Glass partitions and shower: types, choice of material, design features

If you need to perform zoning space bathroom, pay attention to glass partitions For shower. These products perfectly cope with this task and at the same time have a presentable appearance. We offer to meet with their features, existing varieties and selection procedure a suitable embodiment.

Advantages and disadvantages of shower partitions Glass shower

Opting for such structures is done thanks to the high performance characteristics of tempered glass, among which should include:

The disadvantages of these products should include:

The device glass partitions and shower

The design of the walls may vary. Depending on the device glass partitions can be divided into the following types:

• wireframe. Reliable system equipped with a special metal or plastic profile. Silicone sealant provides a septum seal. The disadvantages of such systems should include the fact that in the field of glass and metal compounds often accumulate dirt, leading to the formation mold;

• frameless. Such articles seem weightless. The lack of clear contours allows to visually expand the space. However, due to the absence of the seal they are not reliably protect the bathroom from moisture.

Types of glass walls for the bathroom

Offered products manufacturers may have various design and layout. Glass partitions bathroom shared for other purposes, used in the manufacture of materials and a number of other features. Before you proceed to the choice of a suitable option, we offer to meet with existing species.

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Glass partitions are widely used for space zoning. They help to provide separate comfort zones without reducing the floor area, which is especially important in combined bathroom. With their help, a shower is separated from the rest of the room. Provided a decorative space.

The material of manufacture and light transmission

Whole glass and glass blocks can be used for the manufacture of shower screens. Type of material affects not only the appearance of the product, but also on its translucency. Partitions can be fully or semi-transparent or non-transparent, or opaque. Opaque products look bulky and visually reduce the space. With their help, often operate space zoning. Opaque and translucent are universal option: passing light, they hide is under the shower man. We offer to find out what materials are usually made partitions for the shower.

Shower partitions made of thin glass for the bathroom

Regardless of the structural performances, shower partitions for bathroom are made of tempered glass. Its thickness should be not less than 4 mm. range is usually selected 8 - 12 mm.

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«To ensure the reliability purchase triplex structure, consisting of several glass sheets, between which is placed a protective film. "

Partitions of glass blocks: features

Using glass block can add original glass partitions. By changing the size and selecting the shade, you can add a unique design. blocks form can be varied: a square, a rectangle, a semicircle.

According to the degree of mobility

Division by the degree of mobility is made on the landline and mobile products. The first is rather difficult to move to a new location. The latter can be installed in the right place, and then clean up, if they are no longer needed. Mobile products are often carried out on rollers, thanks to which you move the design is greatly simplified.

By way of opening

Bathroom small area important way of opening. We offer to meet with existing options.

Shower partitions without doors

The easiest and most affordable option. Fit for the small bathroom. Form of fencing is selected based premises equipment. Most often it preferred rectangular structure, but can be installed and curved.

door types for shower

Doors are usually equipped with stationary constructions. Depending on the method of tearing, the doors can be:

• hinged. It provides one or two paintings. Opening direction can be selected individually. On the way flap movement must be no obstacles. Swing system are reliable and long service life;

• sliding. To-date version for a small bathroom. Leaf system move along special guides, who may have very different shapes. Depending on the partition size can be equipped with 1 - 4 flaps;

Tip! Choosing rollers for the system, pay attention to the metal products have higher strength characteristics and durability compared to plastic counterparts.

• foldable. The principle of operation is similar to the sliding design. The flaps are interconnected loops;

• rotating. Preference is given to a round-robin type are rare, since their operation requires a lot of space. The flap can be opened in either direction.

Weight and dimensions of glass partitions and shower

Dimensions and weight of the glass shower walls and shower depends on their structural characteristics and the thickness of the material used. Valves 10 mm width are generally made 500 - 1250 mm and have a height of 3 m square Each such product weighs between 26 -. 35 kg.

Partitions of glass 12 mm thick may have the same width but their height can be up to 4 m Weight of each square may be 35 -. 50 kg.

Accessories for glass shower screens

For manufacturing the glass for shower partitions can be used waybill and mortise fittings defining the particular installation. Depending on the design features of the system may be required for the installation:

• loop. Are relevant when installing swing system. When you select should be considered the maximum load of purchased products and destination. Preferably, the use of stainless steel loops having high strength properties and corrosion resistance;
• door handles. Mounted on both sides of the door leaf. May have a variety of designs;
• connectors. With their help, the web is connected to the mating surfaces (ceiling, walls, floors) And between themselves. May be tall, angular, linear. When choosing, be sure to consider the place of installation;
• stabilization rod. They help protect the door from warping. Mounted at the junction of the wall and the door leaf. Mortice more reliable in operation than the overhead;
• seals. Prevent leakage of water;
• guide. Relevant for sliding systems. Used to move the sash;
• carriage. The composition of such products include rollers, through which the door leaf is free to move along the guide rails.

The design of glass partitions and shower with a photo in the interior

Appearance of glass partitions for shower may differ materially. Choosing a suitable option for your apartment, look at photos of ready solutions. Perhaps because of them you can find the best model is for your bathroom:

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Which is better to buy glass partitions and shower: the main selection criteria

If you decide to buy a glass partition for the shower, choose a product with the installation location. From this will depend on the size, design features and design of the purchased products.

When you buy should pay attention to:

• state protective film. It should fit in contact with the surface;
• design elements mounted on the glass. They should have a reliable fasteners;
• conformity of the product description;
• mechanical damage.

Why should you make the shower partition to order: individuality and dimensional accuracy

Buy ready-made system that can perfectly fit into the allotted space, it is quite difficult. Most manufacturers offer products with standard dimensions. In the manufacture of shower partitions customized design you can buy the desired shape and size. Similarly, the system will be matched by opening the doors and shutters size, color. Perhaps decoration.

Partitions shower polycarbonate models as an alternative to glass

Instead of glass for the manufacture of partitions for shower stalls often used polycarbonate. Such material has a relatively low weight and is much cheaper than glass. If necessary, it can take shape. Faster heated. Durable and safe. In case of accidental collision bulkhead bursts, but not broken. However, such a surface is easily scratched, including the the washing up compositions containing abrasive. Under high operating temperatures and under high humidity may become cloudy.

How much are glass partitions for the soul - Review of prices

Final price of a glass partition depends on the size of the shower, design, design features and products. Quite popular:

• «RGW Walk In WA-01". Glass thickness of 10 mm at a rate of 195 × 120 cm;
• «RGW Walk In WA-02", Manufactured by the German company of glass 6 mm thick and having the dimensions 70 × 185 cm;
• Novellini Giada H GIADAH80-1K. It has a size of 195 × 80 cm for a thickness of 6 mm.

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