Shower Installation in Adelaide

Framed screens use a thin aluminium channel around the perimeter of the glass, which gives structure but adds a visual frame that can look dated and accumulate soap scum. Frameless screens use thicker tempered glass (10–12mm) with minimal hardware — they look cleaner, are easier to clean, and last longer. Semi-frameless screens fall between these, using minimal framing on one or two edges. Most of our clients opt for frameless or semi-frameless for both aesthetics and practicality.

Yes — removing the bath and converting to a walk-in shower is one of the most popular bathroom upgrades we do. It frees up significant floor space, makes cleaning easier, and gives the bathroom a more contemporary feel. The drainage needs to be in the right position, which we assess during consultation. The bath waste can often be repurposed if the drain positions work out, which can reduce cost.

A linear drain is a long, narrow drainage channel (typically running across the entry to the shower or along one wall) rather than a traditional central circular drain. It allows the floor tiles to run in a single direction with a single even fall toward the drain — cleaner looking and particularly useful with large-format tiles where cutting around a central circular drain looks clumsy. We use linear drains in most of our walk-in shower designs.

Adelaide's mains water pressure is generally moderate — adequate for most overhead shower roses but occasionally disappointing for rain-style heads that need higher flow to work well. If your property has a pressure-reduction valve, this can further limit performance. We assess pressure during consultation and recommend fixtures that will work well with your actual supply. In some cases a pressure booster may be an option worth considering.

The Building Code of Australia specifies a minimum internal shower dimension of 900×900mm. In practice, a shower at this minimum feels cramped — we recommend 1000×1000mm as a comfortable minimum for a single-person shower, and 1200×900mm or larger if you want to feel genuinely spacious. Walk-in wet rooms (where the entire floor area is tiled and falls to a drain, with no screen) can be larger still and work particularly well in compact bathrooms where a screen would visually divide the space.

Frameless screens are the lowest-maintenance shower enclosure type. The main tasks are: squeegee the glass after each shower to prevent water spotting (particularly important in Adelaide where the water is moderately hard), check and re-apply the silicone seal at the base annually or whenever it shows signs of lifting, and clean the glass monthly with a non-abrasive glass cleaner. Avoid abrasive cleaners or scourers that scratch the glass. With basic maintenance, a quality frameless screen should look excellent for 15+ years.