High-shower enclosures: varieties, brands, choices

Recently, people in their bathrooms instead of conventional bathtubs install showers. They are convenient, easy to operate, easy to maintain their appearance. But among the cabins, a special place is occupied by shower enclosures, about which today we will be talking.

A shower corner has both advantages and disadvantages compared to classic showers.

Let's start with the pros.

1. Easy installation. Since the main function of the "corner" is only taking a shower, then installation involves a simple device that will allow you to take water procedures. All you have to do is set up the design and adjust the mixer.
2. Price. Since the shower enclosure does not have many additional functions, the cost of such a design will be clearly lower. There are not many designer interiors for the corner, so you will pay for the device itself, and not for decorative delights.
3. Compactness. First of all, when choosing a “corner” or a cabin, customers are guided by the size, because if the bathroom is small, then you need to purchase a compact device for it. Among the corners you can find models with dimensions of 70x70 or 80x80 cm, which will have the shape of a quarter circle.
4. Diversity. This item can not be attributed to obvious pluses as a difference from cabs, but it is a large number of installation options that helps people choose the design that will suit them as much as possible. You can find shower enclosures with a high tray of various materials and shapes, or even without a bottom structure.
5. Reliability. Due to the fact that the corner has no special functions and modes, the probability of breakage is much less.The main malfunctions for owners of cabs arise due to the electronics, which ensures the operation of special modes. The smaller the “filling”, the less the probability of breakage. This is good shower corners.
6. Thrift. Due to the presence of only one function, corner models spend much less electricity.

But there are some disadvantages.

1. Unappealing appearance. Cabs starting from the middle price segment are distinguished by their design. The angle can not boast of this, so before buying, decide whether you need a simple device. If you want, in addition to functionality, to have a design with a special look, then cabs will be better in this regard.
2. Monotony. As mentioned earlier, the corner is created only to wash. He has no other functions. For some, this is a significant minus, but for some, the only function is the main one.
3. Interior. The corners are best set after a recent repair, as there may be problems with the location of the siphon. Of course, the shape and installation of this part depends on the model and manufacturer individually, but it is better to keep in mind that this unpleasant part can harm the overall bathroom interior.

First of all, we consider materials of both the structure itself and the pallets.

The design is usually made of aluminum or plastic.

1. Aluminum. This metal is the main material for most corners. It is good because it is light, has rust resistance, and is quite durable. Aluminum is most often found in models of the middle and high price segment.
2. Plastic. This raw material is used for low price models. As a rule, plastic is treated with special materials. It can be various alloys of chromium or ordinary paint. This material is bad in that it is less durable and has a tendency to leak. If you buy such a corner, and it will not leak, then you have a good model or an excellent manufacturer.

The material of the pallet is very diverse.

• Acrylic. The basic material of any kind of plumbing and furniture for the bathroom. Acrylic is resistant to scratches, rust, dirt and other formations. Such pallets can be different both in shape and in thickness. Installation of acrylic bases is carried out using fasteners. Thick pallets from this material can be compared with steel in strength, but they retain heat much longer, do not emit an unpleasant sound when water gets in, and do not need grounding.

• Cast iron / steel. Metals that are known for their reliability and strength. The main disadvantage of cast iron is its high weight, while for steel, the main drawback is the loud noise and grounding requirement. And also it is worth saying that both metals do not retain heat well.

• He cooked. One of the best materials due to the fact that it is durable, lightweight and yet unpretentious. And also of the advantages can be called greater thermal conductivity and excellent sound insulation. For all these advantages, of course, you need to pay well. Of the minuses, special operation can be noted, because it is advisable not to heat it up to high temperatures and do not use aggressive cleaning agents to clean it. The price, of course, is high due to the large number of advantages over other materials.

• Ceramics. Very popular material for plumbing. It is inexpensive, has excellent sound insulation and thermal conductivity. And also among the advantages can be noted a large number of design options and easy operation. There are also disadvantages, among which are large weight and fragility. Since the structure is heavy, it will be stable, but the installation of such a pallet is difficult, given the fact that the installation of such platforms requires a flat surface. Fragility allows the material to easily crack even with minor damage.

• Stone (natural / artificial). Very beautiful material for which designers create many options for appearance. Since the stone has a natural structure, it does not make unpleasant sounds.The construction of this material is strong, reliable, but also heavy. The main disadvantage is the price, since it is very high.

• A tree. A fairly reliable material that requires special care. It must be treated with antiseptics, varnishes and moisture-proofing impregnations. The plus is lightness, a huge number of design options and good thermal conductivity. And also the tree does not make sounds at hit of water. The disadvantage can be called the service life, since the tree in any case will begin to get wet after some time of use. The price is average.

As mentioned earlier, angles are better than cabs in that they have more varied sizes.

• Small: 90x90 cm, 80x80 cm, 70x80 cm, 70x90 cm, 80x90 cm and others.
• Medium: 100x100 cm, 100x80 cm, 70x100 cm, 80x100 cm and 110x80 cm.
• Large: reach at least one indicator of 120 cm. For example, 120x80 cm, 120x90 cm, 80x120 cm and others.

In addition to dimensions, the corner shower is diverse in the form of doors, which are of three types.

1. Sliding. The most popular type of door for shower enclosures. The main advantage of this type is its compactness. The basis of the design is the rollers that are mounted on top and bottom of the frame. The mechanism can be compared with a wardrobe. The sash is opened to the side. Thus, the door, as it were, runs into an additional layer on the frame. In this case, the buyer can not worry about the space that will occupy the corner with the door open. The downside is a difficult installation.
2. Swing. This type of door opening is common to most people. The door wall opens outward, like the simplest front door. Installation of the swing type is simple, because only hinges will be needed for installation. The downside is the space occupied by the open door. Since they will be located as if outside the corner, before buying, make sure that the area of ​​the bathroom allows you to use such mechanisms without any problems.
3. Sliding. They work on the same principle as sliding ones, but the whole door will not be outside, but inside. And also it can be outweighed in order to open the door to the other side. That is, if your sliding door opens to the left, then after an advantage it will slide to the right. The design also rests on casters.

The best companies are manufacturers from Germany, Italy and Finland. It is the brands from these countries that have extensive experience in creating sanitary ware and devices for the bathroom.

TIMO - A Finnish manufacturer that is known worldwide. The main line of shower enclosures is called Fabric Glass. The main dimensions are 100x100 and 80x80 cm.

There is no doubt in the quality of the products of this company, because it is a carrier of European quality. As well as the TIMO range, it is always participating in many international exhibitions.

AM. PM - a brand from Germany, which in a fairly short period of time was able to become popular among buyers. The history of the company began in 2010. For a fairly short period of time AM. RM has become one of the samples of European quality. The products of this company participate in many exhibitions and presentations. And also AM. RM is trying to expand its consumer network by opening more and more stores and representative offices.

This manufacturer also creates toilet bowls, faucets and other plumbing. The main line of shower systems are called Twin Slide and Square Slide.

Cezares is an Italian company that creates premium quality products. Among the assortment of this brand you can find shower systems, faucets, dressers, sinks, toilets and much more. A feature of Cezares is that all products are created only in Italy, while some European brands make plumbing in other countries, only coordinating sales processes in Europe.

When buying, you should be guided by the area of ​​your bathroom. As stated earlier, even parts such as doors can affect choices.

Another important element is the platform. With a deep base, there is less chance that the corner will leak. But the high pallet needs to be carefully looked after.

It is worth saying about the shape of the pallet - it can be semicircular, in the form of a quarter of a circle, rectangular or square.

At the time of purchase also pay attention to the equipment. Although in the corners it is not as rich as in the cabs, but still this aspect is very important.

In addition to the configuration and size, there is an important factor in the form of price. If you want to purchase a really high-quality product, then you should not spare money. Still, the corner is not a cabin where you need to overpay for additional modes of operation, hydromassage and much more.

Looking at the types of pallets, we learned that some materials require special care. Since the entire construction of the corner must be wiped so that there are no drops of water left on it, use non-aggressive detergents. A poorly selected product can corrode the protective surface of the material, thereby reducing its service life and causing damage.

Wipe the corner with a cloth of cleaning agent to keep it clean inside.

Some corner models have frosted doors. They are well suited for those rooms where a certain color is respected. Devices with two walls are best placed near those walls that are tiled. Thus, the design does not lose aesthetics. Transparent doors and walls can visually expand the space. A good solution is to choose a pallet of the same color as the tiles in the bathroom, so that the corner looks harmonious in the interior of the room.

There are glasses on sale with lots of patterns and colors, therefore, with the design of the color scheme you should not have any problems.

Tips for choosing a corner, see below.