Shower Screens

Shower screens are a great alternative to the more traditional, but no less attractive, shower curtain and offer a number of practical advantages. They protect the bathroom suite from the splashes and stains that can build up in a shower area, they are much easier to keep clean than a standard shower curtain and can add a touch of style to your room. In addition, they help to maintain hygienic standards as mould and grime cannot gather on the fabric of the screen.

They are available in a wide range of styles and configurations to suit your allocated shower space and the overall look you want for your room. Some of the more common types of shower screens include fully framed, frameless and semi-frameless options in a range of different door types such as sliding, bi-fold or pivot doors.

Fully framed shower screens have their doors and edges encased within a frame of metal generally made from either chrome-plated or anodised aluminium. For long screens (1000mm+) a bracing bar is often included to prevent the screen from bowing and failing under stress, especially for older bathrooms.

Frameless shower screens are a modern choice and can be very sleek and stylish in their appearance. The glass is generally clear to let light flood into a small bathroom but you can also find options with tinted or frosted glass for a bit of privacy. The best frameless shower screens are well-constructed using quality materials such as stainless steel for the frames and brackets and forged brass (rather than cheaper zinc) for hinges and pins. Choosing high quality components will minimise the need for – and cost of – repairs or replacements for years to come.

A quadrant shower screen tucks the shower into the corner of your bathroom and opens via sliding doors. This type of shower is a great solution for smaller bathrooms and apartments.

Another option is a double panel bi-fold shower screen. This allows you to open the two panels in a few different ways giving you the freedom to access your bath from anywhere in your bathroom. They can also work well in rooms where you have a combination of toilet and washbasin along one wall.

If you’re going for a frameless or semi-frameless shower screen, make sure the glass is Grade A safety glass which has been heat treated. This process makes the glass 5x stronger than untreated glass and ensures that if it does break, it will fragment into tiny crumb-like pieces rather than sharp, dangerous shards.

Getting your new shower screen professionally installed is the best way to ensure it is properly positioned and fitted for maximum strength and durability, as well as a flawless finish that will give your bathroom a great visual impact. It is also wise to choose a glazier who has a good track record for customer service and quality workmanship. This means checking their credentials and accreditations, seeing examples of their work or watching testimonials before hiring them.

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