If you’re thinking about replacing or installing a new shower screen, you’ve likely already run into a common dilemma when it comes to making this decision. Should you go with a semi-frameless shower screen or a fully frameless shower screen? Both have their own distinctive advantages and limitations and cab suit certain bathroom aesthetics better than others. This article will go over what each shower screen is, the differences between them and the bathroom environments they suit best. 

Semi-Frameless

A semi-frameless shower screen can give you the best of both worlds when it comes to replacing your old shower screen or installing a new shower screen. 

Frame

As the name suggests, a semi-frameless shower screen is somewhere between a fully framed shower screen and a frameless screen. Fully framed shower screens can look obtrusive and are usually quite cumbersome to install. A frameless shower screen, on the other hand, whilst aesthetically more pleasing, can look awkward in certain bathroom settings. Semi-frameless shower screens are a healthy middle ground between the two, being pleasing enough to look at from a design perspective whilst also being simple and fast to install.

 Durability

A semi-frameless shower screen has superior strength and durability when put under stress compared to most other shower screens. Although the glass in these screens tends to be slightly thinner than the glass in frameless shower screens, this is compensated for by the framing components which add a great deal of strength to the glass without compromising on practicality.

 Price

Semi-frameless shower screens are usually priced lower than their fully frameless counterparts. This makes them a great budget-friendly alternative for those who may want some of the aesthetic appeal that comes with a frameless screen but at a more cost-effective price. 

 Frameless

Frameless shower screens are often employed for their contemporary aesthetics and long-term durability. 

Frame

As the name suggests, frameless shower screens don’t possess a frame that wraps around the glass and edges of the screen. This screen is usually fastened with clamps, hinges and panels that are hidden to give the appearance of a fully transparent screen. A frameless screen has an obvious advantage over a semi-frameless shower screen for those looking to maintain a clean and seamless design in their bathroom. 

Durability

Frameless shower screens often have much thicker glass compared to other shower screens. This is simply due to the fact that the screen doesn’t have the reinforcement of a frame to add to its strength, therefore thicker glass is required to give the frame extra strength. As this screen is one piece of glass, it’s extremely easy to clean and maintain which can give it an advantage over a semi-frameless shower screen depending on what your preferences are. 

Price

Frameless shower screens tend to attract higher prices than most other types of shower screens. While you will certainly get what you pay for when it comes to these premium shower screens, the pricing of frameless screens can sometimes be prohibitive for those working within a tight budget. A semi-frameless shower screen may have a considerable advantage in this regard, offering a similar aesthetic appeal as frameless shower screens but at a fraction of the cost. 

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Syed Azeem Haider

Syed Azeem Haider is an enthusiastic writer, loves to write on social issues, current affairs, books and T.V reviews, currently working for homepick as a digital marketer.