Shower trays - choose the material
What is made of your bathtub, you know almost certainly, and certainly you know what material you want to buy from what material. But if suddenly your desire has changed a little, and now you only have a shower in your thoughts, you do not have to change your plans, just buy a pallet instead of a bathroom from the material you need. The choice in this respect is quite rich - acrylic, ceramic, steel and cast iron. In addition, to order, you can make a stone base for the shower( made of natural or artificial stone).But it should be remembered that each material has pros, and there are disadvantages.
Acrylic is very durable, but it's easy to damage, so pets are not recommended for such a pallet as .Ceramics, in addition to such advantages as durability and ease of care, has such a disadvantage as a long warming of the surface, which can create discomfort. Steel pallets, covered with enamel, are the strongest, and are well protected against corrosion, but the absorption of noise is very weak, the rumble of water on such a cup will be heard throughout the house. Cast iron is good in all respects, including cost, but it is extremely difficult. The stone, on the other hand, is expensive, it is easier to choose an artificial material that looks no different from natural.
Shower enclosure with deep tray as a replacement for the
bath. The shape and depth of the shower enclosure is another criterion of choice that should not be overlooked. In general, you can do without a pallet, or use models with very low sides, in this case, you need to correctly make a drain system for which a conventional siphon does not work, you need a special drainage - ladder. However, having prepared such a place for a shower, you will tie it to the chosen point. Shower cabins with a deep pallet or small you can, if desired, rearrange, quickly re-equipping the water supply and sewage systems from plastic pipes.
The equipment of the cabins can be different - from 4 panels, for installation of an island type structure, from three glass panels - for a wall version, from two or even one panel - for angular installation.
In general, it is quite easy to assemble a shower installation installation, and for this purpose it is even possible to use separately bought parts, the main thing is to match their sizes. In this case, you can first purchase a pallet and shower, and use it by hanging the curtain, and if desired, then buy the side panels. There are also monoblock variants that have not only walls but also a lid, which turns the cabin into a space completely isolated from the room. Such modules are used for steam procedures, turning into a kind of saunas within the apartment. You can not just buy parts separately, because such a cabin is a kit.
What you need to know about shower trays
Let's return to acrylic pallets. About the scratches already mentioned above, but can be caused and more serious damage is just a careless attitude to the plumbing. It is enough to drop the shower head or something heavy on the acrylic tray, and a fresh pothole will appear on it. Pottery from a strong impact can generally crack. After knocking off a piece of enamel on a steel pallet, you will get a wonderful source of corrosion. The cast iron is most protected from blows. And on a stone pallet, small scratches can not be easily sanded.
When choosing a pallet, pay attention not only to the material, but also to the accessories. So, for cast-iron pallets, a metal frame is needed as a base, for acrylic models - metal or plastic. In this case, not always such designs are included in the kit, and they have to be purchased separately. For steel pallets, too, it is desirable to purchase a frame on legs, but cast iron can do without the bases, as well as stone ones. However, the latter sometimes lifted on legs, supports, for beauty.