Shower Curtain

If you have installed an over bath shower you will need to fit some form of barrier to keep the shower spray from escaping onto the floor.

Shower curtains are the most popular choice in the UK. They come in dozens of different designs and styles but all perform the same function - to keep shower water inside the bath.

Polyester and PVC are the most common materials used for shower curtains. A polyester shower curtain will need to be cleaned from time to time but is normally washable - check the shower curtain label for details.

If you are looking to co-ordinate the look of your bathroom there are several shower curtains that are available with matching bath mats, bathroom towels etc. such as these ranges from LX Direct .com

neooloitan shower curtain range

"Neopolitan" range from

LX Direct

Fish shower curtain

"Fish" range from

LX Direct

starlight shower curtain range

"Starlight" range from

LX Direct

Shower rails can be used over a shower tray but this will result in more water splashing out into the room than would be the case if a shower cubicle were fitted. You would also need an extra long shower curtain to reach the shower tray - most shower curtains sold in the UK are 1.8m high. John Lewis provide an extra long shower curtain in their Aqualine Range.

Shower curtains are not really suitable for use with a power shower due to the high pressure jet that these types of showers create. A large bath shower screen might be more appropriate but even then water might find its way outside the bathing area.

Shower curtain rails should be a run directly between two walls to ensure rigidity. If this is not possible, and an "L" shaped rail is required, make sure the rail has a third central fixing for support and extra rigidity. "L" shaped rails that only have two wall fixings should be avoided as they eventually start to droop.

Buy Online

If you are looking to buy a shower curtain, shower screen or Out-A-Sight online we hope the following links will prove useful...

	Index has over 8,000 ideas for you, your family and home delivered in 48 hours, plus there's 3 months interest-free credit on everything!
	With over 35,000 high quality, great value products to choose from, LX Direct .com gives you access to competitively priced bathroom goods without having to leave the comfort of your own home.
	Among the thousands of household products available online from Argos is an excellent range of shower curtains as well as rails and overbath shower screens.

..and if you still can't find what you're looking for you can always try a quick search on Lycos...