Shower enclosures without a new generation pallet

The pallet is a massive and rough element of the shower cabin, which significantly spoils its appearance. As you know, lately, designers have been striving, on the contrary, for lightness and airiness; therefore, they have developed a radically new solution - shower enclosures made of glass without a tray.

Below we look at what these structures are, and what kinds of them can be found on sale.

General information

First of all, it should be said that the drawbacks of the pallet are connected not only with its bulkiness and unattractiveness. The fact is that this detail consists of a large number of elements, as a result of which it often fails. In addition, the pallet is usually high above the floor, as a result of which it is difficult for people with disabilities to enter the cabin.

Therefore, a fencing for a shower without a pallet solves a number of problems at once:

• The design looks very elegant.
• Ease of use, as it does not need to climb the hill.
• The design is more durable, because it does not contain additional components that can break.
• To wash it, you do not need to apply any special formulations.

It should be noted that a shower without a pallet is an excellent solution not only for organizing a spacious bathroom, but also for a small-sized bathroom. Moreover, this type of shower allows you to implement the most unusual design ideas.

To implement a shower without a pallet, reliable waterproofing of the floor is always performed, after which a concrete screed is poured. At the same time in the screed fits the drain ladder, which is connected to the sewer pipe.

To drain the tilt, the level of the floor in the bathroom must be slightly raised. This is perhaps the only difficulty in the installation of structures in a city apartment. However, to simplify installation, the shower space can be made in the form of a step about 15 centimeters high.

Note! When arranging the drain it is necessary to use high-quality fittings, since to replace it, it will be necessary to destroy the tie with the finish coating.

Types of fencing

Despite the fact that in our country such fences began to be used relatively recently, at present there are quite a lot of varieties on sale:

Features of glass fencing

Basic properties

The most popular are fences made of glass. They are able to give the room a special lightness and airiness. Therefore, below we take a look at their features in more detail.

At first glance it may seem that glass is a fragile and even dangerous material. However, in reality, the strength and tempered glass is even higher than that of steel.

In addition, glass structures have a number of other advantages, which are listed below:

• They tolerate high temperature and high humidity.
• Quick and easy to install, so you can do the installation by hand.
• Able to withstand a blow of medium strength. If the blow is so strong that the glass is broken, then it literally crumbles into small balls, as a result, it is unable to injure a person.
• The ends of the glass are ground, besides covered with PVC sealant. Moreover, this seal makes the design hermetic.
• Relatively affordable price.
• The material is environmentally friendly, besides not covered with fungus and mold. Any dirt on the glass surface is easy to clean.

For these reasons, these products very quickly became widespread.

Tip! Plastic enclosures are a cheaper analogue of “glass”, however, already several years after installation, they lose their original transparency. Therefore, acquiring them is better to give preference to a matte surface.

Types of glass

Currently on sale you can find products made from the following types of glass:

• Matt;
• Transparent;
• Tinted;
• With photo printing;
• With the put drawing (the sanding way);
• Mirror;
• Back painted;
• Molded (curved).

Thanks to this choice, you can choose a product for any interior and for every taste.

Dimensions

As a rule, the considered products are made to order according to individual sizes, however, there are models with standard parameters. For example, you can purchase a standard shower enclosure 100x100 without a pallet, 90x90 or even 80x80.

For example, if the bathroom is small, the shower enclosure of 80x80 without a tray fits perfectly into it.

Optional accessories

Often additional accessories are attached to the glass construction:

• Heated towel rails;
• Shelves;
• Mirrors;
• Thresholds;
• Folding seats, etc.

As a rule, the equipment is selected at the request of the customer. Of course, the presence of certain accessories not only makes the shower box more functional, but also increases the cost of the product.

Note! Fencing can be used not only for a shower box without a tray, but also a shower with a tray.

Manufacturers

Currently, many companies are engaged in the release of such products, in particular, they have proven themselves well:

• Cezares (Italy) - in addition to fences, the company is engaged in the manufacture of shower curtains and other accessories.
• Radavay (Poland) - products are of good quality and reasonable price.

• Huppe (Germany) - this company started the production of shower cabins in 1966, therefore it is one of the oldest. Glasses from Huppe are subjected to special treatment, as a result of which they do not trap moisture. Moreover, flowing down the wall drops do not even leave any traces. Accordingly, this property greatly simplifies the care of the surface.
• Sturm (Germany) - a feature of this company's products is brass fittings and anti-limestone processing.
• Pandora (Russia) - products are a frame fence of “Grape” texture glass. The frame is made of chromed aluminum. A feature of the products is the presence of a door lifting system.

It should be noted that the products of all the above companies are completed with high-quality and durable fittings. The most expensive are products from German manufacturers, however, their high cost corresponds to high quality - the guarantee for quickly wearing parts is 10 years. Provided that the instruction manual is complied with, the durability of the structure can be tens of years.

Tip! Glass fencing can be used not only for the shower box, but also for the bathroom.

Here, perhaps, and all the basic information about the fences, which will help make the right choice in the arrangement of the bathroom.

Conclusion

Shower enclosures are an excellent alternative to booths. Besides the fact that they look visually more attractive, they are more practical. Therefore, these products have recently become increasingly popular.

You can read some additional information on this topic from the video in this article.