Half height shower doors and panels

High quality special Needs shower solutions

Disabled shower enclosures

Special needs and disabled shower enclosures comprise several key components. Working from the ground up there is of course the shower base. The 'base' as we have named it can be either a shower tray or wet floor (also referred to as a wet room). Then there are the screens and/or doors that are commonly half height with this type of enclosure (facilitating carer assistance if necessary), finishing off with a shower curtain suspended from a curtain rail which commonly mirrors the footprint of the base.

Low level shower trays

For the purpose of explanation we shall refer to the shower base as a shower tray (even though is could be a wet room floor which we deal with in great detail elsewhere on this website). The shower tray sets out the footprint size of the shower area you will create. Shower trays for disabled shower enclosures are typically low profile, offering easy entry and exit (even level access) for wheelchairs and users who find managing steps a problem. To view our extensive range of low level shower trays please click here.

Half height shower doors

Common to a disabled shower enclosure is the concept of half height shower doors and screens. The reason is simple, such a configuration facilitates carer assistance without the carer having to get soaked by overspray. Half height doors and panels also offer the bather a degree of privacy without creating a claustrophobic environment. The upper section can of course be closed off with the addition of a shower curtain and rail. There are numerous configurations of half height shower doors and panels to accommodate almost all situations. An extensive range of half height door and panel configurations are offered below, although bespoke sizes and configurations can be manufactured.

Shower curtains and rails

Most of us will be familiar with a shower curtain. This is the most simple (and cheapest) way to contain overspray and provide a little privacy while showering. Light weight shower curtains can however be annoying when in use as the up draught of warm air within the shower area creates a small vacuum resulting in the curtain being sucked inward and towards the occupant. There's nothing more annoying than having a cold wet shower curtain stuck to you when you are trying to wash! The best solution to this problem is to buy a heavyweight curtain, or one that is weighted along the bottom. For intents and purposes this will negate the vacuum effect - holding the curtain taut.

Shower curtains make the perfect companion to half height shower doors and screens, offering the best of both worlds - access for a carer and total privacy as and when either are desired. The shape a shower curtain follows is of course dictated by the curtain rail. These are available to mirror the shaped of the shower tray and screen/door enclosure and a range of high quality rails are available in their own section on this website together with useful solutions for difficult installations.

Shower Tray, Shower screens and doors and shower curtains with rails

Using this guide will help you package together a disabled shower enclosure with the exact components that suit your specific requirements. Starting with the tray, choose the size and shape that serves your purpose. Then work your way up with doors and screens, finishing off with curtain/s and rail/s to suit. We hope you find this process simple. If it all gets too complicated you are always welcome to call for assistance.

So let us begin.

Choose a door/screen configuration that resembles how you wish your finished enclosure to look.

Please note: Shower tray, curtain and rails are not included in price stated on this page.

This section shows half height door and screen configurations. The illustrations showing trays, curtains and rails are only for illustrative purpose to show you how the full package might look. Corner enclosures may be handed left or right - please state.