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How to Choose a Bath Shower Screen

A bath shower screen is undoubtedly one of the most practical and valuable additions to any small bathroom. Love or loath them, they enhance both functionality and aesthetics and offers unparalleled convenience and style. A fixed bath shower screen or a swing bath shower screen may look like a simple panel of glass attached to a bath, but they are so much more. They are functional, practical, and highly attractive, as our collections demonstrate. This is why choosing a bath screen in Perth isn’t as easy as one would imagine.

While all bath screens will prevent water from splashing outside a bath, some are designed to provide high functionality and added convenience. The key to choosing the right shower screen for your bath comes down to functionality, quality and design.

Bath Screen FAQs

Not every bath is suitable for a shower screen. You can only install bathtub shower screens on baths that have a straight, flat edge and are securely fixed against a wall. Insert baths with tiled surrounds are ideal. Freestanding and back-to-wall baths typically aren’t compatible—unless they’re designed for corner placement, like our Cube Freestanding Bath 160cm.

Yes, bath shower screens absolutely work—when fitted properly, they provide effective water containment and a more polished look than a curtain. Baths with shower screens offer a cleaner, more modern finish and are made from 10mm toughened glass for safety and strength.

To explore the practical benefits, read Top 10 Benefits of Shower Bath Screens.

Most bath shower screens follow standard dimensions, and at Ross’s, Alpine Bathrooms’ over bath shower screens are all 850mm wide x 1500mm high and 10mm thick. This size fits most standard insert baths and offers ample splash protection without overwhelming the space.

A properly installed bathtub screen shouldn’t leak. However, leakage can occur if the screen isn’t level, the seal is damaged, or it’s not positioned correctly on the bath ledge. Our bath shower screens are made with high-quality seals and materials to minimise movement and prevent water from escaping.

For more detail, see Bath Screens: Advantages and Disadvantages.

Yes—a bath screen is a better choice than a shower curtain for most modern bathrooms. It provides a sleeker look, improved water control, and far easier maintenance. Baths with shower screens also reduce mould and mildew buildup, which is common with fabric curtains.

Fixed bath shower screens are the most durable and require no moving parts, making them ideal for minimal, low-maintenance setups. Hinged screens, however, offer easier access to the bath—especially helpful for cleaning or assisting children. Ross’s offers both fixed and hinged options in our bathtub shower screens range to suit different preferences and layouts.

Handy Shower Screen Hints

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