What’s 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 worth investing in one in the first place? Today’s screens offer plenty of design possibilities. They not only help you make functional use of the space, but also become a bold accent that highlights stylish interiors. How do you fit a bath screen and find the right one? Here’s our advice!

Which bath screen should you choose?

The choice of bath screen really depends on your individual preferences. Before you settle on a specific model, you should consider a few important points. Who will be using the bath? How much space do you have in the bathroom? What outcome matters most to you? Should the bath screen be purely functional, or also serve as an attractive decorative element?

Once you’ve answered these key questions, selecting the right screen becomes much easier. At the moment, the most popular options are bath screens made from toughened glass. There’s no shortage of plastic versions on the market either. They’re much cheaper, but also less durable and, quite often, the overall look leaves a lot to be desired.

Popular types of bath screens

Wondering how to install a bath screen? That depends mainly on the type of screen you choose. Among the options are:

Sliding bath screens

Often also called sliding panels. The basic version usually consists of a single panel mounted on tracks. However, if you’re after a more extensive setup, you’ll also find screens made up of as many as seven panels on the market!

The tracks are fitted to the bath, and you can stack the panels away to a compact footprint, saving space in the bathroom. That’s why this type of screen is especially good in smaller rooms.

Folding (concertina) bath screens

These have at least two narrower panels and fold up, as the name suggests, like a concertina. The first panel is mounted to the wall using a dedicated profile, so there’s no need to interfere with the bath itself, unlike some other folding solutions.

Pivoting bath screens

In this case there may be just a single panel mounted on special hinges. They allow you to swing the screen both into and out of the bath. Fitting this type of screen is quick and doesn’t require drilling into the bath.

Whichever type you choose, be sure to pay attention to one more thing: the height of the bath screen. This parameter depends mainly on the overall height of your bathroom and the bath itself. So before buying, make sure the screen, together with the bath, won’t hit the ceiling.

One thing’s certain: for the screen to be genuinely useful and do its job properly, it should always be a good few centimetres taller than the person standing in the bath.

Why is it worth investing in a bath screen?

Modern bath screens can become a fashionable addition to industrial and loft-style interiors, thanks to black, matt profiles. They also provide effective protection against splashes, making it easier to keep the room tidy overall.

They’re also ideal for anyone who doesn’t want to give up a bath but still wants the option of a quick rinse without soaking the floor. A bath screen lets you create a functional space at a low cost. It’s a particularly good option in small bathrooms where there’s no room to fit both a bath and a separate shower.

Take a look today at what bath screens can do for you, find your ideal model, and enjoy a well-planned, practical bathroom space.