Anyone looking to install a new bath will have to make the choice between a shower curtain or a bath screen for their fixture – and there are several reasons why choosing the latter could work to your benefit.
If you’ve picked Sottini bathrooms for your refit, you’re no doubt hoping to add a touch of class to your surroundings and nothing provides an elegant spa-like appearance better than a bath screen.
The Sottini range is renowned for its contemporary designs with a focus on high-quality functionality and beauty, which can be impressively underpinned with the correct accessories, including a bath screen.
So what advantages do bath screens have over a traditional shower curtain? Apart from a more glamorous appearance, the fixtures do have a number of functional benefits, such as providing a better watertight seal than standard curtain fabrics.
One of the most costly problems in the home can be water damage, making screens the perfect choice for property owners hoping to keep leaks to a minimum. Each product has a specially designed rubber seal at the bottom of each panel that acts as a barrier to water escaping.
This feature makes the bathroom safer, as puddles of water are less likely to form on the floor, reducing the likelihood of slips or falls. This is particularly useful for people with power showers, with the forceful spray much likelier to make it past the fabric of a curtain.
Bath screens are also much easier to clean than the alternatives. A simple wipe down with an ordinary bathroom cleaner can remove any dirt or grime that builds up on the panel, as opposed to a shower curtain, which will quickly pick up mould and mildew even after being put through the washing machine.
Shower curtains also become discoloured at the bottom where the water line meets the material, making them appear faded and used within just a couple of months.
Another key feature of screens is their ability to fit well with a range of different baths.
For example, families with Kaldewei baths – which come in curved and square models with up to three different sizes per product – will find that there is a screen to fit all of their needs.
Aside from curved and square bath screens, customers can also choose between sliding and folding options, providing maximum flexibility for any bathroom suite. Worried about privacy? Bath screens often come in frosted finishes for anyone not happy with the prospect of showering with a clear panel.
From a design point of view there are also a number of aesthetic bonuses to having a bath screen. Most prominently, they provide the illusion of greater space by playing with transparency, while shower curtains can make a bathroom look smaller by blocking off areas of the room with a wall of colour.
In terms of cost-effectiveness, while a screen may initially be more expensive, they have a much longer shelf life, as shower curtains can easily be torn or ripped, with the rings holding the fabric up being particularly prone to damage.
Screens are also resistant to wear and tear, which makes them a more attractive investment over the long term. If you decide to have a screen fitted, make sure you pick a professional for the job as a poorly fitted fixture can easily lead to cracks or leaks.
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