Sliding curtains for the bathroom: varieties and choices

If the bathroom does not have a shower, you can choose a modern alternative - a stylish sliding curtain. It is comfortable, attractive and protects the rest of the room from splashes.

Such designs are used in small bathrooms and large rooms. They do not take up too much space and look, as a rule, neat and stylish.

The sliding curtain for the bathroom has both advantages and disadvantages. First you need to get acquainted with all their positive points.

• First of all, each person feels more comfortable when the bathroom is closed by curtains. This is especially felt in the winter, when you want to swim in the warmth.
• In addition, the bathroom is always protected from splashes and dirt, which significantly saves time spent on cleaning.
• If you choose the right curtains, they fit perfectly into the interior of the room. In addition, you can always stop at the universal option - a transparent or white curtain. She will look equally good everywhere.
• Curtains are much cheaper than a shower. Therefore, such a purchase has less impact on the budget.

Cons of such products also have.

• Regardless of the style in which the sliding curtain is framed, it must be regularly taken care of so that it remains attractive.
• Wipe transparent glass products several times a day so that there are no smudges or stains on the glass.
• Frosted glass or plastic decorated with various prints are not so demanding in this regard. But such curtains can not be started either.If you ignore this moment, then mold will begin to appear on their surface over time.
• Another drawback of the sliding curtains is that they are quite difficult to mount. Especially if the choice fell on a glass product. How well the design will function depends entirely on the quality of installation.

All curtains for the bathroom can be divided into two categories: soft and hard. The first includes products that are finished with material stylized as fabric. They are distinguished by a large number of colors and affordable prices. However, these products also have many disadvantages. First of all, they get dirty too quickly and lose their presentability. Very often a fungus appears on the lower part of the tissue, which is very difficult to wash. But with proper care, they will be able to serve their masters for more than 10 years.

Hard sliding curtains, as a rule, are glass or plastic.

Initially, such curtains were used as a screen that covered showers. Most often they were made angular. Modern glass screens are angular, rectangular and semicircular. Such curtains differ from other products in increased strength.

All products are made of tempered glass, so you should not worry about the appearance of cracks or splits on the surface. The pluses include the fact that there are several types of glass that are used to create curtains. This means that the choice of buyers is quite large. Glass can be completely transparent, tinted, decorated with a matte pattern or original patterned inserts. Tinted glass is good in cases where the bathroom is combined, and the family is large.

If we talk about the shortcomings of glass curtains, it is worth noting their high cost. In addition, the material is not too flexible, so creating some original curtains from it will not work. Since the curtains are quite heavy, installing them alone is difficult and dangerous. therefore it’s best to contact a specialist or simply call someone for help.

Unlike the previous material, plastic is relatively cheap, which makes it more popular among consumers. However, this is not the main plus of such curtains. They are quite light. In addition, you can even install them yourself. They are most often made from vinyl and polyethylene.

The downside of plastic products is that they get dirty quickly. Over time, plastic begins to lose its appeal. In addition, with strong pressure, small cracks may appear on the surface. However, if you regularly look after such sliding curtains, they will always look good. These structures can last from 5 to 7 years.

In addition to the materials from which they are made, sliding curtains also differ in their sizes and shapes. First of all, sliding curtains differ from each other in the number of leaves.

Such designs are quite simple. They are intended for classic bathtubs of rectangular shape. Two-piece curtains easily fold and unfold to the wall. They do not take up too much space. The standard height of the retractable curtain is 170 cm.

Consist of three identical parts. Two of them are moving, and one all the time remains in place. Most of all they are suitable for huge rooms and have a rounded shape.

The shape of such curtains is usually l-shaped. Three wings are located on one line, and the fourth completely covers the entire corner. Most often, such curtains are used for shower enclosures.However, recently they have been used for corner baths.

They are very popular. After all, the bath is completely isolated. This design prevents water from falling onto the floor and retains heat inside this small isolated space for much longer.

When making repairs in the bathroom, do not forget about the external attractiveness of the room. Curtains should harmoniously complement the interior of the bathroom.

So, if the room is decorated in a modern style, glass curtains are perfect. They can be either transparent or decorated with abstract patterns. The rustic-style room looks good with curtains with flowers or polka dots. You can choose products from glass and plastic to design such a room.

In order to take a bath in comfort in any situation, It is worth choosing a tinted curtain through which nothing is visible. The presence of any patterns on it will also be a plus. A great option is prints stylized as raindrops, jets of water or dew. It looks beautiful too.

Choosing curtains in a room with a bath is quite simple. You can buy them at any plumbing store. However, making your choice, you need to pay attention to some criteria.

• First of all, it's their size. More often manufacturers produce standard curtains that are designed for classic bathtubs. If it is atypical, you will have to look for the original curtains a little longer. To do this, you can see the products of famous brands that try to surprise everyone.
• You also need to pay attention to the quality of fittings, especially on roller mechanisms. It depends on how easy the curtain will move. All details must certainly be of high quality. In addition, it is desirable that they move silently.
• Among other things, you need to consider the panels themselves well. They should not be scratched, cracked or damaged in any other way. It is best to pay attention to curtains from well-known manufacturers, in which case the quality will be guaranteed. True, the price, respectively, will be high.
• Since most often the walls in houses or apartments are uneven, purchased structures will need to be customized for them. Therefore, the system must be equipped with adjustable racks. In addition, it will be possible to purchase additional fasteners.
• And finally, when choosing products, you need to look so that the curtains fully fit the general style of the bathroom.

Finding the last moment is not so easy. Simple examples will help.

The most versatile option is a classic white room. In such a room, every detail is combined with the rest. Including the curtain. Its wings are translucent and decorated with an unobtrusive pattern of white flowers. The shutter tightly closes the bath, so the whole room after bathing always remains clean, and the floor is dry.

Another frequent choice is the interior of the room in a marine style. Such a room is usually decorated in two primary colors - white and blue. In this case, the sliding curtain should muffle the abundance of blue and make the interior of the room more calm. Since the walls are decorated with a geometric pattern, curtains without any print look much better.

A room decorated in coffee shades looks very cozy. If the bathtub is built into a niche, installing a sliding curtain there will be very simple. The best option is a product with the finish in the same calm coffee color. The curtain itself should be made of tempered clear glass. It looks quite organic in the bathroom.

This room looks very impressive. It has created a very romantic atmosphere. The wall is decorated with bright red tiles. On the floor is a stylish rubber mat all the same red. The remaining parts are either metal or white. They are the ones that look best on such a bright background. The bathtub is also made in white, and the corner curtain is made of frosted glass in a white frame. Everything looks very stylish.

One of the best options for decorating a bathroom in an apartment or in a house is the loft style. Walls finished with white brick, metal details, a stylish mirror - all this is combined with each other. The sliding curtain fits into this composition as well as possible. It is made of durable glass. There are practically no additional details on them. Only a neat metal frame on one of the wings.

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