How to Choose a Shower Partition: Types, Glass, Prices

Swing, sliding or folding? Straight or corner? Which glass to choose and how much a custom shower partition costs in 2026 — a detailed guide from the manufacturer.

A shower partition is the most popular way to zone a bathroom: it is cheaper than a ready-made cabin, takes up less space and looks far more elegant. But choosing one means making five decisions in a row, and a mistake at any of them means a redo. Let's go through each one.

Step 1. Opening type: swing or sliding

**A swing partition** is a glass door on hinges. Pros: full leak-tightness, no rollers, the lowest price. Cons: you need free space in front of the door (about 70–90 cm). The classic for spacious bathrooms.

**A sliding partition** — the panel glides along a top rail. The choice for tight bathrooms: no space for opening is needed. The cost is 15–25% higher due to hardware, but it opens smoothly and silently.

Step 2. Geometry: straight, corner, U-shaped

**Straight** — the most affordable option, mounted against a flat wall or in a niche
**Corner (L-shaped)** — covers a corner shower zone, two glass panels instead of one
**U-shaped** — a full three-sided enclosure of the tray, maximum leak-tightness

Step 3. Glass: thickness and type

The standard for partitions is **8 or 10 mm tempered glass**. It is 4–5 times stronger than ordinary glass, and when it breaks it disintegrates into blunt granules. For a tropical shower with strong pressure, go for 10 mm.

Optically there are several options: - **Low-iron glass** — with no greenish tint, ideal for white tile, 20–30% more expensive - **Tinted** (grey, bronze) — privacy without frosting - **Frosted (acid-etched)** — full privacy, easy to clean

Step 4. Hardware

Hinges and rollers are the weak point of any partition. You cannot save here: stainless steel AISI 304 is the minimum, AISI 316 — for humid climates. Pay attention to door closers and the magnetic seal: they are what keep the enclosure leak-tight.

Step 5. Installation

Proper installation requires a level, chip-free tile drilling and seam sealing. Professional installation takes 2–4 hours and is done to laser measurements — the partition is made individually to your dimensions.

How Much a Shower Partition Costs

Indicative prices made to order (Moscow region): straight swing — from ₽24,000, sliding — from ₽43,000, corner — from ₽50,000. The final price depends on the glass area, glass type and hardware. The exact quote is made after a free measurement.

Takeaway

A shower partition is a 20+ year structure. Choose 10 mm tempered glass, quality hardware and a manufacturer with its own production and warranty: a redo will cost more than any saving.