Choosing The Right Shower Screens
We all love our bath rooms and ensuites looking amazing right! Well, your choice of shower screens will make a big differents, So choose carefully. When choosing something like a shower screen you might sometimes have to make a decision on what is more important to you, Looks or Practicality.
There are a few different types of shower screens and each one will change the overall look of the bathroom or ensuite. Also, each shower screen with content the water in different ways.
Here are some pros and cons of 3 different types you can consider for your bath room and ensuite.
Full Framed Shower Screens
- The most cost effective
- Will contain the water the best out of the 3
- Some people may not like the look the best
- No exposed glass edges
- Extremely sturdy
You can have you fully framed shower screen sit on a one brick hob the help with waterproofing. Just keep in mind that you will have to step over this when getting in and out of the shower.
Semi-Frameless Shower Screens
- A lot cheaper than Frameless, with a very smiler look.
- Water may escape slightly
- Extremely sturdy
- Framed around the outside of the glass
- Modern looking
Puting a semi-frameless shower screen on a brick hob can be done, but the whole reason you choose semi-frameless is for that seamless look.
Frameless Shower Screens
- No frame around the glass
- May be slightly less sturdy than semi-frameless
- Very modern looking
- Water may escape slightly
- Can become pricey
To help with waterproofing and stopping the water from leaving the shower area adding a small step down, say around 10mm can make a big difference.
So now we have covered 3 types of shower screens I would love to know what you choose in your bathroom and ensuite and why.
