Every person’s dream is a spacious and original bathroom. It's no secret that in this room a camouflage element is often mounted - a screen for the bathroom. An interesting part of the decor is used to preserve hygiene items, household appliances, equipment and communication pipes. In addition, it is a full-fledged decor element that creates a unique atmosphere in the room.
Next, we will deal with the main features, species diversity, the intricacies of installation and the stages of independent manufacture of a bath structure.
Types of screens for finishing bathtubs
If the room ends with repairs, furniture and equipment are already installed, decorative elements are perfectly matched, then the main question remains open - what to do with the space formed under the bathroom. Unpresentable legs and the side of the bath, communication pipes need to be covered. The bath screen will do just fine with this task. It should be multifunctional, outwardly attractive, fully coincide with the chosen interior style. When you enter the room, this is the first thing that opens before your eyes. The design itself is simple - the frame serves as the basis, and panels are attached to it. Bath screens are divided into types:
- Deaf partitions. Integral and durable construction. Despite this, it has one drawback - repairs, equipment replacement without dismantling the structure are impossible. Facing a blank structure involves the use of tiles.
- With swing doors. Having a screen under the bathroom with hinged doors, repair work is easy. Getting to the breakdown is easier, and there is no need to violate the integrity of the screen. To save space, swing doors are equipped with shelves, and this is an additional place to store various items. The functional design takes up a lot of space, so it will not work for a small bathroom.
- Sliding. The most practical and small-sized - sliding screens for the bath. They take up little space, are easy to use, and have a long operational life.
What are the screens for baths: materials
When choosing designs, it is better not to forget that the bathroom has frequent temperature changes and high humidity. These nuances are taken into account when creating the device. Therefore, manufacturers use fire-resistant, moisture-resistant, durable materials:
- metal;
- brick;
- plastic;
- drywall;
- acrylic;
- MDF panels;
- glass;
- mirrors.
Corrosion-resistant raw materials make the bath screen reliable and safe. It is important to familiarize yourself with the features and properties of the products:
- A brick wall is a simple and durable option. She is not afraid of external influences and mechanical damage. That during repair work it was not necessary to dismantle a partition, masters recommend to leave a window. To finish the brick wall using tiles.
- Plasterboard sheets. The installation of such a screen provides for the formation of a metal or wooden frame. To prevent liquid from entering, the seams are treated with sealant. Gypsum plasterboard surface is glued with wallpaper, lined with plaster and tile.
- MDF board (wood fiber). Even after contact with water, the stove does not deteriorate or swell. This is a merit of a special protective coating, with which the plate becomes durable.
- The plastic screen for the bath will last up to twenty years with proper and gentle handling. A variety of shades and textures, ease of operation and installation, ease of care - these are the main advantages of plastic screens.
- Glass. Screens made of glass and mirrors look elegant and original. Specialty stores offer a wide range of glass screens. The advantage of the design is its efficiency.
Each person has the right to decide for himself which screen to choose and how to mount it.
Features of aluminum screens
Aluminum bath screens for decades hold the lead in the global market. And all thanks to the low price and quality. The long term of operation, simple and convenient installation make such a plate popular. Despite the high humidity and sudden changes in temperature, the above screen does not lose its attractiveness and retains its original appearance.
To prevent limescale, wipe the screen well after each use of the bathtub. When choosing a product, consider the following characteristics:
- dimensions of the structure;
- view;
- external indicators.
Outwardly, it must correspond to the interior of the room, and the dimensions of the product - to the footage of the room. The size of the frame is selected individually based on the need.
Mirror Designs
The decoration of the bathroom is an important and crucial moment. To give the room more solidity, many install a mirror screen under the bathtub. Despite the high cost, the mirror design is fragile. In addition, it is difficult to mount, it is difficult to care for it, it is necessary to wipe the surface regularly.
Mirror structures are used as a decoration and in order to visually expand the space. A huge plus is moisture resistance, under the influence of temperature the product is not prone to deformation. The decorative element will fit into almost any interior, expand the boundaries, fill the room with light. The mirror screen for the bathtub (sliding) consists of panels on casters and is made of a real mirror. From the assortment you can choose a matte, transparent, colored or surface with a pattern.
Acrylic Models
Acrylic screens for the bathroom are very specific. They go on sale complete with acrylic bathtubs, but are also found separately. In the form of screens are developed for each bath individually. Designs have many advantages:
- durability;
- strength;
- design;
- practicality;
- security.
The basis of the product use plastic panels and cover them with acrylic. Buying an acrylic bathtub with a screen, you can save a lot, and all problems are solved automatically. The screen is absolutely no different from the bath color scheme and shape. It fits snugly against the side wall. The standard size of an acrylic bath screen is 170 centimeters in length. It can be sliding or deaf. The convenience of the screen and its appearance depend on the choice of bath. Special mounts are hidden under the side of the bathtub.
Corner screen for a small bathtub
The corner screen is a non-standard element of the bathroom. There is a corner screen under the bathtub sliding and static. A structure is made of aluminum and organic glass, and there are also wooden models. Represents panels with guides.
The static screen for the corner bath is made of drywall, it best forms curved contours. For the manufacture of a sliding structure using plastic. To close the space under the corner bath, curtains or ordinary, traditional screens are suitable. The installation process of this type of screen does not differ from other models.
The main features of the screens
The design of the bath screen is simple, but it has distinctive features that must be considered when choosing:
- Screens for a cast-iron bathtub are rarely used today. On sale end and semicircular options.
- There are universal models. Adjusting the curtains in aluminum frames allows you to choose the most suitable size for your bath. Thanks to this feature, a screen is installed under the bathtub of a suitable configuration, and it serves to hide communications.
- The screens in the aluminum frame are not adjustable - these are stationary structures.
- The end face of the bath is usually covered by frameless screens, well bending and taking the necessary shape.
- Acrylic designs are adjustable to fit each bathtub.
To choose the right screen, consider the dimensions of the structure and the material from which it is made. The standard size of the screen for a bathtub is 150 centimeters; such screens are sold in every specialized hardware store. On sale there are screens of custom sizes for the ends.
How to choose the right design
Before you go shopping, measure the bath, clearly define your desires and opportunities. The range of screens is diverse: they differ in shapes, colors, style and properties. The buyer has the right to decide the organizational issues, to choose the raw materials and method of fastening on the basis of technical and material considerations. Each person has different ideas about practicality, comfort and style, so making custom designs will be rational.
A bath screen without doors is cheaper than with a door. A significant part of the construction is hardware, so special attention should be paid to it. The handle used to open the doors of the bath screen should be made of durable material. Frequent contact with the liquid reduces the life of the product and spoils the appearance of the product. Plastic hardware is unreliable, subject to mechanical stress, it is better to give preference to steel parts.
Screens with legs should be adjusted to the height of the bath, so it will be easier to mount the structure, and the master will spend less energy and time to install it.
The screen for a sliding bathtub (150 centimeters) is in great demand. Its principle of operation resembles harmony, which significantly saves space.
Homemade screen: work steps
If the store did not find a suitable one, you should try to make a screen with your own hands. This significantly saves time and money. To get started, choose the right raw material for your screen. It must meet the following requirements:
- moisture resistance;
- indestructible;
- not deformed;
- heat resistance;
- fits the overall style of the bathroom.
To install the plastic structure you will need:
- aluminum profile;
- plastic sheets;
- screws;
- liquid Nails;
- dowels.
Installing a plastic screen consists of several stages:
- We make markings on the surfaces. In the future, it will help to smoothly attach the aluminum frame. Lines are drawn below the edges of the bath.
- We cut the main and transverse parts with a jigsaw according to size. Finished parts are pre-folded and inspected, defects are corrected and irregularities are corrected.
- We fix ready-made aluminum profiles to the floor and walls with dowels and screws. All structural details (vertical and horizontal) are connected by small screws. The upper part of the frame is fixed with liquid nails to the edges of the bath. All joints are sealed to prevent water from entering and for greater reliability.
- In places of installation of sliding doors we fasten two guides with screws.
- With a mounting knife, we adjust the plastic panels according to the previously applied marking. It is advisable to attach handles to the doors, so it will be more convenient to use them.
- Carefully insert the plastic panels into the guides.
- The design for the plastic bath is ready and can be successfully operated.
Design Installation Features
Installation of ready-made bath screens differs from home-made designs. Choosing a specific model, it is necessary to consider the technical documentation and make sure that all components are available. The finished screen is sold with frames, accessories and elements for fastening the structure. Together with the product you will find installation instructions, and this greatly simplifies the task. If all the parts are in place and fit in size, we proceed to mount the screen.
- Installation To begin with, we install a frame under the bathtub and fix it. If the design is sliding, we install a profile for the doors.
- Adjustment. The screen on the legs is easily adjusted, to achieve maximum fixation, the legs are unscrewed.
- The joints between the edges of the frame and the side on the bath are blown with foam for installation. To give resistance to the structure, we apply a sealant under each leg.
- Then we install the finished panels, hang the doors on the hinges and fasten the handles.
- The screen for the bathtub, done with your own hands , is ready.
Properly and accurately done work is the key to long-term operation and a presentable appearance. Follow the above rules, study the features, advantages and disadvantages of designs in order to choose a high-quality and reliable model that can withstand all operating conditions and difficulties and not require replacement for at least ten years.
A large assortment of screens makes it possible to experiment and make the bathroom beautiful, practical and aesthetic. If the budget does not allow you to purchase a ready-made design, with the help of special skills and imagination it is easy to build a screen for a bathroom design with your own hands. The main thing is to do everything carefully and carefully, then the final result will please.