Which shower enclosure is best for the bathroom, rules and tips
A variety of plumbing fixtures makes it possible to create a unique design of the bathroom and achieve comfort while following a hygienic procedure. What type of shower enclosure should be chosen so that it organically fits into the interior of the bathroom? When making a decision, it is necessary to take into account the area and configuration of the perimeter of the room to determine its dimensions. Depending on the financial capabilities, they select the material and functionality of the stand.
Advantages and disadvantages of the different varieties
The shower enclosures are available in three versions to suit different bathroom conditions.The differences are in the design features, the complete set of basic elements and options, which are reflected in the cost of products.
Open
The version of the cabins in which there is no ceiling and two inner walls, there is a pallet and two outer walls with doors, is called open.
The main advantages of such plumbing devices:
- compactness;
- easy installation;
- easy maintenance;
- affordability.
Showers are convenient for small bathrooms, as they take up less space than a standard bathtub. A washing machine and furniture are installed on the vacated area. Washing in the shower is more economical in terms of water consumption than in the bath.
Lack of appliances - there is no way to relax and warm up in hot water, to follow the procedures provided in the options of closed cabins.
Farm
Enclosed shower enclosures are self-contained mini-boxes that have:
- palette;
- walls around the perimeter;
- exterior doors;
- top panel;
- options for massage, aromatherapy, listening to music.
The advantages of the devices include multifunctionality, attractive design, quiet operation of the shower.
Defaults:
- installation requires a lot of space;
- waterproofing;
- ventilation;
- specialist services;
- work intensity in care;
- high price.
Showers of this type are installed in houses, apartments with large bathrooms.
Combined
The combination of a stall and a tub doubles the benefits of the devices. The system can be combined with a closed design and an open version.
What are the shapes of the palette
Manufacturers offer pallets to be installed against a wall or in a corner.
Wall
The configuration of the wall-mounted shower tray is used for closed shower enclosures. The coating along the perimeter of the pallet allows you to place it along any wall in the bathroom.
Rectangular
The rectangular shape of the pallets is suitable for large bathrooms.
Edge
The square at the bottom of the closed cabin is the most popular of all the types of pallets.
Round
Round closed cabins require a lot of space, but they have an advantage over other types of walls: mold does not form between the wall and the cabin.
Semi circle
The semicircular tray gives the shower enclosure an original look and fits perfectly into the interior of the bathroom.
Corner
The angular shape saves space. Open models are only installed in the corner to use ceramic wall cladding.
Edge
The square shape of the pallet determines the characteristics of the open cabin: a fixed wall and a sliding wall.
Rectangular
The shower tray is positioned to adapt to the configuration of the bathroom: the longest side is parallel to the longest side of the bathroom.
Quadrant
Open or closed type small size shower enclosure, which can be placed in any bathroom.
quarter ellipse
Plumbing fixture for narrow and small bathrooms.
How to Choose the Right Pallet Material
The material of the pallet affects the price of the cabin, determines the compatibility with the design of the bathroom.
Melting
The material has a long service life. The disadvantage of cast iron paddles is their high weight and slow heating.
Steel
Strong and durable products, lighter than cast iron, but the noisiest of all types of paddles.
Acrylic
Acrylic palettes are the most common in bathrooms. The containers, lightweight, in various shapes and colors, are durable, they are well cleaned of limestone and are affordable.
Earthenware
Products should be handled with care to avoid damaging the fragile surface. Advantages - silence, easy cleaning.
artificial marble
Reconstituted marble items belong to the premium class.
Benefits :
- unique design;
- sustainability;
- ease of care;
- silence of the shower;
- rapid heating and long-term cooling of the surface.
The downside is the high cost.
A natural stone
Pallets made of granite, sandstone, onyx, basalt are not afraid of exposure to hot water, alkalis and acids. In terms of design and price, they belong to the products of the highest category.
Ceramic
Sanitary ware differs from sanitary ware in higher durability and price. Ceramic pallets are either buried in the ground or additional fasteners are installed to connect to the cabin.
Choose a door opening system
The design and usability of the model depends on this structural element.
Swing
The doors open outwards thanks to the hinge bathroom wall mount room or at the end of the side panel.
Speak clearly
Swing hinges at the bottom and top of the door panels create a wide aisle.
Slippage
The passage to the cabin is formed by sliding the side panel along the perimeter along the rollers.
Pivot
The door opens with a hinge that moves along the track.
Foldable
The panels open inward, folding like a book.
door material
The service life of the doors and the cost of the device depend on the type of material.
polystyrene
The plastic door panels are transparent and matte.
Benefits :
- lightweight;
- resistance to humid environment;
- low price.
A significant drawback of plumbing fixtures is the formation of hard-to-remove soap stains on the walls.
Glass
The tempered glass is 4 millimeters thick and can be easily cleaned of dirt.
Plexiglass
The material is not inferior in transparency to glass, but it is lighter, prone to scratches and more difficult to clean.
Triplex
It surpasses tempered glass in reliability and safety. The downside is the high price.
Additional functions
Most closed systems are equipped with features. The technical equipment of shower cabins has expanded the range and allows you to choose a device according to your taste and financial capabilities.
waterfall shower
A waterfall pouring over a person at a temperature of 36-37 degrees.
Rain
Using a special nozzle and aerator, the water droplets form light, soft jets that induce relaxation.
Charcot shower
Hydromassage of certain parts of the body by alternating hot and cold jets under high pressure. Water treatment is designed to restore blood circulation for cosmetic purposes.
hydromassage
The purpose of the hydromassage is similar to that of the Charcot shower, but is carried out in an aquatic environment.
Chromotherapy
Color therapy affects the nervous system, helps to overcome apathy and depression.
Ozone therapy
Air ozonators in shower cabins provide a bactericidal effect, suppressing E. coli, staphylococcus aureus, hepatitis and influenza viruses.
aromatherapy
Inhalation of essential oil vapors has a calming bactericidal effect.
Steam generator
Plumbing fixtures equipped with a tank and a heating element. By their action, they are mini-saunas for domestic use.
Built-in receiver
An entertaining option for a good mood.
Built-in DVD player
For music lovers, showers with built-in stereos are on sale.
Radiotelephone
Built-in telephones can work from a fixed line and with a SIM card, only in reception or entirely.
Thermal mixers
The thermostats installed in the mixing valves maintain the set temperature of the shower jet, regardless of pressure drops in the hot and cold water supply.
Manufacturer ratings and reviews
On the Russian market, competition mainly:
- national;
- Czech;
- Finnish;
- Italian;
- German manufacturers.
The most affordable are the products of Russian companies. Not inferior in quality to foreign devices, they lose in design, but regain in price. Premium cabins are offered by German manufacturers.
1 Marka
Russian company. It specializes in the production of acrylic sanitary ware, especially enclosed shower enclosures. Products are characterized by high quality and affordable prices.
Alavann
An online store with its own production base for the production of bathroom furniture and equipment. Located in Russia.
Aqualife
Aqualife is a Ukrainian online sanitary ware store for bathrooms working with European brands.
Bach
The Czech company GR-inc has been producing its own brand of sanitary products since 2007. The demand for high-quality and affordable equipment is increasing every year in the European and Asian markets.
Down
Bass produces bathtubs, closed shower cabins, walls for open cabins, which are in great demand in Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan.
Eurolux
The Russian manufacturer of acrylic products specializes in the production and installation of hydromassage equipment.
Finnish
Products are the leader in the sale of shower cabins in the budget segment in Russia, Belarus, Moldova and Kazakhstan. Specialization: acrylic palette, closed devices with and without hydromassage, open systems.
Edelform
Edelform brand showers are manufactured in Spain, Germany and Russia.
Stiebel Eltron
German company, world leader in the production of water heaters. The high quality has been confirmed for 80 years. Since the beginning of the 21st century, it has expanded its range, starting to produce compact shower enclosures.
Sturm
German manufacturer of sanitary equipment, including shower cubicles and nooks. In production, chrome-plated brass, tempered glass with limescale protection are widely used. All models are elegant, reliable and safe.
Waterfall
One of the largest manufacturers of sanitary ware in Germany. The range includes both super-elite and economy options.
Westerhorf
Expensive German sanitary ware with exquisite design and quality components.
First
Italian mid-range brand: original design and high quality products.
Valence
One of the largest Italian manufacturers of popular shower enclosures.
AxA
A young Italian company specializing in the production of sanitary ware. The products are distinguished by their impeccable taste and quality.
Novitek
One of the oldest manufacturers of sanitary ware in Finland. It holds strong positions in the EU market, in Russia.
oras
A Finnish company that produces reliable sanitary ware at an affordable price.
Timo
Finnish sanitary ware, the design of which is not inferior to Italian models, with high-quality components.
Riho
Czech manufacturers offer a wide range of shower enclosures with various options, competing with Italian and Finnish companies.
Vagnerplast
The leading Czech manufacturer of acrylic bathtubs. Produces a wide range of shower enclosures, shower trays, baths and accessories at lower prices than the competition.
Luxus
A company from the Czech Republic that manufactures elite-level plumbing fixtures.
Additional tips and tricks for choosing
Closed wall models, with a wide range of options, are suitable for a private house or luxury housing. A small bathroom will fit a corner shower or cubicle with a quarter-circle or ellipse top. When choosing a device, you need to go inside to evaluate the selected dimensions.
A good model cannot have a silumin mixer and a corrugated tube odor trap.