Which showers are better - an overview of various options

22-08-2018
Sewage

The number of structures designed for showering is increasing every year, they acquire more and more new functions and are performed in a wide variety of ways, so choosing a specific solution can be very, very difficult, especially if you are not familiar with this topic. We consider some types of showers, and pay attention to interesting options, which are known very little.

In the photo: sit-in shower - agree, an unusual and rare variant

The main differences of designs

All modifications differ from each other in a number of ways, but there are some important features that should be considered first:

Dimensions From this parameter directly depends on the comfort of use and convenience for you and your family members. You need to look at two types of parameters - the internal space and external dimensions, and, like those, and others are important, because it is impossible to put a 1.5-meter-wide structure in a 1.45 meter niche.
Feature set Some need a shower, and someone loves the presence of various modes - from hydromassage to aromatherapy and much more. The choice of a particular option is completely up to you, it’s not worth chasing the “bells and whistles”, because the price increases so much from this, so spending money on something you won’t use is at least impractical.
Type of construction Here there are several basic options: the systems can be completely closed or closed only partially, and they can be completely half open. It all depends on your preferences and features of the room, as an option - cabins made of glass, which combine a closed space, but do not clutter up the room.

Note! We have considered only the most significant differences, in fact, hundreds of signs can be identified, but they are far from important for everyone and acquire significance only under certain conditions.

Prefabricated shower cubicle can be of any size and configuration

Some options and their main advantages

Understanding which showers are not enough, it is important to understand the benefits of using one or another option. Therefore, we consider the most interesting options in detail and in detail.

Open systems

These include all options in which there are no rear walls and a roof. Often they are called shower corners, but the term open booths are also common.

Of the benefits are the following:

  • Easy installation with your own hands is a very important advantage for those who do not want to spend extra money. Assembly instructions are easy and will not cause difficulties even for inexperienced developers, you do not need to use special tools and fixtures for work.
  • Low cost options, you can save 50% or more, while the appearance of products meets the highest standards. At the same time, a big plus is that you buy a faucet and a shower separately, and not buy what comes in, because sometimes the quality of components leaves much to be desired.
  • The ability to install structures with built-in pallets allows you to implement the most original design ideas and create an interior that will meet the most progressive trends.
Corners make the shower compartment an organic part of the interior in a studio apartment
  • The use of glass partitions allows you to create a space that is reliably protected from moisture, but does not impair the illumination of the room.
  • Finally, if necessary, such options are very easy to dismantle.

Closed constructions

A full-wall shower has its advantages:

  • The most important thing is the closeness of the space, which excludes the ingress of water on the walls or floor. You do not need to worry about splashes in the process of taking a shower, but do not forget that the partitions need to be rinsed and wiped dry to prevent the appearance of lime deposits.
Closed systems do not worry about water on the floor and walls
  • The second important advantage is that you just need to bring the sewage system, plumbing and electricity (if necessary) to the right place and connect it to an already assembled cabin.. There is no need to worry that the output is located a little at the wrong place, and the mixer will be crooked. In addition, the communication hidden behind the cab and they simply will not be visible.
  • It is also very important that the design can be rearranged to another place, the only restriction is communications that will have to be redone, and this is a very complicated and laborious process.. The most important thing is to correctly and reliably assemble the entire system so that in the future no malfunctions occur due to poor build quality.
Some cab variants do not have a top cover, but they can be placed right in the middle of the room.
  • The advantage that many consider the most important is a large number of additional functions.. This allows you to use the booth not only for its intended purpose, but also as a corner of relaxation and the adoption of special procedures with a healing effect. In addition, while in the compartment, you can listen to music and answer phone calls, which is also very convenient.

Bathroom systems

If you don’t have enough standing cabins to take a shower while standing, then the option combined with the bathroom can be an excellent solution, its main advantages are as follows:

  • Most often this is a wall-mounted shower, which saves space, since the location of such a massive structure in the middle of the room will clutter it and degrade the lighting.
  • The ability to use the system as a shower and as a full bath, which is very important, while you can choose the option with additional options. For example, a shower with a jacuzzi is an ideal solution for those who like to soak in the water and relax, but the cost of this option is from half a million or more (if we are talking about good options from well-known companies).
Jacuzzi design - top shower version
  • Another interesting solution of this type of construction is combined shower cabins, which are distinguished by the fact that only part of the bath is separated by a partition. That is, if you wish, you can soak in warm water, and if necessary, you can take a shower standing by simply closing the door and separating part of the bath. This solution is also very popular and is often equipped with many additional functions.
Combined structures - one of the convenient and functional options

Options with bath compartments

If you like to steam up, but there is no opportunity to build your own bath, and you don’t have time to visit public institutions, you can purchase one of the structures combined with a special compartment.

Consider some solutions:

  • The infrared shower cabin is a system in which there is also a small room decorated with wood, in which special modules are installed with the help of which the required temperature and humidity are maintained. The main advantage of this solution is the rapid heating of the room, which saves energy and makes it possible to visit the steam room at any convenient time without prior preparation.
Infrared sauna differs in that it has a very positive effect on human health, as evidenced by doctors
  • The booth with hamam has become popular among buyers due to its simplicity and excellent characteristics. This is a Turkish bath in miniature, especially since it is easy to create the necessary conditions in the cabin: inside, the humidity rises to 100% and the temperature rises to 45 degrees. This provides a good warm-up of the body, while metal surfaces do not heat up too much.
Cabins with a hamam should provide high tightness, plus for convenience, there should be a bench inside

Note! If you choose a design with any type of bath, then pay special attention to the quality of performance, since all elements are subjected to increased loads.

The advantages of such options are undoubted:

  • The ability to visit the bath or sauna at any time convenient for you. At the same time preparation for work is very quick and easy.
  • If we compare the cost of building a small sauna and the option with purchasing a booth, then the second option will be much more profitable and more attractive both in price and in terms of simplicity and installation speed.

Temporary options

If we consider all such structures, it is impossible not to touch the so-called summer showers. They are used in suburban areas and on construction sites.

Their main advantages are not numerous functions and comfort, but other nuances:

  • Product mobility - they can be transported and rearranged to where it is needed. Most often, the systems weigh a little, and they can be quickly mounted, the main thing is the presence of a water supply network and electricity, if heating is provided in the tank.
Country or building shower is necessary to ensure hygiene in places where difficulties arise
  • The low price of designs makes them affordable for a wide range of customers.
  • The possibility of implementing a variant with water heating in the tank from the sun, if it is located on the roof.

Conclusion

In fact, you can find even more unusual options, we considered only the most interesting and widespread of them. The main thing - to choose what suits you best.

The video in this article will help to understand the topic even better.