Bath screens: design features and installation

Bathroom is a very important room in the home, because it allows for daily hygiene. And for sanitary devices that perform their functional tasks in the bathroom, there are a number of modern devices that provide maximum comfort to people during their operation. The leading place in this list is occupied by the screens for the bathroom, presented on the market in a wide variety.

Screens for a bathroom, double or rigid blinds, blinds - these are not all names of this design. However, despite the wide choice of names, the screen performs, in fact, one task.During water procedures in the bathroom, water droplets and hygiene products partially fall on all surfaces in the room, including furniture. As a result, the room has a raw microclimate, which is fraught with furniture damage, as well as the development of fungi and mold that are dangerous to humans, which entails the need for frequent repairs or the purchase of new pieces of furniture.

In addition, wet floor is a rather dangerous surface on which an adult and a child can easily slip.

This kind of protective screen for the shower is offered in supermarkets to consumers in a huge assortment.that guarantees them the purchase of sliding, swing or any other configuration of the screen, made of durable and high-quality raw materials, having a variety of colors, featuring a wide choice of decoration for partitions.

Screens, like blinds and curtains, are a very useful attribute of a bathroom, but In comparison with the above analogues, they have a number of indisputable advantages.

• the design provides maximum protection to walls, furniture and floor from water splashes: by installing doors instead of a curtain, not a single drop of water will fall outside;
• The screen does not need any specific care and installation of the spacer for the curtains;
• On ordinary blinds, various microorganisms can develop - the constructions in question completely eliminate this problem;
• a wide choice of different models and forms allows you to choose a structure made of glass or polycarbonate, with or without a frame, due to which the design will be in perfect harmony with the overall interior of the bathroom;
• based on numerous customer reviews, the operation of the screen is several times more comfortable, since standard curtains are often glued to the body and fold up like an accordion in the wet state, swing open from a draft;
• the raw material from which the structures are produced has a high level of durability;
• installation of the purchased products under the power to perform any owner of the house with his own hands.

Based on the above-mentioned positive features of this product, having studied the types and models on the market, you can make the right choice.

All commercially available screens can be classified based on the following criteria:

• method of opening the valves of the structure;
• configuration features;
• type of raw materials used for the production of screens.

Keeping in mind the method of opening doors, bathroom screens are of several kinds.

• The designs made in the form of an accordion. It is worth choosing if a round or rounded bathroom is installed in the bathroom. The disadvantage of a folding shower screen is its need in a certain space, due to which it is better to install such models in spacious bathrooms. In addition, structural fasteners deteriorate over time, which can lead to breakage of the entire product.
• Swing species. It is recommended to purchase for large rooms with a corner bath.
• Sliding products. The most demanded model, its popularity is explained by the specificity of the configuration, due to which it is possible to install screens with this way of opening the valves in all rooms without exception, even in bathrooms with a small area.And not least, such products are perfectly compatible with standard straight and semi-circular baths, which are equipped with almost all apartments, since they work by analogy with wardrobes.

Design features suggest the presence of three types of screens.

• Products without frame. It consists of several elements made mainly of glass. For safety, the corners of such products have a rounded shape.
• Frame screens. Consist of several sashes (on average from 2 to 6) and a supporting frame. Of all the sections, as a rule, one plays the role of a door. It opens aside. Installation is carried out on racks, fixing to the plumbing itself takes place with the help of guides.
• Combined models. Combine all the properties of the two previous types of structures. Most of these models have one part, partially mounted on the profile. Due to this feature is its adjustment.

Based on the variety of raw materials used, the screens are divided into glass products and polycarbonate products. Each material is characterized by individual positive and negative characteristics.

As for polycarbonate, it is a fairly versatile raw material, which is in demand for arranging dacha buildings, for example, greenhouses, as well as for arranging various partitions in the house itself.

It has several advantages that are relevant for such structures as a screen in the bathroom:

• resistance to temperature fluctuations;
• mechanical strength, which eliminates the risk of cracking from accidental impact;
• neutral to most chemical cleaning products;
• due to its low weight, it allows you to make and install large-sized doors, for example, up to 190 cm high;
• during installation, the risk of spoiling the material is minimal;
• products made from these raw materials are distinguished by their affordable cost.

Glass is a rather fragile material, but this property does not affect its popularity as partitions for baths and showers.

This is explained by the presence of advantages of raw materials, among which are the following:

• it is not subject to rotting and corrosion;
• has a good level of resistance to chemical compositions;
• no fungus or mold is formed on the glass;
• the operational life of glass screens is much longer than that of plastic products, the installation of textile curtains will also not differ in durability;
• low thermal conductivity;

Popular models of glass bathroom screens are:

• sliding glass screen Cascade 170x150 cm with three doors;
• Primo 85x140 cm;
• frontal screen with towel holder Sensea Optima 140x85 cm;
• Mezzo 170x150 cm from transparent glass.

When choosing a screen, it is necessary to take into account a number of important features that are inherent in a particular model:

• before ordering the design, appropriate measurements should be made in the room, taking into account that there must be a distance between the ceiling and the edge of the product to ensure ventilation;
• for walls that do not have a perfectly flat surface, it is better to purchase a design with adjustable hinges;
• choosing a model of a screen, it is necessary to take into account the size of the room so that the purchased products do not become a hindrance in the bathroom

• the service life of the entire product depends largely on the reliability of fittings;
• if the walls of the structure are made of material of different colors, it will be useful to equip additional lighting in the area of ​​its installation;
• in combined bathrooms it is possible to install a side screen of 90x90 cm in a transparent design that will not visually make the space heavier;
• high-quality installation is an important component on which the durability of the screen will depend.

Installation of a screen of glass can be done by hand. In some cases, the technology may be slightly different, but in general The step-by-step installation instructions include the following steps:

• first of all you need to purchase a working tool: fasteners, punch and drill, sealant and gun, as well as level and masking tape;
• first, a profile is fixed to the wall, which acts as a kind of fence for such a curtain;
• you need to get a rail out of it and with the help of a level mark attachment points;
• holes are made in these places;
• the profile is treated with sealant and attached to the surface;

• a glass sheet is installed in the profile and fixed with the help of fasteners, not twisting them to the maximum;
• a seal is inserted into the space between the structural elements, after which all screws are screwed to the end;
• all existing gaps between the wall and the screen are filled with silicone;
• after complete freezing of the composition (after about 24 hours), you can use the bath for its intended purpose.

The frame screen from plastic is established on the following technology:

• with the help of fasteners the main part of the structure is assembled;
• the leaf that will be used as a door is installed in the frame and snaps into place;
• marking is made on the wall to fix the guides;
• holes are drilled in these places and profiles are installed;
• joints of the construction with the wall are lubricated with sealant;
• then a screen is put in its place and is fixed;
• after complete curing of the composition, the handle is screwed to the sash and the protective film is removed from the product.

Maintenance of such structures does not require certain skills and special means to care. However, regular adherence to simple rules of operation will allow to keep the original appearance of the product for a long time, as well as prolong its service life.First of all, after each use, leave the adjustable flaps open to prevent excess moisture from accumulating inside. Glass constructions can be processed with any composition, and it is better to wash polycarbonate with gentle household chemicals, otherwise there is a risk of spoiling the surface.

Compliance with simple recommendations will allow the screen to become a decoration in the bathroom, which additionally will provide a high level of comfort during hygiene procedures.

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