Bath screens: types and tips for choosing

The open space under the bathroom is not very aesthetic, as there are pipes for sewage and water supply, fasteners and other unsightly details. That is why this place wants to close as efficiently and beautifully as possible. It is worthwhile to consider in detail such remarkable devices in the interior as bath screens, views and tips on their choice.

The screen under the bath completely covers the space from the floor to its side, it can be made of various materials and have a different design. Its main task is to hide the pipes and other functional details of the bathroom, cleaning products and household utensils.In addition, it will protect the space under the bathroom and the objects there from moisture, steam and splashes. For example, dry abrasive powders used for washing and cleaning are afraid of a moist environment, and a reliable waterproof flap can effectively protect them.

The screen in the bathroom can be self-made, made of the same finishing materials as its walls, the floor - in this case, he continues the interior of the room. There are options and finished products that can be purchased at hardware stores and easy to install yourself. Bath screen can be removable or non-removable, with flaps or opening doors, in addition, the design and functionality are a variety of types.

The end screens cover the front part of the space under the bathroom, are made of plastic, PVC, aluminum or other light metals with a protective coating, and have different colors. Most often, they are solid - from wall to wall, prevent the slightest ingress of moisture inside and completely close the internal communications. The protective screen may be non-removable, in this case doors or gates are used to access the pipes and store the household utensils.

Looks gorgeous screen for a bath with hinged doors. They are usually hinged in the case, closed with a latch or a tongue lock. Such hinged doors not only have an excellent look, but are also easy to use; when fully opened, it is convenient to repair pipes, and access to the space under the bathroom is facilitated. But more space is required for opening, with a small area problems may arise.

To save space, the end screen can be equipped with a sliding door. One or more sashes for opening - closures move along a rail in the form of a metal rail. Access to the space under the bathroom is also very simple, such screens can be installed in rooms with a small area. The simplest projects of such devices are made of plastic or polyvinyl chloride, but the screen can be also mirror, metal, wooden.

The folding screen under the bath has an original design and the ability to store many attributes for washing in the niches. For a smooth opening, it must be equipped with a special mechanism with hinges and handles. Inside the flaps, it is convenient to arrange the shelves for shampoos, soaps, cleaning products and other necessary items.The complexity of mounting such a screen compensates for the impressive appearance and maximum comfort during use.

An economical and easy to install option is the screen curtain, which can be made of waterproof fabric, plastic film, oilcloth or blinds. Usually, a well-stretched fishing line is mounted for it under the side of the bath, and the curtain itself is strung on decorative loops. You can make such a screen yourself from scrap materials, it will provide reliable protection of the space under the bathroom and is easy to open, providing convenient access inside.

For an angular bath or shower there is an opportunity to make a custom project with your own hands. Such a screen will usually have two sides,on a more accessible door or flap is created for access to communications. The place of joints of the two sides is best to sheathe a decorative plastic corner. Corner screens can be provided with hinged or sliding doors.

The design of the screen can be solid, repeating the interior walls. In this case, to create it, use the same finishing materials as for the bathroom. For example, when finishing walls with tiles, the same tile can also be placed on a damper mounted on a frame made of metal profile and drywall. This method allows you to achieve the most harmonious interior, but you should install a hatch in the screen or the door to access the bathroom.

In form of such screens may be of the following types:

• "Blank wall" - a solid vertical flap that covers all the space under the bathroom;
• Inclined screen - as much as possible closes the floor, protecting it from steam and moisture;
• with a notch for the legs - allows you to come close to the bath for cleaning, washing and so on.

A multifunctional screen can be a very original and practical idea. It covers the floor under the bathroom, protects it from steam and splashes,plus it contains open shelves for accessories, cabinets with folding, hinged or sliding doors, as well as access to water pipes. Having at hand a set of necessary tools, you can create a chic project of such a multifunctional screen.

Protective screen under the bath is to buy or make yourself.

This is due to a number of advantages of these simple devices:

• it effectively protects the pipes, the floor and other objects under the bathroom, this is very important for the damp environment of the room;
• the bathroom takes on a completely different look when it is available;
• inside due to the flap does not accumulate dust and dirt;
• a screen equipped with doors or hatchways will provide convenient access to communications;
• This accessory can be as functional as possible if you make it with your own hands and provide it with drawers and shelves.

Of the many reviews, you can highlight the main disadvantages of the screen under the bathroom. The main disadvantage is the complication of access to sex and communications, but it has already been described above how to get rid of this problem.They also note that it is more difficult to clean the floor with such a device, and the joints between the screen and the floor are the main sources of dirt accumulation. But with proper care to achieve perfect cleanliness in the bathroom will not be a problem.

For acrylic or cast iron baths, you can install a screen of a variety of materials. Plastic models are the most common due to their low cost, ease of carrying and ease of installation. For wet areas use a variety of polymeric materials, differing in colors, texture and patterns. The plastic panel does not rot, is not deformed and can maintain its original appearance for several decades. A huge advantage of this material is the fact that its surface is easy to clean with an ordinary wet sponge.

Panels of plastic and PVC are installed on the frame of the metal profilewhich is attached to the floor, walls and sides of the bath. For the doors most often use steel guide rail, that is, they are in most cases sliding. If necessary, you can easily adjust the existing plastic sheets to the size of the bath, they are easily cut with a regular knife. The variety of this material allows you to choose screens for any bathroom design: tile, marble, monotonous or with textures, light and dark.

Cheap, durable and lightweight is a metal screen, covered with a protective layer, it is not afraid of moisture. The most common aluminum variant, which is easy to close a niche under the bathroom. Fix the screen made of aluminum can be on the usual anchors or screws. The simplicity of material processing allows making door openings and air vents in it. Like plastic, aluminum sheet coated with a polymer coating can imitate many more expensive materials, have different textures and colors.

A wooden screen under the bath will look very impressiveIt is recommended for those who love natural materials. It is easy to make any structures from wood: swing or hinged doors, shelves or cabinets. Since natural wood is exposed to moisture, it is imperative to treat the parts with protective varnish. The advantage is that the tree does not need special care, just wipe its surface.

Glass bath screen looks the most elegant. The only drawback of the material is its fragility. For a beautiful design, it is worth choosing frosted or translucent glass, with corrugation or color shade to match the overall color of the walls and floor.The material is easy to clean, perfectly protects from moisture and is not afraid of high temperatures. To install the screen is best to take thick sealed with mineral glass.

A practical and cheap option would be to install a protective screen made of MDF. Of all the materials considered, they will have the lowest cost, but not inferior in strength. Due to the laminated surface, MDF panels have many colors and textures, they can imitate any noble material. They are easy to maintain, easy to cut, you can create any type of door. There are also disadvantages - short service life of 3 - 5 years and the probability of deformation in a humid environment.

Protective screens made of tile or ceramics are very widespread, as they are as strong as possible and allow this part to fit into the interior. One has only to pre-purchase the same tile that was used to cladding the walls and floor in the bathroom. The most practical option is to put the tile on a frame made of metal and drywall. Moisture-resistant GKL grades and ordinary aluminum profiles are selected for installation.The tiles are mounted on any cement based tile adhesive. When designing such a screen, care must be taken to install opening doors or dampers and air vents.

Finished products can be selected in accordance with the standard dimensions of the baths, then do not have to shorten anything. On sale there are similar products with a length of 120, 130, 140, 150 cm from plastic, PVC, aluminum and other materials. Almost all of them are equipped with sliding doors or removable hatches. If the size of the bathroom is larger, for example, in a country cottage, then there is an opportunity to purchase longer screens of 160, 170 and 180 cm or place an order with its own dimensions.

It is worth considering the most popular manufacturers of bath screens that have positive reviews.

Manufacturer "MetaKam" produces reliable screens with PVC frames and cellular polypropylene panels. The screen is very stylish, the models “Metacam Coupe” are stylized under the ice in their colors. The design has sliding doors with two doors, the length is 148 mm, and the height can be adjusted from 55 to 60 cm. It is possible to make models to order with color photo printing, while the solvent impression is absorbed deep into the plastic structure, it does not fade with time, and the screen You can safely wash, including cleaning products. There are adjustable legs.

Russian manufacturer Alavann produces practical and very beautiful bath screens made of laminated MDF. The coupe model with three sliding doors has dimensions of 1470x520x50 cm, the height can be increased up to 60 cm. The device is equipped with elegant chrome handles, it can be mounted directly on the floor or on adjustable legs with a maximum height of 10 cm. The product is given a one-year warranty.

Front screens "Wannbok"Made from high-quality grades of polyvinyl chloride, will help to completely close the space under the bathroom with a good seal.Models have a length of from 150 to 170 cm, equipped with sliding doors with chrome handles. Their advantage is the originality of the design and a large number of fashionable patterns and patterns on the panels. Products can be installed on the floor or on removable legs, they are distinguished by durability and ease of installation.

Manufacturer of bathroom furniture Vod-ok It offers chic screen models that can fit even in an elite design. There are options of textures "Oak", "Wenge", "White", made of high quality MDF. Doors can have 2 or 3 doors, be hinged or sliding. Models are equipped with elegant built-in chrome handles, there are adjustable metal legs. Variants of various lengths and widths are presented, it is possible to choose the right one for any bathroom interior. The product is given a 2 year warranty.

Emmy Bath Screens They are distinguished by high durability and unique design, which is suitable for any bathroom interior. The cases are made of aluminum frame, and the walls and sliding doors are made of colored laminated MDF. Materials are not subject to rotting, the development of fungus and mold, are not afraid of moisture and steam. Models from the manufacturer Emmy "Malibu" have 3 sliding doors with beautiful metal handles.Emmy "Blanca" protective screens have two wide doors, there are different sizes, all products are guaranteed for 3 years.

Europlex produces protective screens for baths from moisture-resistant MDF. The frame and guides for sliding doors are made of durable aluminum, there are adjustable metal legs and chrome handles for the doors. There is an opportunity to choose any design and color you like: white, beige, wenge. The laminated surface of the case is glossy and very easy to clean. Height can be adjusted from 50 to 60 cm, various models are presented in length.

Hummer Products are the original designs of invisible hatches. When closed, the screen looks like a whole wall, without any extra details. The lid folds down very simply, providing access to the space under the bathroom. Goods are equipped with removable adjustable legs made of chrome steel, there are various sizes. Screens "Hummer" have many options for colors, textures and design, suitable for any apartment.

Triton Panels made of white acrylic, they will be combined as best as possible with acrylic baths from the same manufacturer.It is possible to choose the desired length from 120 to 170 cm. Triton screens have a dull construction, that is, completely seal the space under the bathroom, moisture and dirt will not penetrate there. All products are made in the original form with three-dimensional embossed, glossy white surface is easily washed and protected from mechanical damage.

Santek Bath Protection Panels They are made in different shapes and sizes, it is possible to install angular options for this manufacturer. The screens have a deaf structure, completely encapsulate and have a bright white well-washed surface. For manufacturing use high-quality acryl, products are very simple to install. There are products in length from 120 to 170 cm, for all products a quality guarantee is provided.

The choice of screen depends primarily on the size of the bath itself and the room where it is installed. It is best to choose the valve in full length, so that all areas are closed, so will be provided with the greatest tightness and protection from moisture and dust. In addition, no extra parts plumbing will not be evident. For city apartments of standard planning the corresponding sizes are specially created.They may differ slightly by a couple of centimeters, this problem can be easily fixed by sealing the gap with a sealant, silicone or rubber seal.

Removable screens or legged screens are good for their lightness., they do not need to be fixed and mounted to the wall and floor. Such options can be used as a temporary partition. Optimal buy portable screens for the bath on metal adjustable legs made of plastic, polyvinyl chloride or aluminum.

For acrylic baths, it is best to select solid screens or blind removable structures. They are suitable for all options of a rectangular shape, are made of plastic or cast marble. Typically, such products have a white glossy shade that matches the surface of the bath itself.Many manufacturers of plumbing produce their own screen partitions to the corresponding models.

For a traditional cast-iron bath there is a choice of virtually any ready-made or home-made screen, as long as it reliably protects the floor and fits into the interior. Rigid stationary structures, for example, from profiles, drywall and tile will serve as an additional support for a heavy cast-iron bath. It is important to make it a spacious opening, through which it will be convenient to penetrate to internal communications. It can be made in the form of a frame made of metal profiles, a hole of the required length is cut through the plasterboard sheet, and for the shutter you can use a shield made of plywood, MDF or PVC.

For non-standard forms of baths, for example, angular ones, it is often not possible to find commercially available screens. Then they can be made on individual projects. PVC materials are chosen as materials; they are easily cut, they are placed in corner or U-shaped aluminum profiles, hinged or sliding doors are made. If you want to wash and at the same time have access to soap supplies: shampoos, gels, washcloths,it is best to put screens with flip-open doors, then you can get inside the objects, without getting out of the bath.

The easiest way to do it yourself is to install a sliding screen that comes assembled. At first, the bath is filled with water, handles are attached to the doors of the product, and removable legs are attached to the lower part of the body. The screen is brought under the front side of the bath so that it is strictly vertical. In the end, you just need to adjust the legs to the desired height so that the opening is completely closed.

A little harder to make a screen with sliding doors.which is sold unassembled. First, you need to mark the floor and walls in places where there will be a body and guides slats. For marking it is necessary to take a pencil or marker, a tape measure and a building level.Then, along the drawn line, the guides and vertical parts of the frame are mounted, the front panels and the sashes are inserted inside, the system is adjusted in height so that the doors slide freely along the horizontal. When this is done, the further installation is the same as for the assembled screen.

With a non-standard form of the bath, or if you want to create your own unique design, you can make an independent production of the valve for the bathroom. To cover tiles it is worth choosing options with a notch for the legs or sloping, this choice will be very practical for a long time to come. For installation, you will need a certain amount of tile, combined with the decoration of the room, tile adhesive, metal profiles, sheets of waterproof gypsum board.

To begin with, U-shaped metal profiles are laid out and installed on the walls and floor. It is necessary to fix them on screws with dowels, holes in concrete are made with a perforator, fasteners are screwed with a screwdriver or a screwdriver. The frame is attached transverse vertical stiffeners with screws for metal. Then the required piece of drywall is cut off and attached to the metal frame with special screws. In the partition is an opening for the door.

When the vertical surface of the screen is ready, then proceed to the decoration. The surface of the drywall sheet is primed, tile adhesive is diluted, tile is laid on the partition. In the end you need to make a door or hatch and fix it on the doorway. For the decoration of such a fixed screen, ceramic wall tiles are usually taken, the dimensions are standard 15x15, 20x20 or 20x30 cm. You can choose a monotonous color to match the overall color of the bathroom and furniture in it, or to arrange a stylish pattern. It all depends on the designer imagination of the owner.

It is very simple and without much financial cost you can install a protective curtain under the bathroom. For her, a waterproof material is taken: oilcloth, plastic film or rubberized fabric.In the upper part of the web, holes are cut into which metal or plastic hinges are placed. Then you need to tighten the line on which the curtain will hang, you can take a steel or nylon thread for it. She pulls on screws that are mounted from opposite walls adjacent to the bath.

A good solution for a bath in a city apartment or a country house can be the creation of a self-made screen of wood. The advantage is that it is very easy to cut wooden slats with a hacksaw and fix it on nails. From the tools you need only a hammer, a saw and a tape measure. You can choose different types of wood, the main thing is that the slats are well polished and covered with waterproof varnish.

You can easily make a removable screen from plastic or PVC sheets.Depending on the needs, it can be one-, two- or three-sided. For rigidity, a frame of metal or plastic profiles is created, then the sheets are cut to size and inserted into the frame. Bottom to such a screen is easy to screw adjustable legs. To create such a structure would require about 0.6 - 1.5 square meters. m sheet PVC and 3 - 5 meters of profiles. The advantage of a self-made plastic screen is also that you can create any beautiful photo printing on its surface.

For clarity, it is worth considering some of the most interesting and beautiful designs of bath screens. MDF construction with hinged doors. This solution allows you to easily take the desired accessory from the locker, without leaving the bath. The project is very simple, it can be assembled by hand using laminated MDF panels, providing them with brackets and snap locks.

Decorative screen for the corner bath. Assembled on a framework of plasterboard and metal profiles from a tile, it is perfectly combined with the rest of the interior. The surface is durable, not afraid of moisture and easy to clean.With this project, you can create a hidden door that will not violate the integrity of the picture, and access under the bath can be made without dismantling.

The design of the beautiful lacquered wood. Easily mounted and easy to clean, it looks very elegant, combined with any furniture and fixtures. The case with hinged doors allows you to store household items inside. Wood always looks more noble than cold plastic or acrylic.

An example of a double sliding screen with photo printing. The plastic surface allows you to choose any bright pattern, pattern, photo. Modern technologies give lasting color that lasts a long time. The material is cheap, so you can replace the picture at any time.

Convenient multifunctional screen with shelves and cabinet. The white surface is well combined with acrylic bath. The design with hinged doors is light and easy to install.

How to install the screen under the bath, see the following video.