Sliding glass shower curtains are gaining more and more popularity among Russian consumers. After all, aesthetic appearance, practicality and ergonomics are the positive aspects that these screens protecting from splashes deliver to a person. The laconic design of such structures complements the modern interior of the bathroom. Protective sections are available in matte, tinted type and with decorative painting. And so that there are no doubts about their purchase, it remains to find out people's opinions about a functional product.
Modern choice - alternative to plastic screens
Until recently, in many apartments, going into the bathroom, you could find multi-colored polyethylene curtains. And they didn't always look good. We are not talking about the design of the curtains, but we mean the hygienic component. Having bought a screen once, the post-Soviet consumer removes it only whenit will tear and, does not pay attention to mold raids. But in vain!
The bathroom is a room with a high moisture content. Therefore, it is considered a favorable environment for the development of aspergillus. This is a genus of aerobic molds that are inhaled by humans and cause damage to the lungs and bronchi. And washing at 40 degrees of polyethylene screens does not destroy these parasites. These are the he alth hazards if hygiene measures are not properly carried out, bathroom curtains can become. Glass sliding structures are the modern answer to polyethylene curtains.
Safe Screen Excellence
If fabric, polyethylene, PVC curtains quickly become unusable due to the appearance of mold on them, which cannot be removed due to the limited performance properties of the listed materials, then glass screens are designed for a long period of use. They are impact resistant as they are made of tempered glass.
Ease of maintenance is the second advantage of modern fencing screens. Glass can be treated with sanitary products that can kill and prevent molds. Sliding glass bath curtains, the photos of which are presented below, are not the only constructive option. Manufacturers also offer hinged, corner, folding systems and fixed panels, which allows you to choose the design for the individual needs of each.
Water tightness is the main requirement for bathtub protection sections. Glass screens are tightly fixed, so they do not allow water splashes to reach the rest of the room. While unfixed PVC curtains move away from the bath all the time, resulting in puddles on the floor after taking water procedures. Ease of installation and light transmission are two more advantages of glass blinds.
A few shortcomings
The acquisition and installation of modern waterproof transparent systems is not cheap when compared with their only competitors - traditional curtains. But such a disadvantage will turn into a lot of advantages for the user. After all, polyethylene products require a change once a month, and for a year the amount runs up to 4-5 thousand rubles. While budget sliding glass bathroom curtains cost from 6 thousand rubles.
With proper care, such structures no longer have any shortcomings. However, if you do not wipe the screen surface in time, then lime deposits accumulate on it, which are then removed only with the application of efforts and special means. Such a disadvantage can be avoided by purchasing textured sliding glass curtains for the bathroom. For example, with a pattern or corrugated door leaf.
Design features of transparent screens
The range of sanitary products offers the buyer a variety of partition configurations that can protect against water and decorate the bathroom. Systems are: fixed and mobile; one andmulti-section; corner and front. There are three types of mobile screens: sliding, hinged and folding curtains.
- The swing model is a frameless system. It is a one- or two-leaf structure, which is mounted on metal holders to the wall. Doors rotate 180⁰ for easy cleaning. Not suitable for small spaces.
- Sliding glass bathroom curtains are similar to screens on shower cabins. They do not occupy the usable area of the room in any position. The principle of operation is based on the operation of one of the two types of existing mechanisms. In the first case, the doors open on rollers, in the second case - in the groove.
- Folding glass screens consist of one fixed section and several working panels that fold like an accordion when opened or closed.
Selection Tips
Those who have decided to forget about lime stains on the tiles in the bathroom for 10 years and want to bring a modern design element to their apartment should familiarize themselves with a few rules for choosing glass screens.
In addition to the financial component of this issue, you should determine which glass bathroom screens (sliding, folding or swinging) are suitable for a particular room. The most popular are sliding and swing models. Moreover, having opted for a swing structure,the dimensions of the bathroom must be taken into account to avoid problems with opening the doors.
Sliding glass bath screens, photos of which can be viewed in special catalogs, have different heights. The purchased screen should not reach the ceiling, it is necessary to provide space for ventilation. The mechanism in the sliding model must be roller.
The stainless frame of the glass screens is a sign of a quality product. In addition to the design features of the protective sections, the consumer is given the opportunity to choose the color of the glass and its textured design.
Screen for corner baths
Sliding glass front bathroom screens are suitable for rectangular plumbing fixtures, corner models are designed for asymmetric tanks. Such a constructive solution allows in small apartments, where the bathroom is mainly combined with a bathtub / shower tray, to keep the floor and other parts of the room dry. And sometimes make the hydrobox invisible. For such purposes, glass sliding opaque bathroom curtains are purchased. But when installing such models, you should take care of an additional light source.
As in the bathroom of classical forms, and in the corner, glass screens can be replaced with inefficient PVC or polyethylene curtains. By the way, vinyl and polyester curtains, as a budget alternative to transparent screens, are considered the safest. They can be bleached, machine washed,but the service life is 10 times less than glass structures.
Installation
For self-assembly, you must read the instructions and consult with experienced craftsmen. Required tools: level, tape measure, screwdriver, aluminum profiles, dowels, screws, drill.
The walls on which the vertical profiles will be installed must be even. Otherwise, the angularity of the surface will have to be corrected using a profile, it must be strictly vertical. After marking the attachment points, holes are drilled, and then the profile is mounted.
Guides for the sliding system are installed on the bathroom. Do not forget about the sealant, which should fill the places where the structure adheres to the walls.
Average price for glass structures
Sliding glass curtains for the bathroom can be purchased from 4 thousand rubles. For example, a Russian-made model with dimensions of 80 x 80, rectangular in shape, costs 3.7 thousand rubles. In such an inexpensive product, the design profile is plastic. The price of chrome screens varies from 8.5 thousand rubles to 37 thousand. This variation is due to the presence of products from different countries.
Inexpensive designs are produced by: Russia, Slovenia, China. The average price category (12-18 thousand rubles) is filled with glass curtains from Germany and Russia. The highest cost (more than 20 thousand rubles) of protective screens falls on goods from Italy and the Czech Republic.
Sliding glass bathroom curtains: reviews
The main task,which the consumer puts before buying a similar design is the protection of the premises from water. According to reviews for this feature of curtains, the opinion is unanimously positive. This is if the installation is done correctly and the joints are tight.
Those who chose clean glass have to wipe the product 2-3 times a week. Consumers who opt for frosted glass or glass with imitation of water drops say that it needs to be cleaned once every 2-3 weeks.
The result is that sliding glass designs designed for the bathroom are very popular and practical to use.
