Planning a bathroom renovation or upgrading your old screen? Understanding the terminology can help you make the right decision. Here’s a quick glossary from SV Shower Screens Canberra:

Shower Screen Types

• Frameless Shower Screen: Modern, minimal design made with thick toughened glass and minimal hardware. Easy to clean and ideal for a clean, open look.
• Semi-Frameless Shower Screen: Features a slim frame around the perimeter with frameless doors. A stylish yet affordable choice offering both structure and elegance.
• Fully Framed Shower Screen: Traditional style with aluminium framing around all edges, including the door. Strong, practical, and ideal for high-use bathrooms.

Door Options

• Pivot Door: Swings on top and bottom hinges. Great for bathrooms with enough space for outward door movement.

• Sliding Door: Slides along a fixed track—perfect for tight spaces or small bathrooms with limited clearance.

Glass Panel Types

• Fixed Panel: A stationary glass sheet fixed directly to the wall or floor. Common in walk-in and frameless setups.

• Return Panel: Glass panel is placed at a right angle to the main screen, forming an L-shaped corner enclosure.

• Inline Panel: Extends the enclosure in a straight line, usually next to a door, to offer more coverage and water resistance.

Glass & Safety

• Toughened Safety Glass: Heat-treated to increase strength and safety. If broken, it shatters into small, blunt pieces. Fully compliant with Australian Standards (AS 2208 & AS 1288).

Installation Components

• Channel Fixing: Glass is mounted into slim U-shaped metal channels, creating a sleek, minimalist finish.

• Clamps / Brackets: Used to secure glass panels in frameless installations. Offers strong support with minimal visual impact.

• Wall Channel: Aluminium strip fixed to the wall that holds glass panels securely and allows installation flexibility.

• Water Stop: A small raised strip at the base of the shower screen to keep water within the shower area.

• Silicone Sealing: Waterproof sealant (clear or coloured) applied to edges to prevent leaks and provide a clean finish.

• Magnetic Door Seal: Built-in magnets on door edges to ensure secure closure and reduce water leakage.

Need Help Choosing?

Not sure which style suits your space? The team at SV Shower Screens Canberra can guide you. Whether it’s frameless, semi-frameless, or framed, we tailor solutions to fit your bathroom layout, style, and budget.

Locally owned and operated in Canberra Call 0483 832 882 for a free quote svshowerscreens.com.au