Walk-In Wet Room Screens: The Complete Guide to the Kartell K-VIT KV8 Range

The walk-in wet room has become one of the most sought-after looks in modern bathroom design — and for good reason. Open, frameless and effortlessly accessible, a walk-in shower feels bright and spacious, is wonderfully easy to clean, and suits everything from compact en-suites to sprawling family bathrooms. At the heart of every walk-in shower sits one defining feature: the wet room screen.

At Essential Bathrooms we've just expanded our Kartell K-VIT KV8 wet room screen collection across five stunning finishes. Whether you're after timeless chrome, on-trend brushed brass, bold matt black, refined brushed nickel or a striking industrial grid, there's a KV8 screen to anchor your dream walk-in shower. Here's everything you need to know.

What is a wet room screen?

A wet room screen (also called a walk-in shower screen) is a fixed panel of glass that separates your showering area from the rest of the bathroom — without the doors, frames and tracks of a traditional enclosure. Water drains away through a fully tanked (waterproofed) wet room floor or a low-profile shower tray, while the screen keeps splashes in check. The result is a clean, contemporary, step-free showering space that's as practical as it is beautiful.

Why choose the Kartell K-VIT KV8 range?

The KV8 range is Kartell's premium wet room offering, and every screen shares the same high specification:

• 8mm toughened safety glass — substantial, crystal-clear and reassuringly solid.
• A full 2000mm height — a generous, contemporary proportion that makes a real statement.
• Easy-clean coating — helps repel limescale and watermarks, so your glass stays sparkling with minimal effort.
• Frameless walk-in design — no doors to open or close; just an open, elegant, easy-access shower.
• Lifetime guarantee — backed by Kartell for complete peace of mind.

Each screen is supplied complete with its matching wall profile and support arm, so you have everything you need to fit it (the Krittal framed screens are the exception — see below).

Five finishes to suit any bathroom

Chrome — the timeless classic

Bright, versatile and endlessly popular, chrome is the safe-but-stylish choice that coordinates with virtually any tap, tile or fitting. If you want a clean, contemporary look that won't date, chrome is hard to beat.

Ottone Brushed Brass — warm and on-trend

Few finishes feel as luxurious right now as brushed brass. The warm, golden Ottone profile brings a touch of designer warmth and pairs beautifully with brass or gold brassware, marble-effect tiles and natural, earthy tones.

Nero Matt Black — bold and contemporary

For a sharp, confident look, the Nero matt black finish delivers serious contrast. It's the perfect partner for black taps and accessories, and looks especially striking against pale tiling or a feature wall.

Brushed Nickel — soft and refined

Brushed nickel offers a softer, more muted metallic tone than chrome — understated, sophisticated and quietly luxurious. It's a wonderful choice for a calm, elegant bathroom scheme.

Krittal — industrial grid style

Inspired by classic Crittall-style steel windows, our Krittal screens feature a striking matt black grid that brings instant industrial character. A genuine design centrepiece, the Krittal range works brilliantly in both contemporary and heritage-style bathrooms — and needs no separate profile, as the framing is part of the screen.

Sizes to fit your space

KV8 wet room screens are available in a wide range of widths — from a compact 600mm right up to a generous 1200mm — so you can match the screen to your showering area. Each size offers a small amount of adjustment to allow for out-of-true walls, making installation that much more forgiving. The Krittal range spans 700mm to 1200mm.

Complete the look

A walk-in shower is easy to tailor to your space with a few finishing pieces, available in matching finishes:

• 300mm hinged return panels — pivot to deflect water back into the showering area, ideal for open layouts that need a little extra splash control.
• Profile kits — the matching wall profile and support arm, also available separately as a spare or replacement.
• Ceiling support posts — for added rigidity on wider screens or open installations.
• Decorative glass edge trim — a neat finishing touch for exposed glass edges (available in chrome, brushed brass and black).

Pairing your screen with a fixed side panel too? Browse our shower side panels for more ways to configure your space.

How to choose the right wet room screen

Start with your brassware: the easiest route to a coordinated, designer-looking bathroom is to match your screen finish to your taps, shower and accessories. Chrome and brushed nickel suit cooler, classic schemes; brushed brass brings warmth; matt black and Krittal add bold, contemporary drama.

Next, consider your space. Measure the width of your showering area and allow room to walk in comfortably — for larger open showers, a wider screen plus a return panel gives the best splash control. And don't forget the floor: a wet room screen needs either a fully tanked wet room floor or a suitable low-profile shower tray.

Premium quality, exceptional value

Every Kartell K-VIT KV8 wet room screen at Essential Bathrooms combines premium 8mm glass and a lifetime guarantee with outstanding value — typically up to half the manufacturer's RRP. With our knowledgeable team on hand to help you choose, it's never been easier to create the walk-in shower you've always wanted.

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