Types of shower cabins

In recent years, showers have become a fixture in most bathrooms. This is understandable, because with them our life has become somewhat simpler, since such plumbing has undeniable advantages. And it takes up less space, and it’s more convenient to wash in the cabins.

When buying this or that model, you should pay special attention to its quality and the material from which it is made. Size and, of course, functions are important. Taking into account all these parameters, you can safely choose the right option for yourself at an affordable cost.

What types of shower cabins are there, their features

All existing shower cabins can be divided into several types:

• prefabricated open;
• hermetically sealed;
• infrared;
• built-in

Open cabins have no roof and are much cheaper than others. However, most people prefer sealed models. If the plumbing room is small, corner options will be more optimal.

Not long ago, infrared cabins began to appear in stores. As soon as they appeared, they began to confidently win positions for themselves in the market. Today they can be found not only in various institutions, but also in apartments.

Open views

Devices that are usually classified as open type are supplied disassembled. The design has a tray that is installed near the wall or in the corner of the room, and a sewage system is connected to it. Walls are installed along the perimeter of the pallet. They are made of glass (as an option, from plexiglass). Depending on the type of corner, the back wall and corner wall are tiled. After all, it is the walls of the room that complement the entire structure.

There is no ceiling in the shower enclosures. Its dimensions are relatively small. And before installing it, the bathroom needs to be renovated.

Positive properties:

• it is very compact, since its dimensions are inferior to classic bathtubs and cabins;
• the cost of the corner is low;
• it is used for a long time;
• is distinguished by reliability and practicality;
• easy to care for.

In addition, its installation does not require the presence of professionals. You can do everything yourself.

There are also some unpleasant moments. For example:

• after taking a shower, the glass is difficult to wash, and over time it becomes covered with plaque and scratches that are almost impossible to remove;
• the corner is not very functional, it does not have such an abundance of possibilities as in sealed cabins.

Closed views

The features of pressurized cabins make them completely self-sufficient devices. They have walls, a tray and a ceiling. Essentially, this is a room in miniature, equipped with ample opportunities.

Installing and dismantling the cabin is not difficult. The ceiling covering and most of the elements are metal or polymer-based. The walls, as well as the corners, are made of glass. They are more expensive than corners; a high-quality model will cost about forty thousand rubles.

Advantages of pressurized cabins:

• quick installation and connection of communications;
• multifunctionality;
• good sound insulation;
• tightness;
• large model range.

Of the minuses, other than the high price, there is nothing to complain about. If you dig carefully, you can find some shortcomings, but these are problems of a specific model from a specific manufacturer.

Multifunctional showers

We can talk about the functionality of cabins for a very long time, but what are they? What's special about them?

Almost all existing models are equipped with hydromassage capabilities. It can have a horizontal or vertical direction:

1. Horizontal hydromassage is available exclusively in expensive combined-type models, in which the tray is replaced with a bathtub. Water supply nozzles are installed at the bottom of the bath and on its walls. The massage occurs through the thickness of the water. Water flow and air bubbles are distributed in all directions from the nozzles; their strength can be adjusted individually. This massage procedure can be performed at least every day. This will lift your spirits and relieve stress after a hard day. By acting on the skin, massage speeds up metabolism, improves blood circulation, the functioning of the digestive system and intestines. It gets rid of cellulite quite well.
2. The nozzles built into the cabin wall provide the possibility of vertical massage. Their number affects the direction of the massage. Certain areas of the body may be affected; if you install an additional attachment, you can also massage your legs. The most convenient are nozzles with a rotating mechanism.

In addition, plumbing may have the following capabilities:

1. "Turkish bath". This function is provided by a built-in steam generator, which creates almost one hundred percent humidity, with air temperatures up to sixty degrees.The fan distributes the steam throughout the cabin.
2. Tropical shower. Thanks to the nozzle installed on the ceiling, water falls on a person like rain. Helps you relax very well.
3. Inhalation. If the cabin provides the functions of a bath and rain, then it also has aromatherapy. Aromatic oil is poured into a special container. Water together with steam, passing through it, fills the room with a pleasant smell.
4. Ventilation. The fan not only helps circulate steam throughout the cabin, but also makes breathing easier.
5. Cold and hot shower. Hot and cold water falls on a person in turn. This promotes hardening and is wonderfully refreshing, especially in the morning.
6. Light therapy. Helps restore the body after stress. The beneficial effect is achieved by exposure to light and water.
7. Voice control. Only the most expensive models are equipped with this feature. With your voice you can make the water warmer and launch other functions.

In addition to all this, almost every model has a built-in radio and telephone. There is natural lighting, a mirror, a seat, various shelves and much more.

Shower cabins, which have many functions, are very demanding on electrical energy. To make them safe to use, it is better to lay a separate power line for them and ground the cabin.