A walk-in shower has no door: a single fixed glass panel keeps water in, and the entrance stays open. Aire Walk-In is a screen in 6 mm clear tempered glass, 200 cm high, in three widths. Here are three typical layouts to help you choose.
Layout 1: a compact shower with 80 cm of glass
In a small bathroom, an area about 90 cm deep and 120 to 140 cm long is enough. An 80 cm panel covers the part where you stand under the water, and the rest stays open as the entrance. Place the shower head at the closed end, on the wall that holds the glass.
Layout 2: the balanced choice with 100 cm
For most bathrooms, a 100 cm panel offers the best balance between protection and openness. It suits shower areas of around 150 to 160 cm long and leaves a comfortable entrance, generally at least 50 to 60 cm wide.
Layout 3: a long shower with 120 cm
In a long shower area, or if the shower head is close to the middle of the panel, choose 120 cm. The glass then protects most of the length and limits splashes towards the room.
Place the shower head and the drain carefully
Water should be sprayed towards the glass, never towards the opening. Install the shower column or head on the wall behind the glass, inside the protected area. The floor slopes towards the drain: a linear channel along the back wall or a drain in the shower area keeps water away from the entrance.
The floor
A walk-in screen gives its best result on a level-access tiled floor, without a step. It can also stand on a low shower tray. In both cases, the floor and walls of the wet area must be waterproofed before tiling. Plan the slope and the drain at the start of the works.
Fixing and adjustment
Aire Walk-In is supplied with the glass panel, a chrome aluminium wall profile and a stainless steel stabiliser bar that links the top of the glass to the wall. The profile allows ±20 mm of adjustment on each side, which compensates for walls that are not perfectly plumb.
Keeping the glass clear
Tempered glass is a safety glass: if it breaks, it shatters into small blunt pieces. Wipe it with a squeegee after each shower to limit limescale, and clean it regularly with a mild product.
Prefer a closed shower? See Corsa sliding doors, or read our walk-in screen buying guide.
