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Pivot Shower Doors

A pivot shower door gives you the wide, welcoming entrance of a hinged door, without the door swinging halfway across your bathroom. Part of the glass turns back into the shower as it opens, so even a snug ensuite has room for one, in widths from 700mm to 900mm.

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What is a pivot shower door?

It's a shower door that turns on a pivot instead of hinges. The pivot sits at the top and bottom of the glass, set slightly in from the edge, so when you open the door it rotates, rather than swings. One side moves out into the room while the other tucks back into the shower. You get a generous way in, and the door needs far less clearance than a traditional hinged one.

Where can I fit a pivot shower door?

Anywhere your shower sits between two walls. Pivot doors are designed to close off a recess, which makes them a natural fit for alcove showers, compact ensuites, and that awkward cloakroom shower squeezed in under the stairs. Working with a corner or a single wall instead? You'll find the same door style on our square shower enclosures and 3 sided shower enclosures.

What size pivot shower door do I need?

Grab a tape measure and check the width of your recess in three places: top, middle, and bottom. Walls are rarely as straight as they look, so always go with the smallest measurement.

  • 700mm and 760mm doors are made for compact spaces, from small ensuites to cloakroom showers.
  • 800mm is a popular choice for most shower recesses, and a safe bet if you're unsure.
  • 900mm gives you a roomier shower and an even easier step in.

Our standard doors are 1900mm tall. If a sloping roof or low ceiling is getting in the way, every width is also made at 1750mm in our reduced height shower doors range, backed by a 10-year guarantee. Fancy something more premium? The Matki One pivot recess door adds larger sizes to the mix.

Which way should a pivot shower door open?

Whichever way feels right for your room. Most pivot doors can be hung to open left or right, but there's one golden rule: open it away from the shower head. That way, any drips fall back into the tray instead of onto your floor. It's also worth a quick check that the door won't clip the toilet, basin, or towel radiator on its way round.

Should I choose a pivot, sliding, or hinged shower door?

It really comes down to what's sitting around your shower.

  • Go for a pivot door if you want a wide entrance but don't have masses of floor space. It's the best of both worlds.
  • Choose a sliding shower door if your vanity unit or toilet sits right beside the shower, as it opens without needing any space in front.
  • Pick a hinged shower door if you have room to spare and want the widest entrance possible.

Do pivot shower doors leak?

Not if they're fitted properly. When a pivot door does leak, it's almost always down to one of three things: a tray that isn't quite level, a gap in the silicone, or tired seals that have hardened over time. Level the tray carefully, seal the outside edges, and replace the seals the moment they start to split. A quick squeegee after each shower keeps limescale at bay too. 

How do I fit a pivot shower door?

The secret to a good fit is the tray. Get it perfectly level and fully sealed, and everything else falls into place. From there, fix the wall profiles upright, hang the door on its pivots, and adjust until it swings smoothly and closes evenly. Finish with a clean bead of silicone and you're done. It's a manageable job for two people with a drill and spirit level. You'll need a rectangle shower tray or square shower tray to match your door, and our guide on how to fit a shower tray walks you through the groundwork.