Bath screens are products designed for installation with bathtubs where a shower will also be taken. However, not everyone chooses them. These products have a number of advantages that should be considered before making a final decision. Is it worth investing in a bath screen?
What dimensions should a bath screen have?
A bath screen should be matched to the dimensions of our bathtub. Typically, products of this type have a width ranging from about 70 to 180 centimetres and a height between 140 and 200 centimetres. Owners of semicircular or asymmetrical bathtubs who have not managed to find the perfect model in the store should get a custom model. This is a slightly more expensive solution than a traditional bath screen, but only then do we gain the certainty that it will be 100% matched to our bathtub.
What are bath screens made of?
The door panels of bath screens are most often made of glass. For this purpose, its tempered or safety version is used. The advantages of the former include very high resistance to mechanical damage. As for tempered safety glass, if it breaks, it shatters into smooth, non-dangerous pieces. Glass models are available in many different versions - transparent (best suited for small bathrooms), smoked or coated with various prints. On the market, you can also find bath screens made of plastics. Yes, they are durable, but they are easily scratched accidentally, for example during cleaning. Additional elements of bath screens are most often made of stainless steel or aluminium.
What construction can bath screens have?
On the market, you can find various models of bath screens. One type is foldable, which can consist of one or several panels sliding on rails. They work best in bathrooms with a bit more space. The second type of bath screen is the swing version, which rotates around its own axis by 90 or 180 degrees, depending on the chosen model. Their main advantage is easy maintenance. The third option is accordion models, which consist of 2 to 7 foldable panels. When folded, such a screen takes up little space, making it most often found in small bathrooms. Its advantages also include the fact that it does not require the use of a rail, making installation quick and non-invasive.
No mess
Purchasing a bath screen will undoubtedly ensure that our bathroom is much tidier than if we had not decided on one. And that's partly what they are for. Made of tempered glass with aluminium and often special coatings, they will undoubtedly ensure that after taking a shower, we will not encounter a flooded floor or splattered walls. The lack of mess after each shower will undoubtedly significantly affect our comfort. And this in turn is related to better well-being. This only confirms that it is indeed worth investing your money in a bath screen.
Hygiene
The purchase of a bath screen is not only associated with lack of mess and maintaining order in our bathroom but also with maintaining a certain level of hygiene. Splashing water with the gel we washed with undoubtedly also contributes to spreading a certain amount of bacteria and germs. In turn, bacteria and germs that spread around our bathroom along with the water that lands on the floor and walls can lead to unwanted infections. This can lead to health problems, which in turn lead to additional expenses that we all likely want to avoid. Bath screens therefore bring a lot of benefits to our lives, although it may seem at first glance that this is just an unnecessary element. Moreover, according to some of us, they spoil the appearance of our bathroom. Nothing could be further from the truth. Made of transparent glass, they fit perfectly into almost any possible room arrangement and will be an ornament to the bathroom.
Time-saving
Deciding to purchase bath screens will undoubtedly save us considerable time. The reasons are extremely simple and surely known to everyone. By buying such a screen, we will avoid splashing the floor and walls, which means we will reduce the frequency of cleaning. Not having to clean is associated with time savings. In times when we are always rushing somewhere, a few extra minutes can be invaluable. Bath screens are therefore products that have numerous advantages. The time we gain thanks to them is, of course, not their only and not their last positive feature. So is it worth investing in them? The answer is self-evident. The choice is yours.