Shower Screens

For the Trade

What usually decides the job is the opening you need, how much splash control the spec calls for, and whether you’re working in a shower tray, a wet room, or over a bath. A walk in shower screen keeps access simple and suits tighter layouts where you do not want a moving panel in the way. A folding shower screen earns its keep where clearance is awkward and the screen has to get out of the way. A fixed shower screen is the usual pick when you want the cleanest, least fussy setup, but the layout and spray pattern still need to suit it. Over a bath, the bath shower screen choice often comes down to tap position and how much of the bath edge you need to keep clear.

Popular Shower Screen Formats

Start with the layout, not the finish. A shower screen is the usual pick when you need bathing and showering in one footprint. That is why you see them so often on Bathrooms refurb work.

A shower glass screen does the same job over a bath. The bath shape and tap position usually decide if it works. You gain space, but you lose flexibility, so the screen has to suit the bath and the room set-out.

Key Differences When Choosing

If you’re choosing shower screens for a job, the first call is usually between a fixed panel, a folding or pivot option, and a bath shower screen.

Fixed glass keeps the spec simple. Use it when you want fewer moving parts and less to go wrong.

Folding and pivot styles earn their keep where access is tight. They give you more clearance, but you lose a bit of rigidity and need to be more exact on setting-out.

Over a bath, check tap position and how much splash you need to contain before you order. If the rest of the room is going at the same time, line up Bath Panels and Bathroom Accessories so you’re not back later for trims and fittings.

Next Decisions After Choosing

Once the screen is chosen, the next call is what sits around it. On a bath job, check the bath panels and tap side together. A bath shower screen can look fine on paper and still leave you short on clearance at the fittings.

In the showering area, sort the wall finish at the same time. The small bits from Bathroom Accessories are worth lining up as well. It is usually the missing seal, rail or holder that holds the job up, not the screen itself.