Getting a new shower screen sounds straightforward, until you’re staring at a tape measure and a wall that’s definitely not square. Whether you’re replacing a tired curtain or fitting out a new wet room, the decision comes down to three things: size, glass, and how much you want to spend, and this guide walks through the real options available in Ireland right now, with prices and measurements you can actually use.
Average price range for a basic shower screen in Ireland: €150 to €400 ·
Typical width of a standard walk-in shower screen: 800 mm to 1200 mm ·
Common glass thickness for shower screens: 6 mm or 8 mm toughened glass ·
Estimated time for professional installation: 2 to 4 hours
Quick snapshot
- Fixed panels, hinged doors, sliding screens, and wet room panels (Big Bathroom Shop Ireland)
- Width: 800-1200 mm, height: 1900-2000 mm, glass thickness 6-8 mm (SKLUM Ireland)
- Measure, drill, anchor, then seal — professional time 2-4 hours (Screwfix Ireland)
- €150 to €600, with premium wet room enclosures above €1,400 (Big Bathroom Shop Ireland)
Five facts that matter most when choosing a shower screen for an Irish bathroom:
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard width range | 800 mm to 1200 mm |
| Common height | 1900 mm or 2000 mm |
| Glass type | Toughened safety glass (6 mm or 8 mm) |
| Average installation time | 2-4 hours |
| Price range (screen only) | €150 to €600 |
A €150 bath screen does the same job as a €600 frameless panel — keep water off the floor. The difference is long-term looks and ease of cleaning. Hard water in Dublin and Cork makes coated glass a smart investment that pays back in fewer descaling sessions.
What Are the Standard Sizes for Shower Screens?
Common widths and heights
- Typical width ranges from 800 mm to 1200 mm (SKLUM Ireland, a European furniture and home retailer with Irish delivery)
- Height is often around 1900 mm or 2000 mm (B&Q Ireland, the UK and Ireland home improvement chain)
- Custom sizes are available from specialist retailers like Big Bathroom Shop Ireland (Big Bathroom Shop Ireland)
B&Q Ireland’s range makes the pattern clear: bath screens come in widths from 750 mm up to 1240 mm, with heights around 1300 mm to 1500 mm for bath-mounted units. Walk-in wet room screens run taller, typically 1900 mm or 2000 mm. The standard gap between sizes means you can usually find a screen that fits without going custom — but if your opening is 820 mm, don’t squeeze an 800 mm panel into a gap that needs 900 mm of coverage.
Choosing the right size for your space
- Measure width at three heights — floor, middle, and top — to catch any wall out of plumb (Screwfix Ireland, a national trade and DIY supplier)
- Allow at least 50 mm overlap on each side for wet room screens to prevent splash leakage (B&Q Ireland)
- For corner enclosures, the quadrant radius must match the shower tray radius — mismatches cause gaps (Wayfair Ireland, a major online home goods retailer)
The pattern: Irish bathrooms in older houses often have walls that are ±10 mm out of square. A fixed screen needs that tolerance accounted for. Hinged screens are more forgiving because the door can swing to meet the frame.
Buying a standard 800 mm screen for an 810 mm opening leaves a 10 mm gap that silicone alone won’t seal forever. Measure twice, and if the opening is non-standard, order a slightly oversized panel that can be cut on site — or choose a hinged screen where the pivot point hides small alignment errors.
The pattern: standard screens fit most openings, but non-square walls require careful measurement and possibly a hinged screen.
How Much Do Shower Screens Cost?
Price ranges by type
- Basic bath shower screens start around €150 (B&Q Ireland)
- Frameless glass screens can cost €300 to €600 (Wayfair Ireland)
- Installation adds €100 to €200 on average (Fitzgibbon Interiors, a Wexford-based bathroom and tile retailer)
Walk through the numbers. A basic 750 mm x 1300 mm bath screen from B&Q Ireland costs about €106. A Leon bath screen from Fitzgibbon Interiors runs €190. A 1950 mm wet room screen from Big Bathroom Shop Ireland starts at €174.99. At the high end, a RAK Feeling corner wet room enclosure from the same retailer hits €1,459.99. The range is wide because the product category is wide — a single fixed panel with aluminium framing is a different beast from a full corner enclosure with soft-close hinges and fluted glass.
Factors affecting price
- Frameless screens cost 30-50% more than framed versions because of thicker glass and polished edges (Big Bathroom Shop Ireland)
- Black or gold finishes add a premium of €50-€150 over chrome (Big Bathroom Shop Ireland)
- Coated glass (anti-limescale) adds roughly 15-20% to the total price (Wayfair Ireland)
What this means: spending more doesn’t always get you better water containment — it buys you aesthetics and easier maintenance. A black-framed 300 mm wet room return screen from Big Bathroom Shop at €194.99 does the same job as a chrome version at €150. The premium is for the look, not the seal.
What this means: basic screens start at €150, but installation and finish options can double the total.
How is a Shower Screen Installed?
Step-by-step guide
- Dry-fit the screen against the wall to confirm fit and mark drill points (Screwfix Ireland)
- Use a spirit level to draw horizontal and vertical reference lines on the tile (B&Q Ireland)
- Drill through tile using a carbide-tipped masonry bit at low speed — no hammer action (Screwfix Ireland)
- Insert wall plugs (nylon, not rubber), then screw the wall channel or hinge brackets into place (B&Q Ireland)
- Lift the glass panel into the channel or attach to hinges with a helper — glass is heavy and edges are sharp (Big Bathroom Shop Ireland)
- Apply clear silicone sealant along the wall junction and bottom edge, then smooth with a wet finger or profiling tool (Screwfix Ireland)
- Allow sealant to cure for 24 hours before using the shower (B&Q Ireland)
Tools and materials needed
- Professional installation takes 2-4 hours (Fitzgibbon Interiors)
- Requires drill, level, silicone sealant, wall plugs, screwdriver set, and safety gloves (Screwfix Ireland)
- Wall must be flat and solid for secure mounting — plasterboard requires specialist hollow-wall anchors (Big Bathroom Shop Ireland)
The trade-off: DIY installation saves €100-€200 in labour but risks cracking tiles if you drill with hammer action, or a crooked screen if you skip the level. For a €200 screen, the labour cost is half the product price. Professional installers carry insurance for glass breakage during fitting — a chunk of 6 mm toughened glass hitting a ceramic tile floor is expensive to replace.
Most shower screen warranties become void if you drill incorrectly and crack the glass during installation. Retailers like B&Q Ireland and Big Bathroom Shop Ireland will replace a faulty screen but not one broken during fitting. For DIY installers, the risk is simple: one slip with a drill through the tile into a void, and the screen won’t mount flush.
The implication: DIY saves money but risks cracking tiles or glass.
What Type of Glass is Used for Shower Screens?
Toughened safety glass
- Toughened glass is standard for safety — it shatters into small blunt fragments rather than sharp shards (Big Bathroom Shop Ireland)
- 6mm or 8mm thickness is most common, with 8mm used for wider panels up to 1200 mm (SKLUM Ireland)
- Coated glass resists water spots and limescale buildup (Wayfair Ireland)
European standard EN 12150-1 governs toughened safety glass used in shower screens. The 6 mm variant is fine for panels up to about 900 mm width; beyond that, 8 mm glass adds rigidity against slamming forces and warping over time. All glass sold by major Irish retailers — Big Bathroom Shop, B&Q Ireland, Fitzgibbon Interiors — is certified to this standard.
Clear vs. patterned glass
- Clear glass is the most common choice for modern bathrooms, making the space feel larger (Big Bathroom Shop Ireland)
- Fluted, reeded, or frosted glass provides privacy while still letting light through — Milano Florence range uses fluted glass at about €444.99 in chrome (Big Bathroom Shop Ireland)
- Patterned glass adds €50-€100 to the screen price compared to plain clear glass (Wayfair Ireland)
The implication: clear glass shows every water droplet and limescale spot — in Irish hard water areas like Dublin and Cork, where calcium levels are high, uncoated clear glass needs wiping down after every shower. Patterned glass hides soap scum better but is harder to clean in the grooves. A clear panel with a factory-applied hydrophobic coating is the sensible middle ground.
The catch: coated glass costs more but saves cleaning time in hard-water areas.
Where Can I Buy Shower Screens Near Me?
Local retailers in Ireland
- Big Bathroom Shop Ireland stocks wet room screens from €174.99 and is based in Dublin with nationwide delivery (Big Bathroom Shop Ireland)
- Fitzgibbon Interiors in Wexford carries Leon and Austin bath screens from €130 to €200 (Fitzgibbon Interiors)
- B&Q Ireland (diy.ie) has 13 stores across Ireland with bath screens from about €106 (B&Q Ireland)
Online options with delivery
- Wayfair Ireland delivers to all counties and offers returns within 30 days — fixed panels from €123.99 (Wayfair Ireland)
- SKLUM Ireland ships fixed screens in sizes 80×195 cm and 100×195 cm from €210.95 (SKLUM Ireland)
- Screwfix Ireland offers click-and-collect at over 40 locations for same-day pickup (Screwfix Ireland)
Why this matters: buying online saves you a trip to the store, but you can’t check the glass edge finish or the hinge feel before paying. For premium screens over €400, visiting a showroom like Big Bathroom Shop or Fitzgibbon Interiors to see the product in person reduces the chance of disappointment. Local tiles and bathroom stores often offer installation services bundled with the purchase — a €150 screen plus €150 fitting beats paying full retail for a €400 screen you install yourself and crack on day one.
The trade-off: local showrooms let you see the product, online offers lower prices.
Specifications at a Glance
Three common screen configurations, one pattern: wider panels cost more per millimetre because the glass needs to be thicker and the hinges heavier.
| Type | Width range | Glass thickness | Typical price (screen only) | Source example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed bath screen | 750-1040 mm | 6 mm | €106-€173 | B&Q Ireland |
| Fixed wet room screen | 700-1200 mm | 6-8 mm | €174.99-€389.99 | Big Bathroom Shop Ireland / Wayfair Ireland |
| Corner wet room enclosure | 800-900 mm (quadrant) | 8 mm | €1,459.99 | Big Bathroom Shop Ireland (RAK Feeling) |
“Wetroom screens offer designer style and the peace of mind that comes with toughened glass.”
— Retailer description, Big Bathroom Shop Ireland
“At Fitzgibbon Interiors, we stock a range of bath screens and shower doors from leading brands, with options to suit every budget and style.”
— Fitzgibbon Interiors, Wexford bathroom retailer
“Fixed glass shower panels offer a sleek, minimalist look that makes a wet room feel larger and more luxurious.”
— Wayfair Ireland
“Our bath shower screens come in a range of sizes to fit standard baths, from 750mm to 1240mm wide.”
— B&Q Ireland
For the Irish homeowner, the choice is not between a good screen and a bad one — it’s between a screen that matches your space, budget, and tolerance for cleaning. A €200 bath screen from B&Q Ireland paired with a €150 professional installation will last ten years if you wipe down the coated glass after each use. For the Cork or Dublin buyer in a hard-water area, the implication is clear: spend the extra 20% on coated glass and a black or chrome finish that matches your taps, or spend that difference every two years on descaler and elbow grease.
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Frequently asked questions
Can a shower screen be cut to size?
Most shower screens sold through Irish retailers are fixed-size products that cannot be cut — toughened glass shatters if you attempt to cut or drill it after tempering. For non-standard openings, you need a custom-order screen from a specialist like Big Bathroom Shop Ireland, which typically takes 2-3 weeks for delivery (Big Bathroom Shop Ireland).
Do shower screens come with a warranty?
Yes. Most glass shower screens carry a 1- to 5-year warranty against manufacturing defects, including glass breakage from nickel sulphide inclusions or hinge failure. B&Q Ireland offers a 1-year warranty on its bath screens (B&Q Ireland). Warranties typically cover the glass and frame but exclude installation damage, accidental breakage, and normal wear on seals.
What is the difference between a sliding and a hinged screen?
A sliding screen uses rollers on a top or bottom track and requires no clearance outside the shower opening — ideal for compact bathrooms. A hinged screen swings outward and needs at least 600 mm of floor space in front of the door. Hinged screens seal better because the magnetic strip along the jamb is more reliable than sliding track brushes (Screwfix Ireland).
Is it cheaper to install a shower screen yourself?
DIY installation saves the labour fee of €100-€200, but you assume the risk of cracking tiles, misaligning the screen, or damaging the glass during handling. Professional fitters carry public liability insurance and typically guarantee their work for 12 months. For a screen under €250, the labour cost is a significant fraction — DIY makes financial sense. For a €600+ frameless panel, professional installation is worth the peace of mind (Fitzgibbon Interiors).
How long does a glass shower screen last?
Well-maintained glass shower screens last 10-15 years. The limiting factor is not the glass but the seals — silicone at the wall junction and rubber sweep along the bottom edge degrade after 3-5 years and need replacement. Frameless screens tend to last longer because they have fewer seals and moving parts than framed or sliding types (Wayfair Ireland).
Do I need a shower tray with a wet room screen?
Yes — a wet room screen directs water into the main shower area, but without a properly sloped floor and a linear drain, the water spreads. Most Irish wet rooms use a shower tray that sits flush with the floor or a recessed tiled tray with a fall of at least 1:80 towards the drain. The screen alone does not contain all the water; the floor gradient does (Big Bathroom Shop Ireland).
Can I install a shower screen on a tiled wall?
Yes, tiled walls are the most common substrate for shower screen installation. The tiles must be sound and fully grouted — loose or hollow-sounding tiles will crack when you drill. Use a carbide-tipped masonry bit without hammer action to drill through the tile, then into the wall behind. The fixings must anchor into brick, block, or studwork, not into the tile alone (Screwfix Ireland).
James Mitchell is Editor-in-Chief at Southern Focus, overseeing editorial standards, publication decisions and corrections.