Comparison guides
Sliding door or pivot door: which enclosure suits the room
At a glance
- A pivot door needs roughly the door width again as clear floor space to open into, which rules it out where a basin or WC sits opposite.
- Sliding doors need track length either fixed to a wall or overlapping a fixed panel, adding to the overall enclosure footprint even though the opening itself saves room.
Where jobs go wrong
A pivot door needs roughly the door width again as clear floor space to open into, which rules it out where a basin or WC sits opposite.
Questions we get asked
Which is easier to get in and out of?
A pivot door gives a fuller opening in one movement, which some people find easier than sliding a panel across.
Do sliding doors leak more?
Not if fitted correctly, but the bottom track needs to be kept clear and level or water can sit in it.
The deciding factors
- A pivot door needs roughly the door width again as clear floor space to open into
- which rules it out where a basin or WC sits opposite.
- Sliding doors need track length either fixed to a wall or overlapping a fixed panel
- adding to the overall enclosure footprint even though the opening itself saves room.
- Sliding tracks collect hair and limescale
- and need more regular cleaning than a simple hinge.
Local help with sliding or pivot shower door
We cover Gloucester, Cheltenham and the surrounding GL postcodes. Include your town or postcode and we can say straight away if it is in range.