Here’s How to Pick Out the Perfect Shower Stall for Your Bathroom
A prefabricated shower stall, shower cabinet or shower surround is a great pick for your DIY bathroom reno. It’s a quick, easy and budget-friendly installation choice, and available in a variety of styles to suit your space. Here’s what you need to know to get started.
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Types of Shower Stalls
![A one-piece showers](http://images.ctfassets.net/8sto6ehqcihm/1Hl3nDOh4aKM2ow8H5KCTL/b2220fd82d10b94cf1c5b6887609cffa/One-Piece_Showers_1600x1039.jpg?w=1600&q=75&fm=webp)
![A modular shower stall](http://images.ctfassets.net/8sto6ehqcihm/5j1uPF4AOaqL7Qwlkr4IXF/17ef613f9f53658b6010b23f8a97b083/Modular_Showers_1600x1039.jpg?w=1600&q=75&fm=webp)
![A corner shower](http://images.ctfassets.net/8sto6ehqcihm/7w2qaRGEudiMuWiDsryrh8/cfe2587058806854da21440a81ac8aec/corner_shower_1600x1039.jpg?w=1600&q=75&fm=webp)
Shower Stall Materials
Prefabricated shower stalls, enclosures and cabinets come in a variety of materials, each with their own characteristics. Here are the most common materials on the market.
![An acrylic shower stall](http://images.ctfassets.net/8sto6ehqcihm/4NeeLaDg8T3Ss3YNrtxug4/1ec560b81a5b82591ae0d81fab5b160b/Acrylic_shower_stall_1600x1596.jpg?w=1600&q=75&fm=webp)
![A plastic shower stall](http://images.ctfassets.net/8sto6ehqcihm/iNLtqN6M6EAq7ivKw87LL/9b312b83795494943a658cce9e99d23f/Plastic_Shower_Stall_1600x1596.jpg?w=1600&q=75&fm=webp)
![A glass shower stall](http://images.ctfassets.net/8sto6ehqcihm/9JNPLpKGJohDPGdziNQ1m/78a755c4b4159355a1deef3cdbc7df01/MicrosoftTeams-image__1_.png?w=1600&q=75&fm=webp)
![A fibreglass shower stall](http://images.ctfassets.net/8sto6ehqcihm/11CGleo3NgIhx8Phaeght9/8d08237c692e2b7bca1f6d6ffa6ec11a/Fibreglass_shower_stall_1600x1596.jpg?w=1600&q=75&fm=webp)
![A polystyrene shower stall](http://images.ctfassets.net/8sto6ehqcihm/2MIPVUTHl0oJ2kZplDwwku/ce8c41b2364758f3eb5abdd117331df3/Polystyrene_shower_stall_1600x1596.jpg?w=1600&q=75&fm=webp)
Shower Door Designs
When choosing a shower stall, consider its door. While some shower units come with a door included, most do not. Here are the most common design features you’ll encounter.
Bypass Doors
Space-efficient sliding doors slide over each other, reducing water dripping onto the floor. They require no clearance but may have a smaller opening than swinging door.
Pivot Doors
This door swings fully outward and is attached to a shower wall or panel with a pivot. It allows easy access but requires clearance space in front.