Which is better - a shower cabin or a shower corner

If the size of the bathroom cannot compete with a water park and it is difficult to fit a classic bathtub into it, then you need to think about an alternative. Shower stalls and corners are popular and quite affordable. How are they different from each other? What's better? We'll figure out.

Differences between shower stalls

So what's so special about shower stalls? In fact, the difference between them and the corners is immediately visible even to an inexperienced person. These differences during selection may or may not be important at all.

The main difference between booths and corners is the presence of partitions. This is what allows you to install a shower cabin anywhere without thinking about waterproofing.

Any person who has even minimal experience “dealing” with shower cabins understands that assembly is not an easy task. At the same time, the presence of detailed documentation does not guarantee that the collection will be simple and without difficulty. You will have to spend at least a day connecting all the structural elements into a single whole.

The booths cost a lot, and if you look at the quality products from famous brands, you will think several times about the feasibility of purchasing. But quality cannot be inexpensive.

The booths have many additional features that make the device multifunctional and complex.

What is a shower corner

The shower corner is a banal fence. But! If you meet it in a department store, you may not even understand what it is. After all, there it is installed on a tray and looks like a shower stall. But there is one sign that clearly distinguishes it even at first glance - there is no mixer or shower head.

Sellers install shower enclosures on pallets solely for the sake of beauty, after which beautiful photographs are shown on websites. But no one just bothers to install a faucet. But it is clearly visible, even if the doors are closed. This is what you should focus on when purchasing.

What is the difference between a corner and a booth?

At first glance, you might think that the shower enclosure is much simpler and its design is more understandable. And indeed it is. It is faster to install than a cabin. Essentially, it's just a tray and a glass door. There is simply no room for complexity here, as well as numerous functions. But the cabin is a completely different matter. It includes rich features aimed at maintaining human hygiene, so installation and installation are more complex.

There are clear differences. There is no roof in the corner, there is no sealing of any kind. When choosing it, you need to take into account all the features of the room. For a wooden house, the choice is more than obvious - definitely a cabin.

In addition to such obvious points, there are some nuances that can tip the scales in one direction or another:

1. Price. For the price of an inexpensive shower stall, it is quite possible to buy a high-quality corner. This is quite important.
2. Durable and easy to care for. The corners last longer, they do not require maintenance (it is not difficult to wash the glass). Cabins require extensive care and are quite difficult to maintain (acrylic has a surprisingly unpleasant tendency to get dirty).
3. Preliminary work. To install a shower cabin, you do not need to prepare the room. It is enough that you need to install sewerage and water supply; installation of the corner will require preparation. It is necessary to protect the walls from water, level the floors, supply water and sewerage, install a faucet and shower.

What's better? If we talk about durability - of course, the shower enclosure.

The cabin is demanding on water quality - you will have to install a filter. And it will not suit any interior. It obviously won’t fit into the classic style. The corners are minimalist in design, and therefore harmonize with any style.

Any tray can be installed for the cabins, but only a low one fits the corners.

Pros and cons of each option

Positive qualities of the cabin:

1. This is a self-contained device. There is no need to select individual elements to match each other.
2. There are no requirements for interior decoration. The cabin is completely insulated - no water will get on the walls or floor.
3. Installation is possible wherever there is a water supply.

Negative qualities of the cabin:

1. The completeness of the cabin assembly is not always liked by the buyer. Some functions may not be needed, but you need to pay for them. And it’s very difficult to embed anything additional. So you have to take what is offered.
2. The cabin dimensions are large. The calculation is based on the external sides, but the internal space is smaller. It turns out that the cabin takes up more space than may be needed for washing.
3. After twenty years, at best, the cabin will need to be replaced.Repairing something in it is difficult and unprofitable, since the cost is equivalent to purchasing new equipment.

Important! Shower cubicle - ready-made kit. You just need to bring it home and put it in its place. There is no need to think about finishing, sewerage and other plumbing problems.

Where to choose

It is impossible to say with confidence whether it is better to buy a shower stall or, on the contrary, a shower corner. Both options have advantages and disadvantages. The main thing that differentiates them is the cost.

A shower corner is much cheaper than a stall. Practice shows that it is much more profitable to refuse to buy a booth than to buy a cheap model. It’s hard to imagine a more unsuccessful investment than buying a budget cabin.

By saving money, you get a “below average” design: made of low-grade material, with poor quality plumbing. But it is quite possible to buy a high-quality shower corner.