Frequent Asked Questions about  shower enclosures

  • 1. Where can I buy customised shower enclosures?

    With its shower enclosures, Duka offers a great variety of solutions that can be adapted according to your personal requirements. Our products are distributed by our partners, who can be reached over the following link.

  • 2. How can I attach a shower enclosure on or next to a bathtub?

    If you want to attach your shower enclosure on or next to your bathtub, our partners would be pleased to help you with this matter. Special requests and custom sizes can be taken into account as well. You can find a list of our partners here.

  • 3. How can I clean my shower enclosure, and what do I need?

    In order to protect your Duka shower enclosure from lime and dirt deposits, it is recommended to clean it on a regular basis. It is sufficient to spray the glass-surface with warm water first, and then to remove the water residuals with a rubber lip.

    We recommend an intensive cleaning of the Duka shower enclosure periodically, depending on your household’s water values and the frequency you are using the shower enclosure. Duka suggests the product Duka Pronett for conducting the cleaning. Abrasive, highly alkaline, acidic or chlorinated detergents should be avoided at any time.

    In order to prevent mould formation, the room, in which the shower enclosure is located, should be aired thoroughly after using the facility.

    An extensive instruction of how to maintain your shower enclosure can be found here.

  • 4. Where can I buy a shower enclosure with a sidewall?

    Duka offers various solutions, among these solutions we offer also shower enclosures with sidewalls and freestanding shower enclosures, which can be attached on a wall directly. On our website, you can find a solution that suits your requirements.

  • 5. Is there a possibility to attach a shower enclosure on a single wall?

    Some Duka shower enclosure-models can be attached to a single wall. You can find a number of possible solutions, which suit your requirements on our website.

  • 6. Which glass is used for a shower enclosure and what glass thickness should I choose?

    Depending on the model, Duka uses safety glass or a special kind of methacrylate panels. For the solid glass shower partition Duka uses a glass thickness reaching from 2 mm to 8 mm. 

  • 7. Is it possible to attach a shower enclosure directly on the floor?

    Duka offers a great variety of shower enclosures for a direct installation on the floor, avoiding, thereby, any kind of shower tray. This enables the integration of the shower into the room and provides a harmonic atmosphere. 

  • 8. How can I remove lime from my shower enclosure?

    Duka recommends to clean the shower enclosure periodically, depending on the water values and frequency the facility is used. In this way, you can prevent dirt deposits. For your regular cleaning, we suggest the special cleaner Pronett. If lime-scale forms over time, it has to be removed carefully. You can find an instruction of how to maintain your shower enclosure here.

  • 9. Why do I need silicon for the installation of my shower enclosure and what kind of silicon should I use?

    Silicon has an important function for the proper usage of the shower enclosure. At the final stage of the installation, the shower enclosure is sealed with it. Our installation instructions demonstrate where the silicon should be applied. Before applying the silicon, the parts that need to be sealed have to be cleaned thoroughly, in order to guarantee that the silicon adheres to the parts in question. After applying the silicon, the shower enclosure should not be used for 24 hours, so that the silicon can cure.

     

    We suggest you to consult an expert for executing the sealing of the shower enclosure. He or she can give you advice on which kind of silicon you should use.

  • 10. How can I remove mould from my shower enclosure?

    In general, after using the facility, the shower enclosure should be dried and the bathroom should be aired sufficiently in order to prevent mould from forming. Should mould form anyways, you can find numerous specialist trades that offer products for removing the mould. In any case, the instruction for use should be read. If you have a major mould problem, an expert should be consulted. 

  • 11. Where can I buy a shower enclosure with a swing door or a sliding door?

    You can obtain a shower enclosure with a swing door or a sliding door from our partners. Here is a list with all our partners.

  • 12. Where can I buy a shower enclosure with a corner entry?

    Duka offers numerous solutions. Among these solutions, we offer also shower enclosures with a corner entry in both, standard sizes and customized sizes. On our website, you can find different suggestions for planning your personal shower:

  • 13. What kind of shower enclosure should I buy?

    Duka provides you the easy way out: we adapt to your wishes! It does not matter whether you are looking for a niche entry, a corner entry or a freestanding sidewall. Your ideas are (almost) limitless. Challenge us! A first overview you can find here.

  • 14. Does a three-sided solution exist?

    Yes! Duka also provides three-sided solutions available in different constructions. Our partner are happy to help you with your personal wishes. You can find a list of all our partners here.

  • 15. What does the installation of a shower enclosure cost?

    The price of the installation depends on the kind of construction. Our partners are happy to provide you with further information concerning this matter. You can find a list of all our partners here

  • 16. Where can I buy a shower enclosure for a room with a sloping roof?

    Duka offers a variety of special solutions. Among these solutions, we offer also shower enclosures for sloping roofs. We manufacture all models according your specific situation. Our partners are happy to provide you with advice.