There are three key points that we must take into account when choosing the ideal shower screen for our bathroom: that does not occupy much space, that is easy to open and that does not spoil easily. From these three points, we give you 8 keys to choose the perfect bathroom screen for you
Who will use it
It is important to choose the wet room shower screen taking into account who will use normally. If they are children, the most suitable ones are those that open from the middle upwards, since they allow the taps to reach from the outside and avoid splashes to the outside. If, on the other hand, it will be used by people with reduced mobility, we must choose a more resistant, secure and with support points.
The shower tray format you have
Taking into account the format of the shower tray is key. Depending on whether it is square, rectangular or curved, we must choose one design or another. In addition to the format, it is important the height of the shower screen, since at higher height less possibility of water splashing or wetting the outside.
The doors
There are two main types of doors that we can find. On the one hand we have sliding doors, ideal for bathrooms with few square meters, since no opening angle, do not take up space. Also, as the bulkheads are more hermetic, are the most recommended for hydro massage columns. As against this type of screens, it should be noted that having the metal profiles, the aesthetics is not so transparent.
Another option is swing doors, which can be opened inwards, outwards or both ways. As the main advantage of this type of screens, we must point out that they leave a large entrance space to the shower.
The profiling
In recent years, aluminum, thanks to its strength and adaptability, has gained the pulse of stainless steel. On the other hand, if we choose chromed elements it is important that they be treated to resist humidity, like the bearings.
The frame of the shower screen
When our bathroom is small, we usually seek to gain a feeling of space. For this, the ideal is to choose screens that do not have profiles, since being very transparent, it provides a feeling of spaciousness, in addition to offering a modern style and facilitating the maintenance of the screen.
The material of the shower screen
Crystal or acrylic? What is the best option for you? Each of them has its advantages and disadvantages.
---> Crystal: It is the most used material in screens. It is important that we look at the thickness of the glass, because the thicker the more stability. The most usual is usually between 4 and 8 mm, with 6 mm being the most demanded. On the other hand, we have to take into account whether it is tempered or safety. The tempering process offers greater resistance to glass and is ideal if we have children at home, since, in case of breaking, it would be in small fragments without cutting parts.
---> Acrylic: For its part, the acrylic material has lost strength in recent years, as nowadays glass shower screens improve their quality and aesthetics, as well as equate the price.
The size of the bathroom
If we are lucky enough to have a large and bright bathroom, we can choose the screen that we like the most. But if we have a small bathroom, the range of possibilities is less. In these cases, it is best to opt for a fixed screen and without doors. If we decide to place one of these, we must take into account the width of the plate, since it has to allow us to access the shower safely and comfortably and, at the same time, ensure that it avoids splashing the water outside. To do this, look up to where the water splashes when you shower and the space you need to get in the shower.
Shape of the shower screen
There is not one form of screen better than another. It depends on the taste of each person and the shower tray we have. Even so, we must bear in mind that square or rectangular screens give a more modern look to our bathroom, while curves, having no angles, take up less space.
