The Many Types Of Shower Door Hardware

Installing any type of shower door requires shower door hardware to keep it in place and for it to function as expected. There are many types of shower door hardware, including seals, pulls and handles, hinges, knobs, towel bars, sweeps, caddy, drip rail and bumpers.

Options for each shower door hardware are varied that finding one to buy could sometimes be confusing. Many retailers offer shower door kits that include hardware for easy installation. Take a look at some shower door hardware offered online.

Geneva Series Shower Door Hinges from Glass Distributors Inc.:

This series of door hinges can accommodate 3/8 inch to ½ inch glass. The hinges are of solid brass built with all moving parts such pins and springs made of stainless steel. They are self-centering and come with a reversible 5-degree pivot pin. You can have the pivot pin customize to accommodate an off angle installation. The Geneva 045 series glass mounted hinges are available in various finishes, including chrome, brass, antique brass, brass nickel, polished nickel, white/chrome and oil rubbed bronze. Prices vary depending on your choice of finish. Check out these hinges at glassdistributorsinc.com.

Prime-Line  Stainless Steel Shower Door Catch with Spring Loaded Nylon Tip:

This door catch in stainless steel housing is corrosion-proof with adjustable mounting for easy installation. It comes with one latch assembly and screws for hinged doors. The material is vinyl. The catch retails under model number M 6014 at lowes.com.

Smooth Style Acrylic Back-To-Back Shower Door Pull Handle with Rings:

These pulls and handles are another offering from Glass Distributors Inc. The pulls and handles are made of acrylic to help maintain the see-through appearance of your glass shower door. You have two style options—twist, which has an intertwined appearance, and smooth for a round surface look. The pulls are made of ¾-inch diameter rod in clear acrylic and secured with either chrome or brass back-up washes. Check out these pulls and handles at glassidstributorsinc.com for $108.60.

Towel Bars from Glass Distributors Inc.:

These tubular single-side towel bars are available in 12 various dimensions, including 12 inches, 18 inches, 20 inches, 22 inches, 24 inches, 26 inches, 28 inches and 30 inches. Available finishes are chrome, brass, oil rubbed bronze, polished nickel, brushed nickel, satin chrome and satin brass. Prices of these tubular towel bars vary according to your choice of finish. Visit flassdistributorsinc.com for more details.

Brass Hinges from American Shower Door:

These brass hinges are adjustable to give you precise installation. They come in offset or centered backplates with radius corners and beveled edges on many models. You have a choice of standard or customize angles. These self-centering hinges are designed for steam doors with arched-top. Pivots for these hinges can be integrated into sill or header or can be mounted directly to the ceiling or sill. They can accommodate 3/8 inch, ½ inch or ¾ inch glass. These Crystal Collection Hardware hinges are available at products.construction.com.

Contemporary Style Back-to-Back Shower Door Knobs:

These contemporary style knobs are made of solid brass with 17 finishes to choose from. They measure 1 and 3/16 inches in diameter and 1 and 3/16 high from the door surface. Finish options are chrome, brass, oil rubbed bronze, brass satin chrome, brass nickel and white. You can buy these shower door knobs at glassdistributorsinc.com.