Shower 80 to 80 - maximum pleasure in a small area

The shower cabin has long ceased to be an element of luxury and has moved into the category of everyday things. Despite the variety of sizes, the design remains remarkably compact. Semi-transparent walls and materials visually expand the bathroom space, even with impressive cabin size. Simple or "complicated" additional modes of the cabin create a special microclimate, leaving the outside space dry.

Shower Guide

The size, color, technical equipment, the shape of the shower cabins are so diverse that they allow you to install them in any bathroom. The more capacious the design, the more it is crammed with useful and pleasant surprises. Cabin sizes range from tiny force majeure models 60x60 to luxury “liners” with a width of more than 150 and a height of 200 cm.

Of the standard small-sized, the most running showers are shower cabins of 80x80 cm, which easily fit in the smallest room.

All variety of cabins is divided into three types:

• open - no ceiling;
• closed - monoblock, insulated from all sides;
• hydroboxing, the same indoor look, but instead of a bath / jacuzzi tray.

In favor of the installation of an open shower, says:

• elementary installation - you can directly on the floor;
• low price (from 9000 - 10,000 rubles for the “Chinese”);
• independence from water pressure;
• Compatible with any square bathroom.

But you should be prepared for misted walls and wet towels, you get a shower and nothing but a shower.

The 80/80 closed shower cabin takes longer to clean, but provides complete steam insulation, is multifunctional and has:

• place to sit and place flakonchikov, washcloths;
• backlight;
• democratic cost is approximately from 19,000, more solid shower cabins 180 by 180 cm - from 27000, and hydroboxes with a high tray-length from 135 to 150 cm will cost an average of 60,000 rubles.

According to the installation method monoblocks are divided:

• on the wall;

• corner;
• stand alone.

Pallets of all cabins differ in a variety of forms, for example, a shower cabin of 800 by 800 mm can be:

• square;
• a quarter rounded;
• multifaceted on the honeycomb principle;
• asymmetrical.

Pallets are:

• cast iron - heavy, not very noisy;
• steel - durable, but the water jets will rival on the roar of Niagara Falls;
• faience - “quiet”, but fragile;
• acrylic - pleasant to the touch, quickly heated; but the material is soft and under heavy weight can be deformed;
• marble, the main disadvantage of which is the high cost;
• quarian (acrylic + quartz sand) - keep warm well, durable;

Tip! Whichever pallet you choose - cast iron or steel, remember that their enameled layer is relatively easy to scratch or chop by accidentally dropped an object.

Any - open or closed shower cubicle 80x80 or 150x150 cm wide can be equipped with pallets of different depths:

• up to 3.5 cm - flat;
• up to 18 cm - average height;
• deep walls with height up to 45 cm

About the functionality of showers

A special sub-item in the classification is to highlight the functionality of a closed cabin, which largely determines the price of the unit.

It should be noted that the shower cabin 8080 with its modest size has many of these "bells and whistles":

• seating position;
• a set of nozzles vertical and horizontal jets massaging the entire surface of the body and the foot;

• tropical, contrast and shower "traveling wave";
• thanks to the steam generator, the effect of the Turkish bath is achieved;
• aromatherapy;
• ventilation to evenly distribute steam and facilitate breathing;
• nice lighting;
• touch control, radio, clock and telephone.

Tip! If there are elderly people in the family who suffer from hypertension, cancer or urolithiasis, or have had a heart attack, it is possible that some types of hydromassage will be contraindicated to them. In this case, it is useful to consult a doctor.

Cab choice - illusions to the side

Water procedures are an intimate matter and you shouldn’t rely only on the opinions of others. Instructions for choosing a cabin will help to focus on the only right option where you will feel comfortable.

So, what you should pay attention to first:

• the dimensions of an open cockpit or a monoblock must be chosen based on the weight and height of the most “representative" family member;
• depending on the body weight, choose a pallet material or pay attention to additional fasteners;
• if the surface of the pallet is smooth, get a special non-slip mat at once, in order to avoid a dramatic fall;

• pay attention to the curtains, for example, a cheap shower cubicle of 80x80 cm may have a polystyrene barrier, which is worse cleaned and quickly becomes unattractive;
• pay special attention to seals;
• in a small bathroom, sliding cab doors will be more convenient;
• the steam generator will require filters for additional water purification;
• If the water pressure in the system is chronically weak, you will have to buy a pump that “steals” precious space.

Note! For multidirectional shower jets, water pressure is required, which ideally should be from 1.5 to 3 kg / cm 2.

Advertising and harsh reality

Comparing consumer reviews with optimistic promises of manufacturers and sales managers a sad picture emerges not in favor of the latter:

• tedious cleaning - to remove turbid stains from the walls and components you need to make a lot of complex movements;
• switches become fragile and break;
• shower nozzles clogged;
• moldy joints;

• constant monitoring and updating of the cabin tightness.

As you can see, the problems that arise over time have a common denominator - water, the quality of which makes both shower cabins 80 x 80 and luxury monoblocks a headache. It is necessary to philosophically comprehend the problem - the water in the system is the same and the other will not, and urgently put filters or drill a well.

Choose cabs from well-known brands and save on possible replacements and repairs. The people speak well of the Finnish company Ido Showerama, the Swedish IFO Solid SKR, the German Hyber and Lagard Lyra, the Italian Albatros, the Polish Ravak and Golden Fish from China.

One on one with a shower corner

If you do not want to overpay for installation services and have the skills to work with plumbing and fittings, installing a small shower stall with your own hands is quite feasible. The most important thing is to follow the manufacturer's instructions.

General installation rules are simple:

1. Electric, water and sewer connections are carried out first.

1. The drainage of the cabin must be at a height of a maximum of 70 mm from the floor to the sewer pipe. Sometimes for this pallet put on the podium.

1. Compounds are sealed with tow, FUM-tape or sealant, which dries the day.

Tip! If you use different sealants, then apply silicone inside the shower cabin, acrylic - outside.

1. Waterproof floors and walls thoroughly.
2. First of all, the walls and the ceiling are assembled, then the doors.

1. Hose connections are preferably threaded.

Tip! Clamps from the kit are usually unreliable, so it is better to spend money and buy quality ones.

In conclusion

Spartan open shower enclosure or luxurious hydroboxing can satisfy the most demanding customers. In addition to novelty, the cabin will radically change the space of the bathroom, where many more useful things can fit.

Taking the traditional fast-moving morning shower, you will have the opportunity and soak up the evening under the magic water jets from all sides. A relatively small enclosed space, filled with cozy steam and illuminated with a magical light, turns into a magic room, giving bliss and peace.

If you want to independently mount the shower corner, but doubt your own abilities, the video in this article will help you to do the work of high quality.