Recently many prefer a shower to a bathtub. It is explained by several reasons:
- washing in a shower cabin allows to cut a water consumption;
- the equipment for acceptance of a shower takes a little place.
However when choosing a shower cabin it is important to rely not only on its cost, type and existence of additional functions, as well as on a water pressure in a system, the room space and other nuances.
What to choose a shower cabin?
There are several types of shower cabins:
- Open. These models are considered as budgetary which have only two components: pallet and walls. As a rule, it is angular options. They cannot be moved. They perfectly will be suitable for the room with a small area. From advantages of shower cabins of the closed type it is possible to allocate their small cost and small dimensions.
- Closed. Such models are a full-fledged design in which package walls, a pallet, doors, a ceiling surface are included. They are mounted on special legs that allows to move a cabin in case of repair or change of a situation. They are tight, multipurpose also more expensive, than open.
Pay attention to the sizes. Now producers offer three options: small-sized, average and full-size. Of course, the sizes should be chosen proceeding from the area of the bathroom. So, if it small, then it is expedient to get a cabin with sizes of 90х90. There is also an equipment having the smaller sizes, but on it you should not stop the choice nevertheless.
It is the best of all to choose a shower cabin for the bathroom from the tempered glass as this material very strong, durable. It does not lose the presentable appearance over time. Glass does not grow dull and does not turn pale. The only lack of the shower cabin made of glass - its high cost.
If the budget is limited, then it is possible to get a cabin from plastic. It will be not so reliable and durable, but also its cost will be much lower. Plastic is very convenient in use. Besides, it is possible to choose any invoice in desirable color. Such cabin is capable to fit into design of the bathroom harmoniously.
For the private house it is better to choose a shower cabin like boxing as it is the autonomous design which is not demanding fastening to walls. Will be to connect water supply and its discharge enough. The boxing will be ideal option for the spacious room.
How to choose a shower cabin with a deep pallet?
Pallet - an important component of any shower cabin. Pallets which height of walls fluctuates from 10 to 40 centimeters are considered as deep. They are very practical as in case of a drain blockage water will pour out outside not at once and will fill in a floor. It is considered that 20 centimeters - the optimum height of a wall of a pallet. Higher can cause inconveniences: to step over such side efforts will be required.
What to tell about pallet material, on a ratio the price \quality is considered the most successful acrylic. It is available in the price plan, has ability to push away dirt. On it small scratches are almost not visible, and average and large can be restored with ease.
The pallets made of steel are strong and reliable. But they are very noisy. Ceramic heat up very slowly and are afraid of blows. The most expensive and exclusive options are the pallets executed from a natural stone. They are strong, stylish and beautiful. However because of high cost to meet off-the-shelf them it is difficult. In most cases they are made to order.
How it is correct to choose a shower cabin?
- Before purchase attentively examine the equipment: be convinced of its integrity, check whether doors to each other densely adjoin, whether well they function.
- Make sure that gaps are absent.
- If there is an opportunity, then it is better to give preference to import producer.
- It is possible to choose a shower cabin both for a shower, and for relaxation, pleasure. In the second case it is necessary to pay attention to the equipment equipped with additional functions. It is possible to carry a hydromassage, foot massage, various fitness programs to them.