Wet room screens and glazing options explained
A screen decides how much of the room stays dry and how the finished wet room actually looks. Here are the options and where each one fits.
Do you need a screen in a wet room?
A fixed screen is recommended in any wet room under about 6m² to keep spray contained to the wet zone, while a larger room with a shower head positioned well away from the dry area can work with no screen at all.
Fixed panel screens
A single fixed glass panel, typically 800mm to 1200mm wide, is the simplest and most affordable option. It contains direct spray without enclosing the space, which suits most Glasgow wet rooms where a screen is needed but a full enclosure would feel cramped.
Walk-in and return screens
An L-shaped or return panel adds a second, shorter panel at an angle to the main screen, giving better containment in a corner layout without a door to open. It suits rooms where the shower zone is in a corner rather than against a single wall.
Frameless versus framed glass
Frameless toughened glass, typically 8mm to 10mm thick, gives the cleanest look and is now the standard specification on most wet room jobs. Framed screens cost less but read as more dated and are harder to keep the seal clean around.
When to skip a screen entirely
A screen-free wet room works in a larger room where the shower head can be positioned to throw water away from the dry zone, and where the household is comfortable with a genuinely open layout. It's rarely the right call in a family bathroom used by children, where spray control matters more.
Cost guide
A single fixed panel typically costs £250 to £600 supplied and fitted. A walk-in or return screen runs £450 to £900. Bespoke sizes or coloured/textured glass sit above both ranges — see our full cost guide for how this fits into a total wet room price.