What are the sizes of shower cabins?

If the bathroom is not large and spacious, many homeowners are moving away from the usual baths in favor of ergonomic showers. This allows you to significantly save space, as well as equip the shower with many additional functions.

When purchasing specialized boxes, it is very important to determine in advance the dimensions of the structure and its shape, which is optimal in terms of space saving and design.

Shower cabins are divided into two types - open and closed.

Closed boxes, in addition to shower communications, have their own walls and ceilingand also equipped with a roof. Very often, such modifications are equipped with a number of options - sauna, aromatherapy, cascade shower and others.

Open models represent a corner, which is equipped with a tray, as well as a frame and a shower head. Instead of a fence in the corners, curtains fixed to the frame are used.

The advantages of this model are obvious:

• low cost - prices for budget models start at 8 thousand rubles, which is several times cheaper than closed boxes;
• variability of solutions - manufacturers of open cabins offer the widest assortment of various sizes and shapes, here no restrictions are set for consumers in choosing the appropriate model with the desired parameters.

Open cabins also have some disadvantages:

• the complexity of installation - installation requires special skills, so many are forced to resort to the services of specialists;
• in an open cabin, it is impossible to arrange additional functions (steam generator, ozonation, etc.).

A closed booth is a separate hydrobox including a pallet, walls and ceiling.

These models are distinguished by high consumer characteristics:

• ease of installation - the modification provides for its own plumbing fixtures, therefore, even a non-professional can easily carry out the connection of communications;
• the ability to connect additional functions - rain shower, sharko, hydromassage and much more, which allows you to turn an ordinary box into a real SPA capsule;
• tightness - the system is completely autonomous, moisture and steam do not get on the walls of the room, which means they increase the durability of the repair, prevent the development of dangerous microorganisms - mold and fungus.

The only drawback of closed-type cabins is their high cost. Prices for models start at 30 thousand rubles.

According to the method of assembly, shower cabins are divided into monoblock ones, which come from the manufacturing factory already assembled and prefabricated (they are sold disassembled and assembled on site by the premises owners).

There are several types of booths in shape:

• square;
• rectangular;
• square with beveled corner (pentagonal);

• square with rounded corner (radial);
• semicircular.

Standard shower cubicles are produced in several sizes: 70x70, 80x80, 90x90, 110x110 and 120x80 cm - these dimensions are in greatest demand among consumers.The height of the pallets ranges from 0-35 cm to 150-180 mm (the first type is conventionally called a flat pallet, and the second is a deep, mini-bath). Flat models are mounted practically on the floor, but during installation it should be taken into account that all the necessary plumbing communications - siphons and drain pipes must fit under the cabin.

Let's consider what materials the hydrobox components are made of.

Most often, acrylic, metal or earthenware is used for the manufacture of pallets. In rare cases, plastic is used as a material, but such models are considered extremely impractical and short-lived, they sag strongly under the weight of human weight and easily break under mechanical stress.

Faience pallets look massive and impressive, but despite this, they are considered relatively fragile: the product can easily crack and crack if accidentally touched by a heavy object.

The steel pallet, on the other hand, heats up instantly, and besides, it makes a lot of noise when hit by powerful jets of water.

The best choice would be an acrylic tray - it heats up instantly, but remains warm. These models are considered ideal considering the price-quality ratio.

The "sides" of the shower stall, as a rule, are made of tempered frosted or transparent glass. It has a thickness of 5 to 8 mm, is shockproof and durable.

Polystyrene is also often used for hydroboxing., the material is moisture resistant plastic. Such products are lightweight, but their service life is short. It is recommended to install cabins with plastic walls in rooms with low frequency of use, for example, in a country house or in a guest block.

A good option is plexiglass walls, which are similar to regular tempered glass, they are lightweight and last much longer than polystyrene parts.

Shower cabins have several types of door mechanisms:

• hinged - the structure is equipped with hinges and handles on different sides of the canvas, such doors open outward, and this must be borne in mind when installing in a small space;
• hinged - doors are also characterized by opening outward, but in general, the mechanism provides a more convenient entrance to the box;

• sliding - such cabins are optimal in a small room, the door leaf here is equipped with steel rails and rollers;
• folding - these are the so-called book doors, when the halves of the canvas are neatly folded on top of each other.

Which one to prefer - a familiar bath or a shower stall is a matter of taste, but using a shower has many advantages, among them:

• saving water - much more liquid is required to fill the baths;
• saving time - the procedure for taking a bath is quite pleasant, but it is often delayed for a long time, but the owners of the shower do not waste time, they turn on the water, wash, rinse and go out;
• saving space - even the smallest bathtub takes up more space than a standard shower cabin;
• hygiene - the water in the booth does not stagnate, pathogenic microbes and dirt do not accumulate in it.

In order to make the right decision when buying a shower stall, you should clarify the dimensions of the bathroom where the structure will be installed. It often happens that new hydroboxes simply do not fit in the room - they do not pass in height, or the pallet does not fit into the designated place.

In some models, the pallet dimensions can exceed 40 mm, and the cabins with a mini-bath are even longer.Therefore, with the parameters of the pallet, for example, 45 cm, and the walls of the cabin - 200 cm, the minimum height of the bathroom should be 245 cm, otherwise the hydrobox simply will not fit.

You can argue endlessly about the optimal ceiling height. Any model can be used in comfortable cottages or comfortable apartments, but houses of the 90s, in which a fairly significant part of Russians live, dictate their own rules when choosing a cabin - the desired dimensions should be reduced to a minimum both in height and in terms of the occupied area. It is better to choose a corner shower in such spaces - they are usually narrow and low.

The height of corner models comes in standard sizes - about 2 meters (1.9 m or 2.1 m), and the height of non-standard models reaches 2.5 meters.

Today, the plumbing market represents the widest range of hydroboxes of various types and sizes. As a rule, manufacturers make modifications based on the typical parameters of bathrooms in multi-storey buildings.

For symmetrical square structures, the standard is determined by the indicators: 90x90, 80x80,100x100 and 120x120 cm, there are small-sized shower cabins - their area is 60x60 cm.The standard size of rectangular products is: 70x90,120x90, 100x80, 110x80 cm.

Depending on the length and width of the hydrobox, all models are divided into several types:

• small-sized - have minimum wall lengths from 60 to 100 cm;
• medium - the length of the walls is in the range from 80 to 130 cm;
• full-sized - the walls in them have a length of 140 cm and more.

According to the height of the cabin, there are:

• low models - their total height, including the pallet and walls, is 170-190 cm;
• high models - here the wall length has parameters of 200-240 cm.

In accordance with the listed criteria, the minimum dimensions of the hydrobox have a base length of 70 cm and a height of 170 cm, but the pallet is either flat or completely absent. Some manufacturers produce boxes 60x60 cm, they are optimal for Khrushchev, Brezhnev buildings and small families.

Corner showers, as the name suggests, are installed in the corner of the combined bathroom. As a rule, the width of the door in such a model is 70-90 cm.

Models are considered to be typical sizes of rectangular shower cabins: 80x100, 80x110, 80x120, as well as 90x110 and 90x120 cm.

Such products are traditionally a structure on the bathtub - that is, the pallets are characterized by a high height and combine the advantages of a shower cabin and a bathtub. However, if the hydrobox is equipped with a steam room, cascade shower or hydromassage, then such modifications are incompatible with the bathroom.

Semicircular asymmetric booths with a beveled radius at one of the corners are of similar utility.

Square products embody the timeless classics, the typical side lengths here are 70, 80, 90, 100 and 120 cm. They combine all the advantages of rectangular and angular modifications: compactness, good capacity, the ability to install in any room. Such booths have been in high demand among consumers for many decades.

A round shower cubicle is an original and non-standard interior solution.

The advantages of such models include:

• due to the unusual shape of the model, they fit harmoniously into any bathrooms;
• The round shape allows for a wide variety of mounting options - the box can be installed in a corner, against one of the walls or even in the center of the room.

In terms of dimensions, the typical radius of round hydroboxes ranges from 90 cm to 1.2 m.

A common type is considered to be semicircular shower enclosures without back walls - their role is played by the walls of the room. Usually, such models are mounted on thin pallets, and the cabins themselves are small in size - from 70x70 to 100x100 cm. The most stable design of hydroboxes without walls is considered to be corner models with sliding or swing doors.

The height of the booths without a wall does not exceed 2 meters. The product is used strictly for taking a hygienic shower; combination with a bath is impossible here.

If the owners of the apartments do not want to give up their favorite bath, then it should be supplemented with a counter with a screen. Such designs are called combined. It should be borne in mind that the typical height is 70 cm, and for a shower, this minimum parameter is 170 cm.Therefore, the minimum wall height in the room should be 240 cm.

Despite the wide selection of shower cabins, not everyone is satisfied with the standard models - the presence of furniture, the features of communications, the location of the doors and the individual characteristics of the room can complicate the installation of standard boxes. That is why many consumers prefer non-standard models that are made to order.

The sizes here can be very different., for example, 94x94, 170x62 or 110x54. The cabins can be equipped with a trapezoidal, oval pallet or have a height of up to 3 meters. There are no restrictions here.

The dimensions of the pallet are of fundamental importance when choosing a shower stall, the shape of the cabins as a whole depends on them.

The material from which it is made is no less important. In earlier years, the most common material was enamelled cast iron.

Now it is practically not used, giving way to more modern technologies.

• Enamelled steel is an inexpensive pallet, but over time it turns yellow and becomes cracked.
• Ceramics - has a long service life, keeping the appearance unchanged, but can easily crack.
• Acrylic - they look very aesthetically pleasing, they instantly heat up, but remain warm. They have a significant drawback - they bend under the weight of the body, therefore they often require indispensable reinforcement from below.

• Artificial stone is a stylish base with good consumer properties, such pallets quickly warm up and retain heat for a long time. However, their cost is very high.
• Wood is an ideal option for a country house, such pallets have an attractive design and are very pleasant for feet, but wood is destroyed by constant exposure to moisture, so such pallets are not suitable for frequent use.

An ideal pallet should:

• be compact but roomy at the same time;
• do not bend under the weight of human weight;
• have a non-slip bottom to avoid injury.

When choosing a booth, enter it, make different movements, stretch - this way you will understand whether it will be comfortable for you to wash in such a booth or not.

A few more tips:

• take two or three steps - if the base sways at the same time, this indicates its low quality;
• try stirring the cab from side to side - this will determine how firmly the walls of the structure are attached to the pallet.

The choice of the optimal cabin option directly depends on the size of the bathroom, the consumer's physique and his personal preferences.

The main point when buying a hydrobox is the ratio of the cabin and the parameters of the room - you need to start from it, and only then pay attention to all the other details.

If the bathrooms are large, then the choice of the optimal boxing may be limited only by the financial capabilities of the buyer.

Unfortunately, the opposite situation is widespread - most Russians live in standard houses where the size of the bathroom is within 180x210 cm, and the ceiling height is 240 cm.This significantly limits the choice of model - the dimensions of the cabin should not hinder movement, a person should be able to take two or three steps, raise your arms up or bend over.

If the family has small children, then it is worth giving preference to models with a deep tray, it can simultaneously serve as a bath. Between a closed and an open model, it is better to choose a closed one - small children like to splash, splashing drops of water, if the box is without walls, then the condition of the coatings in the room may deteriorate over time.

If the consumer is thin, then small hydroboxes are suitable for him. But for overweight and obese people, you should think about purchasing a more spacious design - saving space in the bathroom should not be at the expense of the comfort and ease of use of the system.

In private houses without urban sewerage, options with a flat pallet are optimal. The additional function of the bath here can significantly increase the water flow rate, which will lead to quick filling of the drain pit.

If the shower cabin is installed only to save space, then you should not choose rounded rectangular models, the outer side of which is rounded.

It is worth remembering that in small spaces the protruding corner of a rectangular square cabin will interfere, so here it is optimal to mount a corner model with a beveled corner.

In addition to the shape and size of the structure, the quality of the model influences the choice of the model. This parameter is due to the operational properties of the entire structure as a whole and its individual elements; the strength and tightness of the joints are of fundamental importance here.

Not the least important is the complex of additional functions.

• Sharko - involves the simultaneous effect on the human body of many thin jets of water with a strong pressure, this causes a massage effect, refreshes and replenishes the supply of strength;
• cascade shower - at the same time, a powerful stream of water falls on the human body from a certain height;
• rain shower - simulates heavy rain or heavy rain, the jets fall strictly vertically, causing a calming and healing effect;
• ozone therapy - involves the effect of oxygen bubbles on the skin;
• chromotherapy - the effect of exposure to ultraviolet rays, while improving blood circulation in the skin;
• steam generation - you have the familiar to many effect of a Finnish bath;
• aromatherapy - releases essential oils with a pleasant aroma into the booth.

Modern shower cubicles can even be equipped with a radio to listen to your favorite music while taking hygiene treatments. A few years ago, such a function was considered an indicator of special luxury, but in modern models, speakers that work via the Internet using Wi-Fi have replaced the receiver.

Technologies do not stand still, and with them the level of comfort of shower cabins increases. However, the price of the cabins is also growing proportionally. It also needs to be taken into account when planning a purchase.

The best hydrobox is the one where you can forget about the daily hustle and bustle, enjoy blissful jets of water and recharge your batteries in a cozy atmosphere.

You can find out how to equip a shower stall with your own hands from the video below.