Shower-Door Sampler

There are numerous ways to contain shower overspray. A premade sliding door used to be the only option, but now manufacturers can make a custom-looking piece without the custom price tag in as few as five days. What this means for you is a greater selection of doors to choose from—sliding, swinging, bifold, curved, neo-angle, shower shields—but also a more complex decision-making process. In this article, writer Matthew Teague explores the most popular door options, their strengths, their weaknesses, general costs, and caveats.