Types of showers - an overview of the options and their main
If you decide to install a shower cabin in your house or apartment, then it will not necessarily be a closed construction made of polymeric materials, there are a lot of possible options, so we will consider some interesting and practical solutions. Some types of showers are unfamiliar to a wide range of buyers, so sometimes people get what they have, and not something that would fit much better.
That is why it is important to familiarize yourself with possible modifications and only then decide which of them is best in your case.
What should I look for when choosing a specific option
If you still do not know which option will be installed for you, then a few recommendations will allow you to find the optimal solution corresponding to one or another of operating conditions:
| Design | If you do not know how the bathroom or other room will look like, then you should not choose a cabin, otherwise you will have to select all the finishing materials under the shower compartment. Often you can find cases where a sturdy booth looks alien and falls out of the overall style of the design, suggesting the idea that “it was - they set it up”. |
| Dimensions | If you have impressive dimensions, then you are unlikely to fit compact options like 70 to 70 or slightly more. Of course, if the room is very small, then you have to assume that you can fit, but in all other cases it is better to choose more spacious solutions, since using them is much more comfortable. |
| Manufacturing material | A wooden cabin, which fits perfectly into the interior of a bath or a country house, is unlikely to have to a place in a city apartment, as well as the construction of glass and plastic is not suitable for rooms decorated with wood. |
| Quality items | Whichever option you choose, it is important that all components and materials of manufacture meet the highest standards. Many buyers, who at one time acquired cheap Chinese booths, subsequently refused to use them and believe that all products of this group are unreliable. In fact, this is not the case, so remember that a low price is an indicator of appropriate reliability. |
Note! If you want to install a shower compartment, but do not want to give up the bath, then the best solution will be a bathtub with a bathtub, they are quite large in size and combine the best qualities of both types of construction.
Types of construction
We consider a few of the most common and popular solutions, the popularity of which is due to high performance and reliability.
Shower corners
Open acrylic showers without back walls are nothing but shower corners, this type of product is properly called.
This option has a number of undoubted advantages:
- Low cost in comparison with standard designs. This is because the kit includes only the pallet and partitions.
- Easy installation with your own hands - any person can cope with the work, and installation will take much less time than assembling a closed booth. With all this, the systems look very attractive and original.
- The possibility of a device without a pallet allows you to realize very unusual design projects and give the room a modern look, without heavy elements that clutter the space.
- Another important advantage is the possibility of choosing plumbing at your discretion. This is not a prefabricated design in which the faucet and shower panel are included, you can purchase better and more durable options.
Closed cabins
The most common and popular option today due to a number of advantages:
- A huge range of models, allowing you to choose the best solution for any design option. You can choose the most various color schemes.
- A wide size range will help you find the right model for any, even a limited area. The range is very wide - from compact versions to designs with full corner baths.
- Another important plus is the large number of available modes and useful add-ons such as a player, radio and hands-free telephone.
Note! The closed design allows you to prevent splashes on the walls and the floor, which is especially appreciated by those who have children who love to play and splash.
Wooden structures
This type of product is ideal for bathhouses, saunas and country houses made of wood and timber, it has its own characteristics:
- Wood is a natural material, so it is environmentally friendly and safe. In such a booth it is pleasant to take a shower and any negative effects on human health are excluded.
- Designs are suitable for any premises made of wood or clapboard, the usual options of plastic are not suitable for such environments.
- It is very important to choose an option made from a material that is durable and resistant to moisture, since ordinary wood will become unusable very quickly and you will have to replace the structure within a year or two. The ideal solution is a larch shower, it is the most durable option that can serve you for many years.
- Instructions for the assembly of wooden products is quite simple, so the assembly will not cause difficulties even for inexperienced developers.
Embedded Systems
Tiled shower cubicles are a very rational and practical solution, which also has a number of undoubted advantages:
- The possibility of the device compartment of any size and shape, it all depends on your wishes and the configuration of the room, and you can build partitions from the profile and moisture-resistant drywall to separate the structure from the room.
- You can use any niche for a construction device in which it is unlikely to be able to place anything else. It is enough to tile the walls, and you get a complete system, reliably protected from moisture.
- You can purchase a ready-made version of the pallet, and you can do it yourself, you just need to purchase a special drain system (ladder) and build it in, how to carry out these works, one of the articles on this portal will tell, so you will not have difficulties during the work.
- Another very important nuance is the durability of the finished design, because ceramic tiles have a long service life, which is tens of years. The main thing is to carry out quality work and use only good adhesive composition.
- One important factor to remember is that the dimensions of the lined shower cubicle will be smaller than the compartment, since a layer of glue is placed on the surface, and the lining itself is about a centimeter thick, do not forget to take into account this important nuance in calculations and design.
Conclusion
We reviewed the main types of showers and got acquainted with the advantages of each of the options. The video in this article will help to understand this topic even better and clearly show some important nuances.