Frameless vs semi-frameless shower screens
Frameless shower screens use 10 mm toughened glass with no frame and typically cost around $730 in Melbourne. Semi-frameless screens use 6 mm glass with a slim frame and typically cost around $530. Frameless looks cleaner; semi-frameless is cheaper and more forgiving of out-of-square walls.
| Product | Lower | Typical | Upper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-frameless | $260 | $530 | $800 |
| Frameless | $420 | $730 | $1,020 |
Ranges are the 10th percentile, median and 90th percentile of listed prices at a Melbourne bathroom retailer, checked on 28 October 2026. Lower and upper exclude the cheapest and dearest 10% of listings. Ask us for our price on any item.
Look and cleaning
Frameless has fewer edges for grime to collect. Semi-frameless has a frame around the glass that needs wiping.
Fit
Semi-frameless frames can be adjusted a few millimetres to suit walls that are not plumb. Frameless glass is usually measured and made to suit, so the walls and base need to be square.