When repairing an apartment, you often have to optimize the space, so the demand for showers has grown significantly over the past ten years. A large number of variations of this design are provided on the market. Corner showers are very popular. Of course, many people have a question how to choose the ideal pallet dimensions for a small space. We will talk about this, as well as material options in our article.
Features
A wide selection of showers is available in plumbing stores, but we are interested in the tray. After all, it is with his choice that further modeling begins.
Corner shower trays designed especially for small spaces of the bathroom, which is combined with the toilet. The features of such products are the full use of the corner space. It is worth noting the variety of sizes of pallets that will help save space. The materials from which pallets are made meet any requirement and preference.
Corner tray represent obtuse design with drain hole. To avoid stagnation of water, the drain hole is made at a slight angle. On the surface of the pallet for safety, a small undulating relief is applied, which also acts as a massager.
Materials
A large number of materials are currently provided - both artificial and natural. It all depends on preferences and functional requirements. The most common materials are as follows.
- Metal (cast iron). The main advantage of this pallet can be considered its life. With proper care, he will serve you for more than a dozen years.
The disadvantage is low heat transfer and heavy weight, which will complicate installation work.
- Acrylic - The most common material for pallets. Lightweight, cheap material, beautiful appearance. Large color palette. Of the minuses, weight limitation (maximum 130 kg) can be noted.
It may break or crack due to collision with some heavy objects.
- Ceramics - a classic that fits into any interior. A big plus is its appearance and stability. Of the minuses - fragility.
- Fake diamond - durable material, long service life, and most importantly - the absorption of sound of water. It tolerates the effects of chemicals.
- A natural stone - the dream of many ecostyle lovers. The cost of such a pallet will be prohibitively high. Most often, natural stone can be found in extravagant design solutions and only in private homes.
- Glass, like natural stone, is a daring decision. It has a fairly high price. Glass as a material is a little whimsical. Many people think that such a pallet is quite slippery, but now its surface is treated with a special coating.
- Wood is a unique and environmentally friendly material. Suitable in the interior, where many accents are represented by wood. For the manufacture of wooden pallets, a special species of wood is used - larch. It is treated with special steam under pressure.
Dimensions
For small rooms special universal pallets of standard size are provided. They are:
- 70x70 cm;
- 80x80 cm;
- 60x60 cm;
- 90x90 cm;
- 1000x1000 cm.
Such dimensions are necessary for the ability to install the pallet in any part of the bathroom. It is worth paying attention to the dimensions not only of the room, but also of your own dimensions. After all the smaller the size of the pallet, the smaller the usable area in it.
Square pallets can also be attributed to one of the types of corner pallets. Their dimensional grid also varies from 70 to 130 cm in increments of 5 cm. Such models are considered standard and are on the market in a large assortment.
Now models of flat pallets with dimensions from 80 to 100 cm, and especially 90x90x15 cm, are popular. This is both compact and practical. If you choose a model of 70x70 cm, then a comfortable shower will be provided only to the child and a rather thin person.
The height or depth of the sides is divided into 3 categories:
- deep - from 25 cm to 45 cm;
- medium - from 5 cm to 20 cm;
- flat - up to 5 cm.
Selection tips
When choosing a pallet, a bowl and accessories, you should not dwell only on the appearance. Issues such as safety in operation, who will use the shower and your financial capabilities.
Consider all the important points, especially where exactly you will install the pallet. Be sure to study the characteristics of a particular material: whether it is fragile, slippery, how long it has been exploited, and the like nuances.
To give, you also need to analyze everything, especially the sewage system and drain. Indeed, when using a shower, water consumption is many times greater than in a bath. therefore drain should work flawlessly.
You can learn more about how to install a corner shower tray with your own hands.
