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Semi-frameless front-only shower screens

A front-only shower screen closes the front of a shower space without adding a separate return panel. It suits a different bathroom layout from a corner enclosure. Start with the opening and surrounding walls, then compare the finish and width options.

Choose your location and options in the shop. Final measurements and suitability are confirmed at the check measure.

Semi-frameless front-only shower screens — Klay product example
Product illustration. Colours and configurations may differ; confirm your selected finish.

Find the right fit

Choosing & fitting

An enclosure front for an existing shower space

A front-only semi-frameless screen closes the front of a shower space between its existing sides. It differs from a corner enclosure that also needs a glass return. Start with the bathroom plan, then choose a supported width and finish.

The current Klay range describes clear toughened glass with a fixed panel on the left and a door on the right. The listed specifications and opening dimensions below come from the shop configuration. Confirm the finished assembly and door arrangement at the check measure.

Check the opening and movement

Measure the proposed opening approximately for an enquiry and note wall alignment, tile edges and floor level. The installer must determine the final fit and assess any out-of-square surfaces.

Check door movement against the vanity, toilet, towel rail and entry. The selected glass, hardware and supporting surfaces need a complete installation specification. If an additional glass side is required, compare the separate front-and-return range.

Before you choose

  • Check whether your layout needs only a front or also a return side; these are separate products in the shop.
  • Confirm access, door movement and nearby fittings at the check measure.

Plan your selection

Specifications & options

These are the options currently shown in our shop, grouped by configuration. Finishes, dimensions and compatibility depend on the selected model; confirm the final specification with Klay before ordering.

Available configuration

Hardware colour
Matt Black · Satin Silver · Brushed Nickel · Brushed Gold · Pearl White · Polished Silver
Dimensions
2000 × 800 · 2000 × 850 · 2000 × 900 · 2000 × 1050 · 2000 × 1200 · 2000 × 1350

A room/location is required for every product in the shop and visualiser. Screen colours are a guide; ask about physical samples where colour matching matters.

Choose for your home

Choosing front-only semi-frameless shower screens for your space

A front-only screen closes the face of an opening between surrounding walls. Check that your bathroom needs no separate glass return before choosing this configuration.

Best starting point for a shower alcove

Confirm the opening between the finished walls and check the selected door movement against taps and towel rails.

The trade-off: A front-only screen is not the same as a front-and-return enclosure. A missing side cannot be solved by choosing a wider front.

Best starting point for replacing an existing front

Provide photos of the old frame and tile edges, then compare the complete replacement footprint and removal work.

The trade-off: Old fixing holes or uneven walls may affect the finish. Include any remedial work in the scope rather than assuming the new frame will cover it.

Klay vs the alternatives

Compare suppliers for front-only semi-frameless shower screens

Written by Klay, not an independent reviewer. These are relevant alternatives, not a ranking or a claim that their products are identical to ours. Where another option may suit you better, we say so.

Reviewed 16 October 2026. Check current ranges, coverage and terms with each provider. Brand names identify the options being compared; no affiliation is implied.

Klay vs Stegbar

Lists framed and frameless mirrors and semi-frameless shower screens.

When Stegbar may suit you better: Someone comparing another semi-frameless range and its available opening configurations.

Klay as an alternative: Compare the exact front-only layout, door movement and fitted dimensions with Klay’s selected option. A corner-enclosure price is not an equivalent front-only price.

Read Stegbar’s product information

Klay vs Regency

Lists wardrobe doors, frameless and semi-frameless shower screens, and mirrors.

When Regency may suit you better: A buyer wanting to compare Regency’s semi-frameless range before deciding on frame and glass.

Klay as an alternative: Match opening size, frame finish, glass specification and installation scope. The phrase semi-frameless does not specify all of those details.

Read Regency’s product information

Compare the same specification

Your front-only semi-frameless shower screens buying checklist

Use these details when comparing suppliers. Confirm the full amount including GST, check measure and installation, and identify any work priced separately.

  • Finished opening width and height, including wall alignment.
  • Door operation, clear entry and nearby fixtures.
  • Glass and frame finish plus sealing requirements.
  • Measure, fitting, removal and any tile or wall repairs.

The shop shows current ordering availability. “Coming soon” products are not available to buy yet; “Price on measure” is an enquiry, not a confirmed selling price.

Questions before you order

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between front-only and front-and-return?

Front-only covers the front opening. Front-and-return adds a side panel for a corner arrangement. The bathroom layout determines which is appropriate; they are not interchangeable sizes.

When should I choose front-only rather than front-and-return?

Front-only closes the front between existing sides. Front-and-return includes an adjoining glass side for a corner layout. Send a bathroom plan or photo so the required enclosure can be confirmed.

Does front-only include a separate return panel?

No separate return is established by this product selection. Klay lists a front-and-return range separately; confirm the complete enclosure in the quote.

Does the screen fit every opening?

No. Its dimensions and fitting details must suit the site. Wall alignment, fixing surfaces and the final opening still need checking.

Can the shower door hit nearby bathroom fittings?

It can if the layout lacks clearance. Include vanities, toilets, taps and towel rails in the site assessment and confirm the actual door movement.

Is semi-frameless the same as fully frameless?

No. The semi-frameless range has visible framing in its assembly. Compare the product images and fixing details with Klay’s fixed frameless panel range.

Care & support

Use the approved glass cleaner and a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive pads or metal scrapers; have damaged glass assessed professionally.

Keep the order details and any supplied care or warranty documents. For a fault, contact Klay with the product, installation details and a description or photo.

Measuring & installation

Send photos, approximate dimensions and your installation postcode with an enquiry. The check measure confirms fit, configuration and installation requirements before the final specification is approved.

Professional check measure and installation Australia-wide. Send your postcode to confirm local appointment availability for your selected product.

How ordering and installation work

Ask for the complete product-specific warranty before purchase. Warranty promises are additional to your Australian Consumer Law rights.

Read the purchase terms

Sources & further reading

Reviewed 5 October 2026. Supplied specifications apply to the named models. Public references provide general guidance; they do not identify Klay’s supplier or extend another brand’s warranty.

Ask Klay for the selected product’s brochure, care sheet or complete warranty.