Polycomposite
RecommendedThe only material we fit in bathrooms. Waterproof, 10-year manufacturer guarantee. Handles steam, splashes, and condensation in normal bathroom use.
Bathroom Shutters
Bathrooms have one shutter rule that overrides everything else: the material has to handle steam, splashes, and regular condensation. That means Polycomposite. Hardwood belongs in dry rooms.
The right configuration is usually cafe-style or tier-on-tier, giving privacy at the lower half of the window while keeping daylight at the top.
The room's brief
What bathroom shutters need to do
Bathrooms produce steam, condensation, and direct splashes. Real timber is not rated for that environment, so we do not fit Hardwood in bathrooms.
Polycomposite is engineered for exactly this: a waterproof composite with a stable internal structure that handles normal bathroom humidity. It is the only material we recommend for bathrooms.
Priorities for this room
What we focus on for bathroom shutters
Waterproof construction
The whole panel, frame, and hardware needs to handle moisture daily. Polycomposite is the waterproof material we recommend for bathrooms, with hardware and finish specified for wet-room use.
Privacy without losing daylight
Cafe-style or tier-on-tier configurations cover the lower half of the window for privacy while keeping the top open for bright natural light. Standard for bathrooms where the window faces a street.
Easy cleaning
Polycomposite wipes clean with a damp cloth. No special care, no risk of damaging the finish, no swelling from condensation.
Material recommendation
Polycomposite or Hardwood for bathrooms?
Hardwood (basswood)
AvoidNot rated for wet rooms. Real timber swells with moisture and the finish deteriorates over time. We will not fit Hardwood in a bathroom - it is the wrong product for the environment.
Common configurations
How bathroom shutters are typically laid out
- Cafe style at mid-window height
- Standard configuration. Shutters cover the lower half of the window, top stays clear. Maximum natural light with full pavement-level privacy.
- Tier-on-tier with solid lower
- For en-suites or family bathrooms where you want total privacy on the lower half regardless of louvre angle. Solid lower panel blocks all visibility.
- 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
Hardwood basswood is real timber, so we do not recommend it for bathrooms or wet rooms. Steam and condensation can shorten its life and damage the finish. Polycomposite is specified for that environment; it is not a downgrade, it is the right tool.
Yes, Polycomposite is the waterproof range and is designed for bathroom use, including normal splashes. Wipe it down as you would any other bathroom surface and allow normal ventilation between uses.
Polycomposite does not absorb moisture, so it does not encourage mould growth on the material itself. Standard bathroom ventilation handles the rest. Wipe down occasionally with a damp cloth - that is the entire maintenance.
We position the cafe rail above the seated and standing sight lines into the bathroom from outside. For most ground-floor bathrooms that's about 50-60% of the window height. Confirmed at the survey based on the actual window position and the pavement / garden situation outside.
You can, but the result is different. Privacy film blocks visibility but also blocks adjustable light control and looks the same day and night. Shutters give you the choice - completely closed for privacy, tilted for light, or open for full view of the garden or sky if the window is somewhere private.
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