We felt we had to leave a tub in our vacation home, but we did not want a shower curtain obstructing the view of the tile design.  This was a perfect solution.  I am not sure of the practicality of it if this was used everday as a small amount of water escapes where tub rim meets the bottom of door where it stops.  But it is nothing a quick wipe with a towel doesnt take care of, so we are very pleased with the look for our situation.