Corner showers with a low base

Showers are often used in small bathrooms. Such products are offered in a wide range, so you can choose the best option in terms of size, type, material and design. Often, consumers prefer models with a low pallet. Let's consider the features of these cabins, their types and tell you how to choose a worthy solution.

A corner shower cabin with a low pallet is especially often chosen in families with small or elderly people, disabled people. For them, overcoming the high shower tray becomes a real obstacle. Low models will help solve this problem once and for all. Solutions are available with pallet heights of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 cm. Products with large values ​​belong to the group of cabins with a medium-deep pallet.

Other benefits include:

• wide choose - manufacturers offer models of different sizes, made of different materials;
• organic placement in any bathroom, regardless of its size and interior design;
• functionality - modern shower cabins are often equipped with various appliances and electronics to support a variety of options;
• tightness - the doors of the booth are tightly closed, due to which you can not worry that water will get on the floor or walls in the bathroom.

Another huge advantage that corner showers have is design. Depending on the model, products can be rounded, rectangular, square or polyhedral. The housing materials are also different.Doors can be made of frosted glass, be mirrored or have a surface with patterns, patterns or sandblasting. The color scheme of the shower structure can be neutral, pastel or bright. A wide variety of colors will help you make the right choice and buy a model that will emphasize the overall style of the room.

As for the cons, it is important to understand that an excessively low pallet will be on a slight rise in relation to the floor. Because of this feature, high demands are placed on the drain in the bathroom.

Shower corner cabins can be monoblock or prefabricated. The first are models that do not need complex installation. They only need to be installed and connected to water supply systems. Prefabricated structures are assembled from partitions, pallets and doors. Most often they do not have back walls - this function is performed by the walls of the room. It may seem that corner showers equipped with a low base are devoid of comfort. However, it is not. Modern solutions can be completed with mirrors, handles, shelves, hangers, seats. Products with seats are very convenient for using the shower for the elderly or children.

For more comfortable hygiene procedures, the cabins are equipped with a ventilation system, ozonation or aromatherapy, and a rain shower. There are models with built-in radio or systems for listening to music. Note that the more functions and components are provided in the shower cabin, the more expensive it will cost to the buyer.

Various materials are used in the manufacture of shower trays. They all have certain performance characteristics.

• Acrylic. A relatively new material for the production of sanitary ware. Due to its "pliability", aesthetic pallets of various standard sizes and shapes are made from it. Acrylic is easy to maintain, durable (acrylic structures can last at least 10-15 years) and can be repaired in case of damage. The main disadvantages are fragility and high cost.

• Cast iron. Cast iron pallets are renowned for their strength, durability and wear resistance. The coverings of such pallets often slip. To reduce the risk of injury while showering, you should choose models with a grooved bottom. Other disadvantages of cast iron pallets include their high weight and minimal assortment of shapes.

• Ceramics. The material is distinguished by its external impeccability, durability (subject to careful handling). Ceramic pallets are able to organically fit into any interior style. The products are easy to clean and do not make loud noises when water is supplied from the shower head. Their disadvantages include high cost and long heating.

• Kvaril. It is a polymer concrete consisting of acrylic and quartz. Thanks to quartz spraying, shower trays acquire additional durability. Glossy models look stylish and aesthetically pleasing. If the requirements for maintenance and use are met, they will retain their external impeccability for many years.

• Stone... Most of the stone models are made of marble or porcelain stoneware. These structures are distinguished by their environmental friendliness, preservation of external perfection during long and intensive use. Natural or artificial stone will not fade or tarnish over time. It is able to withstand severe mechanical stress without the risk of deformation. Two main disadvantages inherent in stone pallets are their large mass and high cost. Heavy pallets should be placed on concrete substrates.

The stores offer a large number of shower cabins with different dimensions. Depending on the size, the models are subdivided into small-sized, medium-sized and large-sized. Models with dimensions 80x80, 85x85, 90x90, 95x95 are considered standard. Products with such indicators are considered the most popular. They are often installed in small rooms. On sale there are cabins with "intermediate" dimensions, for example, 70x90, 90x100, 80x90. Most often, these dimensions have non-standard designs. If the bathroom is spacious enough and a lot of space is allocated for taking a shower, large cabins with dimensions of 100x100, 110x110, 120x90 are chosen. These models can comfortably accommodate a full person. For people with such a build, the acquisition of dimensional cabins is a necessity.

There are very tiny bathrooms in which every centimeter is important. In order to preserve the usable space as much as possible, the owners prefer small-sized corner cabins with a low pallet. Their dimensions are 60x60, 70x70, 75x75. This is the optimal solution for short people with a normal complexion who do not like to take water procedures for a long time.

When purchasing a shower stall with a low base, it is important to pay attention to several important nuances. In most cases, a successful purchase will depend on them.

• Dimensions. The size of the shower room is adjusted according to the space in the bathroom. The bathroom should have a place for a washing machine (if it is provided for its placement), various shelves, whatnots and other accessories. For a small room, it is impractical to buy bulky structures that will take up a lot of space.
• Pallet depth. The lower it is, the more convenient it is for a child or elderly person to enter the cab. However, it is best to refuse to purchase a product with a 5 cm pallet. According to consumer reviews, such models often cause flooding.
• Additional functions. It is important to consider in advance whether family members will use the options provided in certain models. If the product is purchased only for the purpose of taking a shower, there is no need to overpay for a set of additional functions.
• Design. The shower cubicle should not "get out" of the overall style of the interior. It should be in perfect harmony in style and color with plumbing fixtures, interior items and decor.
• Manufacturer. The purchase of a shower stall requires a serious investment. However, do not look for a "cheaper" option from a dubious manufacturer. In budget models, low-quality components or toxic materials that are dangerous to human health are often used. In order not to risk it, it is recommended to give preference to a shower cabin from a well-known manufacturer.

In the next video, you will find the assembly of a corner shower with a low base.