Shower enclosures without a pallet: varieties and selection

Shower enclosures without a pallet cannot be called an innovative idea. Rather, it is a well-forgotten old thing. Such designs are highly functional. Let's consider other features of such models.

Shower cabins without a pallet are ergonomic and rational. Due to the lack of a pallet, such structures can have various shapes and sizes. Thanks to this, the booth, the drain of which is organized directly into the floor, can be entered into almost any room.

In such systems, drainage and drainage holes are located in the floor, so even in case of an accident, the risk of flooding of neighbors is excluded. The absence of sides in the booth is convenient and safe for the elderly, people with disabilities.

However, it is incorrect to believe that the installation of such a system is much easier than the installation of a shower box with a tray. Since the drain hole of structures without a pallet is located directly in the floor, pipes and all communications must be hidden in a screed.

In addition to preparing the floor, you need to take care of leveling the walls. If this is not done, then the shower doors will not close tightly. And there can be no talk of any tightness.

Thus, a disadvantage, or rather a feature of cabins without a pallet, is the need to perform a large amount of preparatory work. In the absence of such or violation of the technology for their implementation, all the advantages described above come to naught.

For the manufacture of walls and doors of the booth, glass or polymers can be used. Polymers are transparent plastics that can be quite attractive on the outside. However, if we talk about reliability, tightness and durability, then glass options are preferable.

It is more durable and even in case of damage it does not crumble into hundreds of traumatic fragments, but cracks and remains on a special film.

The advantage of glass is also that it has a dirt-repellent impregnation, which means that it is characterized by ease of maintenance. Water runs down the glass in drops, leaving no streaks or stains. Glass can be transparent and matte, have corrugation, pattern.

Glass differs in thickness and processing characteristics. As a rule, tempered glass is up to 4 mm thick, which is an easy hygienic option. Thicker but lighter glass is plexiglass. The disadvantage of a transparent canvas is the inability to grind it in case of scratches and chips on it. However, with matte products, this problem does not arise - when scratches appear, the material is easily sanded.

In the manufacture of cabins, another glass option is used - triplex. In terms of the production method, this material is similar to automobile glass - these are 2 impact-resistant glasses with a transparent reinforcing film between them. It is characterized by durability and safety.

Polystyrene walls and doors are lighter and more affordable, but they cannot boast of a long service life. Usually, such models are installed in summer cottages. Another drawback of plastic structures is more difficult maintenance; streaks and soap stains often remain on the surface.

For this, special floor tiles or mosaics are suitable. As an alternative or addition, you can use anti-slip silicone suction mats. Using a wooden grate will also help make the floor safe and non-slip.

In small and medium-sized bathrooms, a booth without a pallet is usually placed in the corner. It can be in the shape of a triangle, square or rectangle. Rectangular booths can also be located along one of the walls of the room. Booths in the form of 1/4 (placed in the corner) or 1/2 circle are considered compact.

For more spacious rooms, you can choose a booth of almost any shape. Designs are popular in the form of rectangles, products of asymmetric shapes. Square products are comfortable and ergonomic, however, it is better if the width of the walls starts from 70-90 cm. These can be products in sizes 75x75, 80x80, 85x85, 100x100 and 110x110 cm.

It may also be interesting booth-trapezoid... It will take up less space than a rectangular counterpart. The standard sizes for this design are 80x100, 90x80, 70x80, 70x90, 100x80, 100x90, 110x70 and 110x80 cm.For more spacious bathrooms - 110x90, 120x90, 120x80, 120x100 and 100x120 cm.

To create a spectacular bathroom interior, you can choose round shower cabins. True, they require quite a lot of installation space. In addition, due to the peculiarities of the walls (the technology for manufacturing rounded and arched glass parts is very laborious), round booths are usually more expensive. The sizes of the cabins can also be varied; when buying, you should be guided by the dimensions of the bathroom.Usually, the minimum length of the booth walls is 70 cm, the maximum is 150 cm.

The design of the corner is determined by its shape and size. Depending on the use of clear or frosted glass, the appearance of the structure also changes.

The choice of doors also affects the aesthetics of the booth, as well as the peculiarities of its operation. The most common options are swing doors and sliding doors. The latter are organized like wardrobe doors and slide along special guides.

Also, the doors can be sliding and pendulum, folding (folded like a book or accordion, also characterized by ergonomics) and radius. Sometimes only a bathroom curtain can be used. Usually these are democratic cabins, organized in a wall niche or in the corner of a bathroom.

The appearance is also influenced by whether the structure has a frame. In this regard, frame and frameless cabins are distinguished. A frame is a metal or plastic outline that encloses the rest of the structure. The frame makes the booth more reliable, but deprives it of visual lightness and airiness.

Frameless models involve the use of materials that do not need an additional level of rigidity, for example, it can be impact-resistant glass. Frameless models literally dissolve into the interior, making it visually more spacious.

The Czech company Ravak is called one of the leading manufacturers of cabins without pallets. The products are of high quality and functionality.

Among the popular models without a pallet are:

• Ravak Pivot PSKK3-80: corner model with hinged doors for small bathrooms, size - 80x80 cm, tempered transparent glass and a white metal frame are used;
• Ravak SmartLine SMSKK4-90: in general, the model is similar to the previous one, but has large dimensions - 90x90 cm;
• Ravak Chrome CRV2: is available in several sizes (with wall widths from 80 to 110 cm), shape - square, doors - swing, transparent tempered glass is used.

Booths from a French manufacturer are in demand LEROY MERLIN... The secret of popularity is the optimal combination of quality and value. In addition, the brand boasts a wide variety of models. Palletless designs are usually in the form of a quarter corner, square and rectangle. Palletless models are Purity, Sensea Optima and others.

In search of a durable and ergonomic cubicle, turn to the collection brand RGW (Germany).

It is a multi-layered "cake" that does not break, has a special anti-lime layer, thanks to which it always looks perfect.

True German quality and attention to detail can be found in the products of this brand. This is especially clear when evaluating fittings.

Models without pallet:

• RGW PA-45: dimensions - 120x90 cm, shape - rectangle, transparent tempered glass, sliding doors;
• RGW WA-01: rectangular construction with a width of 90 or 100 cm, heavy-duty tempered glass with a thickness of 10 mm, door type - walk in;
• RGW WA-02: square construction in 3 sizes (with side widths 70, 80 and 90 cm), tempered glass 6 mm, doors - walk in.

Chinese brand APPOLLO destroys the existing myth about low-quality Chinese products. Shower cabins from this manufacturer are characterized by reliability and durability, have many "smart" functions, and customers also note a high level of service.

The range of palletless designs includes not only standard corner, square and rectangular models, but also many asymmetric ones. Palletless constructions from this manufacturer - Cerutti ZP91 (pentagonal tempered glass booth) and rectangular booth Cerutti ZQ91.

The best manufacturers of sanitary ware, including shower cabins, are Italian brands. One of them - Cezares. The products combine high quality, the latest technology and stylish French design.

The following brand models do not have a pallet: Pratico R-1-90-C-Cr (shape - 1/2 circle, size - 90x90 cm, hinged doors, walls - tempered glass) and exquisite VALVOLA-AH-1-80 / 90-C-Cr (frameless square model in the size 80x90 cm).

First of all, you need to decide on the size of the structure. You need to choose a design, taking into account the size of the entire room.

This is due to the fact that during water procedures a person does not stand still, but moves. In a cramped cabin, it is easy to touch the glass, mixer, and get injured.

The shape of the structure is also often determined by the dimensions of the bathroom. In small rooms, it is better to mount corner models in the shape of a quarter or semicircle. Square or rectangular designs will do. For small spaces, a cubicle with sliding doors is usually chosen.

If a design with swing doors is chosen, you need to make sure that when the door is opened it does not interfere or obstruct the space. Swing doors can be hinged or hinged, the second option is more reliable.

When choosing materials for the booth, preference should be given to metal over plastic (when it comes to the frame, accessories), and glass (when choosing doors and walls).

Convenient and stylish - rectangular transparent cabin without pallet. Thanks to transparent glass and minimalism in design, the shower room is almost invisible in the interior, adding volume to it.

Corner model, and it is not installed close to the wall, but is organized using special partitions. The space behind the partition became a place for storing bath accessories.

Another example of how a transparent structure without a pallet can dissolve into the interior. Particularly chic is achieved thanks to the same chrome shade of the bathroom fixtures and the booth frame.

Tips for choosing shower enclosures without a pallet and the features of their operation can also be found in the following video.