Surely you remember what the first shower curtains were, in the manufacture of which thin polyethylene was used, which looked unpresentable, and, moreover, turned out to be impractical. They always stuck, and even protruded, letting water flow to the floor. Of course, it was inconvenient, moreover, it was unsafe, because it’s easy to slip on wet tiles. In addition, traces of foam, stains, soap and limescale were visible on white or transparent curtains.
Thanks to constantly moving forward progress, today there are much more products such as shower curtains. The assortment has expanded, which means that the choice has become multifaceted. What are curtains for and what are they for, read further in the article.
Purpose Bathroom Curtains
Most people are used to doing without such a screen, but those who constantly use such a bathroom accessory are satisfied with the functional features of the product. Among them:
- Zoning. Any curtain will help to clearly identify the zone of adoption of water procedures.
- Protect nearby furniture, floors, and outlets from splashing water. The use of a shower curtain is especially important when all switches and sockets are not equipped with special protective covers that prevent moisture and water.
- The comfort of using a shower or bath in the case of a combined bathroom. So, several people can visit the bathroom as needed and not disturb their personal space.
- Decorative effect. Naturally, this element gives the interior the desired mood depending on the color and texture. The use of such an accessory will help transform the situation in the bathroom, the replacement of which each time leads to pleasant changes in the interior.
The abundance of materials allows you to choose any design option you like that is best suited to the style of the interior. At the same time, design is not the only factor of choice, since shower curtains are also structurally different.
A variety of curtains for the bathroom
Of the abundance of hard and soft designs of products, there are such common options that are often found in apartments and houses of buyers:
- straightforward;
- rolled;
- swinging;
- folding;
- retractable;
- angular;
- partial.
If everything is clear with the first ones, then you will have to talk in more detail about the features of the other shower curtains.
Roller blinds
This type is used less often than the others listed above, and functions on the principle of rolled curtains for window structures. The distribution of these products is small, because the choice of design option and color design is somewhat difficult.
The functionality of products of this kind is comparable to conventional polyethylene screens, and in their design they are only soft.
Swing curtains
The principle of operation of this design is similar to the functional diagram of interior doors. Open one or two sections simultaneously. Such products are best suited for spacious bathrooms, since when opening they take up a lot of space.
Choosing products of this type, it is worth looking at the option of gluing the edges of the wings with a special silicone tape that prevents water from entering the floor. The design of the product includes two parts of a straight web.
Folding screens
This view works according to the accordion principle and can consist of two or five sections. Due to this structure, the curtain for the pallet, for the shower, repeats the shape of a curved product with radial edges or many angles, while maintaining the simple shape of the paintings. The advantage of this kind of screens is compactness and mobility.
Retractable curtains
They look externally like two-component panel screens. One of them is fixed and attached to the side of the bathtub and the wall, the second extends, if necessary, and its fastening consists in connecting to the first part of the structure using hinges or by functioning along the guide with roller wheels. By the way, this is a very compact version of the equipment for a bath or shower.
Corner constructions
This is an ideal solution for a bathroom located in the corner of the room. An accessory of this form is most effective due to a more accurate reproduction of the contours, compared with the "accordion". For a quarter-circle bathtub model, you can take a swing corner shower curtain.
Partial screens
This kind of product is suitable for any bathroom, regardless of its shape. This screen is installed on the opposite side of the mixer or shower column, leaving the rest of the bathroom open. Traditionally, this is a single casement of rectangular or radius shape, mounted on the side of the bath and adjacent to the wall.
As you can see, there are more than enough options for choosing this functional supplement for a shower or bath. Moreover, modifications are carried out in a variety of stylistic directions, which makes it possible to choose a curtain for your interior.