What is the purpose of a bath screen?

Are you wondering what a bath screen is for? If you're torn between a shower cabin or a bathtub, you can install a bath screen. Screens are mounted on the bathtub and protect the bathroom from splashing. This is a very good solution, especially for small bathrooms. Currently, there are various types of screens available on the market, which fit practically every type of bathtub.

Bath Screens

If you don't want to give up a quick shower in the morning and a relaxing bath in the evening, install a bath screen. It is usually a transparent or matte panel made of tempered glass or plastic. The screen panels are attached to the wall by the bathtub using profiles. The most important thing when installing a screen is its fit to the bathtub shape. Only a properly chosen screen can increase the functionality of the bathtub. Since many models of screens are available on the market, they can be adapted to different types of bathtubs. Their installation is easiest for rectangular bathtubs with standard dimensions.

A Bath Screen is Not Only Practical

With the help of a screen, you can create a stylish bathroom interior. It is so versatile that it suits both modern and more traditional interiors. Properly selected, it adds elegance and subtly separates the bathtub from the rest of the bathroom. Screens can have different finishes - transparent, matte, with embossed patterns, in graphite color, or with a print. In the case of small bathrooms, it's better to opt for a transparent panel, as it will visually enlarge the space. On the other hand, screens with black profiles will enrich the industrial interior of our bathroom.

What Material Are Bath Screens Made Of?

A bath screen can be made from different materials, but manufacturers most often use tempered glass or plastic. Tempered glass is a material characterized by great durability - it is resistant to damage, scratches, and sudden temperature changes. It should be noted that a glass screen is a more expensive solution than one made of plastic, as this type of material is more prone to damage and easier to scratch during cleaning. Some models of screens have a special coating that makes streaks less likely to form.

Sliding, Folding, or Swinging Bath Screen?

• Swinging 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 freely open outwards and into the bathtub.
• Folding bath screens: they can be composed of several elements, depending on the size of the bathtub. This type of screen is suitable for any type of bathtub, even those with irregular shapes.
• Sliding bath screens: sliding screens fit all types of bathtubs. With the help of appropriate guides, they are mounted on the bathtub and also above its edge. As one panel is fixed and the other slides, they are great for small bathrooms.

Don't want a screen but are annoyed by a splashed floor? We have a solution. Instead of a rigid screen panel, you can install a suspended, sliding curtain.

Which Bath Screen to Choose?

The choice of screen depends on your preferences and expectations. However, 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 on which bathtub is it best to install a bath screen? It is easiest to mount it on a rectangular bathtub with regular dimensions. If the bathtub you have has non-standard dimensions, don't worry. You can order a custom-made screen. As for corner, semicircular, or asymmetrical bathtubs, installing a screen will be more of a challenge. A bath screen is not a good solution for freestanding bathtubs.

Why Install a Bath Screen?

Is it worth it? Everything depends on personal preferences. If you want to have both a shower and a bathtub in one, then a bath screen is a great solution. One of the advantages of a bathtub with a screen is that you can take a quick shower as well as a relaxing, long bath. Besides protecting the bathroom from splashes, this screen serves a decorative function. This solution will work in small bathrooms where there isn't enough space for both a shower cabin and a bathtub.