In the modern world, a rabous pace of life, and more and more often people prefer the quick-making shower than rest in the bath. Therefore, most users prefer to install a shower cabin in the bathrooms.
Choice rules
Before the direct choice of the shower cabin, it is necessary to consider its purpose, and what functions it should perform exactly for you. Because there are options that cost quite expensive and have many features in stock.
It is also worth paying attention to the sizes of the cabin, for this you will need to go inside to make sure that you do not interfere with anything, and you will not hit the limbs about the wall of the cabin. Don't forget about the fact that The size of the product should fit well into the bathroom, so it is necessary to immediately decide on the dimensions.
If you have a small bathroom room, it is worth choosing models with sliding doors, so you can save space.
From the quality of water in the apartment will also depend on the choice of a cabin with transparent or matte glass, since Hard water will leave divorces on the glass.
It is also important to remember that it is not necessary to install a shower cabin independently, it is better to invite specialists for this that the installation process is performed correctly.
The most common sizes for the shower cabin of the closed type are 8 0x80 and 90x90. There are also models with dimensions 70x70 and 100x100.
Advantages and disadvantages
All products have their advantages and disadvantages. Pluses are as follows:
- Easy installation that takes a short period of time and does not create a lot of dirt;
- economical water consumption, in comparison with the use of the bath;
- Many variations and design solutions;
- functionality.
The model range of this plumbing is just huge, and a large number of options and combinations can be found on the market. Some designers are ready to create a product for your taste and in your parameters.
Now there are many functions in the shower cabins - there is even the possibility of hydromassage, and this is a pleasant bonus, especially during the morning invigorating soul. Such a procedure can give an energy charge and good mood for a whole day. In some models, instead of a standard pallet can be a full bath, which allows not to abandon relaxing baths in favor of the soul.
Disadvantages of the product:
- Pretty painstaking care, in comparison with the bathroom;
- poor-quality budget models;
- high cost of the product;
- Good water pressure is needed.
Popular manufacturers
One of the oldest companies for the production of shower cabins in Finland is Do Kylpyhuone Oy. She was founded in 1870.
A younger firm that is engaged in the manufacture of shower Cabin is a brand Deto, which was founded in 2011. Finnish shower cabins are considered one of the best in their quality.
Another manufacturer from Finland is the company IDO. But the price of products is high enough, so not everyone can afford the products of this company.
Finland by law occupies one of the leading places for the production of this type of plumbing, since the quality and functionality of the models is always at the height.
Models
One of the most popular models in the market is considered IDO Showerama. . This is an open-type cabin, its feature is that you can choose the size you need. They are both transparent with a glass of 6 mm thick and tinted or matte glasses. The pallet of the cab is made of marble, which makes it durable and durable. The model has a tropical shower function, and there is a manual leak. The only drawback is the high price and expensive components for the cabin.
Another popular model of the Finnish Shower Cabin is considered Novitek Evelyn. This is a closed box where a hot tub is present. Its length is 170 cm, which is a full-fledged stationary bathroom. The volume of water that is placed in this box is 240 liters. Such a combined boxing of the bath and shower cabin will provide an opportunity not only to take a shower, but also soak in a foam bath. Also, the model has the possibility of hydromassage of the back, neck and legs.
Present Tropical Soul Function, What will allow you to cheer up well in the morning. The mixer has 5 positions, and there is a thermostat that even when the water temperature drops will allow you to maintain a comfortable water for you. A pleasant addition to the fact that The cabin has a radio, shelves, two seats and a mirror.
The size of the cabin easily allow to accommodate two people in it. The price, of course, the product is not low, but purchasing this model you get 2 in 1: both shower cabin, and a full-fledged bath.
Thanks to the Finnish quality, such a boxing will serve a long period of time and will not require replacement after 3 or 4 years, unlike Chinese manufacturers.
Some Finnish manufacturers can offer the options for shower cabins in conjunction with the sauna. However, not everyone can afford to establish such a design in the apartment, since the process of creating and maintaining a high temperature is carried out mainly by infrared heaters, which requires sufficiently powerful power.
In the multi-storey old buildings, the power limit is 5 kW, while the minimum power required for this type of cabin is 8 kW. To do this, we will have to think through the ways to provide the necessary energy of such a product. Since the increase in capacity consumption in the apartment refers to the work on the reorganization, To install such a boxing will require special coordination.
Distinctive features of boxing with sauna from shower:
- In boxing there is a separation into two parts, one of which is a standard shower room, the second part is a sauna;
- The high price of the product, in connection with which the size of such boxing is large enough;
- In the sauna, instead of the pallet there is a smooth floor, and the drain hole is located in the shower;
- In the room with a pariller, a dry or wet stove is usually present (it is better to choose products with a wet stove, for them it will not be necessary to make coordination to increase the power consumption, since it does not require such a number of energy, but it is worth learning to monitor the level of humidity);
- In the boxes in the part where the sauna is located, it is necessary to attend the sun bed, otherwise it will simply won't be in the purchase of such boxing.
Many points are described in instructions for such boxes. It is important to remember that The maximum temperature in the steam room should not exceed 100 degrees Celsius. Before you buy, read the instructions and pay attention to the time where the tips will be indicated on how to maintain such temperature conditions. Pay attention to the presence of a thermostat from a model or a hygrometer to be able to track the readings.
In such boxes, a compartment with a sauna has a good thermal insulation made of glass windows, this is done so that such a high temperature does not heat all the rooms, but only supported in the required compartment. Specialists do not recommend choosing models where thermal insulation is made of polystyrene, polyurethane foam, or from any polymer insulating materials. After all, these materials at elevated temperatures can melt.
A distinctive feature of such cabins is their wood finish. It creates a feeling as if you are in a real sauna, it allows you to relax and enjoy the aroma of wood.
The installation process of the shower cabin IDO see the next video.