Shower cubicles for the bathroom - today it is a trend in different styles of the interior. And in small bathrooms, this solution is also the best way to save space. They come in different shapes, can be installed in different locations of the room, they are equipped with dozens of modern functions. Now I'll tell you more about all this.
Types of shower cabins
A small shower can not solve the problem of lack of space, if you choose a large solution. It is equally important to decide how to install it so that there is room for another plumbing in the room.
The form
Shower cabins in small baths are not easy to choose, because you are limited not only in dimensions, but also in shape. The appropriate option is selected depending on the amount of free space, because in a very small room a rectangular or semicircular construction is unlikely to fit. But with a certain layout, a rectangular and square model will do.
Which options are suitable and not suitable for a small bath:
- Rectangular. In compact bathrooms, this form is almost never found. But sometimes it is advisable to choose such a shower box, for example, if the entrance to the bathtub is built in one of the long walls, and the booth needs to be installed near the opposite wall.
- In the form of a quarter circle. It is these solutions that are easiest to install in a corner of the room, and they are chosen for very small baths, because other forms simply will not fit.
- Square. They can also be installed in a corner, and near. This form is considered something of an average between the two previous options, and is set in the bathrooms of a little less than the average.
Design of booths with a shower
Another useful tip for efficient distribution of space in the bathroom is to use designs with sliding doors. Swinging analogs in the open form will take up a lot of space, so next to the booth will be problematic to arrange, towel rails and other accessories.
- Clear glass. Models of transparent glass almost do not "eat" space. That's why they are often installed in compact bathrooms. Due to the transparency, the doors look easier, therefore, they are ergonomic.
- Matt. If you are not an adherent of transparent doors, then pay attention to matte light doors. Visually, they capture more space than transparent models, but they are also often used in small bathrooms. From rectangular and square non-angular models in this case it is better to refuse, the optimal solution will be plumbing in the form of a quarter of a circle.
- Other types of registration. The shower can not even have a door, but simply separate itself from the rest of the room by a partition. It is important to choose the right finish for this area.
Suitable, for example, ceramic tiles. It can have both a standard appearance, and simulate a stone or a tree. Another popular type of decoration - a mosaic, it is often used for finishing booths with glass doors, in which the original mosaic pattern will be clearly visible.
Remember that the shower room and near it needs a special finish, because it will always be affected by moisture and steam. This rule does not apply only to finished shower boxes with a pallet, which already have a suitable bottom and tightly closing doors.
Installation method
Corner models in small rooms are very popular, because they save a lot of valuable centimeters. But it is important to decide how to put a shower box, so that it does not occupy almost all the free space.
Choosing the right form and method of installation, you can even in a room area of 3-4 square meters. m. knead and wash-hand basin, and a washing machine, and other plumbing.
The standard corner model consists of a pallet, rear and side panels, roof and doors, as well as vertical racks and a screen (apron + skirt).
To install all these elements you will need:
- level;
- screwdriver Set;
- building gun;
- electric drill;
- silicone sealant and other tools.
It is advisable to get all necessary nuts, screws, and a sharp knife beforehand so as not to waste time searching during work.
Installation instructions for the corner booth:
- Install a water drain system using flexible hoses. Optimum, if the sewer hole will directly drain water, but it is not necessary.
- Place the pallet on the legs and level the height by tightening the adjusting screws. If the model does not have legs for the pallet, you first need to level the floor with a cement screed.
- After that, the pallet is lined. If the material for the cladding is acrylic, then it is better to place the pallet on the crossed bars for better support, and place an additional 5-leg.
- Before installing the rest of the cabin, you need to check if you have sealed the drain pan with the drain.
- Place the cab windows into the grooves of the guides, all joints should be greased with a sealant. Then tighten the screw on the presser foot.
- With the help of screws, you need to connect all the rails with the rack. Only after that, seals are installed on the glass.
- It remains only to apply the sealant under the bottom guide of the pallet and install the glass.
To put in one room and a booth and a bath, you need to take a permission to re-planning at the BTI.
Not all compact baths are exactly angular structures, you can choose another installation method based on the layout of the room. Sometimes it is more reasonable to put a square or rectangular model along a narrow wall, or take a shower box only part of a wider wall, and next place another necessary plumbing.
As you understand, shower cabins in small bathrooms require a competent installation: sometimes you need to work on moving the drain to fit the plumbing exactly where you would like to see it.
Plus, the entire installation of doors, partitions, pallets and other accessories also takes a long time. But a simple instruction on the installation of ready-made models will cope with the installation, even for those with little experience.
Such plumbing is immediately ready for trouble-free installation and further use, as it already has doors, mounted shower accessories, a pallet. In addition, these boxes are often equipped with a variety of additional functions like mp3 player, whirlpool, radio, etc.
Therefore, I recommend that you install a ready-made shower box, which can be found in building supermarkets, its price is more affordable. You can choose the finishes with wood or solutions with original colors, as well as plumbing with built-in chairs and steam generators. Believe me, even a mini-sauna can be placed in a small room.
Shower boxes are presented in different sizes, and finding a suitable model for the area will not be difficult.
conclusions
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conclusions
In the article I told what shower cabins are best to install in a small bathroom, and also showed examples of models of different shapes and styles that fit perfectly into a compact room.
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Shower cabins are a stylish, incredibly practical solution for people with small bathrooms. We offer a more detailed discussion of the choice of a booth and improvement of the bathroom.
So, in the West, long time ago they used booths. Nevertheless, they began to take on a prevalence for almost a decade. Of course, and what could be expected during the Soviet Union, when the conveyor was all of the same type, and even in not too large quantities.
Naturally, there was not much to choose from. Although it is very strange that in our country, where there are a lot of small apartments, naturally, shower booths are not in demand. As in the same West.
In addition, take a bath, lie in it for a while - not every one of us likes. They relax perfectly, no questions. But, in the morning, for example, it is necessary, cheer up! Yes, and the procedure for taking a shower has certain advantages before taking a bath. Namely:
- Saving. After all, taking a bath will require much more water than a shower. On average, the amount of water consumption per session is less than almost 4-fold than for the period of taking a bath.
- Efficiency. In fact, people take shower much faster than relax in the bath. Do not wait until the bathtub is full of water. Naturally, the procedure itself takes a minimal amount of time without any such splashing.
- Compactness. After all, even if the cabin is spacious enough, it will still take up less space than a large tub.
- Hygiene provided by running water. She regularly flushes bacteria with dirt, which do not have time to accumulate properly, or, at least, in smaller quantities.
Choosing a shower cabin by type
Booths can be closed / open.
Open
Presented in the form of small pallets, installed in the corner, together with two partitions, "connecting" the walls.
The option is compact and inexpensive. When choosing an open type of booth, we recommend choosing the options in which the partitions are high. Thanks to them, water will not pour through the top.
Closed type
Presented hermetic capsules, closing with each side, including in the upper. It does not matter where the booth will be located: in the corner / in the middle of the room. From the increased humidity the whole room is protected, since the structure is closed, and quite tightly.
In addition, thanks to a closed structure, the bathroom is protected from condensation. Accordingly, the walls and furniture do not succumb to temperature changes, an increased level of humidity.
To the important advantage of a closed type is the provision of their modern devices with gadgets. For example, they include the function of whirlpool, FM-receiver, TV, Wai Fai, etc.
Choosing a booth model
Shower Corner
It is the simplest among open types, where there are no specific features. It happens:
- Frameless, when the partitions are fastened with loops. To install them, use the installation profiles as the fasteners. Such designs look stylish, and they do not make the interior of the room visually even more visually.
- Wireframe, when the frame, by means of which the partitions are attached, are placed around the perimeter of the shower room. As a rule, they have sliding doors, due to which they are very economical and functional in terms of space saving. This ensures their optimality when choosing booths.
- Frame, in which there are internal types of partitions. Such variants of showers are popular, because they are incredibly stable.
In addition, showers can be rectangular, square, semicircular.
If the hygiene room is miniature, give preference to the option with small dimensions and a rounded shape. It will need a minimum amount of space to accommodate in the room. At the same time, you will be comfortable moving around the bathroom with such a corner, thanks to the streamlined forms of equipment.
As for showers with rectangular shapes, they are better to choose if you have a fairly large and spacious bathroom.
If you are interested in the approximate dimensions of the booths, the minimum among them are, in cm: 75 to 75, and the maximum 90 to 120.
Shower without the roof
The variant (the main thing is that the partitions in it are closed from each side) - an excellent compromise to an open / closed type. This option is not able to protect the bathroom from condensation, high humidity and other. The ceiling of the bathroom should be decorated with the most durable, resistant materials. Otherwise, its appearance will be lost in comparison with the original, after a short time interval.
Then for whom / what do these types of showers do? In fact, everything is quite simple. They are chosen in the case of:
- The presence of low ceilings (less than 210 cm), as showers with upper roofs need a higher room height.
- If someone from your family, who will use the shower, is very tall (from 1 m 95 cm).
In both cases, you will not be able to choose a completely closed shower option at all. Use this option will be completely inconvenient.
When installing closed cabins in which there is no roof, we recommend to make special types of drains from that side. Where are the walls. This is necessary for the flow of water and, along with it, condensate, not flowing into the cracks. Otherwise, mold and mushrooms will be your constant problem.
Shower Capsules
Completely closed types of showers, to the advantages of which are:
- Absolute tightness.
- Protection of the interior against temperature fluctuations and increased humidity.
- Various additions as devices, gadgets.
- Absolutely not necessarily the location is in the corner part of the bathroom.
But, they also have disadvantages, which include:
- High level of prices
- The need for a place to post it
- For people with high growth, an entirely inappropriate option
Combined type
They are called shower boxes, hydroboxes. The bath is attached to the booth, it is very interesting and popular, especially in families with toddlers, which can not be showered. In addition, it is a great way to organize a romantic atmosphere, relaxing in a foam filled in a bath.
As for the hydrobox, it is also a compromise for families from a large number of people, where there can not be a single decision regarding the choice of a shower cubicle / bath.
The only disadvantage is that for the location of such a booth space will be needed, and the prices are rather large.
Material for the production of a pallet
One of the most common, used to make pallets in showers. It is caused by many reasons:
- Acrylic is rather pliable, as a result of which it can be given any shape. Thanks to this, the shape of the product can be any, while very beautiful and stylish. You can also create a variety of add-ons. And it will serve such a pallet version for about twenty years!
- Caring for acrylic is easy enough. It is easy to clean, no special tools are needed, and the appearance remains for a fairly long period of time.
- Applying a special paste, you can correct any defects of a mechanical nature during operation, so that the pallet can be used even longer.
However, acrylic pallets are bent, and as a result, they can break. If the pallet is not reinforced with metal plates during production, you will need to buy an additional frame.
Such options are the most durable and not killed. If they are operated correctly, they will last for many decades. They can quickly heat up, but also cool down as quickly, and heat is given very slowly. In addition, these pallet variants are quite inexpensive, refer to the category of budget models.
Their disadvantage is in heavy weight, as well as in limited forms. After all, they are produced only in certain several models.
Steel pallets
They are opened with enamel. In comparison with cast iron, they are more beautiful. Although, they will also very slowly heat up. And also in them the sound-proof threshold is sufficiently low. Depending on what enamel is used in the manufacture of the pallet, the period of its operation depends.
Ceramic products
They are beautiful, and they are easy to take care of. Warmer than steel / cast iron, although very fragile.
Stone shower tray shower cubicle
Sturdy, stylish, and importantly - warmed up in a short period of time. For the bases choose marble, or other types of stone. The disadvantage of its high cost, because of which materials are used that are somewhat cheaper. For example, excellent porcelain stoneware, which has a high degree of strength, and similarity with natural types of stone. Due to this, this material is popular enough to create pans for shower cabins.
Pallets made of natural wood are more suitable for dachas. In addition, if the material does not produce the right processing, it can serve a very short period of time.
Nevertheless, only some decorative elements can be used in shower rooms, for example, to decorate the bottom, which people become during hygiene procedures. This method will allow you to feel comfort, since wood is a natural material.
Selection of material for partitions
The use of curtains in showers means using banal partitions that are made with your own hands. In general, they are echoes in the application of the most common baths, where it is unthinkable to shower without blinds, otherwise the whole bathroom is flooded with water.
One should also take into account the nuance that the curtains should be fixed both above and below, if you do not want all the water from the booth to pour to the bathroom floor.
As for PMAA, plexiglass, acrylic, such materials are quite in demand, high-quality to make partitions. The material is easy to clean, but it looks pretty stylish.
Plastic
Light and cheap, it is very simple for organizing partitions. The bunk from it is assembled very easily with our own hands. Apply plastic for the bathroom - not very comfortable. With him, the room can resemble a hospital setting, or as a cheap recreation center.
Tempered glass type
In comparison with ordinary glass, the hardened version is very simple, and it is almost impossible to break it. Tempered glass type is stylish, thanks to it the room looks lighter and with a certain charm.
At the same time, there will be lime on the glass, which is why after taking a shower - the glass should be carefully wiped dry. Alternatively, a matte version of the glass can be used, on which practically no divorce is visible.
Selection of equipment
Select mixer
The mixer must be of high quality. He should not rustle after a few months, or fall off. To choose a really high-quality option, you should contact an experienced technician. Which will help to choose the most suitable option for a shower booth in each individual case. The connoisseur will tell you what types of products behave with respect to microelements in water, which manufacturers have better products and other moments.
Nevertheless, it is worth remembering about such nuances:
- Compared to the levers, the cranes will break less often.
- Adjust the temperature regime with separate cranes - exactly, but much slower.
- The cranes should have a minimum shell not of metal, because the "hot" tap after heating will be impossible to turn off.
- It is practical that the cranes open with one turn, rather than multiple torsions.
Shower Heads
- On how often the holes are located in the watering can, depends on the density with which the water will flow. For example, owners of long hair to wash the head is quite difficult, if the water begins to fly in all directions.
- Also, the watering can be mounted in the ceiling, the wall of the bathroom, the shower wall. Then at the time of reception, the soul will need to put on a special hat on his head, or each time wash it. The most optimal option is a hose with fastening, thanks to which the watering can be removed at any time, while the height and direction of the water jet you can adjust yourself.
- We recommend to choose a hose from silicone or rubber, since ordinary spirals very quickly fail.
Photos of the best shower cubicles for the bathroom
Not many can boast of large bathrooms. Therefore, planning the repair work in the room, you need to equip it so that the shower in the small bathroom does not take up much space. Of some equipment, of course, have to give up to improve the degree of ergonomics of the bathroom.
Ways to optimize space
In a compact room should fit not only the plumbing equipment, but also furniture with bath accessories, so it is worth considering the possible options for saving the area:
1. The bath "eats" too much space, so a compact room will be a good alternative to cumbersome plumbing;
This option has many advantages:
- taking a shower will take less time than taking a bath;
- saving water consumption;
- space for a washing machine or bedside table is vacated.
But in this case you will encounter some problems. Of course, Khrushchev is not particularly pleased with the size of the bathrooms, but the dismantling of the bath will take away a lot of energy and money from you, so you need to decide for yourself whether it is worth doing a redevelopment or not.
Tip: If you are still determined, like with rounded sides, you will save even more valuable meters in the bathroom.
2. Small will please consumers who want to have in their bathroom both types of sanitary ware. This option has several advantages:
- you do not have to choose between;
- the combined device will take up less space than the standard font size;
- space for additional equipment in the room (cabinet, cabinet, washing machine, laundry basket) will be available.
3. But if for some reason this option does not suit you, the shower corner for a small bathroom will be an alternative. The corner is almost the same as the cabin, but without the rear wall. Therefore, this type of equipment must be installed in the corner of the bathroom. They are quite simple to mount, but the joints between the walls and equipment must necessarily be sealed, so that water does not leak through the cracks in the room. Of course, such a shower in a small bathroom has its advantages:
- affordable price of a shower corner;
- simplicity of installation of equipment;
- compactness of the device;
- economy of materials.
4. If even a small shower does not allow you to put a washing machine in the room, do not get discouraged. The way out is to mount the machine in a niche under the bedside table or a general decorative stand under the sink.
5. Another version of saving space is a small bathroom with a corner type booth. In principle, this option is similar to the corner, but if you need a capacity to wash large things, purchase such equipment. Standard models of corner booths can be equipped with deep pallets, in which it is even possible to bathe children.
Ideas for small rooms
A compact bathroom is not a sentence yet, if it is properly arranged, no one will ever think of calling your bathroom too small.
- If you have planned a grandiose renovation, use a tile of light tones for finishing the walls in the bathroom, so you will be able to visually expand the space in the room;
- The standard door can be replaced with a sliding door;
- The shower must be made of transparent materials;
- If the ceilings in the room are low, use a tile with a vertical pattern.
In fact, not many apartments even in new buildings can boast large bathrooms. If you recently moved to small-sized housing or just planned a renovation in your bathroom, give preference to compact plumbing. A shower box in a small bathtub or a miniature bath will release a sufficient area in the bathroom, which then can be used with advantage.