--- title: "Walk-in shower or shower door? Aire vs Corsa | Nuevabaño" description: "Walk-in shower screen or sliding shower door? Aire Walk-In and Corsa compared: space, floor, splashes, cleaning and installation." url: https://www.nuevabano.com/en/blog/walk-in-shower-vs-shower-door/ language: en --- [Walk-in shower screens](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/collections/walk-in-shower-screens/) Published November 6, 2026 2 min read # Walk-in shower or shower door: Aire Walk-In or Corsa? An open walk-in shower or a closed shower with a sliding door? Space, floor, splashes and cleaning compared. In this guide 1. [Side by side](#side-by-side) 2. [Choose a walk-in screen if…](#choose-a-walk-in-screen-if) 3. [Choose a sliding door if…](#choose-a-sliding-door-if) 4. [Space and comfort](#space-and-comfort) 5. [Cleaning](#cleaning) 6. [Frequently asked questions](#faq-title) Compared product [**Aire Walk-In** Walk-in shower screen in 6 mm tempered glass](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/collections/walk-in-shower-screens/aire-walk-in/) [See the product](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/collections/walk-in-shower-screens/aire-walk-in/) [Download the technical sheet](https://www.nuevabano.com/documents/nuevabano-ft-aire-walk-in-en.pdf) Compared product [**Corsa** Sliding shower door in 6 mm tempered glass, 100 to 160 cm](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/collections/shower-doors-and-enclosures/corsa-sliding-door/) [See the product](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/collections/shower-doors-and-enclosures/corsa-sliding-door/) [Download the technical sheet](https://www.nuevabano.com/documents/nuevabano-ft-corsa-sliding-doors-en.pdf) An open walk-in shower and a closed shower with a sliding door both work well. The right choice depends on the space, the floor and how much you want to contain splashes. ## Side by side | | Aire Walk-In | Corsa sliding door | | --- | --- | --- | | Type | Fixed glass screen, open entrance | Sliding panel + fixed panel | | Widths | 80, 100, 120 cm | 100, 120, 140, 160 cm | | Height | 200 cm | 200 cm | | Glass | 6 mm clear tempered | 6 mm clear tempered | | Adjustment | ±20 mm each side | ±20 mm each side | | Floor | Level-access tiled floor or low tray | Shower tray or level-access floor | | Corner layout | Against a side wall | With the 80 cm side panel | ## Choose a walk-in screen if… - you want an open, bright shower without a door to handle - you are planning a level-access tiled floor with a drain - the shower area is long enough for the water to stay inside: place the shower head on the wall behind the glass ## Choose a sliding door if… - the shower is in an alcove between two walls - you want a closed shower that keeps the heat in and contains splashes - you are installing on an existing shower tray ## Space and comfort Neither option needs free space in front of the shower: the walk-in has no door, and the Corsa door slides along its own axis. For a very small square shower, the [Corsa 80 × 80](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/collections/shower-doors-and-enclosures/corsa-corner-enclosure/) enclosure is the third option. ## Cleaning In both cases, wipe the glass with a squeegee after each shower. The walk-in has only one panel to clean; the sliding door has a bottom track to keep free of soap residue. More in our guides to [walk-in screens](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/collections/walk-in-shower-screens/) and [shower doors](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/collections/shower-doors-and-enclosures/). ## Frequently asked questions **Does a walk-in shower splash more than a closed shower?** It can if it is badly planned. With the shower head on the wall behind the glass, a long enough screen and a floor sloping to the drain, water stays inside. **Which option for a shower between two walls?** A Corsa sliding door, in the width of the opening (100 to 160 cm). **Which option for a level-access floor?** Both work on a level-access tiled floor. The walk-in screen is the most natural choice, as it keeps the entrance open. ## More articles [ Aire Walk-InNovember 6, 2026 ### Walk-in shower layouts: three ways to use the Aire Walk-In screen Compact, standard or long shower area: how to choose between 80, 100 and 120 cm, where to place the shower head and the drain, and how to plan the floor. Read more](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/blog/aire-walk-in-shower-layout-ideas/)[ Corsa 80 × 80November 6, 2026 ### Small corner shower: making an 80 × 80 cm enclosure work An 80 × 80 cm shower fits where nothing else does. How the Corsa enclosure keeps a wide entrance, and how to plan the tray or a level-access floor. Read more](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/blog/small-corner-shower-80x80-corsa/)[ CorsaNovember 6, 2026 ### Sliding or hinged shower door? When to choose Corsa A sliding door needs no space in front of the shower. Here is when it is the right choice, how to measure the opening and how to build a corner shower with Corsa. Read more](https://www.nuevabano.com/en/blog/sliding-vs-hinged-shower-door-corsa/)