Glass fitted level, sealed properly
Shower screen installation
A shower screen does one job: keep the water in the showering area. Doing that well depends on the screen being the right type for the space, fixed to something solid, and sealed so water cannot creep past the edges. We fit fixed walk-in panels, hinged and sliding doors, and bath screens across Greater Manchester.
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Choosing the right screen
A fixed glass panel suits a walk-in shower: one sheet of toughened glass, a low tray or tiled floor, and an open entry with no door to maintain. The panel has to be wide enough to catch the spray, which depends on the shower head position and the depth of the tray. Our [walk-in showers](/services/walk-in-showers) page covers the whole arrangement.
Hinged and sliding doors suit enclosures where the entry needs closing. Sliding doors work in tight spaces because they do not swing into the room; hinged doors give a wider, clearer opening. A bath screen is the simplest option, fixed or folding, keeping spray off the floor when showering over the bath.
Whatever the type, the fixings matter. Glass is heavy, and the channels and brackets must be fixed to solid structure or properly plugged into sound tiles, never into crumbling grout or loose render. The tray or floor must be level so the glass sits true.
What the installation covers
Opening measured and the right screen confirmed
Fixing surfaces checked for soundness
Channels and brackets fixed level and plumb
Glass handled and set carefully
Seals fitted to edges and moving parts
Silicone applied where the screen meets tray and wall
Door action and water containment tested
Framed, semi-frameless or frameless?
Frameless glass uses thicker toughened glass with minimal metalwork and looks the cleanest, but it needs accurate measuring and sound fixings. Framed screens are more forgiving of slightly out-of-true openings and often suit a tighter budget. Semi-frameless sits between the two. We will talk through what your opening and your budget suit best.
Getting a quote
Tell us the type of screen you want and the size of the opening, or send photographs of the existing shower. We will confirm what is involved and give you a clear price. Call Martin on 07958 136280 or use the enquiry form.
Good to know
Screens and the rest of the shower
A screen is only as good as what it is fixed to. If the tray has cracked or the enclosure is being replaced wholesale, our shower tray replacement guide explains what that involves, and the shower installation service covers the complete job: tray, screen, tiling and sealing in one sequence.
Replacing a screen on its own is common after a breakage or when an old framed enclosure is being swapped for a cleaner fixed panel. The old fixings and silicone are removed completely, the surfaces cleaned, and the new screen sealed with sanitary-grade silicone that is tooled to a neat line.
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Common questions
Shower Screen Installation: your questions answered
How wide does a walk-in shower screen need to be?
Wide enough to catch the spray from the shower head, which depends on the head position and tray depth. We measure at the survey rather than guessing from a catalogue size.
Can a new screen be fitted to my existing tray?
Usually, yes, provided the tray is sound, level and the right size for the screen. A cracked or flexing tray should be replaced first.
Sliding or hinged door: which is better?
Sliding doors suit tight spaces because they do not swing out; hinged doors give a wider, clearer opening. The room layout usually decides it.
How long before I can use the shower after a screen is fitted?
The silicone needs time to cure, typically until the following day. We confirm the exact time when the work is done.
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