Chair for shower - how to choose the best option
Sometimes, in order to provide the best comfort for using a particular structure, it is necessary to purchase additional elements. For example, a shower chair - many do not need it, but if there is an elderly person in your family or you have an injury, the presence of this simple product will greatly simplify hygiene procedures.
We consider what types of structures are found and how they may differ from each other.
Parameters of quality products
Choosing a truly reliable modification, it is necessary that it meets a variety of requirements:
| Moisture resistance | The operating conditions in the shower are such that the structure will be constantly wet. Therefore, in the manufacture of such products are used only materials that are resistant to moisture and whose surface is treated with a special coating that protects the surface from damage. |
| Reliability | The design must withstand even significant loads without problems. Usually products are designed for a weight of 150-200 kg, which allows them to be used by almost anyone. |
| Security | Due to the fact that the surfaces where the shower chair is used are rather slippery, it is necessary that the lower part be treated with a special material or have supports that prevent slipping and will not damage the surface. |
| Aesthetic appeal | The stool for a shower should be not only reliable, but also beautiful. Therefore, manufacturers produce very original and unusual solutions, which themselves are a work of design art and serve as a kind of decoration. |
Note! When choosing, do not forget to take into account the dimensions of the products, as for small cabins you need compact options, while for larger ones, you can choose chairs larger and more comfortable.
Overview of the main options
All products of this group can be divided according to two main factors: the material of manufacture and the type of construction; we will consider each of them separately (see also the article Shower open shower: the optimal solution for compact bathrooms).
Manufacturing material
As noted above, products used in the shower are constantly exposed to moisture, so it is important to choose the best solution:
- Acrylic is a very popular option, which has a number of advantages: affordable price, high reliability and a huge selection of possible designs. An additional advantage is full resistance to moisture, so you do not have to worry about the product deteriorating or being damaged by corrosion.
- The second very popular solution is plexiglass or plexiglass. From these materials you can make very reliable products that are not afraid of moisture and look very original and unusual.
- Metal and plastic products are most often used in the manufacture of special systems designed for the elderly and patients in the postoperative period.. It is very important to choose a modification with a reliable surface coating, most often it is chrome plating, but there may be an option painted with a special high-strength paint.
- Sometimes wood options are also used, in this case high-quality surface treatment with special compounds is important, and even better, if the material used is cedar or larch, these options are resistant to moisture, therefore, they are best suited for use in shower compartments.
Types of construction
You can choose from the following options:
- The usual stationary options are no different from stools and consist of supports and seats. Their advantages can be considered such factors as simplicity, democratic cost and relatively high strength. Products may vary in size and shape, you can choose the solution that you like the most and suits your environment.
- Folding options have their advantages: they can fold out if necessary, but at other times they can be folded, since in this position they take up very little space. This option is very mobile and can be used not only in the shower, but also in other places where it is necessary.
- For small compartments, folding structures that can be mounted directly on the wall surface are best suited. Instructions for installing them with their own hands is so simple that almost anyone can handle the job. The main thing is to use high-quality fasteners and position the seat on a reliable and stable basis, some options are provided with additional supports to ensure reliability.
Tip! If there are children in your family, then it is best for you to purchase a folding system with the possibility of adjusting the seat height, this will allow you to adjust the design for each family member.
A separate group consists of chairs and stools designed for people with disabilities and for patients in the postoperative period.
They should be selected according to several simple criteria:
- The design should be as reliable and durable as possible, which is why the frames are made of steel, as this material meets even the highest requirements.
- The system should be able to adjust the legs, so that you can adjust the design for each person as accurately as possible.
- The product can be provided for the presence of the backrest, and it can be both stationary and folding, which allows you to use this element only as needed.
- For ease of use it is better to choose options with handrails, and it is better if their position can also be changed in order to ensure maximum usability.
Conclusion
If you need a stool in the shower, then the choice is quite large, so you can find the option that suits you. The video in this article will help to understand some of the features of the issue even better (read also the article Shower 80 cm - the main features and advantages of such systems).