Corner shower: types, features, specifications

Showers are very popular. Her choice - the right solution for small size bathrooms. Where most installed bath occupies a large part of the area.

Installing the shower allows you to put in the bathroom washing machine and other necessary equipment. Shower will complement, because the appearance of such a design is chosen for style direction of the interior.

Types corner shower

Today the stores are models of any type. Before buying should become familiar with the device variants. To know the subtleties of work, unit and functional abilities. Different models appropriate in each case. Take into account the need to design a bathroom. Only in this way, it is possible to achieve harmony.

In this case, the walls of the bathroom are finished with ceramic tiles. It is not subject to constant moisture. The top open and unrestricted. Reasonable cost - a distinct advantage of this option.

Some models are equipped with two rear walls and the top cover, the cost is much higher. This is a good option if you need to quickly take a shower and freshen up. This variant is used in the country.

This shower can be installed along with the bathroom, if the room has a free space.
Corner multifunctional cab different technical equipment.

Functions corner shower

These additions include:

• hydromassage;
• backlight;
• water supply modes;
• power shower;
• a device for supplying steam and other flavored.

Additions at times extend the functionality of the device. This has an impact on the final cost of the product.

Multifunction Corner options have their fans, as they are equipped with various extras. Different manufacturers offer buyers a choice of a variety of functions, among the most popular are:

• Hydromassage. This function works by specially installed nozzles through which the water under high pressure. The function can be activated and shut off if desired.
• Douches is operated by switching cold water and hot. Job automated and activated when needed;
• sauna function allows you to create a home atmosphere of a Turkish bath. Built-in catches cabin steam inside steam, whose temperature does not exceed 45 degrees Celsius.
• Some cabins are equipped with a function of air ozonation. This procedure is carried out after receiving the soul and gives the opportunity to enjoy the fresh air. Furthermore, ozonized air has antibacterial effect.
• To take a shower was not bored, you can choose cabins that are equipped with music equipment. This will allow to listen to music, which will improve the mood.

Every function in the shower, is controlled by a person, so it is important to read the instructions before you take a shower.

Before you buy this kind should know the water pressure. If the water supply pressure is not enough, in this booth will work only one shower. whirlpool function of the pressure should be 2 bar to work and more. Such indicators can be found in the housing or cause the master with special equipment by means of which measurements are carried out.

Combined booths corner bath and shower combined. This option combines the design and multifunctionality. Call this cabin truly be a home spa.

Showers differ in shape. Depending on the space you can choose to:

• angular;
• round;
• polygonal;
• rectangular.

Such variety allows you to use the bathroom space more economically. Practical option is considered to be a rectangular corner solution. Round shower looks attractive, but takes up more space.

Characteristics angular showers

By purchasing a corner booth, should pay attention to the appearance and size. Attention should be paid to the depth of the tray. This criterion has a particular role, which later become apparent. To date, the depth trays are divided into three groups:

• deep - the height of the beads is greater than 15 cm;
• Middle - skirting height of 6-15 cm;
• have lower bumpers height of less than 5 cm.

Deep trays rightly called small bathrooms. In this soul retains heat longer, and they heat up much faster. This shower is suitable for families with young children.

High bumpers should not choose, if the house there are people who are physically limited.

The market offers a variety of models. They differ in appearance and the material from which they are made. The cost depends on the material and additional devices.

The choice of material from which the tray is made depends on the application. Today you can find in stores these options:

• metallic enamel;
• porcelain and ceramic;
• acrylic;
• Cultured Marble.

Durable trays corner shower cabins are made of steel, ceramics, artificial marble and iron.

Popular acrylic base. Features include reasonable price, practicality and performance teplosberegatelnye. Acrylic flexible material and that it does not bend under the weight of a human, a tray set a special metal frame.

Ceramic trays are characterized by their environmental friendliness. In addition, it is worth noting the appearance of which is retained even after a long operating time. This option is ideal if the bathroom is equipped with a classic design.

Ceramics brittle material, in the fall of heavy metal objects are formed chips and cracks.

As for the artificial marble, the trays are made of it recently. This embodiment has the following advantages:

• It retains heat;
• It does not require special care;
• It does not lose the original appearance.

The frame is made of aluminum which is covered with a chrome compound. As for the curtains to the booth, for their production using plastic and hardened kind of plexiglass. The disadvantage of plastic is that it eventually becomes cloudy, and it appeared divorce, which can not be removed.

Glass throughout the operation keeps the original appearance. There are models with textured surfaces and patterns.

Features door

No matter what configuration the pallet, each cabin has a door. The number of flaps may vary from 1 to 3. At present, there are two types of doors:

• sliding;
• swing.

Sliding doors are installed most manufacturers. This is due to the fact that they save space. Moreover, such a corner booth installed in any place, even with limited space. Door leaf is moved by a specially installed rails using a roller system.

Swing doors are mounted on large booths. This door opening is appropriate, if the bathroom has a large area, and the opening of doors does not interfere with movement. No matter what type of door is chosen it is important that when closed there could be no gaps through which moisture can penetrate to the outside. Therefore, you need to inspect the seals and their quality.

Dimensions

When you select should pay attention to the size of the product. This will determine how much space in the bathroom cabinet will take, and how it is convenient to take a shower. The size of the corner booth depends on the size of the pallet. Today, different variants are produced, the width ranges from 70 to 120 cm, with the length of 70 to 200 cm.

Today, there are three groups of cabins:

• small-sized products include up to 100 to 100 cm;
• lockers with average sizes up to 130 to 130 cm;
• This full-length variants lockers 170 with parameters 80 cm.

Height also models produced today is different. The choice of a buyer presented pattern with a wall height of 170 to 250 cm. For convenience, the definition in the data sheet shows all parameters, and rooms with a ceiling height of the cabin can be used.

There are options for corner booths, when the height of the walls reaches up to the ceiling. Size choose better after performed measurements of space in the bathroom. Not knowing the exact parameters of free space, you can buy too much a model that does not fit in the bathroom.

Precautionary measures

Using gidroboks or corner shower cubicle is important to follow some rules:

• The product must be manufactured only from environmentally friendly materials that do not cause allergies. You can verify this by using certificates, which can be in the shops.
• Installing a shower is necessary only in strict accordance with the instructions. Otherwise it leads to dangerous situations.
• Children should not be left in the shower without supervision, swimming is carried out only with the participation of adults.
• Steam Bath in gidroboksom should not be used by people with cardiovascular diseases.

Problems

At heart failure are rare, but they need to be prepared. This gives a chance to deal with them later.

• Broken glass. Replace the element may in that case if there is a suitable replacement. To remove the glass rack is removed and the rubber seal. This will open up access to the fragments.
• I burst pallet or a crack. This reason arises from improper use or dropping a heavy object. Acrylic tray can be repaired using a special sealant. In this way eliminated only cracks which do not exceed 35 cm. During the repair work, more importantly, to comply with the technology. To fill the crack acrylic sealant, you must first expand and at the edges to form the chamfer. Prepared suture cleared of debris and degreased. After sealing cracks solution pallet is used only after complete drying.
• Leakproof. The problem, which entails the implementation of removal. Field is configured as dismantling removed old sealant and the joints are sealed again.
• Faulty devices. If you went down faucet mixer is changed to a new one. To carry out repairs in this case is impossible.

Proper use of a corner booth will leave only positive impressions. Respect for the device ensures a long service life. When this failure occur less frequently, and to eliminate the need to a bit of effort.

Work on the installation can be done by yourself, it is important to follow the instructions and advice of experienced craftsmen. Only under the rules of the result achieved, which acts for a long time.