Fluted Glass Shower Screens
Fluted glass shower screens are having a well-deserved moment in UK bathroom design — and once you see one installed, it’s easy to understand why. The distinctive vertical groove pattern pressed into the glass surface catches and scatters light beautifully across the room, adds a layer of soft privacy without blocking light entirely, and brings a textured, tactile quality to the shower space that plain clear glass simply cannot replicate. Available in a wide range of widths to suit most shower tray sizes, our reeded glass shower screens come in frameless, semi-frameless, and framed designs across polished chrome, matt black, brushed nickel, and brushed brass finishes. Browse the full range below or visit our Darlington showroom to see fluted glass screens in person.
- Fluted Glass Shower Screens
T18 800mm Chrome Fluted Walk In Shower Screen from Tailored Bathrooms
Price range: £187.00 through £391.00 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
What Is Fluted Glass on a Shower Screen?
Fluted glass — also widely known as reeded glass or ribbed glass — is toughened safety glass with a series of vertical grooves pressed uniformly into one face of the panel during the manufacturing process. These grooves refract and scatter light as it passes through the glass rather than allowing a clear line of sight, creating a soft, diffused visual effect that is simultaneously decorative and practical. The result is a shower screen that adds genuine character and warmth to a bathroom while still feeling open and light-filled.
Privacy Without Sacrificing Light
One of the biggest practical advantages of a fluted glass shower screen over clear glass is the natural privacy it provides. The textured surface obscures direct visibility into the shower without blocking light — making it an ideal choice for bathrooms shared between multiple users, guest bathrooms, or any space where a degree of screening is appreciated without the closed-in feel of a fully opaque panel.
A Design Trend Built to Last
Fluted and reeded glass has deep roots in classic interior and architectural design — it’s not a passing trend but a timeless texture that works across a wide range of bathroom styles. It looks particularly striking paired with brushed brass or matt black frame finishes for a boutique hotel-inspired aesthetic, and equally at home in more neutral, Scandi-influenced bathrooms where the textured glass adds subtle warmth without overpowering the space.
Easy to Keep Clean
The vertical groove pattern on fluted glass runs consistently from top to bottom of the panel — making it straightforward to wipe down with a soft cloth or squeegee in the same direction as the grooves. Many fluted glass shower screens in the ShowerBoard range also include an easy-clean hydrophobic coating, which helps water and limescale bead off the surface rather than settling into the texture, keeping the screen looking its best with minimal effort.
Single Panel and Double Panel Configurations
Like all walk-in shower screens, fluted glass panels are available in single panel and two-panel configurations to suit different shower tray sizes and bathroom layouts. A single fluted panel works beautifully in a recess or alcove position. A main panel with a fluted glass return creates a more enclosed L-shaped shower zone for open corner positions — with the added benefit that the reeded texture on both panels creates a visually cohesive, considered finish from every angle in the room.