Does water splash around the bathroom each time you take a shower? If so, you should think about investing in shower screens. A shower screen can double up as a room divider and despite its practical uses, it will also add visual appeal to even the most outdated bathroom. Functional and durable, these screens can be designed to suit your tastes, with frosted, stained and etched glass options available. Whether you aim to introduce shower screens for privacy purposes or to add pizzazz to the room, you should take the time to choose between the main styles first.
Sliding Doors
When renovating a bathroom that has limited space, shower screens with sliding doors will be the best option. Instead of opening outwards, these doors slide along a track. Even if obstructions surround the shower enclosure, frosted glass, clear glass or mirrored glass shower screens can be installed without a problem. The doors or screens will be hinged either side of the shower cubicle, enabling you to maximise every inch of available space. Otherwise known as bypass shower doors or screens, this stylish option can provide you with more room to move when you are showering and drying off. Designed to blend seamlessly with the theme of any bathroom, sliding doors can be installed without heavy fittings and fixtures.
Hinge Doors
If you have more room to work with you might consider getting shower screens with hinge doors fitted. When shower screens are installed on a hinge mechanism, they can open outwards, allowing you to get in and out of the shower with ease. Side hinged shower screens are a popular choice because no lifting is involved whatsoever, making it possible for elderly individuals and people with physical impairments to access the shower. Toughened glass and reflective glass are suitable glass types for use with hinge doors.
Side Panels
Shower side panels made from glass are available in various sizes to suit every bathroom, and they will modernise even the oldest of shower enclosures. Tempered glass is usually the glass of choice for manufacturing side panels, because this increases the panel’s overall strength. When fitted with a frame made from a durable material like stainless steel, they are guaranteed to last for years without a breakage occurring. Crystal clear safety glass is another type of glass often chosen to make side panels, which can be crafted with a reversible design.
The team at Geelong Security Doors & Shower Screens have over 20 years of experience fitting shower screens. Call (03) 5245 8228 to find out what products are available.
