How to Choose Shower Screens for Your Home’s Bath

Glass shower screens are a great choice for any bathroom, as they're easy to clean and work with any type of decor and should last for many years longer than a flimsy shower curtain and liner! There is a wide variety of shower screens from which to choose, and a variety of hardware and accessories available for the shower screens as well. To ensure you choose good shower screens for your home's bathroom, note a few tips and suggestions to consider.

Coatings

All shower screen glass should come clean with a squeegee, but if your home has very hard water, you may notice some mineral deposits building up on the screen and causing discoloration and stains. You can use chemical cleaners to remove this build-up, but these cleansers can etch the glass and cause damage. Instead, ask about coatings on the glass that are meant to resist this type of mineral deposit. Special coatings can be more expensive, but they can also mean protecting the glass from damage and from having to constantly clean that build-up of minerals.

Hinge

If you get a door with a hinge, consider opting for one that offers a soft close feature. This is a type of hinge that puts resistance on the door as it closes, so that the door can't slam shut or swing too quickly, potentially causing an accident. This can be very important for larger, heavier doors made of thick glass, and for persons who may have balance issues in the shower. The hinge will keep them from having to hold and control the door while they step into or out of the shower, making it safer for them.

Steam showers

If you prefer for steam to collect in the shower, opt for a P-shaped shower screen. This screen will have two sections; one is affixed to the tub and the wall, and the second section is attached to the first section with a hinge. That second section will curve around into the shower area to create a tighter enclosure. This will allow more steam to get caught in the shower.

If you cannot find a P-shaped screen, opt for one that is as tall as possible, and choose a hinged door. This allows you to entirely enclose the shower, rather than having a gap, such as is needed for a fixed section without a door. This will also allow more steam and heat to be trapped in the shower, for a spa-like experience.


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