Shower Screens at Bella Bathrooms
A quality shower screen transforms your bathroom — replacing bulky shower curtains and outdated framed enclosures with clean, transparent glass that makes the entire room feel larger and more refined. At Bella Bathrooms in Kramerville, Johannesburg, we stock a curated selection of shower screens in frameless, semi-frameless, and fixed-panel configurations, sourced from brands known for safety, durability, and design excellence.
Frameless and Semi-Frameless Options
Frameless shower screens are the gold standard for contemporary bathroom design. With minimal hardware and thick tempered safety glass, they create an open, uncluttered shower space that lets your tilework and fixtures take centre stage. Semi-frameless options offer a similar aesthetic at a more accessible price point, with slim aluminium profiles that provide additional structural support without dominating the visual line. Both options are available in a range of glass thicknesses and hardware finishes — including chrome, matte black, and brushed gold — to coordinate with your broader bathroom scheme.
Fixed Panels and Walk-In Screens
For wet-room and walk-in shower configurations, fixed glass panels offer the ultimate in simplicity — a single sheet of toughened glass secured with minimal brackets. These screens pair beautifully with linear drains from our shower channels and traps collection, creating a seamless, barrier-free showering experience. Fixed panels are also easier to clean than hinged or sliding doors, as there are no tracks or seals where grime and soap scum can accumulate over time.
Choosing the Right Shower Screen
The right shower screen depends on your bathroom layout, shower size, and design preferences. Our team at Bella Bathrooms can advise on the best configuration for your space, whether you need a corner entry, a single return panel, or a full enclosure with a hinged door. Complete your shower with a premium shower head and pair the screen with a stylish shower door where your layout requires it. Visit our Kramerville showroom to see our shower screen range in person and discuss your requirements with our specialists.
Frequently Asked Questions
How thick is the glass on these shower screens?
The shower screens in this range use 8 mm toughened safety glass as standard, which is the sweet spot for residential bathrooms: rigid enough to feel reassuringly solid, light enough to keep the supporting hardware understated, and strong enough to meet South African safety standards for glazed shower enclosures. Some larger walk-in panels move up to 10 mm for additional stability over wider unsupported spans. All glass is heat-treated, so if it ever does fail it crumbles into small blunt pieces rather than sharp shards.
What is the difference between frameless, semi-frameless and fixed-panel?
Frameless screens use minimal hardware (typically corner clamps or a discreet hinge bar) and let the glass do the talking, giving the cleanest contemporary look. Semi-frameless models include slim aluminium profiles along one or two edges for additional support, at a more accessible price point. Fixed-panel walk-in screens are a single sheet of toughened glass with no door or moving parts, ideal for wet rooms paired with linear drains. The right choice depends on your bathroom layout, budget and how minimal you want the visual line to be.
How do I keep the glass clean?
Squeegee the panel after each shower to clear water before it dries, which prevents the build-up of limescale and soap residue that causes that hazy look on neglected glass. For a weekly clean, use a pH-neutral glass cleaner and a microfibre cloth. Avoid harsh acid-based cleaners and abrasive scourers, both of which can damage the chrome, black or gold finish on the supporting hardware. Many of our screens are available with a nano-coating that further reduces water spotting, which our Kramerville team can talk you through.
Can I install a fixed panel without a tray?
Yes, and this is one of the most popular configurations for contemporary bathrooms. A fixed glass panel combined with a tiled, drained shower floor creates a true wet-room effect, with no step, no curtain and no door to maintain. The key is to plan the floor fall and drainage properly during the renovation, ideally with a linear channel running across the open side of the shower zone. Bella Bathrooms stocks compatible shower channels alongside the screens to make specification straightforward.
How are these screens installed?
Frameless and semi-frameless shower screens are installed using wall-fixed brackets or clamps that anchor into the masonry behind the tiles, with the glass plumbed level and sealed at the floor junction with clear silicone. Walk-in fixed panels often include a slim stabiliser bar that fixes to the wall or ceiling for additional rigidity on taller installations. We recommend engaging an experienced installer, as drilling 8 mm toughened glass is not possible once it has been tempered, and any modifications must be planned and ordered upfront.
