Do you want to modernize your bathroom with a walk-in shower? This is a very convenient and important accessory. Currently, the market offers a wide range of designs, types, shapes, colors. The article made a small overview of corner showers.
Shower room
The trend of equipping bathrooms with showers has been practiced recently in apartment renovations. Obviously, the desire for quick hygiene and saving hot water is affecting.
Most people, decorating their bathroom, can not decide on something specific, torn from the desire to install both a jacuzzi and a shower. In principle, if the room is large and allows you to have both without prejudice to space, you should not think about it. One is not a hindrance to another.
If the bathroom is small, and the lack of a standard bathtub is not critical for you, then a very good option is to install a standard-sized corner shower cabin in it. Primarily,you need to know the area of \u200b\u200bthe room in which the cabin will be installed. This will allow you to choose the right size and shape.
In addition, before buying a shower cabin, it is important to determine the place in the bathroom where this accessory will be installed. As a rule, the shower room is installed in the corner, because it does not take up too much space, which is necessary for other items in this room. Design recommendations are the most practical. Experts advise placing it in the corner near the window, as well as where it will be sufficiently lit.
Bathroom space design
In designing and decorating the bathroom, the focus is on comfort, calmness and, above all, intimacy. Thanks to the shower cabin, you can achieve complete relaxation. Therefore, it is important to choose a shower enclosure that is non-irritating in color and has a tonality that matches the other fixtures in the room, such as the sink, toilet, and vanity cabinets. All plumbing should look harmonious, be made in the same style.
Shower dimensions
Showers can be of different sizes, heights and shapes. Having picked up the necessary option, it can be perfectly placed in the bathroom. Shower cabins are small-sized, medium and full-sized. The smallest corner cabin size is 80 x 80 cm.
Rectangular cabinets are in demand, which are also installed in the corner of the bathroom. The dimensions of such cabins are 120 x 80 cm. The optimal size of the corner shower cabin is 90 x 90. This is one of the mostpopular and convenient options for almost all users.
Showers are generally one of the best options for seniors because they can prevent some accidents, such as falls, that can occur in hot tubs and bathtubs. If there are overweight people in families, the ideal option would be to install a corner shower cabin with a low tray and a size of 100 x 100 cm. In such a cabin, they will not feel constrained in their movements.
Choosing a shower cabin
There are showers in traditional or other style, up to futuristic. In terms of price, they also vary from budget, with the necessary minimum of functions, to very expensive with a multifunctional designer panel, which, by the way, has a number of functions performed in a hot tub.
As already mentioned, there are many models, shapes and sizes of corner showers on the market, among which you can easily find the best option. Regardless of which shower enclosure you put in your bathroom, the main idea is that you feel comfortable and happy with your choice.
Open shower stall
Shower cabins are of two types: open and closed. The upper part is not supposed to be open, the cabin has only side panels and sliding doors. These showers are usually equipped with shower-only features. Nevertheless, with all this minimalism, for example, corner showers from the 90s90 - modern and sealed. Such qualities do not allow water to get on the bathroom floor.
And, of course, this is the best alternative to a simple pallet with curtains. Such cabins are either rectangular in shape, or have a rounding in the opposite part of the corner where the doors are installed. Typically, in such showers, sliding doors made of plexiglass or tempered glass are installed. Walls in such shower cabins are made of plastic 3 mm thick. Usually the material is matte or transparent.
Closed design
The closed design of shower cabins implies, in addition to side panels, the presence of a ceiling. Typically, these corner showers are with a high tray, which is used as a function of the bath. Cabins are equipped with additional equipment for comfort. This may include hydromassage with horizontal jets, a steam generator that provides a sauna effect, a waterfall, aromatherapy and other functions. This type of construction must be provided with complete sealing inside.
These booths often use tempered glass 4 to 8 mm thick. It is safe. If it is accidentally broken, it breaks into small pieces (windshield effect) that do not have sharp edges. Manufacturers offer printed glass and, as an option, a repulsive coating. Dirt does not settle on such glass. After the water drains, there are no streaks left on it. Doors in such booths are of a closed type, mostly hinged.
Pallets
An important element of the corner shower is the tray. Of course, it is of no small importance what it is made of. It can be plastic and acrylic, enameled steel, cast iron, marble. Each material has its own merits. Mosaic pallets made of plastic and glass with their own hands are very pleasant to the touch. This is a great budget option.
Acrylic construction is the simplest base for shower enclosures. The acrylic pallet is inexpensive, but in terms of reliability and rigidity it is close to steel. It can have various shapes, but, as a rule, it is angular or rectangular. These booths are easy to install and do not take up much space.
Enamelled design, made of steel up to 3 mm thick and covered with enamel, is comfortable to use, but more expensive than acrylic. A pallet made of natural stone (marble) is durable, but it is the most expensive. Whatever material it is made of, for safety reasons, the pallet must not sag under the weight of the body and be smooth.
Manufacturability of showers
Many showers are equipped with different technologies inside and out. The shower cabin itself can be programmed so that when it is detected inside a person, the system of LED lamps turns on. But this function is not always considered the main one when choosing a shower cabin. For it to function properly, it is necessary to take into account the characteristics of the water supply and sewerage systems at the assembly site of the corner shower cabin.
Need to find out what is the operating water pressure andwhat is the capacity of the sewer system. The standard normal water pressure in the system must be at least 2 atmospheres. Only under such pressure will the very attractive multifunctional set of operations offered in the shower cabin work. If the pressure is lower, as practice shows, only the shower works.
Installing a shower cabin
The shower cabin can be installed both by a master and by hand. First of all, a pallet assembled according to the drawings is installed. It must be level and above the sewer pipes. The drain of water from the pan should be at a slight slope. After all connections, the joints are treated with sealant. The vertical panels, multifunctional shower column, door frame and ceiling panel (if any) are attached next. Details on how to install a shower cabin are given in the video below.
Electricity is provided by an automatic power off (in case of emergency) installation and a moisture-proof socket. The cross section of the cable must be at least 2.5 mm2. The socket is located at a height of 220 mm from the floor and has a protection class of at least four (IP X4).
When you purchase a shower enclosure, please refer to the included installation instructions. If the assembly is carried out in accordance with the indicated recommendations, then problems in operation can be avoided. The main thing to pay attention to is the constant level check for horizontal installation, since the floor in the apartments has a slope due to poor-quality slabsoverlap.
The advice you received in this article may help you in choosing a corner shower.
