What is a bath screen for and how do you fit it?

What should you pay particular attention to when choosing a bath screen, and why is it actually worth investing in one? Today, screens of this kind offer many design possibilities. They not only allow you to make functional use of the space, but also become a strong accent that highlights stylish interiors. How do you fit a bath screen and find the right one? We explain!

Which bath screen should you choose?

The choice of bath screen really comes down to your individual preferences. Before you decide on a specific model, however, you should take a few important points into account. Who will be using the bath? How much space do you have in the bathroom? What result do you care about most? Should the bath screen be just a functional addition, or also an attractive decorative element?

Once you have answered these few essential questions, choosing the right screen will become much easier. Today, the most popular are bath screens made of toughened glass. The market does, however, also offer those made of plastic. They are much cheaper, but at the same time less durable, and often the visual effect leaves much to be desired.

Popular types of bath screens

Wondering how to install a bath screen? It depends primarily on the type of screen you choose. You can opt for, among others:

Sliding bath screens

Often also referred to as sliding screens. The basic version usually consists of a single panel mounted on tracks. If you are after a more expansive option, you will also find screens made up of as many as seven sections!

The tracks are fitted to the bath, and the panels stack away effortlessly into a compact space, saving room in the bathroom. That is why this type of screen is particularly suitable for small rooms.

Folding (accordion) bath screens

They contain at least two narrower panels and fold, as the name suggests, like an accordion. The first panel is mounted to the wall using a special profile, which means there is no need to interfere with the structure of the bath, as with a sliding screen.

Hinged bath screens

In this case there may be just a single panel, mounted on special hinges. These allow the screen to swing both into and out of the bath. Fitting such a screen is quick and does not require interfering with the structure of the bath.

Regardless of the type you choose, be sure to pay attention to one more issue: namely, the height of the bath screen. This parameter depends primarily on the overall height of your bathroom and the bath. So before purchasing, make sure that the screen, combined with the bath, will not catch on the ceiling.

One thing is certain: for the screen to be useful and perform its function properly, it should always be a dozen or so centimetres taller than the person standing in the bath.

Why is it worth investing in a bath screen?

Contemporary bath screens can become a fashionable addition, especially to industrial and loft-style interiors, thanks to black, matt profiles. In addition, they provide effective protection against splashes in the bathroom, which makes it easier to maintain overall order in the room.

It is also an ideal solution for anyone who does not want to give up a bath, but also wants the option of a quick rinse without flooding the floor. A bath screen lets you create a functional space at low cost. It is therefore a particularly recommended option for small bathrooms where there is no possibility of placing both a bath and a shower at the same time.

Check today what bath screens can offer you, find your ideal model and enjoy a well-organised bathroom space.