Fabric curtains for the bathroom: types and choices

When arranging a bathroom, it is important to pay attention to many points. Not the last role in this is played by the choice of the curtain, thanks to which you can protect the floor and objects from getting wet. A properly selected curtain can not only reduce moisture on the floor, but also serve as an element of decor.

For bathrooms use curtains from different materials, and the most popular are fabric. Their assortment is quite large. The choice of fabric products is not accidental, because they have many advantages:

• their use will prevent the ingress of spray and steam on the surface and furniture while taking a shower and protect against mold;
• a large selection of products with a variety of shapes, sizes and other characteristics - you can choose not only curtains of different patterns or colors, but also different in texture;
• due to the low price, you can change them as they are worn out, as well as depending on the season or mood of the owners of the premises;
• fabric products for sanitary facilities do not stick to the body during bathing, they are quite pleasant to the touch;
• no harmful components are used in the production, so the products are environmentally friendly.

As for the shortcomings, they should be attributed the need for regular drying of products. Without airing the room, moisture on the surface of the fabric will stagnate and mold will begin to appear. In addition, light and white products quickly appear pollution.

When purchasing the option you like, you should find out if there is a weighting in this model below to maintain shape and give the desired position. It is also important to ensure the quality of the products, because not all products are characterized by high performance.

In addition to the general parameters and properties, there are other individual differences of fabric curtains. On sale you can find single products or double curtains, consisting of two types of coating: external and internal. The outer layer of the product consists of fabric, and the inner one has a waterproof texture.

When choosing curtains for the bathroom, it is worth considering their standard sizes. So, more often you can find products with hydrophobic impregnation with a width of 1.8 to 2.4 meters. Their height is 1.8 and 2 meters. Often, standard sizes may not correspond to the desired parameters, so they can be replaced with roller blinds.

Shutters for plumbing premises can be:

• short, touching the edge of the bath;
• medium in length - their size will reach the middle of the bathroom;
• long - to the floor.

Water-repellent curtains, not purchased to the right size, can cause a lot of trouble. With a long length, the curtain will be inconvenient, while the short one will not fully fulfill its function.

Curtains for the bathroom can be made of various materials. Such products are hard and soft. For hard products, more often glass or plastic. They can fold, move apart or even be static. Soft curtains are made from textile, vinyl products are also available.

Textile curtains belong to the soft type of products, for the manufacture of which use fabric or plastic film.

• The most popular option is sewing. cotton curtains. For sewing use ordinary 100% cotton, which is then impregnated with special means. Thanks to this impregnation, the material becomes more dense, it does not pass moisture and steam. It is a natural and environmentally friendly material. That is why many buyers prefer it.

• Polyester. This is not natural, but a synthetic environmentally friendly material. In the manufacturing process, only the latest technologies are used to produce the best quality material. It should be especially noted that such products do not have an unpleasant chemical smell. Their advantage is water repellent.

• A mixture of polyester and cotton. To obtain products of different types and characteristics, the components are mixed in various proportions. Mixing cotton with synthetic fiber allows the material to be water-repellent.

Great popularity, especially recently, began to enjoy curtains with pockets for different little things. Such curtains are convenient, especially for small-sized rooms, where there is no way to put additional shelves or drawers for toilet appliances and other accessories.

The selection of textile products for the bathroom is diverse. On sale there are plain curtains or products with different patterns. Many prefer the latter option, as this allows you to add brightness and originality to the interior. Such textile products look very beautiful, they serve for a long time and fade little with time.

Their color is chosen in accordance with the preferences of the owner of the room. Often the curtains are selected to match the color of the bathtub and other plumbing, as well as the decoration of walls and other surfaces. The choice of this option can be considered successful if the product does not merge with the general background. Otherwise, it will become inconspicuous, and the interior - unexpressed and boring. In this case, it is better to choose products that contrast with the general background.

They emphasize the basic gamut of colors in the bathroom, create a contrast.

• Solid curtains are perfect for plumbing, made in the style of provence. To add variety to the room, you can use various decorative elements, for example, flowers.
• For sanitary facilities made hi-tech style models with a metallic luster or abstract pattern are more suitable.
• For a room made in classic style, curtains with a correctly selected ornament will do.

You can decorate the bathroom and make it bright and unusual by hanging curtains on which photo printing is applied. They will suit any style of room and any fixture. They are used both for classic and corner bathtubs, as well as for a shower stall or tray.

In the production of such curtains, a photo printing method is applied to the water-repellent fabric. The production process uses environmentally friendly materials. Such products will serve for a long time without changing color. With a wide variety of options, it is important to choose the most suitable one for the style of the room.

The shape and location of the bath depends on the choice of cornice. The most common option is a direct cornice with mounts. It can be metal or plastic. Although plastic cornices are cheaper, but they are inferior in quality to metal ones. Corner cornice is chosen for bathtubs installed in the corner. In more complex versions, the design is in the form of the letter "P".

There are many ways to fix curtains. Often, customers choose the option of mounting on magnetic locks. This design consists of panels that are fixed with magnets. Using models with magnets is very convenient. The connection of the panels reliably protects the floor and furniture from the ingress of water and steam.

To make the right choice and purchase a quality product, you need to know what to look for when buying them.

• First, find out if the curtain has a water-repellent coating and whether there is a water-repellent base.
• By the smell of the product, one can judge its quality and properties. You should not choose products that have an unpleasant extraneous odor, otherwise it will only increase when it enters a humid room and a warm environment.
• You should make sure that there are magnets or a chain at the bottom of the curtain, allowing it to keep its shape and avoid deformation.
• At the top should be a quality double seam. You should also make sure that the mounting holes are machined.
• The bottom edge of the curtains must be processed. It is better that the treatment was performed with a double hem.

For a small room, it is better to choose a plain curtain or a product with a small pattern. In a large and spacious bath, an option with a larger ornament or print is suitable.

In the event that the bathroom is a separate room, you can give preference to transparent curtains. Otherwise, it is better to dwell on colored products, with a large pattern. For a corner bath, you can choose the option of a curtain, consisting of 2 parts moving inward.

When purchasing a bath blind, it is important to know its size and how it will be attached. It is better that the width of the curtain is greater than the width of the crossbar. It is desirable that the curtain is lowered into the bathroom by 10 or more centimeters. For some, floor models are preferable.

If desired, the length of the product can be slightly trimmed. The material from which the curtains are made allows not to hem the edge of the cut, which greatly simplifies the whole process. After cutting the curtains, they hang it on the rod of the cornice. Fixing rings should be threaded into the holes located on top, strung them on the bar and fixed to the wall.

See how to install the bar for the curtain in the bathroom.

It is necessary not only to choose the right curtains, but also to be able to properly care for them.

• After taking a shower or bath, you should rinse off soap scrubs from the curtain and wait for drops of water to drain from the surface. Then the curtain is opened and straightened until it completely dries.
• So that mold does not appear in the bathroom, it is necessary to make good ventilation in this room. This will prevent the appearance of fungus on any surface, including on curtains.
• When leaving the bath, it is worth leaving the door ajar, this will protect against the appearance of mold.
• Bath curtains should be washed regularly, but frequent washing can disrupt the special water repellent layer.
• You can wash the product manually or in a washing machine. Drying the curtains is optional. It is enough to hang them on the ledge and straighten them.
• After washing, the product must not be left to dry on the battery or next to other heating appliances.

• For a small bathtub, a design with a round cornice is suitable.

• In rooms decorated in a modern style, plain curtains will look good.

• Curtains, matched to the color of furniture or tile, combine the interior.

• Contrasting models will add brightness and dilute the calm environment.

• Patterns of curtains can be very different. Products on a marine theme look very organic.

• Flowers or other ornament will decorate the room and make it stylish.

• 3D photocurtains for the bathroom.