Rectangular low-shower enclosures

Most of the bathrooms in the apartments have a small area, so when they are equipped, showers are often installed, among which rectangular models with a low pallet are especially popular. They are available with additional equipment, which allows not only to conduct healing procedures, but also to save water consumption. In order for this type of plumbing to be convenient to use and successfully fit into the interior of the room, you need to know how to choose its size.

The rectangular shower cabin with a low tray is a practical type of sanitary ware that is ideal for small bathrooms and allows you to comfortably carry out hygiene procedures for children, overweight people and people with disabilities. The main feature of such models is that the depth of their pallets does not exceed 5 cm. In addition, most of these cabs are installed directly on the floor, without protrusions.

Walls and racks of the structure are also mounted directly on the floor. During a shower, water from the base is discharged through narrow channels arranged around the entire perimeter of the base.

Some manufacturers produce showers designed for the elderly and disabled. They are additionally equipped with handles and a seat, which greatly facilitates their reception of hygiene procedures. In addition, the following characteristics are among the main advantages of such structures.

• Simple installation. Models with a shallow pallet have a simple design and consist of a roof, doors, racks, walls and base. You can install them yourself without resorting to the help of specialists.
• Save space in the bathroom. For miniature rooms, it is recommended to choose an open type of product, consisting only of doors and a pallet. The walls of the structure in this case are the walls of the room itself. Such showers take up little space and originally fit into the modern design of the room.
• Multifunctionality. At the moment, on sale you can find a huge selection of models equipped with hydromassage (relieves stress, fatigue after a working day and stimulates the circulatory system well), a rain shower (simulates tropical rain and has a beneficial effect on the nervous system), a Turkish bath (provides a sauna effect). Also, some models have the function of air ozonation, which prevents the appearance of mold inside the cabin and the destruction of pathogenic microflora. Designs supplemented by infrared heating, color therapy, inhalation and aromatherapy are also very popular.

Rectangular shower enclosures with a low tray can be made of various materials. Depending on this, they differ among themselves not only in design, but also in terms of operation.

• Steel. These products have high reliability and durability. The disadvantages of steel structures include noise from the impact of a jet of water about them. In addition, the enameled coating, which is applied to the steel base, can quickly give chips.
• Cast iron. When used correctly, they serve a long time, but due to the fact that the wall thickness of the cast-iron pan is large, the material slowly heats up, so before starting water procedures, the base must be heated with jets of hot water. This means that there is no question of saving water. In addition, cast iron is a very heavy material, which complicates its installation.
• Acrylic. Products made from this material are very popular because they are inexpensive, easy to clean and have an original design. Acrylic pallets are also easy to repair if damaged. If scratches have appeared on their surface, it is enough to perform grinding. Less - acrylic bases can bend under a lot of weight, so they are not suitable for use by full people.
• Ceramics. Ceramic shower bases have more disadvantages than advantages. They are too fragile and, if handled improperly, can crack and break.
• Natural stone and artificial marble. Pallets of them are highly durable. They heat up quickly, keeping warm. The disadvantage of such products is a rather high price.

What swings the doors of shower cabins, they can also be made of various materials.

• Glass. Doors for such showers are usually equipped with special tempered glass, which has a thickness of at least 4 mm. This material is considered the most hygienic, since fungus and mold do not form on its surface. In addition, doors can be made of organic glass, which in its properties is not inferior to ordinary glass, the only thing that scratches often appear on it. If financial opportunities allow, then you can give preference to triplex, consisting of two layers of tempered glass and reinforcing film.
• Polystyrene. In many respects it resembles plastic, it can be of two types - matte and transparent. It has good resistance to mechanical damage and high humidity. Cons - limited life, difficulty in care. Suitable for shower doors in guest houses and cottages.

Today, on sale you can find rectangular showers with a low base of various sizes.Most often, manufacturers offer models in which the sides of the base are placed on a level with the floor, which ensures zero height. They fit perfectly into the modern design of the bathrooms and are great for elderly and unhealthy people. Similar models can have different depths: very deep (from 25 to 45 cm), medium (from 5 to 20 cm) and shallow (up to 4 cm).

To shower cabins of this type were convenient in operation, you should know which size is the most convenient. The choice of dimensions largely depends on the area of ​​the room and the personal preferences of the owner of the apartment. So, for example, according to experts, the most optimal size is 90x90 cm.

There are also on sale models with sizes 100x80, 120x80, 120x90 and 120x100 cm. They are much more convenient to use. These designs are usually equipped with glass doors with a thickness of 5 to 12 cm. In the case when the bathroom area allows, it is possible to install rectangular showers with a low base of the following parameters:

• width - 750, 793, 800, 900, 910, 980 and 1000 mm;
• lengths - 750, 795, 800, 900, 1000 and 1095 mm.

When purchasing shower cubicles of a rectangular shape with a low base, you need to pay special attention to many nuances, otherwise the product may be inconvenient in use or will last a short time. Experts recommend taking into account the following parameters.

• Pallet legs. They may be present or absent in the design of the product. Moreover, this technical solution is characterized by many advantages, among which the main thing is ease of installation. The shower room should only be set at the construction level. At the time of purchase, you need to clarify the method of fixing the legs, since they are often welded to the bottom of the base, and during operation of the pallet, deformation of their individual sections is possible.
• Coating. It depends on it the strength of the base of the cabin and its thermal conductivity. If you choose a cast iron base, you need to know that it is usually covered with frits, which increase the operational characteristics of the product. Other material pallets are usually enameled. It has an aesthetic appearance, but quickly cracks and can fly off with slight deformation. Therefore, the right decision would be to purchase a shower cabin with an acrylic tray - its surface is resistant to mechanical damage and is easily restored.
• Ceiling. Models with a ceiling require compliance with special rules during installation, as they should be connected to an electric current source. Since the ceiling acts as an obstacle to the penetration of light into the cabin, it is important to correctly install the lighting using low-voltage bulbs.
• Number of nozzles. It can be different, starting from 6 and ending with infinity. The more nozzles, the more expensive the cabin will be, but at the same time you can achieve a better massage effect, thereby improving blood circulation.

In addition to all of the above, it is necessary to pay attention to the complete set of the product. For this it is important to determine in advance the purpose of the cabin - it is planned to use it only for hygiene procedures or for medicinal purposes.

For an overview of the rectangular low-shower enclosure, see below.