1m x1m shower tray door
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Too Late

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5,156 posts

266 months

Sunday 26th July
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Hi all,

I'm in the middle of fitting an ensuite and I'm really struggling to find a decent shower door for a 1000 × 1000 mm shower tray.

It seems like such a common tray size, but most of the doors I've looked at either feel a bit flimsy or don't look particularly well made. I'm after something that feels solid and sturdy, while still looking good.

Can anyone recommend a shower door or a particular brand they've had a good experience with? I'd really appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks!

AndyTR

837 posts

155 months

Sunday 26th July
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What type of door are you looking for? Sliding, full width hinged door, flush fitting hinged with a side panel, silver, black, crickle style etc?

Rough101

3,070 posts

106 months

Sunday 26th July
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Do you need a door at that size? I’ve an 1100x1100 and the floor gets just a few splashes, gets wetter from your feet.

Jeremy-75qq8

1,777 posts

123 months

Sunday 26th July
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The door at 1000 will be to big. You you make it up out of a more reasonable size and a closure panel.


Mark V GTD

3,186 posts

155 months

Sunday 26th July
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Too Late said:
It seems like such a common tray size, but most of the doors I've looked at either feel a bit flimsy or don't look particularly well made.
fairly unusual size in my view - very large for a square tray.

Too Late

Original Poster:

5,156 posts

266 months

Sunday 26th July
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Thanks all.
Here are some photos.

The room width is actually 990mm. Obviously if I went smaller I am going to then need to build the wall out for the smaller width shower tray.
A wet room won't work with the door being so close so I need a screen or something. Against the wall as you walk into the ensuite will have to be the sink so the opening needs to be closest to he door I expect.





You can see the 1m mark on the floor and wall


m3jappa

6,950 posts

249 months

Sunday 26th July
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You can use thicker glass and brackets from somewhere like fh Brundle. im sure we had a door of similar size a few years ago. it was certainly close to that and iirc was either 12 or 15mm.

Theres plenty of glass places who can drill the glass to accept whatever it is you need.

Plus4Four#

303 posts

12 months

Sunday 26th July
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Any bi-fold style doors available?
That might also solve restrictions on the arc the door needs to open.

Mr_J

541 posts

78 months

Sunday 26th July
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I was going to ask can you actually get a 990mm tray but my first question is where is the first fix plumbing....?

Too Late

Original Poster:

5,156 posts

266 months

Sunday 26th July
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So first fix is behind the plasterboard. I have hot and cold feeds for a recessed mixer on the left of the shower with a ceiling mounted shower head. Shower waste will be cut in when I know the shower tray I am getting.

Regarding fitting a 1000mm shower tray, the walls are actually 990 from left to right. So a bit tight for a 1000mm tray.. I am going to over hand the plaster board by 5mm each side of the tray to allow it to fit. Then seal it.

That's the plan anyway.

Problem with bifold doors they seem so wobbly.



Edited by Too Late on Sunday 26th July 11:37

Billy Eyelash

906 posts

239 months

Sunday 26th July
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We have a similar space restriction, and have two smaller glass doors with a magnetic seal between them.
Much more sturdy than one big door.


blueg33

46,799 posts

255 months

Sunday 26th July
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Merlyn do great doors. Sure they do a 1000mm size

Too Late

Original Poster:

5,156 posts

266 months

Sunday 26th July
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Awesome, thanks all

CharlesElliott

2,266 posts

313 months

Sunday 26th July
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Merlyn do infold, bifold....and they aren't wobbly (but they are priced to reflect that).

PhilboSE

6,187 posts

257 months

Sunday 26th July
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+1 for Merlyn. They’re all I fit now unless the room needs an ultra swanky design. Even their budget range is good. Customer service and parts availability for old designs also good.