Shower Screens

Shower screens have increasingly become an important fixture in bathrooms in Singapore. As bathroom designs become more flexible and luxurious, the task of demarcating the shower area from the rest of the bathroom has become essential.

Defining the Bathroom Space

In contemporary bathrooms, a main function of shower screens is to divide the wet area from draining stuff while at the same time keeping the room visually open. Glass panels have always been a great option as, apart from protecting the walls, they let the light in, thus eliminating the sense of the space being closed or confined. Layouts will certainly determine the types of configuration one might have, panels running from wall to wall, a corner enclosure, or a small curved cubicle for space, saving purposes. However, the quality and efficiency of your shower screen will substantially be determined by the type and quality of the fittings and accessories that come along with it, like hinges seals sliding mechanisms (doors, etc.). The key point is to keep these mechanisms working smoothly so that the water does not leak outside the designated area. On top of that, when drainage hardware is well, chosen and impeccably fitted, the shower partition is an unfussy boundary that not only functions well but also allows the bathroom to be free visually.

Advantages

Besides serving as a spatial barrier to the shower area, shower screens also keep out water from the shower area. This keeps the rest of the toilet area dry and clean, and also minimises the chances of falls on the wet surface.

Glass shower screens are recommended over the use of curtains, which are less effective when it comes to preventing water splashing out of the shower area. A simple glass shower screen with a convenient open-close mechanism will do the work more effectively and at the same time, giving your bathroom greater aesthetic appeal.

Types of Screens

• Shower screens have a variety of types and shapes to suit any bathroom configuration you have:
• Traditional design – Aluminium or PVC frames are used with a sliding mechanism, where sheet glass or acrylic panels are installed.
• Frameless design – Panes of glass are installed together with less visually obtrusive fittings to give the shower screen a clean and minimal aesthetic.
• Semi-frameless design – Semi-frameless types are usually installed in cases where frameless designs can not be installed, in order to give a clean, contemporary look

Shapes of Shower Screens

• Wall-to-wall – The simplest type of shower configuration allows both sliding and swing door types can be used for simple wall-to-wall shower screens
• Corner Style Shower – This configuration fits into small areas and allows sliding or swing panels to encourage access into the shower
• Diamond or Curved shaped cubicles – Less popular than the above options, this is perfectly suited for limited shower space while giving a unique aesthetic.

Panel Selection

For best transparency and clarity, 4mm sheets of tempered glass are recommended. Alternatively, you may select to use acrylic panels which come in different colours.

Durability

The durability of shower screen installations rely on the quality of screen, hinge, and sliding mechanisms. Water-tightness is also essential to ensure the system performs at its best.