Shower corner with tray - features of choice

10-03-2018
Sewage

A shower enclosure is a great choice for small bathrooms. However, in order for this sanitary device to be really convenient to use, you need to competently approach its choice, for example, in one case, the best option would be a shower corner with a 100 × 100 cm flat type tray, and in the other - smaller sizes, but with high sides. To assist in the selection, we will further consider what parameters differ in corner showers, and what performance qualities these differences affect.

Corner shower cubicle

General information

The shower corner is a triangular cabin, the outer face of which is, as a rule, convex and rounded. This device is practical, as it really saves space in the bathroom, but it is quite convenient to use, if, of course, the bowl is not too small.

As for the size of the bowl, it starts from 70x70 cm and more. True, really comfortable bathing can be provided only by shower corners with a pan of 100x100 cm. In smaller cabins, you can only wash in a standing position in the same position, but they can be placed even in the most compact bathrooms.

Thanks to this practicality, shower corners are even more popular than rectangular cabins.

Types of showers

Like ordinary showers, the corners are distinguished by the following parameters:

  • Sizes;
  • Bowl depth;
  • Materials of which are made.

Tip! In addition to the basic parameters, shower corners can differ in additional options, such as massage jets, built-in audio system, telephone, etc. Each additional function increases the cost of the product, therefore, the configuration should be selected based on your own needs and financial possibilities.

Below we take a closer look at all types of these products.

Small shower area 70x70 cm

Dimensions

Depending on the size, shower tray trays are conditionally divided into three types:

View Dimensions
Little ones 70x70 - 80x80 cm
Average 90x90 - 100x100 cm
Large From 100x100 and more.

The choice of size depends solely on the size of the bathroom. Of course, in a large shower stall it is more convenient to take water procedures, however, it takes a lot of space in the room. Therefore, in a small room or if a shower is used as an addition to a bath, you can install a shower angle with a 80x80 cm tray.

Tip! If the bathroom does not fit a separate bath and shower, you can purchase a combined sanitary device, which is a bath with an installed cabin that allows you to fully take a shower.

Bath with shower

Bowl depth

In addition to the size, an important parameter of the cabin is the depth of the bowl, on which the ease of use and functionality of the sanitary fixture depend. According to this parameter, the products are also divided into three types:

View Rim height
Small Within 4-5 cm
Average 8-10 cm
Deep From 10 cm and more

In terms of operation, cabins with a shallow bowl are the most convenient, since it becomes much easier to get into them. Therefore, this option is optimal for pensioners, as it is difficult and even dangerous for them to step over the high side.

But the shower corners with a high tray are more functional, as you can draw water into the pan, for example, to soak laundry there or even to bathe the child. Therefore, when choosing, you should decide what is more important - functionality or usability.

Shower corner with high tray 100x100 cm of acrylic

A compromise option is a bowl with a side of medium height. You can give preference to such a product, for example, if there are children in the house.

Materials

Before buying a booth, you must pay special attention to the materials from which it is made. The price of a product, durability and even many operational qualities depends on it.

Enamelled tray

Tip! When choosing cleaning for a shower stall, you need to pay attention to what materials the tool is intended for. This information always contains instructions on the package. The fact is that improperly selected household chemicals can spoil the surface.

Acrylic Corner Pan

Most often in the manufacture of these booths use the following materials:

Construction element Materials
Walls and doors Performed from the following materials:
  • Glass - have good performance and durability. The disadvantages include high cost and instability to strong shock loads.
  • Plastic - are cheaper analogue of glass, but quickly scratched and grow cloudy. In addition, plastic is more difficult to clean with your own hands from dirt.
Pallet It can be made of the following materials:
  • Enameled steel - is an inexpensive option and at the same time has good performance. The disadvantages include noise during operation, in addition, the bottom can sag under the weight of a person. Most often cheap shower corners with a tray of enameled steel are made of small sizes - up to 100x100 cm.
  • Acrylic - is the most common recently material for pallets. Its features include low weight, thermal conductivity, ease of maintenance, etc. It should be noted that from acrylic do both shower corners with a deep tray and a flat bowl. This allows you to choose the product of the most appropriate parameters.
  • Ceramics - the traditional material for plumbing. It has an attractive appearance, good strength and durability. The disadvantages of ceramic shower tray trays are high weight and high cost.
  • Composite materials - the main advantage is an attractive appearance, reminiscent of natural stone. When buying a booth with a bowl of composite, it should be borne in mind that it has an impressive weight, and also needs special care.

Tip! When choosing a product with plastic walls, it is advisable to give preference to a model with a matte surface, since transparent plastic quickly becomes muddy and loses its appeal.

On the photo - a corner tray made of artificial stone

Here, perhaps, all the basic information about the shower corners, which can be useful when choosing a product.

Conclusion

At present, you can find shower corners with different parameters for sale. Thanks to this, it is possible to choose the most suitable product both in price and configuration. The only thing you need to decide in advance with all the basic requirements for the model.

From the video in this article, you can read some additional information on this topic.