Arova's shower screen range covers fully frameless, sliding and walk-in styles, plus a dedicated bath screen range for anyone showering over a bathtub rather than a shower base. Every screen is made from Australian Standard (AS/NZS 2208:2023) toughened safety glass, with custom sizing available from 600mm up to 2400mm wide depending on the style, and warranties ranging from 5 years on bath screens up to 10 years on fully frameless, walk-in and sliding screens. Hardware comes in chrome, black, brushed nickel, brushed gold, gunmetal and brushed bronze, so matching your tapware is easy. Stock is held across our Mulgrave, Thomastown and Sunshine West warehouses, with delivery available Melbourne-wide.
Types of Shower Screens Explained
Not all shower screens are built the same way, and the differences affect both price and how the finished enclosure looks.
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Fully frameless shower screens: minimal to no metal framing around the glass, held in place by hinges, wall brackets or a wall channel rather than an aluminium frame. This gives the cleanest, most modern look and is the most popular choice for renovations.
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Wall-to-wall shower screens: a screen that spans the full width of a single shower recess, from one wall to the other, rather than adding a return panel for a corner. Built from 2100mm high, 10mm toughened glass in a 2 or 3 panel layout, typically a fixed side panel or panels plus a hinged swinging door, supplied as a complete kit with hinges, wall brackets or channels and door knobs. Hardware comes in chrome, black, brushed nickel, gunmetal, shiny gold, French gold or brushed silver, and it carries a 10-year warranty. This is the right pick when you want a fully enclosed shower recess rather than the open style of a walk-in screen.
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Walk-in shower screens: a single fixed glass panel with no door, hinge or track at all, simply positioned at the entry of an open shower recess to contain the spray on one side while the rest of the entry stays open. Arova's walk-in panels run 600mm to 1500mm wide and 2100mm high, in 10mm toughened glass, supplied with brackets as standard or a channel on request, and available in chrome, black, brushed nickel, gunmetal, French gold, shiny gold or brushed silver. They're built for installation without a shower base, making them a good fit for a tiled, base-free recess. With no door mechanism, hinge, or track to clean or maintain, it's the lowest-maintenance option in the range, and the open entry suits a minimalist, hotel-style bathroom or a smaller space where a swinging door would eat up space. It also carries a 10-year warranty.
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Sliding shower screens: panels that roll along a rail rather than swinging out on a hinge, with the rollers and rail made from 304-grade stainless steel. This suits bathrooms where floor space in front of the shower is tight, since a sliding door doesn't need clearance to swing open.
Front-only vs. Front and Return
Beyond the framing style, you'll also need to decide on the configuration. A front-only screen runs wall to wall across a single opening, which suits a straight shower recess. A front and return screen adds a side panel to close off a corner shower, effectively creating an enclosure out of two walls and two glass panels, installed directly onto tiles rather than a shower base. Custom sizing for both configurations runs up to 2400mm wide and 2100mm high, so an oddly proportioned bathroom isn't a barrier.
Bath Shower Screens: The Right Choice Over a Bathtub
A bath shower screen is a shorter glass panel designed to sit on or over the lip of a bathtub, rather than a full-height screen designed to sit on a shower base. Because it only needs to contain water splashing from someone showering while standing in the tub, a bath screen typically runs 1450mm to 1600mm high, well short of the 2100mm height used on full shower enclosures.
Arova stocks fixed panel bath screens. They are single glass panels, measuring 700mm, 750mm, 800mm or 850mm wide and 1450mm high, made from 10mm toughened glass with polished edges. There's no door, so it suits a bathroom where the bath is used mainly as a bath, with the occasional quick shower. Comes with a 5-year warranty and mounting brackets included.
If your household showers over the bath more than a couple of times a week, we'd recommend the fixed and swing option. The extra cost pays for itself in convenience once you're using it every day.
Getting The Size Right
Measure carefully before ordering. Custom screens are made to your measurements, and incorrect orders can't be refunded or exchanged, so it's worth double-checking width and height before placing an order. On our fixed bath screens specifically, all quoted measurements are external, so measure the actual bath lip rather than working from a floor plan. If you're not confident measuring solo, our Mulgrave, Thomastown and Sunshine West showrooms can talk you through it.
Finishes and Hardware
Hardware finish is where a shower screen picks up or loses its match to the rest of the bathroom. Arova's screens are available in:
- Chrome Black
- Brushed nickel
- Brushed gold
- Gunmetal
If you've already chosen tapware, matching the shower screen hardware to it is an easy way to make the whole bathroom feel considered rather than assembled piece by piece.
Installation, Warranty and Delivery
Every screen is made from Australian Standard toughened safety glass. Shower screens must be installed by a professional, and Arova supplies the screen itself rather than an installation service, so it's worth booking your installer before the screen arrives. Custom orders are made to order and typically ready in 3 to 7 business days.
Our shower screens are available for Melbourne-wide delivery for both online and in-store orders. Arova also offers a 30-day change-of-mind return window, though custom-cut glass ordered to your measurements can't be refunded or exchanged if those measurements are incorrect.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a bath shower screen?
A bath shower screen is a shorter glass panel, generally 1450mm to 1600mm high, designed to sit on the lip of a bathtub rather than a full-height shower base. It's available as a single fixed panel or as a fixed panel with a pivoting swing door.
What's the difference between a front-only and a front-and-return shower screen?
A front-only screen runs wall to wall across a single opening, suited to a straight shower recess. A front and return screen adds a side panel to close off a corner, creating a full enclosure out of two walls and two glass panels, and installs directly onto tiles rather than a shower base.
What's the difference between a fixed and a swing bath screen?
A fixed bath screen is a single glass panel with no door, suited to occasional showering over the bath. A fixed and swing screen adds a pivoting door on 180-degree hinges, which gives easier daily access and suits a household that showers over the bath regularly.
Can I get a shower screen custom-made to fit my bathroom?
Yes. Most of Arova's range is made to order in custom widths, up to 2400mm on full height screens, so an unusual bathroom layout isn't a barrier. Turnaround is typically 3 to 7 business days.
Does Arova install shower screens?
No, Arova supplies the shower screen itself rather than an installation service. Shower screens must be installed by a professional, so it's worth lining up your installer before the screen is ready for delivery.
Do shower screens come with a warranty?
Yes, warranties range from 5 years on bath screens up to 10 years on fully frameless, walk-in, and sliding screens. Check the specification section on each product page for the exact term.
How do I keep a glass shower screen looking clean?
Toughened glass is exceptionally easy to clean and has no folds or fabric for soap scum and mould to build up in, unlike a shower curtain.
Can I take a look at the shower screens at Arova’s warehouse?
Yes, Arova's warehouses in Mulgrave, Thomastown and Sunshine West all showcase our shower screens. Visit now to take a look at how they would look in your bathroom.
