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Shower Screens

The world of shower screens can be a confusing one but don't panic because we're here to guide you. Whether you're in the market for a large piece of glass for a wet room or walk-in shower enclosure, or a slightly smaller piece of glass to, well, keep the water from your shower bath from getting out of your shower bath. Either way, you're in the right department.

Wet room screens, as mentioned above, are the perfect way to add some luxury to any showering space. They connect to a wall using a wall channel, normally made of aluminium, and can be purchased in a huge variety of sizes to suit any size of wet room or shower tray. Our range is available in a 8mm thick, thermally toughened safety glass, and can be purchased with chrome, black or brushed brass coloured wall channels.

Bath shower screens are crucial for turning a standard bath into a designer shower bath. They work in the same way as a shower curtain, but in a much more fashionable manner, stopping the water from your shower from escaping all over your floor. Our range features all the styles you could want, including curved over-bath shower screens, square over-bath shower screens, folding bath shower screens and more.

Our range of shower screens combines high quality with competitive prices and efficient delivery - you won’t get a better deal than at Plumbworld!

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Wet Room Screens

799 products
From £154.90
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Bath Shower Screens

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From £54.99

Shower Screens - Things To Consider

Shower screens are a popular choice, if you’ve set your heart on having an over bath screen as opposed to a shower curtain, that’s great news but there’s also some other things you’ll need to take into account such as styling, fitment, space requirements and accessibility. Will it be fitted to the wall directly or do you require a solution that is mounted on the bath itself as well? Is there enough room to get into the bath safely with a screen fitted or do you need a folding or swinging one to make access easier? These points are expanded on below to ensure your purchase will suit the requirements of you and your bathroom.

Styling: Whilst the styling of shower screens are all very uniform and quite similar in many aspects, the small variations in design can have a huge impact on the room you install it in. The main styles available include the most common square or rectangular screen, a curved top edge or a sail screen. A square or rectangular screen is exactly what it says; all lines are straight and the design is extremely neat and standard for the bathroom. This model of screen lends itself well to modern bathrooms where straight lines are prominent in other units. The curved screen has a top corner curved whereas the rectangular screen has a right angle. This minor alteration in the design of the screen means it’s much more suited to bathrooms with softer edges and curvaceous styling. It may well be the more suited screen to traditionally styled rooms, but by no means is it exclusive to this design. The final and most recent of all screen designs is called ‘sail’ due to the shape of the outer part of the screen being shaped like the sail of a boat. This is arguably the most aesthetically pleasing of all the designs and it does certainly draw attention to itself; but due to this it may only be suited to a bolder looking bathroom where design etiquette is strong. Installation in quite a bland room may pull too much focus to it and make it more of an eyesore than a centre piece.

Accessibility & Space: Shower screens will obviously vary in length to suit your requirements. If your bath is long or your shower is extremely strong, a wider screen will be beneficial to reduce water splash as well making it look smarter. However, if your bath is smaller or your shower doesn’t create too much mess, you might be able to get away with a smaller screen. Most shower screens offer some type of manoeuvrability whether that’s the ability to swing on the hinge or completely fold away. Screens that swing inwards or outwards make cleaning and accessibility much easier; however, you need sufficient space for the screen to swing which isn’t always available. On the other hand a folding screen doesn’t require any extra space as it folds into itself essentially, this is fantastic for accessibility, but cleaning and looks may be slightly compromised in comparison to a regular screen.

Extras: Whilst a screen is pretty much a one trick pony that does exactly what it sets out to do, some do have the additional option of a towel rail on the opposite side. This allows for towels to stay dry and within a reachable distance to grab after showering so you don’t have to soak the floor on your quest to get a towel.


Frequently Asked Questions


How do I decide between a wet room screen and a bath shower screen for my bathroom?

If you have a true wet room or a walk-in shower area, a wet room screen is the right choice because it’s a large piece of glass that mounts to the wall with an aluminium wall channel and can be bought in sizes to suit your space. If you have a bath and want a neater shower option, a bath shower screen turns your bath into a designer shower bath and performs the same job as a curtain but looks smarter. For a compact family bathroom with a bath-shower combo, a folding or curved over-bath screen gives more space and keeps splashes contained.


Is the glass used in these screens safe and durable?

Yes. The wet room and bath shower screens are made from 8mm thermally toughened safety glass, which is stronger than regular glass and less likely to break; if it does, it crumbles into small, less dangerous pieces. That thickness also gives the screen a satisfying solidity and reduces flexing on larger walk-in panels. For peace of mind, it’s the same type of glass commonly specified for contemporary shower enclosures.


Which finishes are available and how do I match them to my bathroom fittings?

Wall channels come in chrome, black or brushed brass, so you can match the screen hardware to your taps, shower trims or other metal accents. Chrome works well with classic or modern stainless finishes, black gives a striking contemporary contrast, and brushed brass warms up neutral tiles or pairs with brass taps. If you have mixed metals, pick the finish that ties in with the most prominent fittings for a cohesive look.


What screen configuration should I choose if my bathroom is quite small?

In a small bathroom with a bath, choose a folding bath shower screen because it folds back when not in use and leaves you more manoeuvring room. A curved over-bath screen is another good option if you want extra elbow space while showering without increasing the bath’s footprint. For very narrow walk-in areas, a single fixed wet room panel sized to the exact width helps control splash without crowding the space.


How do I know what size wet room screen or bath screen to get?

Measure the width of the area you need to protect — for a wet room this is the gap between the wall and the start of the open shower zone, and for a bath screen it’s the length along the bath edge where the shower will be used. The range includes a huge variety of sizes to suit any wet room or shower tray, so match your measurement to the nearest panel width available. If you want extra coverage, opt for a slightly larger panel such as a full-length over-bath screen rather than a short folding one.


Different types of shower screens:

Alternatives to over bath screens

If you aren't struck on using a over bath screen then there are other options available to you like a wet room or a walk in shower enclosure.

How do I decide between a wet room screen and a bath shower screen for my bathroom?

If you have a true wet room or a walk-in shower area, a wet room screen is the right choice because it’s a large piece of glass that mounts to the wall with an aluminium wall channel and can be bought in sizes to suit your space. If you have a bath and want a neater shower option, a bath shower screen turns your bath into a designer shower bath and performs the same job as a curtain but looks smarter. For a compact family bathroom with a bath-shower combo, a folding or curved over-bath screen gives more space and keeps splashes contained.


Is the glass used in these screens safe and durable?

Yes. The wet room and bath shower screens are made from 8mm thermally toughened safety glass, which is stronger than regular glass and less likely to break; if it does, it crumbles into small, less dangerous pieces. That thickness also gives the screen a satisfying solidity and reduces flexing on larger walk-in panels. For peace of mind, it’s the same type of glass commonly specified for contemporary shower enclosures.


Which finishes are available and how do I match them to my bathroom fittings?

Wall channels come in chrome, black or brushed brass, so you can match the screen hardware to your taps, shower trims or other metal accents. Chrome works well with classic or modern stainless finishes, black gives a striking contemporary contrast, and brushed brass warms up neutral tiles or pairs with brass taps. If you have mixed metals, pick the finish that ties in with the most prominent fittings for a cohesive look.


What screen configuration should I choose if my bathroom is quite small?

In a small bathroom with a bath, choose a folding bath shower screen because it folds back when not in use and leaves you more manoeuvring room. A curved over-bath screen is another good option if you want extra elbow space while showering without increasing the bath’s footprint. For very narrow walk-in areas, a single fixed wet room panel sized to the exact width helps control splash without crowding the space.


How do I know what size wet room screen or bath screen to get?

Measure the width of the area you need to protect. For a wet room this is the gap between the wall and the start of the open shower zone, and for a bath screen it’s the length along the bath edge where the shower will be used. The range includes a huge variety of sizes to suit any wet room or shower tray, so match your measurement to the nearest panel width available. If you want extra coverage, opt for a slightly larger panel such as a full-length over-bath screen rather than a short folding one.