Speed is the main defining characteristic of the life of a modern person. But to take a bath there is not always enough time and effort: quickly to shower - and excellent. A shower cabin is more profitable than a bath: water consumption is six times less. But what if the bathroom has an old bulky bathtub? An alternative is a shower cabin. Sizes can be selected based on area and needs.
Types of showers
- This is a complex structure, which consists of walls, a pallet, doors and a roof. They are put either against the wall, or put in a corner. This largely depends on the configuration of the pallet and the place that you want to save in the bathroom. Therefore, a shower is required. Dimensions this may be crucial. On the metal profile, walls adjacent to the wall, doors or curtains are installed. And on top there may be a roof, but it may not be. The reviews of those who already use such a miracle of progress say that this process has practically no effect.
- If the cabin is not completely sealed, then steam will come out of it when washing. Such a cabin, of course, costs less - from 15 to 45 thousand rubles. A cheaper cabin will be if plastic is used as the walls.
- A more expensive option is tempered glass, which can be transparent, frosted, colored or chrome. A sealed cabin seal will provide silence, no one will disturb the peace of neighbors with music and songs. Not only loud sounds, but also heat will remain in the cockpit. Those who use such a shower booth are advised to take this option.
How to choose a shower
First, you need to decide how to allocate space in the bathroom. Secondly, decide what the pallet will be. Thirdly, to answer the question of how to protect yourself from splashes. All taken together will show what kind of shower is needed. The sizes can be determined right at the time of purchase, standing in the pallet, closing the doors and raising your hands, moving them as if soaping your head. So you can find out whether it will be convenient or inconvenient for you. Doors and curtains should not interfere with ease of use. Therefore, judging by the reviews, it is best to send to the store to pick up the shower stall of the largest person in the family.
But first of all, choosing a booth, you need to find out from the sellers the dimensions in centimeters. Usually they are different in width, depth and height. Before buying, you need to make calculations and measurements of the place where the shower will be installed. The dimensions can be, for example, such: 217 or 216 x 160 x 90 cm or less - 130 x 105 x 230 cm. This will help to navigate when taking into account the space occupied in the bathroom and determine the price, because the price range is quite wide - from 15 to 700 thousand rubles.
Sizes and prices
Showers from Russia have a relatively low price - within 20,000 rubles. At the same time, they have top covers; steam will not leave the cab. In addition, they are equipped with glass (usually sliding) doors, equipped with additional accessories and are easy to assemble.
That is, a shower cabin, the sizes, the price of which are offered for any choice - from 80 x 80 x 190 cm to 100 x 100 x 220 cm, will not be a problem, you can choose it easily. One has only to carefully examine the market. And there are more than enough expensive offers. By the way, by modern standards, a shower can be put not only in the bathroom, but also in a normal room. Those who did so say it is very convenient. In addition, a modern, stylish building can decorate any interior.
About pallets
This is an important point. Different materials are used for their manufacture: plastic and acrylic, enameled steel and cast iron, earthenware and artificial stone. Each has its own merits. Acrylic is inexpensive and warm. Modern technology strengthens acrylic pallets. Their rigidity is close to steel. Faience and artificial stone serve for a long time, but expensive. Cast iron and enamelled steel are easy to clean, but they are more expensive than acrylic.
The sizes of shower trays are small - 3.5 cm, medium - 10-18 cm and for bathtubs - 45 cm. Forms are fancy. However, the most popular are rectangular and semicircular.
And the last: when choosing a pallet, you need to choose its height correctly. It should not be shallow or too deep. Otherwise, in the first case it will be inconvenient to wash, and in the second - you can stumble. The pallet, without bending, must hold a lot of weight. Reviews indicate that it is very convenient when it is not absolutely smooth, and there are bumps on the surface.
Two in one
Most often, it is rectangular shower enclosures that complete with a bathtub. It is these parameters that allow combining their functions. Sizes of shower cabins with bathtub, standard, rectangular:
- 100 x 80 cm;
- 110 x 80 cm;
- 120 x 80 cm;
- 120 x 90 cm;
- 90 x 90 cm;
- 100 x 100 cm;
- 110 x 110 cm.
Here are the length and width of the cab. Height - 210-240 cm. Models with dimensions of 170 x 80 cm are large-sized. This is a full bath. If the cabin has a bath function, then it requires a deep pan - from 40 cm or more.
This is a much more reliable device than low-pallet models. But they are more expensive. A rigid curtain is mounted on the bath, which completely covers its width, and the length can be arbitrary. The price range is simply amazing: from 25 to 770 thousand rubles.
And if you put the booth in the corner?
- If you want to save money, you should pay attention to shower angles. They differ from booths in the absence of walls and cost. The lowest pallet that can only be has a height of 10 cm. It depends solely on the size of the doors - from 170 to 190 cm. The compact cab has dimensions from 80 x 80 cm to 110 x 110 cm. It does not have rear walls, but only pallet and sliding doors. Mounting plates are attached to the corners of the walls of the bathroom, there are doors on them, this ensures stability. The prices of such options are quite affordable: from 11.5 to 30 thousand rubles. In addition, those who use this type of shower do not complain about the quality and ease of use.
- But there are also completely hermetically sealed models with sophisticated integrated equipment (for example, a hydromassage function). They are lateral, vertical or cervical. Many will be delighted with the radio and telephone. These cabs are medium or large in size. 120 x 120 cm, 110 x 90 cm - these are the sizes of shower stalls, angular, oversized. If the cabin provides at least one additional function, then the cost will approach 200 thousand rubles.
Customer reviews of showers
They are mostly positive.
- Saves space.
- There is a rain shower that does not need to be kept.
- The hydromassage allows you to relax and makes the shower more desirable.
- Radio and color music help wake up in the morning.
- Water does not reach the floor.
- Light in the cab and multi-colored light diodes.
- Washing in the shower is more hygienic than in the bath.
Choosing a shower cabin, the buyer assumes that it will last a long time and provide all modern conveniences: it will have a mirror, shelves for gels and shampoos, dispensers for liquid soap, shower heads, fan, backlight, telephone, hydromassage, massagers for legs. And be sure to remote control! If you want to relax comfortably at home, then you need to purchase an ultra-modern shower. And compactness will allow, expanding the space in the bathroom, to put in it useful household appliances.