Short answer: a swing shower screen is the cheaper choice at $409 nett, but it has no top bar, so the glass door is held only at its hinge side. A top hung sliding screen costs $629 nett (straight or L-shape) and is the more stable of the two, because the glass hangs from a track that runs across the top of the opening. If your bathroom has room for it, and stability is what worries you, we usually suggest the sliding screen. All three are made from 10mm tempered glass shower screens cut to your measurements.
This is one of the questions customers ask us most about shower screens, together with "what is not included in the price?". Below are our current prices, how each type works, and how to pick the right one for an HDB bathroom.
Swing vs Sliding Shower Screen Prices (2026)
These are our current promotion prices for standard sizes. Prices are nett: we are not GST-registered, so no GST is added. Size and other surcharges, if any, are confirmed at site measurement. The latest prices are always on our Promotions page.
| Shower screen type | Price (nett) | How it opens | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wall-to-wall swing door | $409 | Glass door swings open; no top bar | Bathrooms with room for the door to open outwards |
| Top hung straight sliding | $629 | Sliding panel moves across a fixed panel on a top track | Straight openings and small bathrooms where a door cannot swing |
| Top hung L-shape sliding | $629 | Sliding panels with a fixed return panel | Corner showers with two glass sides |
What is not included: the price does not cover the shower kerb or taking down an existing screen. Removing and disposing of an existing tempered glass door is a $120 surcharge.
Which Is More Stable: Swing or Sliding?
The sliding screen. On a swing shower screen, the glass door is fixed to the wall with hinges on one side and there is no top bar joining it to anything above. Every time the door is opened and closed, the hinges take its full weight.
A top hung sliding screen hangs its glass from a track that runs across the top of the opening, with one panel fixed in place and one panel that slides past it. The top track ties the whole screen together, which is why it feels firmer in daily use. If you have young children, elderly family members who hold on to the glass, or you simply do not want a door that moves on hinges, the sliding screen is the steadier option, as long as your opening can take it.
How Each Shower Screen Works
Swing door shower screen ($409)
A single glass door spans the shower area from wall to wall and swings open. It is the simplest and lowest-cost layout. The trade-off is space: you need a clear area in front of the shower for the door to open into, and nothing (a basin, toilet bowl or cabinet) in its path.
Top hung straight sliding shower screen ($629)
One panel stays fixed and the other slides across it, so you step in and out without a door swinging into the bathroom. This makes it a good fit for compact HDB bathrooms. See the sliding shower screen page for a completed installation.
Top hung L-shape sliding shower screen ($629)
For a shower in a corner, the L-shape adds a fixed return panel on the second side, with sliding panels at the front. It closes off both open sides of the corner.
How to Choose the Right Shower Screen for Your HDB Bathroom
- Check the space in front of the shower. If a door swinging outwards would hit the basin, toilet bowl or bathroom door, choose a sliding screen.
- Look at the shape of the shower area. A straight opening between two walls suits a straight sliding or swing screen. A corner shower with two open sides needs the L-shape.
- Decide how much stability matters. If anyone in the home leans on or grabs the glass, the top hung sliding screen is the firmer choice.
- Check your shower kerb. The kerb keeps water inside the shower area and is not part of the screen price. Some customers ask for a very low kerb so no one trips. We can set up a low 20mm aluminium kerb for an extra $120, but this is not the standard way it is done, a leak may only show up after daily use, and we cannot take responsibility for leakage from that kerb.
- Measure, then let us confirm. Tempered glass cannot be cut, drilled or reshaped after it has been tempered, so every screen is made to your exact measurements in our own glass factory in Singapore. Final measurements are taken at site measurement.
Replacing your toilet door at the same time? Our toilet door replacement cost guide lists what each door type costs and what is included.
Why 10mm Tempered Glass?
Tempered glass is much stronger than ordinary glass, and if it ever breaks it crumbles into small, blunt pieces instead of sharp shards. 10mm is the standard thickness we use for all our shower screens. You can see more of our glass work, including shower screens and frosted glass doors, in our glass door projects and on our tempered glass page.
Shower Screen FAQs
Is a swing shower screen less stable than a sliding one?
Yes. Our swing shower screen has no top bar, so the door is held only by its hinges. A top hung sliding screen hangs from a top track and is more stable. If stability worries you and your bathroom has the space, choose the sliding screen.
How much does a shower screen cost in Singapore?
At Renovaid, a 10mm tempered glass swing door shower screen is $409 nett, and a top hung straight or L-shape sliding screen is $629 nett, for standard sizes. Any size surcharge is confirmed at site measurement.
Does the price include removing my old shower screen?
No. Removing and disposing of an existing tempered glass door is a $120 surcharge. The shower kerb is also not included.
Can you install a shower screen with a very low kerb?
We can set up a low 20mm aluminium kerb for an extra $120. It is not the standard way, leaks may only show after daily use, and we disclaim liability for leakage from that kerb.
Can the glass be trimmed on site if it does not fit?
No. Tempered glass cannot be cut, drilled or reshaped once it is tempered, which is why every screen is made to measure after site measurement.
Is GST added to the price?
No. All Renovaid prices are nett. We are not GST-registered, so no GST is charged.
Get a Quote for Your Shower Screen
Send us a photo of your shower area with the rough width and height, and tell us whether you prefer a swing or sliding screen. We will advise which layout fits and whether any extra charge applies. WhatsApp Renovaid Team at 9898 9268 (WhatsApp only), or use our contact page. Renovaid Team is a BCA-registered contractor (CR18) and bizSAFE Level 3 certified, with islandwide installation.
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