How can you recognize a quality shower screen before you buy it?

Two shower screens can look almost identical in photos. The differences are in the details you use every day: the glass, fittings, fixings, and bottom threshold. Here's what to check before you order. 🔍

1. Check the type and thickness of the glass

Look for the term “tempered glass” and the panel thickness in the specifications. At the same dimensions, 8 mm glass is more rigid and heavier than 6 mm glass, so the fixings must be rated for the panel's weight.

Aqua Roy, one of Modern Glass Art’s best-selling shower screens, features tempered glass 8 mm thick with an anti-limescale treatment for easier maintenance.

2. Check what the fittings are made of

“Matte black” and “gold” describe the finish. To find out what the fittings are made of, check the material of the profiles and clamps separately. Many shower screens have aluminum profiles, while the clamps may be made of a different material.

At Modern Glass Art, we use only all-stainless steel fittings. Stainless steel is highly resistant to rust and corrosion, an advantage in an area exposed to water and moisture every day. 💧

• Aqua Roy Stainless steel – clear glass and all-stainless steel fittings

• Aqua Roy Minimal Black – clear glass and matte black stainless steel fittings

3. Check whether you can adjust the fixing angle 🛠️

Check the installation diagram to see where the wall fixing is attached. With Aqua Roy, the adjustable wall fixing lets you choose the fixing angle during installation, depending on your bathroom layout and the available wall space.

4. Check whether the screen has a stainless steel bottom threshold

Many walk-in shower screens are supplied without a bottom threshold. Check the parts list to see whether the threshold is included and what material it is made of.

Aqua Roy comes with a stainless steel bottom threshold, which is installed at the base of the glass and helps limit water from leaking under the panel. The threshold is included in the mounting system, so you won't need to improvise with foam or other filling materials at the base of the glass.