Types of showers: a variety of choices (24 photos)

Showers are widespread in modern life. They have many advantages over traditional bathtubs. The booths greatly simplified human life, they occupy little space and greatly facilitate the implementation of hygiene procedures.

When buying booths, it is necessary to take into account the quality and type of material from which they are made, the size and set of available functions. All of these parameters affect the quality of acquisition and the total cost of the device as a whole.

Advantages of cabins over bathtubs

One of the reasons for buying a shower is the insufficient size of the bathroom. In typical buildings in the bathroom, almost all the space is occupied by a bathtub, there is no room even for a washing machine, cabinet for washing supplies.

To install a booth instead of a bath is also preferred by those people who are satisfied with a quick wash in the shower. Some apartment owners install a booth as an addition to the bath.

Water consumption when taking a shower is significantly reduced compared to baths. In addition, the shower is a great place to relax. All types of plumbing fixtures are equipped with many diverse functions.

The walls of the device are made of opaque plastic or durable glass. Both materials are designed for heavy loads. They do not break or break due to impact. Thanks to the thick glass of the cabin, good sound insulation is provided. In the process of washing, households do not interfere with each other with loud conversations, radio or the sound of water.

Types of Shower Cabins

Showers are divided into several types:

• open models - prefabricated;
• closed - monolithic;
• infrared;
• recessed.

Open models are made without a roof, they can be purchased at a relatively low price. But many prefer full-fledged closed devices. For small rooms, it is better to choose the types of showers called angular.

Infrared cabins in Russia appeared relatively recently. But they are confidently gaining their market position. Their popularity among the population is growing. Such infrared booths are used in fitness centers, beauty salons, medical facilities and at home.

Open shower cubicle

Open device models are prefabricated. In other words, a floor pallet is placed on the wall or in the corner of the room and connected to the sewage system. Further along its perimeter, the walls of the booth are made of plexiglass or plain glass. Other walls are finished with ceramic tiles.

A distinctive feature is that the open shower does not have a ceiling. Usually this is a small corner. They make it from various materials. You can install the corner after the repair is done in the bathroom.

Pros of a shower corner:

• takes up little space in the room. Its dimensions are smaller than the cabin and the usual bath;
• people with disabilities can afford a corner. It costs less than plumbing fixtures such as a bathtub or shower cabin;
• long service life;
• reliability and durability of the structure;
• ease of care for the shower enclosure is a big plus;
• installation of a shower corner is not difficult. It can be easily installed on your own without resorting to the services of specialists.

But there is a corner for the shower and flaws. These include the following:

• glass used in the manufacture of corners is difficult to wash after taking procedures. In addition, over time, plaque and scuffing forms on the glass. It is difficult, and sometimes impossible, to get rid of them;
• the corner is not a substitute for the multifunctional enclosed shower, since there is no ceiling in it, which means that there is no way to make many useful functions, such as a “rain shower”, hydromassage.

Enclosed shower

Closed booths are recognized as the most common option. They have long been in use, are in great demand and are sold almost everywhere. Such cabins have modern functionality. They fully satisfy the stated requests of users for equipment.

When installing this plumbing fixture in an apartment or private house, it is necessary to take into account the issue of good waterproofing of the structure. Otherwise, you can flood the neighbors or ruin the repairs made in the bathroom.

When installing enclosed cabins, it is necessary to ensure tightness and good ventilation.

Closed shower is a complete sealed device for the adoption of hygiene procedures. These models have a ceiling, a back wall. Therefore, before purchasing this plumbing fixture, you need to consider how much space will be required to install it in the bathroom.

Features of enclosed showers

Modern enclosed showers are equipped with many features.

• Horizontal hydromassage. It is made by means of air bubbles and jets of water that are supplied in a certain order and of the necessary strength. Hydromassage perfectly heals the human body. It improves blood circulation, is effective in the fight against cellulite.
• Turkish sauna. This is a great opportunity to spend time with pleasure and health. The “Turkish bath” function is not available for all types of shower devices, but only that enclosed shower cabin, which has a built-in steam generator. There is a special flask in the pan; steam comes out through it. You can add aromatic oil there, and in addition to the bath there will be excellent aromatherapy.
• Another great addition to the indoor shower is the rain shower. It is presented in the form of a special nozzle on the roof of the cabin, which when turned on represents the effect of heavy rain. Thanks to this wonderful function, a person relaxes, calms down and comfortably falls asleep after taking a shower.
• Chromotherapy This procedure perfectly relaxes the human body, recreates peace of mind. A useful option is that light treatment is taking place. LEDs are built into the ceiling of cabs with this function. They stain water in different colors.
• Ventilation and a contrast shower are excellent irreplaceable functions of a shower cabin.

A wide variety of additions to enclosed showers makes the washing process easy and comfortable.

Features of managing enclosed showers

A closed shower cubicle usually has electronic controls. At a simple shower corner it is manual. Electronic control is a regulator. With a simple click of a button, it turns on and off the desired functions. No need to turn the taps.

Some expensive types of showers have mechanical control, in other words, manual control. It is not so modern, but it will not fail and will work for a long time and with high quality.

A number of models have touch control. It is quite famous, but is not cheap. The equipment is presented in the form of an electronic display, after touching which all the necessary options for the shower are activated.

Monoblock and prefabricated cabs

One of the most popular and popular forms of showers are monoblocks. Such varieties of shower cabins have gained similar popularity due to a number of advantages, the main of which are the ease and speed of installation.

• One-piece cabs - one-piece constructions. They are still going to the factory. Manually collect nothing. For commissioning it is enough to connect them to the water supply, sewerage and electrical network.
• Prefabricated shower cabins differ from monoblock in that they must be assembled on site. You can buy a prefabricated structure as a kit, with the necessary fittings and assembly instructions. But if you wish, you can alternately, as far as possible, buy the elements of the cabin: partitions, doors, pallets, roofs and plumbing structures for its installation inside.
• Shower boxes are an example of careful use of the room. The booths are almost combined with the bathroom. They are comfortable and look great. Often shower boxes (with or without a bath) have the functions of hydromassage, devices for aromatherapy and herbal medicine.

How to choose the sizes of shower cabins?

Among the presented assortment of booths, it is important to choose a model that is suitable for all characteristics: color, shape, size. Sometimes the size of the device, regardless of what types of showers the buyer prefers, is a decisive argument in favor of a particular model.

Correctly selected size of the shower stall guarantees its trouble-free operation for a long time.

Of course, the larger the cabin, the more convenient it is to use it. But the plumbing device you like may simply not fit in the space provided for it.

The typical width of shower cabins is 75 cm, for asymmetric devices - 80 cm and 180 cm. It is also necessary to correctly take into account the height of the cabin. In the store you can buy a device with a height of 198 cm., 230 cm.

The most common are devices adjacent one or two walls to the walls of the room. The shape of the cabin is considered standard square. But manufacturers offer booths of different shapes: in the form of a rectangle, a semicircle, a quarter of a circle or a polygon.

According to statistics, a more popular model for buyers is a 80x80 cm cabin. This is explained by the fact that in many apartments of a modern building the bathrooms are small and large devices cannot be placed there.

You can change the usual bathtub to a booth measuring 80x80 cm. In this case, there will be more space in the room, which can subsequently be successfully used. There will be free space for installing a washing machine, furniture.

Typically, a shower cabin measuring 80x80 cm is made in the form of a quarter of a circle or square. Has all the necessary devices. The price of the device is not very high, it belongs to the category of economy class.

Frosted or clear glass

After all the varieties of showers are considered and the choice is made in favor of a certain model, the question arises for the consumer, with which glass to prefer the device, opaque or transparent. Many people prefer frosted glass designs. It has several advantages:

• closes the view from the outside of the cabin, which is most important for large families;
• transmits light well and scatters it;
• on frosted glass, stains and smudges are not so noticeable;
• hides scratches and cracks arising from careless operation;
• allows you to create an exquisite bathroom design.

Doors for showers

When buying a device for a shower, you need to decide what type of door is needed in this case. Among the many doors, oar, sliding and folding stand out.

It has been found that buyers usually prefer sliding doors with frosted glass. This is due to the fact that in many apartments a small bathroom area and sliding doors are incredibly convenient.They do not require extensive opening space. In addition, frosted glass sliding doors are practical and durable.

Which pallet to choose?

It should be noted that an important element of the shower cabin is the pallet. It must meet the following requirements:

• withstand significant weight;
• be compact, but at the same time roomy;
• the coating should be embossed.

Pallets are made from the following types of materials:

• acrylic;
• steel;
• plastic;
• faience;
• marble;
• cast iron.

Acrylic pallets are considered more in demand. The advantage of this material is instant heating. The surface does not darken even after a long period of use. Acrylic scratches are inconspicuous as the pallet is painted over the entire thickness. A significant drawback is the need for additional installation of a special frame.

If you have to choose which pallet to choose - deep or low, you need to answer a few questions.

If the house has a small child, it is more advisable to purchase a shower cubicle with a deep tray. You can draw water into it and use it as a bath while bathing a child. The baby will have a deep pan only in joy.

Usually a deep semicircular pallet. You should not choose a high pallet if elderly people live in the house. Not every pensioner can raise his legs high, climbing into the booth through his sides.

The advantages of a deep pallet include the fact that a person can wash his legs without undressing completely, wash small things manually. In addition, giving preference to such a booth, you can not be afraid that water will splash out of the structure and flood the floor.

In all cases, regardless of which shower is preferred, it is necessary to carefully check all joints for leaks before using it. All this will allow you to bathe in the shower after installing the device without fear of pouring on neighbors or spoiling your own repairs.