Choosing a pivot shower door seems straightforward until you start comparing options. Having supplied over 425 models across brands like Merlyn, Eastbrook, and Tissino, here is what we have learnt matters most.

Glass thickness makes a real difference. Anything below 6mm feels flimsy once fitted. Eight millimetre toughened glass, like the Merlyn 8 Series Frameless Pivot Door with inline panel, gives a noticeably more solid feel and holds its alignment far longer.

Easy clean coatings save hours over time. Limescale builds fast in hard water areas, and scrubbing an uncoated door weekly gets old quickly. The Eastbrook Vantage Easy Clean Pivot Door comes with the coating as standard, which is worth knowing before you pay extra for it elsewhere.

Measure the opening properly. Most pivot doors are available up to 1000mm, but a common mistake is measuring wall to wall without accounting for the profile depth. Always check the adjustment range listed in the specifications.

Matt black marks easily. It looks stunning, but fingerprints and water spots show more than on chrome. If you choose it, an easy clean coating is not optional — it is essential.

Price varies wildly for the same product. We currently have the Merlyn 8 Series at 57% below RRP. The same door elsewhere can be double the price, so it is always worth checking before committing.

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