A shower corner 80 on 80 - a comfort maximum on the minimum

The abundance of standard sizes of shower corners can stump any person. Read centimeters solve a lot, which is why the choice of the size of the shower corner should be approached very carefully, because it is not arranged for a couple of months.

Types of shower enclosures

Shower angle can be found in almost every bathroom, with the exception of only very tiny bathrooms, in which there is barely enough space for the bath itself. In all other cases, it is much more convenient to arrange a shower angle of 80x80 cm or a slightly larger size.

Note! If the issue of free space is particularly acute, then you can stop at options with a rounded corner or a pentagonal outline.

In essence, a shower angle is literally just a fenced corner in the bathroom in which the tray is installed. This is its main difference from the shower, which is a kind of capsule with all the necessary communications.

As for the classification, it all depends on what criterion to divide them into groups.

For example, depending on the size you can select:

• shower corner 70x80 and sizes comparable to it can be considered minimally acceptable for a comfortable shower. And even then only if the person does not differ in massive dimensions, otherwise he will be guaranteed to touch the walls with his elbows;

• the average size of the corners can be attributed to models up to about 100x100 cm. Optionally, they should be square, quite often rectangular, for example, a shower corner 80x100 cm;
• but the increase in the size of another 20 centimeters will allow you to take a shower without fear of hitting the wall with your elbow, however, not every bathroom has the opportunity to equip such a corner.

Since the arrangement is the task of simply separating the place for taking a shower from the total space of the bathroom, the classification is possible by the material of the walls.

You can highlight:

• shower corners are 80 by 80 or any other size with cloth curtains instead of full walls. The advantages of this option include ease of installation - simply fasten the guide metal pipe on the walls and hang curtains on it;
• with the so-called glass curtains for the shower - the walls are made of special tempered glass. To fear that it will break is not worth it, even when installing large sheets of glass, for example, under the shower corners 120x80, it remains strong enough;

Note! Tempered glass is more like a car in terms of its properties. That is, even if a person manages to break it, there will not be many fragments, and they will have a rounded shape, that is, the risk of cutting myself is minimal.

• with plastic walls - can be considered the best option when the price comes to the fore. Not everyone can afford to lay out about 10 thousand rubles for a sheet of thick tempered glass. From the minuses of plastic, it is possible to distinguish a much lower resistance to mechanical stress and an unpresentable appearance.

There are certain differences in the shape of shower angles:

• A classic form can be considered square, for example, a shower corner 80x80 fits perfectly into the interior of a compact bathroom;
• with a rounded outer corner - such models are very convenient if you need to save some space. However, in this case, you need to install sliding or swing doors, which somewhat complicates the installation process;

• Pentagonal - in this case, only the swing door version is used.

Note! When choosing an unusual shape of the shower angle, it is necessary to take into account the shape of the pallet. Not always on sale you can find a suitable model.

Selection and installation

Of great importance in the selection of the shower angle are the size and shape of the bathroom. So, with a shortage of free square meters and an elongated room, a shower corner 120 by 80 would be appropriate, but if the room is square, then the dimensions of the corner should be appropriate.

Bathroom selection rules and layout

It is not enough just to fence off the corner in the bathroom and install the walls, you also need to provide a convenient approach to it, and also use the free space as efficiently as possible.

There are several universal recommendations that can be useful when choosing the size of the angle:

• the minimum comfortable size can be considered the dimensions of 76x76 cm. For an average person, a shower corner 8080 may be suitable, but it is unlikely for people of large stature;

• You also need to pay attention to the distance to the walls - 60 cm can be considered as the minimum allowable distance from the entrance to the shower stall to the wall, but it is better to increase it to 75 cm.

Usually when arranging bathrooms, people face the same problems.

Therefore, we can consider a couple of tips on arranging standard rooms:

• compact bathroom in shape close to the square is quite inconvenient in the arrangement. Sometimes it makes sense to abandon the classical bathing at all and equip instead of it a shower corner 110x80 cm or a square outline. Well, in order to smooth out the emotional agony from the loss of the bathroom, you can simply install a deep pan, stretch out full height, of course, will not work, but you will be able to sit in warm water;

• in a cramped, but extended room, you also have to choose - either a bath or a shower corner. In this case, options with a rounded outer edge would be appropriate;
• if the area of ​​the bathroom is at least 5.0-6.0 m², then you can safely place both. In square rooms, the angular placement of the bath is optimal;

• 80x80 shower enclosures are suitable not only for small bathrooms, but also for rooms with small niches;
• special inconvenience in the design of delivering rooms, the shape of which differs from the usual 4-coal. In this case, 5-angle shower angles are most often suitable.

Installation Guide

Arrangement of the shower angle can be done by hand, including the connection to the sewer.

In this case, you will need to perform such types of work as:

• installation of the pallet (you can do without it, but in this case you will have to do the installation of the shower bath);
• water connection to the shower;
• installation of walls.

Recently, it has become increasingly used tempered glass as the material of the walls, so we consider the procedure for precisely this option. Of course, even a small shower corner of 100 to 80 cm will cost a lot of money, but it's worth it.

It is recommended to follow this procedure:

• the pallet must be installed on the metal frame (most often it comes complete with the pallet itself). It may be necessary to lay several bricks under the bottom so that the pallet does not sag under load;

• the drain pan is connected to the sewer through a sewer corrugation - quickly, simply and conveniently, after this the gaps between the shower tray and the floor are closed with decorative plates;

Note! The only minus of flexible sewer corrugations is low strength. It will be impossible to clean the blockage with a cable or a plunger - the risk of damage to the pipe wall is too great.

• further instruction requires to proceed to the installation of the walls. The fixed part of the glass enclosure is fixed in a metal profile, and the hinged door is attached to it with the help of special canopies;
• metal profiles are attached with dowels to the wall and to the floor (or simply reach the level of the pallet). After marking and drilling the mounting holes along the entire length of the profile and wall contact, a sealant is applied and the profile is fixed on the wall;

• then a glass sheet is inserted into the profile, if the shower corner has simple outlines, such as a shower corner 120x80, then you can do without a hinged door. It is enough just to leave the opening from the end;

• as for the moving parts of the structure (hinged door), in order not to drill the glass, special canopies are used, which are mounted on the glass sheet with the help of clips. The main thing is not to tighten the bolts.

At this installation can be considered complete, it remains only to connect the hot and cold water and you can safely take a shower.

In conclusion

A shower corner is a useful addition to any bathroom, the only limit may be the size of the room. Such a solution has practically no flaws, for moderate money a person gets a separate bath and shower, it is much more convenient than taking a shower while standing in the bathroom.

The proposed material will allow you to feel much more confident when choosing a shower angle and, in general, to get an idea of ​​how to install it. The video in this article shows an example of a shower corner with a sliding door.