Polycomposite
RecommendedOur recommended bathroom material. It is waterproof and has a 10-year manufacturer guarantee.
View Polycomposite shuttersWaterproof Bathroom Shutters
Made-to-measure waterproof bathroom shutters for privacy and rooms with regular steam, splashes, or condensation.
The room's brief
What bathroom shutters need to do
Bathrooms produce steam and condensation, so the shutter material needs to suit regular moisture.
Polycomposite is waterproof and is the material we recommend for bathroom shutters. Hardwood is intended for dry rooms and is not recommended for bathrooms.
Priorities for this room
What we focus on for bathroom shutters
Waterproof construction
Polycomposite is the waterproof material we recommend for bathrooms and other rooms with regular steam or condensation.
Privacy without losing daylight
Cafe-style shutters can cover the lower part of a window while leaving the upper glass open. Tier-on-tier gives separate upper and lower control.
Material suited to regular moisture
Polycomposite suits the steam, splashes and condensation that can occur around a bathroom window.
Material recommendation
Which material suits your bathroom?
Polycomposite provides better thermal and noise insulation through metal insertions inside its louvres and frame. Hardwood still adds some insulation and is the lighter real-basswood option for larger panels in dry rooms.
Hardwood (basswood)
AvoidHardwood is real basswood intended for dry rooms, so it is not recommended for bathrooms or other wet rooms.
View Hardwood shuttersCommon configurations
How bathroom shutters are typically laid out
- Cafe style at mid-window height
- The survey sets the cafe height from the real sight line outside. The lower shutter provides privacy while the upper glass stays clear.
- Tier-on-tier with solid lower
- For en-suites or family bathrooms where privacy across the lower part of the window matters. A solid lower panel provides privacy without relying on the louvre angle.
- Full height for small high windows
- Small high-set bathroom windows above the bath line do not need split configuration. A single full-height panel works fine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Polycomposite bathroom shutters are waterproof and suited to regular steam, splashes and condensation. Hardwood is real basswood for dry rooms and is not recommended for bathrooms or wet rooms.
The right height depends on the window position and the sight line from outside. We confirm it in the room during the home survey rather than using a fixed percentage.
Privacy film and shutters work differently. Film changes visibility through the glass, while shutters let you close the panels, tilt the louvres for adjustable light, or open the panels when privacy is not needed.
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