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How to Buy a Walk-In Shower

Thinking about upgrading to a walk-in shower? This guide covers everything you need to know—step by step—to help you choose the perfect design, size, and layout for your bathroom with confidence.

Walk-In Shower FAQs

The main disadvantages of walk-in showers are the potential for water splashing outside the screen and reduced heat retention compared to fully enclosed showers. Without doors, warmth can escape more quickly, and poor layout may cause overspray. That said, smart placement of glass shower panels and correct fall in floor tiling can solve most of these issues.

For more on how walk-ins compare to other styles, see Walk-in Showers vs. Shower Enclosures.

Walk-in showers don’t have doors, so yes—they can allow water to splash outside the screen if not properly designed. To avoid this, choose a large enough walk in bathroom shower space and use a fixed glass shower panel that blocks direct spray. At Ross’s, we offer screens up to 1200mm wide, which helps contain water without compromising the open, modern look.

Yes, walk-in showers are a smart investment for modern bathrooms. They’re sleek, accessible, and can increase resale value by making the space feel more open and luxurious. Our walk in shower screens are affordable, easy to install, and designed to suit everything from compact ensuites to large family bathrooms.

Explore the Best Shower Panels to find a suitable model for your bathroom.

Yes, walk-in showers are one of the easiest types to DIY. Our glass shower panels are designed for straightforward wall or floor mounting using basic tools and fixings.

For step-by-step instructions, read How to Install a Shower Panel. Just ensure your floor is waterproofed and tiled with a proper fall toward the drain.

The cheapest way to build a walk-in shower is to purchase one of our affordable glass shower panels (starting from $200), purchase the desired fixings, and install it yourself. This avoids expensive custom screens or full renovations. Our range of walk in shower screens makes this a cost-effective project for anyone confident with DIY.

We recommend a minimum width of 80cm for a comfortable walk-in shower experience. At Ross’s, our shower screen panels range from 200mm to 1200mm wide and 2000mm high, giving you full flexibility for any space. A generous panel width, paired with smart shower placement, ensures your walk-in bathroom shower looks great and keeps water where it belongs.

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