Full Frame Shower Screens

A full framed shower screen is a practical choice when you want a clearly defined enclosure with strong perimeter support and useful adjustment around the edges. It can suit family bathrooms, rental properties and renovations where finished walls may not be perfectly straight. Framed screens are available in several layouts, including wall-to-wall shower screens, front and full return screens and compact corner configurations. If you prefer a lighter visual appearance with less framing, compare semi-frameless shower screens.

Measure the finished tiled opening wherever possible. For wall-to-wall installations, measure the width near the bottom, middle and top. For corner enclosures, measure the front and return sides separately. Full framed screens often use adjustable wall channels, but each model has a specific adjustment range, so do not order by nominal size alone. Compare your smallest and largest measurements with the individual product specification. If the opening falls outside standard ranges, review custom-size shower screens or compare other options in the main shower screen collection.

Choose according to the space outside the shower and the entry width you need. A pivot or hinged door can provide a generous direct opening but needs enough clearance from a vanity, toilet, bath or bathroom door. A sliding shower screen keeps the door within the enclosure footprint, making it useful in tighter bathrooms. The current full framed MBS range includes both hinged and sliding designs. Before ordering, check the actual usable doorway rather than relying only on the overall screen width.

Yes, when it is used as part of a properly designed full framed enclosure. The aluminium frame provides structural support around the glass, so glass thickness should always be considered together with the frame design, door hardware and complete screen system. The current MBS framed range is predominantly 6mm glass, with selected 8mm models also available. Thicker glass is not automatically better for every installation. If you prefer less visible framing and a heavier-glass appearance, compare semi-frameless shower screens or frameless shower screens.

Minor variation is common after tiling. One advantage of many framed screens is that adjustable wall channels can accommodate a limited amount of out-of-plumb variation. However, the adjustment range differs between products and cannot correct major wall or floor problems. Measure the opening at several heights and compare all measurements with the screen specification before ordering. If the variation is significant, do not force a standard screen to fit. In that situation, consider custom-size shower screens or discuss whether another framed shower screen configuration provides a more suitable adjustment range.

It depends on the individual model. Many framed screens can suit tiled-floor or compatible shower-base installations, but the mounting surface, base shape and screen dimensions must work together. Curved and angled screens are especially important to match with the correct base because the screen geometry needs to follow the base. Check the individual product specification before ordering. If you are planning a preformed base, compare the shower base range with the selected screen. For unusual layouts or tiled-floor projects, review the full shower screen collection.

Before ordering, confirm the finished opening dimensions, screen height, adjustment range, door type, actual entry width, frame finish and installation surface. For corner layouts, check both front and return dimensions and make sure the door will not interfere with nearby fixtures. The current MBS framed range includes heights mainly around 1950mm, with selected 2000mm models, so always check the individual screen rather than assuming every framed model has the same height. If your layout is unusual, compare custom-size shower screens and the wider shower screen range before finalising the order.