Built-in shower cabins: features, varieties, selection rules

Some people install showers in their bathrooms. Currently, there is a wide variety of such plumbing designs. Today we are going to talk about built-in showers.

Built-in cabins are placed in a niche or in a corner of the room. It is impossible to transfer such plumbing. It can be installed without the usual pallet, ceiling and partitions. Built-in showers are open spaces in the bathroom for showering. But still, most often it is separated using glass or plastic doors.

These cab models have a number of advantages, among which it is worth highlighting the following.

• The ability to use already installed equipment. These built-in samples can be combined with a regular bathroom.
• High level of functionality. These models imply a large number of various additional options and capabilities (aromatherapy, hydromassage), in addition, it will not be difficult to change or add new plumbing equipment.
• Wide choose. Built-in cabins can be made in a wide variety of shapes and configurations.
• Takes up less space. These devices require less space than standard models.
• Wear resistance and durability... The cabins have almost no surfaces that are easily scratched and damaged.
• Easy care... Built-in showers require little maintenance. It is enough to regularly wipe the walls with a damp cloth.

In addition to all these advantages, built-in designs have some disadvantages.

• Dampness... Bathrooms with such fixtures are often more humid. Ventilation is required during its installation. In this case, after each shower, you should leave the doors open.
• Possibility of leakage. During installation, it is worth taking care of additional waterproofing. It is also necessary to clean the drain in a timely manner.
• The appearance of odors from the plum. To avoid this, it is worth additionally installing a special water seal.

Currently, in specialized stores you can find a huge number of different built-in shower cabins. So, there are flat pallet modelswhich can be purchased separately or made from a brick base, and models without pallet... In the second case, the plumbing is installed with a drain in the floor. When installing a purchased pallet, its height can be adjusted. This is done using small legs located on it.

These products can be made made of acrylic base, stainless steel... There are also enameled structures, they have a higher cost. But at the same time, they are the most durable and wear-resistant.

The option without a pallet is considered the safest for humans. In addition, such products are very practical and easy to clean.

Remember that models without pallets are difficult to install. To do this, you will first need to make a rough concrete screed, lay a waterproofing coating, install a drain and connect to the sewer system. Only after that do the tiling of the flooring and walls with tiles.

Also, these showers differ depending on the material of the panels and doors. They can be made of tempered glass or plastic. In the first case, the surfaces will be the most durable and shock-resistant, scratches and chips will not form on them. They will not crack from hot water either.... Glass can be either transparent, matte or tinted.

Tempered glass doors can be made with decorative patterns or engraving. Models made of matte or transparent materials without decor are most often used for bathrooms made in minimalist styles.

Built-in shower cabins can be equipped with various additional options. So, they often install a system designed for hydromassage. This function is carried out using nozzles built into the walls of the structure, from which water flows.

Also, such showers are often equipped with steam generator. It allows you to achieve the "Turkish bath" effect. At the same time, the temperature does not reach too high a value. Aromatherapy is also common in built-in showers. It allows you to carry out spa treatments at home. To activate this option, simply add aroma oils to the steam generator.

Many models have a built-in sauna. Such samples will be a good option for those who love high temperatures. Also, some cabins have an ozone function. It is used for medicinal purposes. It destroys mold, harmful bacteria and germs. This option is a great option for people with allergies or asthma.

You can often find and infrared radiation system... It allows you to warm up the cabin well, which makes water procedures as comfortable as possible.In addition, infrared radiation can have a beneficial effect on the human body. It stimulates blood circulation, significantly improves metabolism and promotes the rapid elimination of toxins and toxins. Some varieties are additionally equipped radios and video players. They allow you to include music, clips, videos in the process of taking water procedures.

Contrast shower function will help to quickly cheer up a person in the morning. Also, this mode promotes hardening.

And here rain shower is considered a comfortable and pleasant addition. For him, the watering can is installed at the top of the structure, above the person's head. While taking a shower, a large number of fine thin streams of water pour out of it. They completely wash the whole body. This system can be programmed to use aromatic oils. You can also additionally equip the backlight.

Almost all modern models of built-in shower cubicles are equipped with display, with the help of which the entire complex system is controlled... The screen displays a preselected temperature regime, a hydromassage program. Unlike standard shower enclosures, these models can be additionally equip with shelves, dispensers for soap or shampoos.

Built-in showers are easy to maintain. They should be washed periodically with detergent and a damp cloth. It is also worth sealing all places where moisture can get during the operation of the plumbing.

If you do not carry out timely cleaning, then a large number of stains will form on the surface of the doors and panels of such shower rooms. In addition, it is sometimes worthwhile to carry out procedures with steam, they prevent the formation of mold and harmful bacteria.

• In an interior decorated in a dark blue color scheme, a rectangular shower cubicle will look beautiful. In this case, you can install a white or beige pallet. It is better to decorate the walls that will be located directly in the cockpit in other shades (golden, yellow, beige, brown, olive).

• In a white and brown interior bathroom built-in corner cabin will look very original. The inner walls of the structure can be decorated with small tiles with the same color palette or slightly darker. A massive black shelf inside the plumbing can become an unusual accent.

• Another interesting option would be installation of a square or rectangular built-in cabin in a bathroom, decorated in a beige and brown color palette. In this case, it is better to choose a white pallet. Door panels can be made with gold or silver decorative finishes.

For information on how to make a built-in shower cabin with your own hands from tiles, see the next video.