Shower boxes: pros and cons

The pace of life changes our preferences, with many taking a shower instead of sitting in the bathroom for an hour. Demand creates supply, and shower enclosures are evolving into multifunctional shower enclosures. Now you can not only take a quick shower in the morning, but also in the evening, after a tiring day, relax under a pleasant stream of warm water, imitating a tropical rain.

A shower box is a device with which you can take a shower, relax, feel yourself in a sauna or under a warm shower, inhale floral aromas, and listen to music. It is hermetically sealed on all sides. It can be installed anywhere in the bathroom. This design differs from a cramped shower stall in comfort and functionality. Models with a bathtub are especially practical. As needed, you can use both on the same area.

Before making a choice in favor of a hydromassage cabin, you should familiarize yourself with all the advantages and disadvantages of the design. The advantages include unconditional comfort and additional treatment options. Modern boxes are able to economically use water and power resources. Such showers can replace a real sauna, but they are much cheaper, so the owners of private houses often prefer showers to baths.

The disadvantages include the large size of the structure. She requires constant care. If you do not wipe the glass walls with a dry cloth each time, deposits will form on them. The hydrobox is installed a little more difficult than the shower stall, except for connecting to the drain, it must be equipped with electrical wiring. All this is not a big problem and a reason to deny yourself the daily pleasure of taking a shower in a comfortable environment.

After the renovation in the bathroom, the moment comes to purchase modern plumbing. If you prefer a shower instead of a bath, the next step is to choose between a box and an ordinary shower stall. By understanding the pros and cons of using a shower box, it is easier to make a decision.

The shower stall does not have a ceiling; it is attached to the walls in the corner of the bathroom. In order for the installation to be sealed and water does not leak, the surfaces of the room must be perfectly aligned, and the angle must be brought out exactly at 90 degrees. The walls of the shower room should be tiled. The booth consists of a pallet, two walls, a door. The most that the shower room is equipped with is lighting and shower regulation. The dimensions of the square booth are from 70x70 to 120x120 cm. Usually they are installed in small rooms.

The shower box is closed on all sides, has independent walls, so it can be placed in any part of the room. In addition to the walls, the box has a pallet, ceiling (cover), doors and various options. Square boxes come in sizes from 130x130 to 170x170 cm, rectangular - from 140x90 to 170x90 cm. Aligned walls and corners are not required to install the box, since it can be placed even in the center of the bathroom. This design has the functions of hydromassage, Turkish bath and others, it is equipped with many additional options.

The difference between the two models is obvious. The shower cubicle is suitable for those who have a small bathroom and are used to taking a quick shower. For those who like to soak in warm water with hydromassage and other functions, a box with a high tray is required.

Hydroboxes are popular; a wide variety of these products can be found on the plumbing market. They are divided by function, shape, size, pallet arrangement. Boxes are open and closed, corner, infrared, built-in.

Open - these are prefabricated models without a roof, relatively inexpensive. The pallet is installed and connected to the sewer system, a wall of plexiglass is erected around it.

Closed hydroboxes have a pallet, roof and walls. They are completely isolated from the bathroom. They are simple and multifunctional. The first ones are endowed only with a shower and a tray; in their working properties they do not differ from a bath with a shower. Functional designs are available with hydromassage, sauna, Turkish bath, steam and other features.

Shower cabins have not only a functional difference, they are diverse in shape.

Rectangular are traditional boxes, they can be matched by color, they look good in the bathroom. The doors are made of tempered glass, which actually do not break. They are endowed with additional options, have a radio, telephone, hydromassage, steam generator and other devices. Of the minuses - the rectangular design takes up a lot of space, if the water pressure is less than two bars, then you can only use the shower, additional functions cannot be performed. Tempered glass requires careful maintenance, after each shower, the booth should be wiped dry.

Semicircular cabins are installed in the corner of the bathroom. They take up less space than rectangular boxes. They come in symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes.

Shower cabins differ from each other in a variety of pallets. Structures are of a sitting and lying type. The pallets are made of steel, acrylic, cast iron and faience. Cast iron - strong enough, it is heavy and heats up for a long time. The steel container heats up quickly, but the water hitting the surface makes a lot of noise. A beautiful, but fragile faience pallet. Lightweight and inexpensive acrylic models.

The shower box is a wonderful invention of mankind. It not only serves for hygiene purposes, but also allows you to relax and unwind after a hard day.

In addition to the tray, mixer and the shower itself, it is equipped with many pleasant options.

• Hydromassage is a uniformly distributed nozzle from which water comes out at different pressures. The horizontal hydromassage is suitable for the bathroom, the vertical one for the shower.
• The rain shower function is carried out thanks to special nozzles in the ceiling. The procedure reduces muscle tone well.

• Turkish sauna. With the help of a steam generator, warm humid air is supplied, these processes are controlled by the control panel.
• Sauna. With the help of a steam generator, you can organize an active steam room, changing the intensity mode at your discretion.

• Aromatherapy, inhalation. The steam passes through the flavored liquid containers and fills the box with scents.
• Modern cabins have a chromotherapy function that provides light therapy.
• Expensive boxes have a voice control option. With its help, you can change the temperature regime and the effect of steam.

There are many additional components: a chair, lighting, small cabinet, radio, ventilation, dispensers.

It's nice when all the functions you expect from a shower fit into a box that fits the size of the bathroom. Sometimes we want much more than our premises can accept. Boxes come in different types and sizes: square (symmetrical), rectangular (asymmetric), compact, medium and overall.

You can always choose the option for your bathroom.

• Compact boxes of square sizes are 130x130 cm. Rectangular ones have dimensions: 120x80, 135x90, 140x70 cm. Even a small room can accept a similar option for a shower.
• The middle boxes, which have a square shape, correspond to dimensions of 150x150 cm, and rectangular ones - 150x70, 150x80, 150x90 cm.
• As for large-sized boxes, their square shape is 170x170 cm, and rectangular ones are: 170x70, 170x80, 170x90, 190x120, 220x120 cm.Such dimensions of a shower box are suitable for private houses where large rooms are allocated for bathrooms.

The height of the box in different versions is 200–220 cm. When choosing a shower room, one should take into account not only the possibilities of the room, but also your own. It is not necessary for a large person to purchase a cramped box for the sake of square meters.

Shower boxes come to the domestic market from manufacturers from different countries: Italy, Germany, China. The production of Russian structures is well established. They have a fairly high rating and positive customer reviews.

Firm Models River there are rectangular shapes. The shower room is equipped with a steam generator, a hydro-massager, and a tropical rain function. The price fluctuates depending on the number of options.

Brand hydromassage box Miracle can be with a bathtub or a pallet. It has all kinds of functions, as well as a mirror, shelves, towel holder, hoods and other elements. All options are controlled via the touch panel. The pallet model is quite compact.

They look beautiful and are considered the best products of the brand Apollo... In addition to hydromassage, they have a cascade shower, a foot massage and a sauna.

The choice of a hydromassage cabin depends on the size of the room, the size of the owner and the functions that are preferred. The depth of the pallet is selected for the intended purpose. For older people, it should not be deep, the shallow side is easier to step over. For those who like to soak in warm water, you can choose a box-bath. Of the materials, acrylic is considered light and durable.

When buying, you should check all the components, ask if there are shower spare parts on sale. It is worth paying attention to the upper door rollers, for a longer service life, they should be double. Hydromassage for legs - this will give an opportunity to relieve muscle tone, have a good rest and relax. It is worth paying attention to this option when choosing.

When buying, check the stability of the pallet. To avoid slipping, the bottom is better to choose a relief structure. On advertising samples, you can test the height of the seat and the strength of the structure itself. You should pay attention to the warranty periods, they should relate not only to the electronics, but also to the design itself.

Replacing the bathtub with a hydromassage cabin does not require BTI permits, since no special changes are made to the room. If you carefully study the diagram, you can install the structure yourself. The box consists of a pallet, a screen (it is located under the pallet), uprights, walls, doors, and a cover. It is better to assemble the structure in a free area. Pre-assemble without sealants and double-check that all parts are present. If the water drainage system is not located directly under the shower room, it should be connected using corrugated hoses.

Having dealt with the drainage, the box should be disassembled and installed in the place intended for it. Begin by mounting a pallet on legs. It is necessary to level the structure by tightening the locking screws and checking the operation with a level. If the pallet does not have legs, it is placed directly on the tiled floor. Acrylic structures are installed using a cross and a leg, in their absence, the pallet is mounted on concrete. A layer of silicone is applied to all joints, and after hardening, water is collected and checked for tightness.

Next, you should proceed with the installation of the walls, they are planted on glue. Then the doors are installed. In order not to confuse the top and bottom, pay attention to the design details: the guides at the top have a wide shape, and the doors, in the upper part, are equipped with a large number of fasteners. All joints are coated with a sealant and glass is inserted, carefully pressed with a screw, and made out with a sealant.Then the back wall is mounted and the joints are sealed with silicone. When working with sealant, care must be taken that it does not fall into the water drainage recesses. The silicone dries for several days, then you can connect the structure and check for leaks. You should also test all the options in operation: backlights, radio and others.

By purchasing a shower box, we bring a piece of comfort into our everyday life.

Perhaps some tips will help in the selection and operation of such a design.

• The options are controlled using the remote control and the touch panel. In order not to harm the electronics, you should carefully study the instructions.
• Some functions have medicinal properties, but they may be contraindicated in certain diseases, this must be clarified before starting operation.

• Whirlpool cabins equipped with many options will require more electricity. It would be wiser to extend an additional line during installation.
• If there is a choice between ordinary and plexiglass for the construction, it is better to give preference to plexiglass, since it is a light and unpretentious material, it lends itself to painting.
• Even before buying, you should find out the water pressure in the apartment, if less than two bars, then the operation of the functions will be difficult.

• Beautiful models of shower boxes fit organically into the design of bathrooms.
• Shower cubicle combined with a bath.
• It's nice to take a "tropical shower" in such an interior.

• Corner shower box with high base.
• Monoblock shower cubicle with sauna.

• Shower box with bathtub.
• The hydrobox of an unusual shape.

A shower box is a great plumbing fixture for the whole family. Of the many functions, everyone will find in them those that will suit their taste.

The video explains in detail what you need to pay attention to when choosing a shower stall.