Surely you remember what the first shower curtains were, in the manufacture of which thin polyethylene was used, which looked unpresentable, and, moreover, turned out to be of little practicality. They always stuck, and still protruded, letting water onto the floor. Of course, it was inconvenient, moreover, unsafe, because it is easy to slip on wet tiles. In addition, traces of foam, stains, soap and lime deposits were visible on white or transparent curtains.
Thanks to the constantly moving forward progress, today there are many more products such as shower curtains. The assortment has expanded, which means that the choice has become more diverse. What curtains are for and what they are, read further in the article.
Purpose of bathroom curtain
Most people are used to doing without this kind of screen, but those who constantly exploit thisaccessory for the bathroom, are satisfied with the functional features of the product. Among them:
- Zoning. Any curtain will help to clearly highlight the area for taking water procedures.
- Protect nearby furniture, floors and sockets from splashing water. The use of a shower curtain is especially important when all switches and sockets are not equipped with special protective covers that prevent moisture and water.
- The comfort of using a shower or bath in the case of a combined bathroom. So, several people can visit the bathroom on demand and not violate personal space.
- Decorative effect. Naturally, this element gives the interior the desired mood, depending on the color and texture. The use of just such an accessory will help to transform the situation in the bathroom, the replacement of which each time leads to pleasant changes in the interior.
The abundance of materials allows you to choose any design option you like, best suited to the style of the interior. At the same time, design is not the only factor of choice, as shower curtains are also structurally different.
Diversity of bathroom curtains
From the abundance of hard and soft product designs, there are such common options that are often found in buyers' apartments and houses:
- rectilinear;
- roll;
- swing;
- folding;
- retractable;
- corner;
- partial.
If everything is with the firstunderstandable, then the features of the remaining curtains in the shower will have to be discussed in more detail.
Roller blinds
This type is used less often than the others listed above, and functions on the principle of rolled curtains for window structures. The distribution of these products is small, so the choice of design and color options is somewhat difficult.
The functionality of products of this kind is comparable to ordinary polyethylene screens, and by their design they are only soft.
Swing curtains
The principle of operation of this design is similar to the functional diagram of interior doors. Either one or two sections open at the same time. Such products are best suited for spacious bathrooms, as they take up quite a lot of space when opened.
When choosing products of this type, you should look at the option of gluing the edges of the flaps with a special silicone tape that prevents water from entering the floor. The design of the product includes two parts of a straight blade.
Folding screens
This type works on the principle of "accordion" and can consist of two or five sections. Thanks to this structure, the curtain for the shower tray repeats the shape of a curved product with radius edges or many corners, while maintaining the simple shape of the canvases. The advantage of this kind of screens is compactness and mobility.
Retractable blinds
They look like two-piece panel screens. One of them is fixed and attached toside of the bathtub and the wall, the second slides out, if necessary, and its fastening consists in connecting with the first part of the structure using hinges or by operating along a guide with roller wheels. By the way, this is a very compact option for bath or shower equipment.
Corner structures
This is the perfect solution for a corner bathroom. An accessory of this form is most effective due to a more accurate reproduction of the contours, compared with the "accordion". For a bathtub with a quarter circle shape, you can take a hinged corner shower curtain.
Partial screens
This kind of product is suitable for any bathroom, regardless of its shape. This screen is installed on the side opposite the faucet or shower column, leaving the rest of the bathroom open. Traditionally, this is one sash of a rectangular or radius shape, mounted on the side of the bathtub and adjacent to the wall.
As you can see, there are more than enough options for choosing this functional addition for a shower or bath. Moreover, modifications are carried out in a variety of stylistic directions, which makes it possible to choose a curtain for your interior.
