Gunmetal
Shower Screens

Gunmetal is a darker grey metal hardware finish. It sits between brushed nickel and matt black, giving the shower screen a deeper metal tone without the stronger black outline.

No. Gunmetal is usually a dark grey metallic finish, while matt black is a flatter black finish with stronger contrast. Gunmetal can feel softer and more subtle than matt black in many bathrooms.

Yes. Gunmetal is darker and more charcoal grey, while brushed nickel is a softer silver finish. Gunmetal is often chosen when the bathroom needs a deeper metal look without going fully black.

Chrome shower screen hardware is brighter and more reflective, while gunmetal has a darker grey finish with a softer designer look. Chrome is usually the safer choice for bright silver tapware, while gunmetal suits darker tapware, charcoal details and grey toned bathrooms.

Yes. Gunmetal can vary between gunmetal satin, brushed gunmetal and polished gunmetal. Satin gunmetal is generally the more common shower screen finish, while polished gunmetal is less popular and may have more limited hardware options.

Clear glass, low iron glass and fluted glass can all work with gunmetal hardware. Low iron glass is a good option if you want the darker hardware to look sharper and the glass edge to appear cleaner.

Yes. Gunmetal hardware can be used on many frameless shower screen layouts, including fixed panels, hinged doors, sliding systems, corner entry screens and full height screens.

Yes. Gunmetal can work well on hinged shower screens, especially when the hinges, brackets and handle line up with darker tapware or other grey metal bathroom fittings.

Yes. The sliding system we use is available in gunmetal finishes. Sliding shower screens are a practical option where door swing space is limited and a darker rail suits the bathroom design.

Yes. Gunmetal can suit walk in shower screens, especially where the screen is mostly clean glass but still needs a darker bracket, channel or fixing detail.

Yes. Gunmetal hardware can suit some corner entry shower screens, depending on the opening size, door swing, fixing points and the hardware available for the layout.

Yes. Gunmetal can work on full height shower screens, but the layout needs to be measured carefully because the darker hardware makes the glass edges, brackets and fixing points more noticeable.

Yes. Gunmetal may suit some over bath shower screens, especially when the bathroom already has darker tapware, charcoal fittings or grey tile tones.

Yes. Gunmetal can be used on some 135 degree shower screens where the angled glass layout suits the opening, wall angles, fixing points and door clearance.

Yes. Gunmetal can pair well with curved glass shower panels where the bathroom needs a softer glass shape but still wants a darker hardware detail.

No. A black frame shower screen has a stronger black outline, while gunmetal is usually a softer dark grey metal finish. Gunmetal can be a good option when full black framing feels too heavy.

Yes. We can help with shower screen replacement where an older framed, semi frameless or outdated shower screen is being replaced with a cleaner custom glass layout using gunmetal hardware.

Gunmetal hardware should be cleaned with mild products and a soft cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals, abrasive pads and strong cleaners, as these can damage the finish over time.

Gunmetal does cost more than standard chrome hardware. The final price depends on the glass size, number of panels, door type and hardware required.

Yes. Our frameless shower screens are custom measured after tiling so the glass can be made to suit the finished opening, including wall alignment, floor fall, tile thickness and nearby fittings.