Shower cabins with a seat: features, varieties, selection rules

Additional convenience while taking a shower is created by the presence of a seat, so many consumers are interested in cabins equipped with a highchair or bench.

The chair in the shower compartment is used for comfortable hygiene procedures: a person sitting on it can get rid of the heaviness in the legs, relieve fatigue, just relax, lowering his feet into the water collected in the pan. A shower cubicle with a seat is ideal for people who find it difficult to stand during the water treatment.

The pros of using seated booths directly depend on the pallet.

• Bench in the shower stall low pallet creates convenience for providing assistance during water procedures to sick or elderly people, disabled people, small children. They can freely enter and exit the box.
• In the cockpit with high pallet it is possible to collect water and temporarily close the drain with a special plug. The inner space warms up well, which makes it convenient for people with disabilities to perform hygiene procedures.
• In the hydrobox with medium pallet, Compared to a flat-bottomed cab, there is no accidental overflow. Unlike a pallet with a high side, it is convenient for everyone to enter such a cabin.

but lack of sides in boxes with a low pallet does not provide an opportunity to draw water for bathing an infant or taking a water treatment for the feet.In addition, the bottom cools down much faster than the versions with a high pallet. If the drain is clogged, there is a chance of flooding the bathroom.

It is difficult for sick and elderly people to enter a booth with a deep pallet because of the high side.

The hydrobox should fit well into the bathroom interior. A cabin without external panels can be built into the bathroom yourself. There are different types of shower cubicles. It is necessary to select a model that matches the design of the room.

A shower enclosure that does not have a rear wall and an upper canopy is called an open cabin. The design involves connecting a pallet to the sewer system, attaching it to a wall or corner. Waterproof panels are installed on the side along the perimeter. The advantage of open type shower structures is their simple assembly, easy and quick dismantling. Choosing an open model is a great solution for cramped rooms.

A self-contained, sealed hydrobox with a ceiling is most often equipped with a large number of functions. In a closed cabin, it is convenient to receive healing procedures, listen to music, and answer phone calls. Water in the shower, which is isolated from all sides by partitions, does not splash throughout the bathroom.

Corner-mountable cab is ideal for any bathroom. The back-to-wall design saves a significant amount of space... The model on a high base has excellent heat dissipation and easily converts into a bathtub for children. A corner cabin with a middle pallet is a decoration of a small room. Thanks to the glass and mirror coating, it looks compact.

The hydrobox, connected to the bathroom, is partially separated from it by a partition. The design allows you not only to take a shower, but also to soak up the bath. The combination models are equipped with many additional functions.

The seats in shower stalls come in different shapes and designs.

• A peculiar protrusion in the form of a chair can be integrated into a wall or a pallet and is a part of them.

• Some showers are fitted with comfortable benches.

• The folding seat is attached to the panel with anchor dowels or by gas welding. Provision must be made for the wall to support the weight of the person. A fabric seat is not suitable for use: you must select a material that can withstand moisture and dampness.

• Many consumers use a folding plastic stool. The lightweight seat can carry up to 150 kg. The stool is convenient for use and storage.

Models are presented in a wide variety of standard sizes. There are many different products from the smallest 70x70 cm to the huge one - 150x150 cm.The ideal parameters for a booth with a seat are considered to be 80x80 and 90x90 cm. Boxes can have non-standard dimensions: 110x85, 160x90 cm, 170x110 cm, etc. The flat pallet is 35 cm, medium - 18 cm, deep - 45 cm.

Open-type booths and semicircular models are installed on a low pallet. Closed and corner hydroboxes are available with high, medium and low pallets. Combined cabins are most often mounted on deep pallets. They are also produced with a medium pallet. The total height of such a structure usually reaches 245-250 cm, length - 150-170 cm.The standard height of a built-in chair is 45 cm, for a tall person - 55 cm.

Box frame details make made of aluminum, dense plastic with rubberized elements. To avoid injury to consumers, sealed glass partitions are made of toughened impact-resistant glass. For the manufacture of curtains and doors, polycarbonate, polystyrene, glass are used.Folding chairs are made of bamboo, plastic, stainless steel.

Bamboo is the only wood that is ideal for wet rooms. All other wood varieties have a swelling property.

Folding stools are made of plastic. The material is not afraid of water. After use, it does not require thorough drying. It is durable, but loses its attractive appearance over time. The pallet and the seats integrated into it are usually made of durable materials. Cast iron, earthenware, steel, acrylic, kvaril are used.

• Cast iron retains heat well.
• Faience differs in fragility and exacting care.
• Pallet of steel cools down quickly. In addition, it can bend under the weight of a heavy person.
• Lightweight and durable acrylic perfectly dampens the sound of falling water. In addition, there is the possibility of using a variety of colors.
• Kvaril combines acrylic and quartz. The successful combination of the beauty of natural stones and the elasticity of acrylic gives the pallet great rigidity, excellent wear resistance and excellent texture.

When choosing a shower stall, it is necessary to take into account the dimensions of the bathroom. You should carefully make measurements, calculate everything to the smallest detail. You need to leave spare space for the location of other items in the bathroom and for the possibility of repair work. Before buying, you must carefully inspect the hydrobox to exclude the presence of cracks and other defects. It is necessary to check the build quality of the cab. Make sure the strength and reliability of the fastening of individual parts and elements.

The box must be sealed. Choose a pallet with a rough bottom so as not to slip on it. It is best to choose a product lined with a special anti-slip coating. The seat must be firmly secured. The reliability of the structure is checked by sitting on a chair... This makes it possible to find out whether it fixes a person well, is comfortable, whether the height is adjustable.

The seat is purchased additionally. It should be in harmony with the interior of the shower stall. Of no small importance is the material from which the product is made. You need to give preference to a solid model. It is best to choose a reclining chair made of plastic, stainless steel or water-resistant wood.

For a review of a shower cabin with a seat, see the next video.