Shower Curtains vs. Shower Doors

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Thinking of replacing your outdated shower curtain? Looking for an alternative to your rickety shower door? If you can’t decide whether to use a curtain or door for your next shower update, the lists of pros and cons in this article will highlight some of the questions and concerns you’re likely to have. Both curtains and doors have their benefits and disadvantages, over and above that of simple appearance. Whether you’re thinking of doing a complete bathroom remodel or changing just one basic detail, you might be surprised at the repercussions. With one decision, curtain vs. door, an entire bathroom can look and feel like new. Once you’ve decided, contact a certified bathroom remodeler like Blue Ridge Construction, which handles large and small projects alike.

The Shower Curtain

Pros

• Easy to replace. This project can be at the top of your do-it-yourself list. If you really want to get creative, you can also make your own curtains with relative ease.
• Affordable. You can likely afford to replace your curtain frequently, changing the mood and tone of your bathroom space each time.
• Flexible. The curtain can be left closed when you forget to clean your tub while houseguests are over. It can also be left open for a more spacious feel.
• Washable. You can use spray-on products to clean the surface of your curtains instantly. Many shower curtain liners are also machine-washable.
• Versatile. Shower curtains come in many different colors, designs, sizes, and fabrics to fit your taste and needs.

Cons

• Mold and mildew. Because it isn’t as easy to see mold within the folds of a curtain as it is on a door, shower curtains often get overlooked during cleaning and are frequent breeding grounds for mold and mildew.
• Messy. Forgetting to tuck the curtain in once will puddle your bathroom floor.
• Old-fashioned. Modern tastes might find the shower curtain outdated in comparison to sleek, innovative shower doors.

The Shower Door

Pros

• Sturdy. Made from materials such as glass, shower doors are sturdy and last for years.
• Easy to clean. Mold doesn’t build up as quickly on glass surfaces as it does on the fabric of a curtain, and when it does, cleaning with a spray and a wipe is no problem on this accessible surface.
• Modern and open. See-through doors give a bathroom a spacious look and feel.
• Functional. Doors seal in water effectively.
• Versatile. Shower doors come in a large array of sizes and styles, including pivot, folding, bi-fold, sliding, frameless, and trackless models.

Cons

• Soap scum. Doors on trackers are common. The trackers encompass hard-to-reach spaces that can be difficult to clean and once neglected, accumulate scum.
• Rickety jams. Doors can sometimes go into disrepair, falling of trackers or hinges with multiple uses.
• Not as easy to replace. Unlike curtains, bathroom doors are more time consuming and expensive to replace. On the other hand, you’ll get your money’s worth with years of reliable use.

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