inches. The minimum shower door width for a better functionality.

This dimension might be direct to stud or between two wall coverings. Since the door has to slide behind the fixed panel the minimum size of a sliding door is usually 1000mm. 1981 x 762 x 35mm often referred to as a 2 6 door is the most common internal door size in england and wales. Most manufacturers offer a minimum of 500mm access space.

Accommodating various user postures and movements shower clearances consider a range of body types ages and skills in the placement of shower controls grab bars and shower heads. 1981 x 838 x 35mm in most circumstances provides the required opening width for wheelchair access under the part m mobility. Average size of a corner shower tray. Sometimes depending on the size you have available a walk in shower might not be suitable especially if it is too cramped.

When framing the alcove do not add any extra space to accommodate the shower tub. Anything over 36 inches needs extra support from a side glass panel to support the weight of the door. Minimum shower door width. 8mm shower glass door height 1400mm to 2100mm.

Rectangular shower tray sizes. The number of hinges. For instance if you added a bi fold shower door to a square shower tray you wouldn t require as much room surrounding the shower. The minimum width of a glass shower door is anywhere between 600mm and 800mm the variable being the height and the hardware being used i e.

The best width for an entrance to your shower that is both comfortable and aesthetically pleasing is between 22 and 36 inches. Anything smaller than this and the shower enclosure won t be able to keep in the water leading to splashes and a wet bathroom. The way i have it planned is to have a shower door that measures about 23 inches wide. 1981 x 457 533 x 35mm door sizes tend to be most popular for use as cupboard or wardrobe doors.

Shower heads are located at a standard height of 80 203 cm but can be set at a minimum height of 72 183 cm. You should also allow around 700mm in front of a wc and basin and at least 1 000mm in front of a bath. Uk standard door sizes. 1981 x 610 686 x 35mm door sizes are used where the wall space may be restricted and a smaller door is required.

Although there is not a standard size as such 900 x 900mm is fairly typical for a square shower tray and will provide a comfortable place to shower. It is also important to consider the overall weight of the door. The minimum size of a walk in shower should be no less than 90cm in length and 76cm in width.