Tips on Choosing the Correct shower enclosure for your Bathroom

Modern Shower Enclosures  With the internet at consumers finger tips, it is becoming easier and easier to locate the right products for the home. One of the rooms in the home that people tend to spend a lot of time and money on is the bathroom. There are more and more mod-cons that are available now than ever before, but it is important to find items that are really beneficial. The likes of modern…

Shower Enclosures Versus Shower Curtains

If your shower is at one end of your bath you may have a shower curtain fitted to prevent the bathroom floor from getting wet. Shower curtains do have their drawbacks however. A shower enclosure or shower screen is a good alternative to a curtain. They look more stylish, are easy to clean, relatively easy to install, less expensive than you might think, and very versatile. Shower screens are made…

An alternative to fitting a shower enclosure if space is tight is to fit a bath screen to an existing bath. Shower screens then to be more hygienic and efficient than a dated shower curtain. Different bath screens are designed for particular baths or water pressures. When power-shower is installed over a bath it is essential that a power-shower rated bath screen is specified as if not leaks will appear from the bath screen every time the shower is used. For an instant shower or a normal mixer shower a single panel bath screen will be adequate. However it is not unusual for some spray to escape into the bathroom.

The baths must have a flat rim on the edge of the bath and the screen should be installed with the top edge horizontal. Any water which collects around the taps will drain into the bath. It is essential that the bath screen is fitted above the inside edge of the bath so it acts as a deflector and guides any spray from the shower back into the bath. To make the bath screen as effective as possible run a bead if silicone to the wall facing side of the fixing profile before it is screwed into place. Once the shower screen is fixed to the wall you must apply a suitable silicone sealant to the inner and outer edge of the wall profile. It is important to follow the manufacturers instructions step by step as the screen may be prone to leak if not.

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