Shower cabins: with a high and low tray, deep, bathrooms with a shower cabin

The prerequisite for giving preference to the shower is a lot.

The main ones are small bathroom gabirites and water saving in the presence of meters, because to fill the bathroom requires much more water than to take a shower.

The following criteria should be taken into account when choosing a shower cubicle:

1. The size of the room in which it will be installed
2. The size of the shower enclosure
3. The materials from which the component parts are made
4. The shape of the cab
5. The depth of the pallet
6. The type of doors( curtains)
7. Availability of additional functions, in addition to water supply
8. The price you are willing to pay
9. Manufacturer.

There are two types of shower cabins:

• shower enclosure, which consists of a pallet and a door, it is placed in a corner of the room and there is no need for walls,
• box( pallet, door, walls, can be roofed and without).

The choice depends on the parameters and design of the bathroom. An important aspect is the size of the shower cubicle. The size of the booth should be selected in the light of the largest member of the family, so that it would be convenient for him to perform the usual movements for washing - tilting, squats, swinging hands.

Popular sizes:

• 80х80 cm,
• 90х90,
• there are also semicircular showers 70х70 cm.

The shapes of showers impress with their variety - from classic square and rectangular to multi-faceted, round, oval, circle sector and even in the shape of an oval. Rectangular and square shower cabins are less expensive thanks to the straightness of the structures, but the cabs with rounded shapes are comfortable and original due to their streamlining.

As for materials - the pallet is made of cast iron, steel, ceramics, artificial marble and acrylic.

Recently, less and less buyers choose cast iron or steel. Firstly they create a lot of noise. Secondly, the cast iron slowly heats up, and the enamel from the steel pallet is irradiated with time.

Ceramic pallets are undoubtedly beautiful, but as any ceramic product is brittle.

The marble for the bathroom is a classic, the only issue when choosing is the price.

Recently, more and more often choose acrylic( or its variety - kvaril), .it quickly heats up and is inexpensive. The only drawback - under a heavy man, the pallet can sag. This is solved by an additional fifth leg under the pallet, which is placed in the center and assumes all the load.

As for doors and walls, they use polystyrene or glass. Polystyrene is cheaper than glass, however, due to the properties of the material, it loses its original appearance over time. Glass is more expensive, but it's easier to take care of. Transparent cabins look good in the interior, but require immediate care after taking a shower, otherwise there will be stains and stains, which are then difficult to remove. Most commonly used matte, tinted or patterned glass.

Two types of doors in shower cabins - swinging or sliding.

Swing doors are fastened with hinges to the bathroom walls and open outwards, and, due to the simplicity of the mechanism, inexpensive.

Sliding doors move along the rails, folding or sliding into the cabin wall, which increases the cost of such a system, however in case of a categorical lack of space this is the best choice.

As for the choice of the manufacturer - you can give preference to foreign or domestic manufacturers.

Popular European manufacturers: Germany - Villeroy & Boch and Huppe, Italy Jacuzzi and Albatros, Austria - Laufen. The purchase of these manufacturers' booths is a guarantee of style and quality for long years of operation.

Average price cabs produce: Italy - Roca and Hatria, Finland Ideal Standard, Switzerland - Geberit, Sweden - Gustavsberg, Slovenia - Gorenje.

low prices from: Finland - IDO, Poland - Cersanit, Czech Republic - Ravak.

Manufacturers from China do not indicate due to poor quality of the produced equipment.

The cheapest cabins are open type booths. Plexiglas is used as a material. On functional features - a hygienic shower and a hydromassage

Booths of an average price category - open and closed. The walls and door in them are made of different types of glass and plastic, various types of hydromassage are used.

Shower rooms are more expensive created from a variety of materials, including stone( artificial and natural). Have an electronic control system, various types of massage, bath mode, forced ventilation, built-in lighting, radio, telephone.

An essential attribute of each multifunctional shower enclosure is a hydromassage.

The number of massage regimes for each manufacturer and model is different. Determine the number of modes is fairly simple - to calculate the nozzles( holes in the walls) in the booth. For a simple mode, two rows of injectors are sufficient. Massage is performed by means of a point pressure of water, constant or variable, by different orders of water supply through the holes.

There is also a contrast shower mode - warm water flows, then 5-10 seconds cold and again warm.

Many multi-functional shower booths have built in steam generators, which makes them a bath.

The steam is heated to 40-50 degrees, as in the Turkish hammam. Steam is supplied from below, from above there must be a fan for circulating warm air through the cabin. And in a special compartment you can pour aromatic oil or medical balm - you will get aromatherapy or inhalation of the respiratory tract.

To have such a steam room is not bad: firstly - good for health, and secondly - you can quickly get warm from the cold. After all, for example, the water in the bathroom quickly cools, and the cabin maintains a constant temperature.

There are also such devices in cabins of European manufacturers:

• Seats - good if small children or elderly members of the family, and it's nice to sit down after work or jogging( and steam).
• Backlight - allows you to save electricity, because you do not need to turn on the light in the bathroom itself. The only thing - you should not use it unnecessarily, lighting elements can early fail
• Radio - you can listen to pleasant music or news, and the sound of water does not muffle the radio.
• Phone n - if necessary, you can call.
• Color-sound therapy - made from a system of light sources and speakers

For a bathroom with a small area it is better to use corner cubicles of a semi-circular plan with sliding doors. Due to the streamlined shape, you do not have to bump into corners, and the sliding door will help to free space for a washing machine or a locker for household chemicals. A square or rectangular shower room of a small area is also appropriate provided that it fits in a row - cabinets, appliances and other sanitary ware.

It consists of a pallet and a door.

Walls of the corner are pre-finished walls of the room( for example, tiles and waterproofing).

The is made of various materials, has a rough shape, the door is often made of thick glass. The doors can be sliding and swinging, depending on the free space in the bathroom. Due to the low configuration, it has quite a low cost, it is not inferior in quality to cheap shower cabins. Easy to install and dismantle. Can be installed where you can not put a shower. A good option for an apartment and villa.

The only nuance is that the joints between the tiles on the walls must be waterproofed. When installing between a wall and a door, there should be no slots, and the floor is pre-leveled.

The choice depends on whether there is a bathroom in the house or it is worth buying a shower cubicle for the street.

In the case of a bathroom, the selection criteria are the same as for the bathroom in the apartment. It is only necessary to take into account that the dacha is a place for rest and work, i.e.carefully consider the functionality of the cabin and the materials from which it was created.

As for outdoor shower cabins, the requirements for them are unpretentious - flow of running water, if necessary, you can put a heater. Cabs should be installed on a concrete base and ensure the outflow of water in the right direction - for example, in a cesspool.

On whatever shower is not chosen, care for it is the same. After using the booth, the pallet must be washed with special cleaning agents and wiped dry. When washing the doors and walls, make sure that there are no soap stains and water droplets left. Later, when the water or soap has dried, it will be much more difficult to wash the booth. They should also be washed and wiped dry.

Metal surfaces should be regularly treated with metal products to prevent plaque. The backlight must be turned off immediately after taking a shower. This measure will increase the period of their operation.

Shower cubicle is not only a means for hygiene. It is also a piece of furniture. It is necessary to take into account not only functional fullness, but also appearance. Also an important criterion is the size. For example, for small bathrooms suitable models with sliding doors. And the variety of materials and color characteristics will allow them to fit into any interior, whether it's a classic pastel bathroom, a tree-house or a bright bathroom for creative young people.