Shower Enclosures are an easy way to add some style and functionality to your bathroom

Choosing a Shower Enclosure

Shower Enclosures are an easy way to add some style and functionality to your bathroom. By adding a glass enclosure over your bath or shower, you can keep all the water inside, while still having an easy time cleaning and maintaining your bathroom. There are a variety of different styles available, so you can find the right one to suit your bathroom and tastes.

A lot of people choose to fit a shower enclosure over their tub, rather than having a separate shower. This is a great option for bathrooms with limited space as it allows you to combine both the tub and shower into one unit. Another benefit of a glass enclosure over your tub is that it can add some extra privacy to your bathroom, especially when the door is closed.

When choosing a shower enclosure, it is important to consider the type of bathroom that you have, whether this is a small en-suite or the main family bathroom. In busy family bathrooms, the shower will need to withstand a lot of bangs and slams, so it’s worth investing in one that is made to last from durable materials such as toughened glass with a hard-wearing coating.

There are many different types of shower enclosures, with framed, semi-frameless and frameless options. Framed shower enclosures have a metal frame around all four corners of the glass lites, which secures them to the wall. This creates a more traditional and classic look. Semi-frameless shower enclosures have a smaller frame on one or more of the sides, which again creates less visual impact. A popular option for modern bathrooms, a frameless shower enclosure has no frame on any of the lites and offers the most minimal sightlines.

You can also get creative with your Shower enclosure by introducing a different material to the mix. Frosted or textured glass is becoming more of a trend as it provides extra privacy while creating a zen-like spa feel to your bathroom. The texture of the glass can also make your bathroom look bigger as light can easily pass through it.

A curved enclosure is a great solution for those with a tighter space, such as an en-suite. The rounded front maximises floor space and can be fitted with sliding doors for easy access. A quadrant shower is similar and can be fitted with either pivot or bi-fold doors, depending on your preference.

Once you have decided on the type of Shower enclosure that you want, the next step is to take accurate measurements. You can use the sketch page in our free catalogue to help with this, or simply measure up a space from any obstacles such as windows and doors to work out where you would like the shower enclosure. It is also useful to think about if you require the shower to open left or right and mark this on your measurements too.

Tempered Safety Clear Glass Shower Enclosure JYF-SX(B)