One of the easiest ways to change the appearance of a bathroom is by changing out shower screens. With such a large variety of designs and styles to choose from, bath shower screens can be beautiful and functional. More and more homeowners and designers are breaking away from shower curtains for a more modern and functional approach to bathtub shower enclosures. Shower screens that work with standard bathtub designs come in three main categories.
Sliding Bath Shower Screens
The most common shower screen type found in bathrooms is the sliding door system. A sliding screen door unit consists of either two framed panels set within a track on the tub rim and then connected to another track either mounted on the ceiling or on a support bar. The two panels slide separate of each other and can be slid to either side of the tub or closed to create a watertight border for the tub. Sliding door systems also come in frameless models which use fixed glass panels on either side of the door panel to provide support.
Folding Bath Shower Screens
Folding bath screens are preferred in smaller bathrooms where an enclosure mechanism is needed, but space is also enough of an issue that the system also has to be able to be compacted as much as possible when not in use. A folding system consists of two or more hinged panels, made of plastic or glass, that can expand to completely enclose a shower area. When the shower is not in use, the panels can be folded onto one another and rested against the wall, taking up a minimal amount of space.
Curved Bath Shower Screens
Curved bath screens are unique in the fact they don’t extend the full length of the tub. The screen is hinged onto the wall and extends outward, curving down from the top, to cover approximately one half of the tubs longest side. This partial enclosure covers just enough of the tub area to prevent any water spillage while the shower is in use. This design is ideal for people who don’t care for the full enclosure styles and want a more minimal screen.
Between the three main types of bath shower screens, nearly any size or style of bathroom can be accommodated.
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I find curved bath shower screens as being the most practical choice.