Buying and installing a shower can be an excellent solution for those who own a small bathroom. Despite the fact that they appeared relatively recently in the Russian market, shower cabins have already gained popularity among the inhabitants of our country.
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Advantages of shower cabins
Is it worth buying a shower instead of the usual bath? There is no unambiguous answer, but there are undeniable advantages. First, the use of the shower significantly reduces water consumption, and, therefore, saves finances. Secondly, the shower cabin is considered more hygienic than the bath - running water does not allow dirt to stagnate, and it is immediately washed off into the sewage system. Thirdly, a well-chosen shower cabin can significantly save space in the bathroom.
Choose a shower cabin
When choosing a shower, the first thing you should pay attention to is a place that will be allocated for its installation. It is important that the entrance / exit are carried out with comfort. Also, based on the availability of free space, the possible dimensions of the shower cubicle are determined. The minimum size, capable of providing a comfortable stay in the cabin, is a square with sides of 0.8 m.
Another important element of the shower enclosure is the pallet. The most functional are shower cabins with a high pallet - unlike low shower cabins, they allow you to carry out washing inside yourself, and also buy a small child or pet. The only drawback of a high pallet is the difficulty in using older people - it will be hard enough for them to enter such a cabin, besides, there is a great chance of slipping.
The material from which the pallet is made, should be heated quickly enough, to be durable, durable. There are pallets from both natural materials (marble, cast iron, steel) and synthetic (acrylic). It is better if the surface of the pallet is embossed - this option is the safest to use.
Determine in advance the purpose - for what exactly do you buy a shower cabin. On this will depend on her model: for a quick morning shower is quite suitable standard cabin; for fans of exotics there are many additional functions.
Types of shower cabins
To date, the manufacturers of shower cabins are ready to offer both a modest and practical option for people who are limited in means, as well as a smart multifunctional system for the most sophisticated. Often, the variety of choice of shower enclosures puts buyers at a dead end. To prevent this from happening, let's get acquainted with their main types.
Outdoor shower
An open shower is the simplest option. Since the structure is not completely closed around the perimeter, it requires installation close to the wall. A good example is the corner shower. Such a model is affordable, but it must be taken into account that it passes a significant amount of moisture into the room - therefore, the finish in the bathroom and the furniture must be sufficiently resistant to humidity.
Closed shower cubicle
Closed shower, in contrast to the previous version, is much more practical. It is a closed device on all sides, which can be supplemented by various functions. Such a model is worth more, and more space will be needed for installation. The undoubted advantage is the ability to install anywhere in the bathroom.
There are a lot of types of the closed shower cubicle, we shall stop on the most widespread.
Shower cabin with bath
If after long family discussions that it is better to choose a shower or a bath, you have not come to a common denominator, then a shower cubicle with a bathtub can be an excellent solution. This model is universal, because it combines the best of the shower and bath. Moreover, it is possible to install additional functions: hydromassage, radio, lighting.
Shower cabin with hydromassage
Separately I would like to talk about shower cabins with the function of "tropical shower", or, as they are called, hydromassage cabins. Making a choice in favor of such a model, you, in fact, get your spa corner. Hydromassage, which is provided by the design of the cabin, can remove stress, relax the muscles of the body after a busy day, and just leave a pleasant impression. Of course, the cost of such a shower cabin is considerable, but it's worth it. By the way, before you buy such a model, you need to make sure that there is enough water in your bathroom - for a whirlpool the minimum pressure should be 1.5 bar. Otherwise, it will be a useless purchase, as in addition to the shower, no other functions will work.
The list of varieties of shower cabins can be continued for a long time, as modern technologies offer a wide range of functions:
- Color therapy - built-in light source, able to light up in different colors
- Aromatherapy - a special compartment is filled with flavor, which is fed into the shower with steam
- Turkish bath
- Foot massage
- Built-in speaker system
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