Structurally shower cabins are divided into two types: open and closed. We tell about their differences and which cabin to choose.
Constructive solutions There are few. There are models of closed and open type. They are distinguished only in the presence or absence of the upper ceiling panel. Molds and size are of great importance, especially if we are talking about typical apartments. For bathrooms in old panel buildings, the area of the pallet is most important. It is necessary to pay attention to the method of connecting to sewage and water supply, as well as the remaining nuances associated with the installation. It is possible that some options will not be able to use. There may be difficulties associated with power consumption or insufficiently strong pressure in the pipes. To understand how to choose a shower cabin, a professionally is needed. In the article, we will review the species and important parameters.
How to choose a shower cabin
Design- Open boxes
- Monoblocks
- Combined systems
The form
System opening
Material
Choice for cottage and country house
Design
The only universal criterion of choice can serve only the quality of materials and assembly. The rest depends on the needs. As a rule, the main goal is to save space. The bath is needed not every unlike extra square meters. Their appearance is felt even in expensive spacious apartments. The form of the pallet and the material from which it is made, technical equipment is important. These factors depend on the design of the box.
Open boxes
They are one or two opening partitions, adjacent to the bathroom wall, or mounted in its angle. This space needs to finish and waterproofing if it has not been done. You can put on the closed section of the floor tile from the floor to the ceiling. This technique is often used by designers when zoning premises. Usually open booths are small. The roof is missing.
At the bottom, the pallet is installed, or the drain is satisfied through the floor. The base can be quadrangular or angular in the form of a triangle. It connects to the sewerage as an ordinary bath. In the second case, the plum is made in a concrete screed. It is poured over the waterproof overlap. Inside the pipe lay and make a slope to it so that water flows and does not delay on the surface. The floor is closed with grille.
Open systems are designed mainly to quickly wash. They cannot be attributed to multifunctional water and recreation complexes. When the question arises - what shower cabin it is better to choose people who prefer not to spend time on water treatments - this is the best solution.
Boxes are available according to standard sizes and configurations that cannot be changed.
For prefabricated structures, it is better to use a set of equipment from one manufacturer. Then all the elements will match the style.
Open cab Parly
If the water merges through the grille in the floor, the configuration can be any.
It opens up more freedom for creativity. There is an opportunity to adapt the box to the features of the room, its layout, size, design. The user is wave to decide which fences to choose how many options and what the magnitude of the watering can be needed, whether it needs hydro and aeromassage, for which scheme the nozzles are located. You can purchase plumbing reinforcement of hidden installation, install any accessories. The selection of the shower cabin in the construction execution opens up broad prospects for creating non-standard zones for spacious bathrooms.
Frameless glass fencing, put on the superplane pallet or on the floor, visually dissolve in the surrounding space, giving the interior of the bathroom modern business appearance.
The price depends on the choice of components and on the volume of work. If the project is complicated, then you will spend more on the installation.
Denis Dresavdnikov, Leroy Merlin
The price of the cabin in construction will depend not only on the choice of components, but also from the volume of work. If the project is complicated, then saving on component materials, you will spend more on installation. The troubles may arise with the selection of equipment, especially from different manufacturers. After all, all elements need to be combined with each other and technically, and aesthetically. When embedded, nozzles in the wall will have to carefully calculate their quantity and location, comply with all the requirements of the hidden editing. It is easier to install a finished shower headset or a hydromassage panel. And another important nuance: Reliable waterproofing of the floor and walls (especially if you want to do without the rear enclosing panel and pallet), including the selection of the right glue and grout (moisture-resistant), not to mention the competently developed drainage system. Usually this option can be implemented only with global bathroom repairs. Connect the shower cabin with the pallet is not more difficult than the bath or sink. The organization of shower zones, which is an open holistic space (without steps, podiums, thresholds), requires technical solutions of the drainage directly in the floor. It is much more difficult.
When embedded, nozzles in the wall will have to carefully calculate their quantity and location, comply with all the requirements of the hidden editing.
Reliable waterproofing of the floor and walls will be needed without the rear enclosing panel. One of the most important steps is to install a properly developed drainage system. Usually this option can be realized only with the overhaul of the bathroom. The organization of shower zones, which is an open holistic space, requires technical solutions of the drain directly in the floor. It is much more difficult.
Parly closed cabin
There are many ways to make work properly. Only in this case they will accurately match the size and go well. The design of the open cabin allows you to create any forms if the pallet is not used.
The disadvantages include:
- High cost of installation work together with wall decoration and draining device;
- No ceiling panel. Without it, there is no possibility to take a cascade or tropical shower;
- The open system does not allow the use of steam generator or ozonation and does not protect the bathroom with humidity.
Typical square base dimensions: 80x80 cm, 90x90 cm, 100x100 cm.
Elena hope, Senior Marketing Specialist, Vitra
As a "filling" of an open cabin, shower rods, hydromassage panels, columns are used. At the same time, a set of equipment from one manufacturer can be used to arrange the cabin in the "free" version, and then all elements of the equipment will be developed in a single design and are designed for each other (this primarily concerns the pallet and shower fence). In addition to pallets, for example, Vitra offers a variety of drain channels of various shapes, which are embedded in the tile and can be cut under the desired size. Such a solution allows you to create a shower zone of any shape and size. A niche of a shower space can be added with glass to upset space. If you are looking for the most comprehensive solution and besides the saving space, we recommend considering options with the storage area of the accessories.
Monoblocks
These are ready-made closed boxes. When they are installed, the assembly of individual items is not required. Wall decoration and waterproofing are not needed. They differ from open cabins with plenty of functions.
It can be a vertical hydromassage system with the possibility of personalized massage (adjust the trajectory and intensity of the jets, turning off the injectors group, changing the speed of the programmed cycle, etc.) - an alternative to the alternative to the classic submersible hydromassage. You can choose a box equipped with a steam generator that allows you to transform boxing to some likeness of Hamama or carry out aromatherapy sessions.
The monoblock is supplied in a disassembled form (rear wall, equipped for water procedures, side fences and cladding from tempered glass, pallet and dome) and collect according to the schema and manufacturer's instructions.
In such systems, water consumption happens more than the water supply gives. Such problems arise in apartments located on the last floors. Pressure is sometimes redundant.
In some models, the hydromassage is carried out with a slight pressure (from 1.5 atm). At a higher pressure in them, water distribution pipes in the cabin can fail. It is possible to solve the problem of insufficient pressure by installing the rising pump, and the increased - the installation of the gearbox. We also advise you to take care of the filter of mechanical water purification - otherwise imported equipment fails.
Benefits:
- Simple installation without finishing and screed;
- Multifunctionality;
- Soundproofing;
- Low moisture in the room.
The only minus of monoblocks is possible incompatibility with the city water supply, but this problem is solved when installing additional equipment.
Typical square base dimensions: 80x80 cm, 90x90 cm, 100x100 cm.
Closed cabin Niagara.
Combined systems
These are monoblocks in which the pallet has high edges and a large area. Instead, a bath with hydromassage and other options can be installed. They are suitable for bathrooms with an area of more than 7 m2. Most often, they have an area of 80x120, 90x120, 90x160, 125x125, 150x150 cm. There are models without a ceiling.
What shower cabin it is better to choose according to experts? Here you can give only one universal council. Purchase a monoblock follows only the manufacturer who has its service center in your city - otherwise the items will have to be ordered in another city and install it yourself. Make open boxing real only with full bathroom repair.
Forms
The base of the wall and angular boxes has a circle form, an oval, square and a rectangle. To order the manufacturer will manufacture and more complex configuration.
Shower Corner Parly
System opening
By design door can be:
- Sliding - the canvas moves along a guide profile.
- Folding in the form of harmonica.
- Rotary - the canvas relies on the rail located on top.
- Swing.
- Hinged - swivel mechanisms are located in the upper and lower parts of the canvas.
Materials
Opening partitions are made of:
- Tempered glass thickness from 0.4 cm
- Orcsekla
- Triplex
- Transparent or matte polystyrene
Glass and triplex are absolutely safe. The only drawback is high cost. The plexiglass is not inferior to them by strength, but it is easy to scratch it. Polystyrene has a smaller mass, but it is difficult to clean. It serves not long.
Shower Corner River Morava
For the production of pallets are used:
- Steel
- Cast iron
- Faience
- Acrylic
- Artificial stone, for example, imitation marble
- Natural minerals
Steel feature ease and high strength. They quickly heat up compared to cast iron or stone. When the water jet fall, the metal resonates, creating a strong noise.
Cast iron, faience and stone are more durable than steel. They are distinguished by a large mass. They are not noisy when water falls on them. They can be repaired. Faience should be treated carefully. The material of the fragile and breaks when they hit.
Acrylic is not so durable, but the coating can be updated if necessary.
Shower Corner Triton Standard
How to choose a shower cabin for a private house
It is necessary to take into account the carrying ability of the overlap M mass of the entire design. The combined system can be installed in a cottage or a country house with brick or reinforced concrete walls. The reinforced concrete plate should be well as the overlap.
It is important to know the water consumption of the instruments. The pressure in the pipes may not be enough to install the system with hydromassage.
For imported equipment it is very important to take into account the quality of water. At the cottage, it may be better than in the city, but still it is necessary to progress and put the input filter.
