Fluted Glass
Shower Screens
Melbourne
Custom fluted glass shower screens measured and installed across Melbourne west, north and inner Melbourne suburbs. Narrow reeded glass adds privacy, texture and soft natural light while keeping the bathroom feeling open.
Privacy, texture and a cleaner glass finish
Fluted glass shower screens use a narrow vertical reed pattern to soften the view through the glass while still letting natural light move through the bathroom.
Fluted glass and reeded glass usually describe the same style of textured glass. Homeowners often call it fluted glass, while builders, designers and glass suppliers may call it narrow reeded glass.
Customers also describe this style as a reeded glass shower screen, reeded glass shower panel, textured glass shower screen or reeded glass shower enclosure. We use narrow reeded low iron glass for custom bathroom shower screens across Melbourne.
Fluted glass can be used for fixed walk in panels, hinged shower doors, sliding screens, over bath panels and full height shower screens.
Why Choose Fluted Glass?
Fluted glass is a good option when you want more privacy than clear glass, without cutting down too much light in the bathroom.
More Privacy
The narrow vertical lines blur the view through the glass, giving you more privacy without making the shower feel dark or closed in.
Adds Some Texture
The fluted pattern adds detail to the bathroom and works particularly well with simple tiles, clean lines and modern tapware.
Made From Low Iron Glass
We use narrow reeded low iron glass, which has less of the green colour normally seen in standard textured glass.
Works With Different Layouts
Fluted glass can be used for walk in panels, hinged doors, sliding shower screens, over bath panels and full height screens.
Fluted Glass vs Clear Glass
Both options work well for shower screens. The main difference is how much privacy you want and how open you want the bathroom to feel.
Fluted Glass
A good choice if you would like more privacy and some texture in the glass.
- Blurs the view through the shower screen
- Still allows plenty of light into the shower
- Adds a vertical pattern without using a heavy frame
- Can make light water marks and fingerprints less noticeable
Clear Glass
A good choice if you want the bathroom to feel as open as possible and keep the tiles and fittings visible.
- Gives the shower screen the most open appearance
- Can help a smaller bathroom feel less closed in
- Keeps feature tiles and fittings clearly visible
- Has a smooth surface that is easy to wipe down
- Available as standard clear glass or low iron glass
Fluted Glass With
Radius Corners
A radius corner rounds off the exposed top corner of the glass and gives the shower panel a softer look.
A Softer Top Corner
Instead of finishing with a square corner, the outside edge of the panel is rounded to soften the look of the glass.
Works Well on Walk In Panels
It is a popular detail for fixed panels and walk in screens where the top outside corner is clearly visible.
Measured After Tiling
We measure the panel after tiling is finished so the glass size, fixing points and curved corner suit the actual shower area.
Available on Custom Panels
Radius corners can be used on narrow or wide shower panels, nib walls, bath panels and other suitable custom layouts.
Fluted Glass Shower Screens Across Melbourne
A selection of fluted and narrow reeded shower screens in hinged, pivot, sliding, walk in, full height, over bath and radius corner layouts, with frameless, black, white, brushed brass, brushed nickel and gunmetal hardware finishes.
We install fluted and reeded glass shower screens across Melbourne west, north and inner Melbourne suburbs, including recent projects in Northcote, Collingwood and Keilor East.
What Is the Difference Between Fluted and Reeded Glass?
When talking about shower screens, fluted glass and reeded glass generally mean the same thing. The glass has narrow vertical lines that blur the view through the panel while still allowing plenty of light into the shower.
Most homeowners call it fluted glass, while builders, designers and glass suppliers often call it narrow reeded glass. If you see either name, they are usually referring to the same patterned shower screen glass.
Ready to add more privacy and texture to your bathroom?
Send us a few photos of the bathroom, along with any plans or rough measurements you have. We can help work out a suitable layout, hardware finish and narrow reeded glass option.
Frequently Asked Questions
We get plenty of questions about fluted glass. Here are the things customers usually want to know before choosing narrow reeded glass for their shower screen.
Fluted glass takes a little more effort than flat clear glass because of the textured surface, but most homeowners find it very manageable day to day.
One advantage is that narrow reeded glass tends to soften the appearance of water spots, fingerprints and streaks compared with completely clear glass.
A raw sheet of fluted glass costs more than twice as much as standard clear glass. The narrow reeded glass we use is also made from low iron glass, which adds to the glass cost.
Are fluted shower screens more expensive than standard clear glass? Yes, but that does not mean the finished shower screen will cost more than twice as much. The measuring, manufacturing and installation costs are similar for both glass types.
The final price depends on the shower screen layout, glass size, hardware finish, fixing method, access and installation details.
Send through your bathroom photos, rough measurements, plans or project details and we can provide a no obligation quote for your fluted glass shower screen.
Yes. The narrow reeded glass we use is made from low iron glass, which gives it a cleaner appearance with less green tint than standard textured glass.
This is especially useful in bathrooms with white tiles, light stone, brushed brass, brushed nickel or other finishes where a greener glass tone would be more noticeable.
Yes. All fluted glass shower screens we supply are made from 10mm toughened safety glass. The narrow reeded glass is cut, drilled and processed to the required size before it is toughened.
Once the glass has been toughened, it cannot be cut or drilled again. This is why the final measure and hardware positions need to be confirmed before the glass is manufactured.
We always install the textured side on the outside of the shower and the smooth side facing the wet area. This keeps the surface exposed to water and soap easier to wipe down.
From the bathroom side, the vertical texture of the reeded glass shower panel remains clearly visible.
On the fluted glass shower screens we install, the lines always run vertically. The vertical pattern suits the tall shape of shower doors and panels and gives the glass a cleaner, more balanced appearance.
Because the textured side faces outside the shower, dust is the more relevant consideration. Vertical reeds do not create horizontal grooves where dust can easily settle, and the textured surface can be wiped in the same direction as the lines.
Yes. Fluted glass transmits light well. The ribbed surface distorts the view through the glass rather than blocking light, so the bathroom still feels bright and open.
It is quite different from frosted or opaque glass. You still get light and shape coming through, but with a softer and more private view.
Fluted glass provides partial privacy by distorting visibility rather than completely blocking it. Shapes, movement and light can still be seen through the glass depending on the lighting and viewing angle.
If you are standing close to the glass, more detail is visible. From across the bathroom, the distortion is much more effective.
Yes. Fluted glass can be made with a radius corner on suitable layouts, particularly fixed panels and walk in screens where the outside glass edge is visible.
The radius needs to be allowed for during measure and manufacture, so it is best to mention this early when sending through your photos, rough dimensions or renovation plans.
Yes. A fluted arch shower screen can be custom made as a fixed panel or shower door where the layout and hardware allow it.
The arch shape needs to be confirmed when the glass is measured because the panel must be cut and processed before the 10mm glass is toughened.
Yes. Fluted shower screen panels are custom measured and made to suit the finished bathroom. They do not need to suit a standard off the shelf shower screen size.
We can allow for narrow panels, wider feature panels, nib walls, walk in openings, return panels and non standard heights, depending on the layout and available fixing points.
Yes. Narrow reeded glass can be used across different frameless shower screen configurations, including sliding shower screens, hinged doors, pivot doors and walk in shower panels.
The best option depends on the shower opening, available entry space, nearby fixtures and how much water control is needed.
Yes. Fluted glass can be used for hinged shower doors, depending on the opening size, hinge position, fixing points and hardware being used.
Because a hinged door moves, the layout needs to allow for door swing, clearances, nearby vanities, towel rails, toilets and bathroom entry doors. Photos and rough measurements help us confirm whether a hinged fluted glass door is suitable.
Yes. Fluted glass can work well with matt black, white, chrome, brushed nickel, brushed brass and gunmetal hardware, depending on the shower screen design.
Black frames create a stronger contrast, while white frames tend to blend in with lighter tiles and white tapware.
Yes. Fluted glass can be used for full height and floor to ceiling shower screens where the bathroom layout and fixing points allow it.
In some cases, yes. Fluted glass can be used for 135 degree and diamond shape shower screens, depending on the angles, door position, fixing points and available entry space.
These layouts need to be checked carefully because door swing, panel alignment and hardware placement are more important than on a simple straight panel.
Start by sending us photos of the bathroom, along with any plans, sketches or rough measurements you have. We can then recommend a layout and provide an initial quote.
Once the bathroom is tiled and ready, we complete the final measure and confirm the glass size, door position, hardware finish and fixing points. The 10mm fluted glass is then custom made, toughened and installed.
We work from photos, sketches, plans and project details rather than free on site quoting for the initial price. This lets us turn around accurate pricing faster and confirm whether the layout is suitable before anyone needs to attend site.
To help prepare a quote, please send:
- Photos of the bathroom
- A sketch, plan or approximate measurements
- Any access limitations such as stairs, lifts or restricted parking
Once we have this information, we can usually provide a fairly accurate quote and advise on the next steps for measuring and installation.
Fluted glass shower screens across Melbourne
Famous Frameless measures and installs custom fluted glass shower screens across Melbourne west, north and inner Melbourne suburbs, including walk in panels, hinged doors, sliding screens, over bath panels and some full height layouts.