To take a shower with comfort and after refreshing procedures did not have to wipe the floor from the water, you can install plastic curtains for the bathroom. What are their features, benefits and disadvantages in this article.
Advantages and disadvantages
Plastic curtains are currently gaining popularity, because not only look attractive, but also very functional.
These advantages include:
- protect the room from steam and splashing water, because they have no gaps;
- Easily clean and do not require complex care;
- safe when used, because due to breakage there will be no sharp fragments in contrast to the glass;
- do not stick to the body, unlike fabric curtains, which is comfortable in use;
- have an attractive appearance, which makes it possible to create an additional decor element in the bathroom;
- easy to install, and also have a small mass;
- No installation of the shower cabin is required, since such a design easily turns the bath into it.
However, with all the attractiveness of plastic curtains, they have a number of flaws:
- relatively short life in comparison with glass structures;
- Quick loss of initial attractiveness;
- Due to the density of plastic over the bathroom itself, the installation of additional light sources may be needed;
- The fragility of the material that with negligent handling leads to the appearance of cracks and chips.
Varieties of products
Depending on the type they happen:
- folding;
- stationary;
- sliding;
- swing.
Stationary plastic curtains for the bathroom have a reliable design that provides good protection of the room from excess moisture. If you figure it out, they are a plastic screen that is mounted on board the baths in the place where the shower can be located.
Such a curtain of PVC takes not the entire length of the bath, but only the place where the shower takes place directly.
However, this design is not very convenient in the plan of receiving the bath, as it will constantly interfere.
Plastic sliding curtains are equipped with a roller mechanism, like such that is in the system of cabinets-compartment. This option is perfect for small areas, since they do not take place at all.
Such curtains are easy to use and are very convenient, but the roller mechanism may fail.
For baths that have an oval or rounded shape, an excellent solution will be the design With a large number of sash.
Another interesting option will be Swing model . It has a reliable mechanism with hinges, which allows such a design like a door. However, such a system is not too popular, because for its installation and convenient use requires a rather large space, and there are no unnecessary place in the apartments.
Showers Folding curtains represent the design of "harmonica", which consists of several panels. The number of such panels depends on the length of the product. In the folded version, such a model does not occupy a lot of space, and for its convenient use you do not need an extra room in the room. The disadvantage of such a structure is considered to be its mechanism, which is often quickly breaking and subject to repair.
If you have a large bathroom area and there is a desire to protect it from splashing, that is M-shaped curtain from plastic.
All these designs are curtains belong to hard products. However, besides them, there is a soft species Plastic curtains . This design is a plastic curtain that is attached to the hooks fixed on the metal rod.
On the curtain itself there are rings in which these hooks are invested. This option has many different colors, which makes it easy to simply pick it up under your interior.
The material for the manufacture of such tuna can be polyester, vinyl.
It can be said that sliding models are most popular among users, since such a design is convenient and has a pleasant price. The number of sash in such samples varies from 2 to 6.
Choice rules
To select such a system there is no need to make a lot of effort - It is enough to pay attention to the following points:
- the size;
- quality of fittings;
- manufacturer;
- environmental friendliness;
- Additional components.
Almost all manufacturers offer tight design products that are suitable for standard models, so it is worth knowing the sizes of your bath to not be mistaken with the choice. The durability and reliability of the entire design depend on the quality of the accessories, so at this moment it is worth paying close attention.
It is better to choose a model where the rollers are made of copper.
The manufacturer is also very important because, acquiring goods for the low price from unknown manufacturers , there is a chance to get a poor product that will require replacement after a short period of time. That's why It is better to choose proven brands. It is also not necessary to save on the environmentally friendliness of the product, since cheap models can be made of poor-quality plastic and unpleasantly smelling chemicals, which is not very useful.
When buying a specific model, it is worth asking whether it will be possible to acquire additional components, because sometimes mechanisms fail and require replacement.
Choosing a plastic design for your bath, it is worth picking it up for a common interior of the room so that the curtain does not stand out against the entire room.
Method of installation
Before installing the design, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the instructions applied to the model, and only after that proceed to the installation.
The following tools will be required to install:
- screwdriver;
- Dowels and screws;
- level;
- Saws.
The first stage can be considered preparatory work. To begin with, the curtain itself is extracted from the package, and the kit itself must contain:
- sash, depending on the model - 3 or 6;
- vertical elements of a frame frame;
- horizontal elements of a frame frame;
- side profiles;
- Plastic canvas.
To begin, it is necessary to collect a frame, and for this it is necessary to connect the side element with horizontal and fix it with self-draws.
After plastic cloth is inserted into part of this frame. Next, you need to repeat the same operation on the other hand, after that the vertical profile is installed. All joints must be carefully checked, the reliability of the entire structure will depend on it.
The second stage is the installation of an installation profile . The profile itself is taken directly and applied to walls in places of installation. The marker must be noted every hole for fasteners and make the mark at the base, then you can proceed to drump up holes. Before applying marks it is worth checking the level of the profile position to be installed in the required position.
If you have a wall in the bathroom with ceramic tiles in the bathroom, first, it is necessary to remove the tile from the place where drilling will occur. The depth of the holes must correspond to the length of the dowels.
Stage Third - installation of the product. The curtain frame is fixed in the installation profile, and then the sections that are adjacent to the walls are processed by sealant. Next, you can install the assembled system and fix it with the installation profile. Sealant must be fascinated and after installing the sliding design. Next, a protective film is removed from the curtain, which did not give the opportunity to scratch the plastic.
After installation, it is necessary to check the tightness of the structure, and for this purpose it is necessary to send water to the joints to trace, whether it is spilled through them. If in some places we noticed moisture, Treat them again with a sealant.
With independent installation, you need to pay attention to the following nuances:
- fastening strength;
- sealing;
- Moment installation.
The reliability and strength of the mount is directly dependent on the material of the walls, as well as the quality of their finishes.
Even considering the fact that plastic curtains have a small volumetric weight, they can damage the finish.
In the event that you have everything with plasterboard sheets, the wall strengthens the wall before installing the product and apply the mortgage element.
Since reliable and good sealing can only be at a flat surface, it is worth checking the installation of a frame to avoid problems with additional protection in the future.
When performing poor-quality sealing at the joints of panels and profiles, sublifting can be formed, which can subsequently lead to the occurrence of mold. That's why It is worth tracking the moment of moisture from entering these places and monitor the quality and integrity of the pads that installed the manufacturer of the product.
It is better to install a curtain before starting work , After all, otherwise the installation profile will look unesthetically and attract attention. Therefore, think over the moment, what curtains you want to use for the bathroom, you should be in advance to avoid unwanted consequences.
In the next video you will learn how to install budget plastic curtains for the bathroom.