Glass shower enclosures with a tray: variations

Equipping the dwelling, each of us very carefully considers improvement of a bathroom. Unfortunately, it is not possible to install a wide bath in each of them, and one cannot even dream of becoming an owner of a jacuzzi. Therefore, for small bathrooms, as well as for spacious ones, in addition to the bathroom, it is possible to choose compact designs - shower enclosures with a tray.

Many European, and now our, Russian, hotels are being equipped with multifunctional shower cubicles with glass walls and pallets. They are not bulky and meet the latest fashion trends in the field of design.Among other things, such a shower enclosure is very convenient for the elderly and people with disabilities.

All models with a pallet are divided into two types:

• frame;
• frameless.

Both options are equipped with a comfortable tray - metal or wooden, which creates a unique design of the shower room.

Frameless soul enclosures are an elegant and convenient option for your shower, perfectly replacing the installation of a bath. Moreover, they perfectly replace entire showers, including various modes: spa, massage effect. This design can be installed in any part of the bathroom, glass fences are attached directly to the walls. Its top can be equipped with a roof, you can do without it. The forms of such shower enclosures can be varied: in the shape of a semicircle and rectangular, curved. They can be equipped with doors, you can replace it with a curtain.

Frameless cabins create an illusion of space in the room, create the integrity of the interior. In some cases, designers suggest installing such a design even without a pallet - the water in such showers goes into a special hole - a sewer drain.The undoubted advantage of frameless models is the ability to choose an individual order for any bathroom.

Frame rigid models are glass walls in the "frame" of a metal profile. The frame can divide your shower into several zones.

Specialists subdivide the frame structure into several types:

• transformable frame - glass blocks move on specially arranged rails using small wheels;
• the stationary glass frame looks like a wall, it is very comfortable and durable, as it is attached to the floor, to the walls and the ceiling;

• sliding models are equipped with sliding mechanisms, outwardly this design resembles a coupe or suspension systems;
• modular frame systems are installed using clamps, they are very quickly assembled.

The metal frame itself can be of a different color - now it is very important to paint the metal black, which is in perfect harmony with the black-and-white tile in the bathroom.

If you decide to do without a bath and install a shower enclosure,then you need to think about the pallet. There are many options for installing it, and some even choose the option of a shower without it.

The tray allows you to take shower procedures comfortably and rather quickly.

The shape of the pallets depends on your choice - it can be round, square and polygonal. The convenience of this choice will allow you to install a shower enclosure in any corner of the bathroom. The pallet is installed using a special siphon.

The height of the side of the pallet also depends on your preferences:

• small - about 5 cm;
• medium - up to 10 cm;
• tall or deep - up to 15 cm.

In order not to slip while taking a shower, make sure that it has an anti-slip coating or embossed film. Some models involve the installation of the seat, which is very convenient for the elderly.

On the pallet you can install hydromassage racks, and some models allow not only taking a shower, but also washing clothes and even bathing four-legged friends.

Pallets are made from the following materials:

• Acrylic - durable, easy to clean material. Such a pallet can serve from 10 years. The acrylic tray can be of any shape, but a minus of such a model is that without an internal reinforcing layer it will sag under the weight of the body.
• The advantages of cast iron pan - strength and durability. True, it does not heat up immediately, but it keeps the heat long enough. Cons - such pallets have considerable weight.
• The model of steel is usually coated with enamel coating, which tends to crack. This is a significant minus design. Steel pallets are inexpensive and not heavy.

• The elegant ceramic tray is always pleasing to the eye. Pros: it is easy to care for him, he is very stable. Usually the bottom of the ceramic model is embossed, which will save you from slipping. Cons - on ceramics you can not drop anything heavy - it can crack, besides it gets warm for a long time.
• Quarry pallets are an improved type of acrylic pallet, which include quartz dust, which prolongs the life of the product. Pros: a noble look and durability, it is impossible to slip on them, perfectly absorb noise.
• The strongest pallet is made of marble.The material quickly warms up, the appearance will remain for many years. The main disadvantage is the price.

Properly selected shower enclosures will be able to functionally distribute the zones of your bathroom, save space, install the necessary items, place a washing machine or a convenient shelf nearby.

Before installing the shower enclosure, measure the height of the ceilings and walls.

All showers can be divided into three types:

• small-sized models whose walls do not exceed 1 meter;
• medium size - walls can be up to 1.5 m;
• wide or full-size - the length of the walls reaches 170 cm.

With regards to the height, the manufacturers offer high and low structures: in the second case, the height of the fences can reach 2.5 meters. For such tall structures, a spacious room with high ceilings is required.

One of the most common models is equilateral. Such a cabin is easy to install, can be equipped with a sliding door. Standard sizes of such structures are 90x90 or 100x100. They will easily fit into a small bathroom and can be a decoration for any style.

Another popular model is 120x80 cm and 120x90 cm in size. This size corresponds to the size of the bath, but it is not very convenient to wash while sitting, so the shower enclosure will become the comfort zone where you can not only take a shower, but also install a seat and various interesting options. Such shower corners can be equipped with a pallet of any size.

The market of modern plumbing offers a huge selection of shower enclosures with various fences. The most popular ones are glass.

Usually, the glass used in shower enclosures is very durable: at first they are heated to the maximum temperature, and then cooled, as a result of which the glass becomes impact resistant.

The glass from which the fences are installed has a different degree of transparency:

• Transparent - thanks to this glass you keep an excellent overview of the entire bathroom;
• Tinted or matte perfectly complement the interior of the bathroom, they are less visible smudges and stains;

• Opportunity is a new product on the plumbing market, it is a tempered glass with a polished edge that will not let you cut;
• Glass with a pattern - in addition to the main purpose, such partitions are able to decorate any bathroom design. Patterns can be applied by diamond engraving or sandblasting technology.

If possible, the opening of the door can be divided into four types:

• sliding on rollers is very convenient if there is a little space in front of the shower enclosure;
• the usual hinged doors open onto themselves;
• folding doors are ideal in a small room;
• revolving doors can only be used in spacious bathrooms.

The advantages of glass fencing:

• no puddles on the floor;
• perfectly fit into the bathroom interior both with panels and ceramics;
• low thermal conductivity, that is, no condensation on the walls of the room;
• security - you can not get hurt about tempered glass;
• ease of care.

If your financial capabilities do not allow you to install glass fences, then today it is easy to fix: you can choose special curtains or screens, the choice of which is very diverse.

Classic shower curtains with a pallet are a combination of a metal or plastic cornice and ring-holders. This is a very simple system, however, and it can give chic to a small bathroom.

If the bathroom, where the shower structure is installed, does not allow to block it, then choose an angular model with sliding curtains.

The material from which produce curtains for shower enclosures with a pallet:

• PVC (polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Curtains of oilcloth - the most economical option. True, they will not last for a long time, and after the edges have lost their original appearance, it is cheaper to change it than to clean it.
• Polyester Curtains differ in enviable durability, do not stick to the body, do not let water through. They look like fabric and hang even folds.

• Cloth Curtains - quite a rare thing, sometimes they have to be ordered in special online stores. The fact is that they are much more expensive than the previous ones. The fabric of such curtains is made of cotton and polyester or of linen and polyester. The pattern and texture of such curtains is diverse - with ruffles, embroidery, and various finishes. Visually, they are no different from natural fabric.For special strength fabric curtains are treated with special impregnation. They must be washed and dried well, so that they do not form mold or fungus.

When choosing the most suitable option for shower enclosures in your bathroom, estimate the size of the room and the difference in cost between the glass and fabric enclosures. It is important, you choose a frame model or not.

The plastic frame is cheap, but its service life is much less than that of a metal one.

With regards to the pallets - remember that inexpensive plastic pallets will not be able to serve you for a long time: in addition to the unpleasant smell, they have the peculiarity to change sizes when heated and cooled.

Acrylic trays are more expensive, but they will perfectly complement any bathroom, they will fit into the “framing” of both PVC and tile panels.

The doors of your showers also depend on your choice: sliding will save space; Swing - ideal for a large room; folding will allow to establish your shower corner in any place of a bathroom.

Sliding, folding, corner and other fencing for shower boxes with a tray will be a great addition to your bathroom.

See how to install the shower tray in the next video.