Finnish showers: features, brands, choice

In today's world, the frantic pace of life, and more and more often people prefer a quick shower, rather than relaxing in the bath. Therefore, most users prefer to install a shower cabin in the bathrooms.

Before directly choosing a shower cabin, you need to consider its purpose, and what functions it should perform for you. Since there are options that are quite expensive and have many features.

It is also worth paying attention to the dimensions of the cabin, for this you will need to go inside to make sure that nothing is stopping you, and you will not be hit by limbs on the walls of the cabin. Do not forget that the size of the product should fit well into the bathroom, so you should immediately determine the dimensions.

The choice of a cabin with transparent or frosted glass will also depend on the water quality in the apartment, since hard water will leave streaks on the glass.

The most common sizes for enclosed showers are 80x80 and 90x90. There are also models with sizes 70x70 and 100x100.

All products have their advantages and disadvantages. Pros are as follows:

• easy installation, which takes a short period of time and does not create a lot of dirt;
• economical water consumption compared to using a bath;
• many variations and design decisions;
• functionality.

Now there are many functions in the shower cabins - there is even the possibility of hydromassage, and this is a nice bonus, especially during the morning invigorating shower. Such a procedure can give a boost of energy and good mood for the whole day. In some models, instead of the standard tray, there may be a full bathtub, which allows not to give up relaxing baths in favor of the shower.

Product disadvantages:

• quite painstaking care, compared to the bathroom;
• low-quality budget models;
• high cost of the product;
• good water pressure is needed.

One of Finland's oldest shower companies DO Kylpyhuone OyIt was founded in 1870.

A younger company that manufactures showers is a brand Deto which was founded in 2011. Finnish showers are considered one of the best in their quality.

Another manufacturer from Finland is a company IDO, but the price of products is quite high, so not everyone can afford the products of this company.

One of the most popular models on the market is considered Ido showerama. This is an open type cabin, its feature is that you can choose the size you need. They are available both with transparent glass with a thickness of 6 mm, and with tinted or frosted glass. The cab tray is made of marble, which makes it durable and durable. The model has the function of a rain shower, and there is also a hand watering can. The only drawback is the high price and expensive components for the cab.

Another popular Finnish shower model is Novitek Evelyn. This is a closed box with a hot tub. Its length is 170 cm, which is a full stationary bathtub. The volume of water that fits in this box is 240 liters. Such a combined boxing of the bathtub and shower cabin will make it possible not only to take a shower, but also soak in the foam bath. Also, the model has the ability to hydromassage the back, neck and legs.

Is present rain shower function which will allow you to cheer up well in the morning. The mixer has 5 positions, and also has a thermostat, which, even with differences in water temperature, will allow you to keep water that is comfortable for you. A nice addition is the fact that the cabin has a radio, shelves, two seats and a mirror.

The dimensions of the cab easily accommodate two people. The price, of course, is not low for the product, however, by purchasing this model you get 2 in 1: both a shower cabin and a full bath.

Some Finnish manufacturers may offer shower options in conjunction with a sauna. However, not everyone can afford to install such a design in an apartment, since the process of creating and maintaining high temperature is carried out mainly by infrared heaters, which requires a fairly strong power.

In multi-story old buildings, the power limit is 5 kW, while the minimum required power for this type of cab is 8 kW. To do this, you will have to think through ways to provide the necessary energy for such a product. Since the increase in capacity consumption in the apartment refers to the reconstruction works, then for the installation of such a box will require special coordination.

Distinctive features of boxing with a sauna from a shower cabin:

• in boxing there is a division into two parts, one of which is a standard shower, the second part is a sauna;
• the high price of the product, in connection with which the dimensions of such a box are quite large;
• instead of a tray, the sauna has a flat floor, and the drain hole is located in the shower;
• in a room with a steam room there is usually a dry or wet stove (it is better to choose products with a wet stove, they do not need to make coordination on increasing the power consumption, since it does not require such an amount of energy, but you should learn to monitor the humidity level);
• in the boxes in the part where the sauna is located, a sunbed must be present, otherwise there will simply be no sense in buying such a box.

Many points are described in the instructions for such boxes. It is important to remember that the maximum temperature in the steam room should not exceed 100 degrees Celsius. Before buying, read the instructions and pay attention to the moment where tips will be given on how to properly maintain such temperature conditions. Pay attention to the presence of a thermostat in the model or hygrometer, so that you can track the readings.

In such boxes near the compartment with the sauna there is good thermal insulation made of glass wool, this is done so that such a high temperature does not heat all the rooms, but is only maintained in the necessary compartment. Experts do not recommend choosing models where the thermal insulation is made of polystyrene, polyurethane foam or any polymer insulation materials. After all, these materials can melt at elevated temperatures.

See the next video for the installation process for the IDO shower.