Shower cabins are currently very popular in Russia and are installed in the apartments of many of our compatriots. Mount this modern equipment, since it costs relatively inexpensive, sometimes even in summer cottages. As a rule, this option is chosen if you want to save space in the bathroom.
The main varieties of showers
Plumbing equipment of this type can differ in different ways. These may be characteristics such as:
- sizes
- the form;
- pallet height;
- materials used for manufacturing;
- degree of equipment, etc.
The dimensions of any shower are determined by the area of the pallet. To date, manufacturers produce models with both high sides and low. The latter are most popular. At the same time, one of the most popular models are 120x80 showers with a low shower tray.
Advantages of 120 x 80 cm models
Cabins are selected primarily taking into account the area of the room in which they are supposed to be installed. So, in a small bathroom, Khrushchev’s usually mount very small models with dimensions of 80 x 80 or 90 x 90 cm. In the spacious bathrooms of suburban cottages, you can often see full-size cabins with a wall length of 170 cm or more.
The models we are interested in, therefore, relate to medium-sized equipment. Shower cabins 120x80 with a low tray, unlike small ones, can already be equipped with various additional devices. At the same time, there will be enough space inside for a comfortable adoption of water procedures.
Features of the choice of wall height
Such rectangular models can be installed both in the usual way (to the wall), and in a corner. In the latter case, space is saved in the room. Like models of any other size, a 120x80 low- shower shower cubicle (rectangular) can have different heights. Nowadays, such plumbing equipment with a height of 170 to 240 cm is produced. Owners of city apartments, the ceiling height of which is usually 250 cm, can therefore choose absolutely any model. Even the 240 cm version will easily enter the bathroom. However, a low shower cubicle in the bathroom of the same Khrushchev will most likely look more harmonious. In the bathroom of a spacious country cottage, of course, it is worth installing a model higher.
Advantages and disadvantages of low pallet cabs
The advantages of this type of equipment are primarily:
Ease of use. Entering such a booth is very easy. Therefore, it can simply be ideal for the apartment in which children, elderly people or people with disabilities live.
Spectacular appearance. Cabs of this type look more modern and stylish than models with a high pallet. In addition, such constructions hid space less.
There is only one drawback to this type of equipment, but it is significant. A shower cabin with a low tray is installed in a special niche in the floor. In this case, the sewer pipe is stretched in the ceiling. All this greatly complicates the repair of plumbing in the future. Models with high sides are mounted on a special metal frame. Therefore, problems with their maintenance usually do not arise.
What could be the design
When choosing equipment such as 120x80 cm shower cabins with a low tray, among other things, of course, you should pay attention to their design. The design of such plumbing can be done in the modern, classical, minimalism, etc. Of course, when choosing a specific model, it is worth considering such a factor as the design features of the bathroom itself. Minimalism, most likely, is more suitable for a small bathroom. The classics should be chosen by the owners of the cottages.
The walls of the cab can be made of matte or transparent material. In the combined bathroom of Khrushchev, of course, it is better to install the first version of the equipment. A 120x80 cm shower cabin with transparent walls looks much more spectacular, but it will only be appropriate in a separate room designated specifically for taking water procedures.
Of course, when choosing this plumbing equipment, you should definitely pay attention to its color. Brown, black and silver models can look really impressive. However, the most popular option is still 120x80 showers (with a low tray) white.
What pallets can be made of
This design element of the shower cabin is perhaps the most significant. Acrylic - this is what 120x80 shower trays are most often made of. A shower tray 120x80 cm, made of such a material, is easy to maintain and has good maintainability. Also, this part of the cab can be made of steel or cast iron. The main advantage of the first option is low cost. Cast-iron pallets give the cab stability and are silent.
Popular models and reviews about them
Of course, when choosing a shower, among other things, it is worth paying attention to the manufacturer. To date, the models made in Germany are considered the best. Very good, for example, consumers respond to equipment from Wasserfalle. Showers with a low or high tray of this brand can additionally be equipped with seats, beautiful lighting, etc. Many note the fact that the equipment of this manufacturer often has an original, unusual design.
Domestic consumers also have a good opinion about plumbing manufactured in Finland. The most popular cabin brands 120x80 cm produced in this country are TIMO and Ideal Standard. The first manufacturer, judging by consumer reviews, manufactures easy to operate, not too expensive and at the same time multifunctional equipment. Ideal Standard 120x80 low-shower showers have earned popularity primarily for their ease of use and stylish design.