
Are you wondering what a bath screen is used for? If you have a dilemma - shower cabin or bathtub, you can install a bath screen. Screens are mounted on the bathtub and protect the bathroom from splashes. This is a very good solution that works especially well in a small bathroom. Currently, various types of screens are available on the market, which fit practically any type of bathtubs.
Bath Screens
If you don’t want to give up a quick morning shower and a relaxing evening bath, install a bath screen. It is usually a transparent or frosted wall made of tempered glass or plastic. The walls of the screen are attached to the wall near the bathtub using profiles. When installing the screen, it is most important that it fits the shape of the bathtub. Only a properly chosen screen can increase the functionality of a bathtub with a screen. Since many models of screens are available on the market, they can be fitted to different types of bathtubs. Their installation is easiest in the case of rectangular bathtubs of standard sizes.
Not only practical, but stylish
With a screen, you can create a stylish interior for your bathroom. It is so versatile that it fits both modern and more traditional interiors. A properly chosen screen will add elegance and subtly separate the bathtub from the rest of the bathroom. Screens can have various finishes - transparent, frosted, with embossed patterns, in graphite color, or with prints. In small bathrooms, it is better to opt for a transparent screen as it visually enlarges the space. Meanwhile, screens with black profiles enrich the industrial interior of our bathroom.
What materials are screens made of?
A bath screen can be made from various materials, but manufacturers most often use tempered glass or plastic. Tempered glass is characterized by very high durability - it is resistant to damage, scratches, and rapid temperature changes. It should be noted that a glass screen is a more expensive solution than a screen made of plastic, as this type of material is more prone to damage and easier to scratch during cleaning. Some screen models have a special coating that minimizes the formation of water spots.
Sliding, folding, or hinged bath screen?
- hinged bath screens: this type of screen is suitable for installation on rectangular bathtubs. It consists of one panel that rotates around its own axis. This type of bath screen can easily open outward and into the bathtub.
- folding bath screens: can consist of several elements, depending on the size of the bathtub. This type of screen is suitable for all types of bathtubs, even those with irregular shapes.
- sliding bath screens: sliding screens fit any type of bathtub. They are mounted on the bathtub and also above its edge using appropriate guides. Since one panel is fixed and the other slides, they are ideal for small bathrooms.
If you don’t want a screen, but are annoyed by a splashed floor, we have a solution. Instead of a rigid screen wall, you can install a hanging, sliding curtain.
What bath screen to choose?
The choice of a screen depends on your preferences and expectations. Before buying a screen, you must consider whether it will fit your bathtub. The dimensions of the bathtub and the size of the screen are important parameters. So what bathtub is best for mounting a bath screen? It is easiest to install it on a rectangular bathtub with regular dimensions. If the bathtub you have has non-standard dimensions, don’t worry. You can always order a custom-made screen. As for corner, semicircular, or asymmetrical bathtubs, installing a screen will be a greater challenge. A bath screen is not a good solution for freestanding bathtubs.
Why is it worth installing a bath screen?
Is it worth it? It all depends on personal preferences. If we want to have a shower and a bathtub in one, a bath screen will be a great solution. One of the advantages of a bathtub with a screen is that you can take a quick shower and also relax in a long bath. Such a screen not only protects against splashes but also serves a decorative function. This solution works well in small bathrooms, where there isn’t enough space for both a shower cabin and a bathtub.