1. Do the shower screens let any water out?
2. What are the two plastic parts which come with the packet of fixings for?
3. Do I need to move the shower screen every time I enter or exit the tub?
4. Does the shower screen 'wobble' when showering (because it is not attached to the tub)?
5. What size of tub do I need to have for this shower screen?
6. What are the EXACT dimensions of the shower screen and what are the dimensions of the glass?
7. Which finish looks best?
8. How do I put the seal on?
9. What kind of drill bit do I need?
10. How far does the shower screen swing in/out?
11. Do I need to specify left or right hand?
12. What's the best way to keep my shower door clean?
13. How should I keep the seal clean?
14. Can I replace sliding shower doors with a shower screen?

1. Do the shower screens let any water out?
This is the question we get most, particularly from those who are unaccustomed to bathtub shower screens. Considering each of the four edges of the bathtub shower screen in turn:
- At the open; end. People often ask "doesn't the water escape at the open end?" The short answer is unless you have a power shower or very high water pressure, the amount of water escaping is minimal. There may be some mist but that's about it.
- Above. Typically, a shower head is mounted at around 80 inches above the floor. The height the shower screen needs to be depends on the height of the shower head and pressure of the water - the higher the pressure, the higher the water will bounce when it hits the person showering. At 70 inches tall, our shower doors are taller than any other shower doors we've seen on the market (60 inches is typical) and the top of them are about 84 inches above the floor of a 'standard' bathtub, e.g. a Kohler Villager. That is to say the top of the shower screen is about 4 inches above the top of the shower head.
- At the wall. The hinge for the semi-frameless shower screen is different to that of the frameless shower screen. With the semi-frameless design, the continuous hinge will not allow water to escape as long ad the joint between the shower screen and the wall has been sealed (using 100% silicone caulk). With the frameless design, the gap between the glass and the wall does permit a little water to escape. A plastic sweep similar to the bottom seal minimises the leakage but nevertheless it is not perfect
- Below. The bottom seal is formed to guide water running down the glass back into the bathtub and also to prevent water from escaping under the glass. In addition, a small 'filler' part, designed to fill the gap between the bottom of the hinge and the glass minimizes the amount of water escaping here (see photos below).

2. What are the two plastic parts which come with the packet of fixings for?

The two clear plastic pieces fit into each end of the seal, as shown above. Their main function is to fill the gap between the pivot and the end of the seal (see photo above, center). There are two of them because they need to be handed, allowing for left of right hand installation of the shower screen.  The second piece can be fitted to the other end of the seal for aesthetic purposes.

3. Do I need to move the shower screen every time I enter or exit the tub?
No. If your tub is five feet long or more the gap between the shower screen and the wall is usually wide enough (two feet or more) to enter and exit the tub without having to move the shower screen.

4. Does the shower screen 'wobble' when showering (because it is not attached to the tub)?
No. The hinge is fairly stiff and the seal at the bottom of the glass is compressed against the top of the tub in the closed position (as shown in the photo, above left), helping to hold it in place.

5. What size of tub do I need to have for this shower screen?
Our shower screens are designed to work with a tub which is at least five feet long.

6. What are the EXACT dimensions of the shower screen and what are the dimensions of the glass?
The exact dimensions are as follows:
- Maximum height of shower door when installed so that the hinge rests on the tub is 70-3/8 inches
- Maximum width of door including the hinge and mounting is 33-5/8 inches. (Since the hinge/mounting bracket fixing is adjustable to allow for uneven/off plumb walls, this dimension is adjustable)
- Height of glass panel itself is 69-3/8 inches
- Width of glass panel itself (excluding the part which is attached 'inside' the hinge) is 30-3/8 inches Back to top

7. Which finish looks best?
This is a difficult one! If you have a light or white wall finish in the tile area, the white hinge can blend in with the wall. If your faucets are silver (e.g. chrome) then the either the polished chrome or polished stainless finishes match well. In the end it boils down to personal taste.

8. How do I put the seal on?
The seal is a tight fit and can be difficult to push onto the bottom of the glass. Wiping the bottom of the glass with a small amount of dishwashing liquid makes it much easier.

9. What kind of drill bit do I need?
This depends on the wall finish you have. For marble and ceramic tile, a tungsten carbide tipped drill bit is necessary. Ceramic tile in particular can be very hard and even the carbide tipped drill bits can get very hot while drilling so it is recommended to take plenty of breaks and allow the bit to cool (a spray of cold water can help). It is not recommended to use hammer action as this is likely to cause tiles to crack.

10. How far does the shower screen swing in/out?
The shower screen can swing all the way in or out (until it is parallel with the wall), unless something is in the way (e.g. the toilet). See photos below:

11. Do I need to specify left or right hand?
No, the door can be installed on the left or the right.

12. What's the best way to keep my shower door clean?
An effective way to keep the shower door clean is to give it a quick wipe with a squeegee (similar to this one, sold at IKEA) after use. Periodic cleaning with a bathroom cleaner e.g. Lysol is also recommended.

13. How should I keep the seal clean?
The seal should be removed every few months and given a thorough cleaning to prevent grime build up. If you have a dishwasher, and it fits, you can wash the seal in there but you will probably also need to clean in the crevices using a soft cloth and also down the middle using a thin strip of cloth and something to push the cloth along with (e.g. an opened coat hanger or a long knitting needle) The seal is replaceable also, contact us if you need one.

14. Can I replace sliding shower doors with a shower screen?
Yes, it is certainly possible to replace an old glass sliding tub enclosure with one of our shower screens. The holes where the old slider door assembly was attached to the wall will probably need to be patched but otherwise it should be no different than installing a shower screen to replace a curtain. Back to top