Corner shower enclosures with a pallet: features of choice

A shower enclosure without a roof is a bathroom enclosure made of glass or plastic panels. They are installed with their own hands to the walls of the bathroom, but some models are attached directly to the floor. Many shower enclosures are equipped with a drip tray that will allow the water to drain down the drain rather than spreading throughout the room, turning the bathroom into a pool. The advantage of these products is their laconic design and relatively low cost.

Let's first look at the main advantages of this product. They will allow you to determine if a shower enclosure with a tray is suitable for your specific requirements:

• Compactness. In this case, the two walls of the bathroom act as the walls of the booth being created. To visually separate the cab, you can use a pair of doors or curtains.
• Attractive design. There are various sizes of cabins with a laconic appearance. The assortment is wide enough, while the products will look beautiful in any interior.
• Availability. The price of shower stalls with a pallet attracts many. You won't have to pay a lot for a few walls and a pallet. It should be borne in mind that consumables are relatively inexpensive.
• Diversity. Today in stores there is a wide range of pallets and walls with various decorative elements. This variety allows you to implement all sorts of design ideas. The walls can be made of glass, plastic, have a glossy or matte surface.

• Practicality. It is very convenient to take a shower in such booths. There are products in various sizes, so you can choose the one in which you will be as comfortable as possible.
• Adapted for children and animals. Inside the corners with a pallet, you can easily bathe children and animals. Thanks to special sides, water can be collected in the shower stall, transforming the tray into a small bath. This amount will be enough to redeem a child or pet.
• Reduced water consumption. Many people believe that after the installation of shower stalls, water consumption is significantly reduced. You can verify this yourself by simply comparing your old and new expenses.

In addition to many advantages, this product also has its disadvantages. You should definitely pay attention to them:

• Having opted for glass walls, you will surely face their main problem - the formation of smudges, the appearance of streaks, stains from detergents, shampoos and touches. If the structure in question is not properly cared for, its aesthetic beauty will be compromised.
• When a rectangular-shaped pallet structure is installed in a small bathroom, it can be a bit uncomfortable as you will most likely hit its sharp corners. It is dangerous for both adults and children. In addition, by opting for a rectangular corner pallet, you use a large area.
• The most popular are compact corner shower cubicles with a pallet, but this option is not very suitable for large people. They will just feel uncomfortable in such a small space.
• The pallets are not capable of replacing the bathtub. If you are already accustomed to enjoying a full bath of water, then a shower stall cannot replace it.

With the help of the corners, you can preserve the created design of the room in the bathroom, since they are mainly equipped with transparent walls, therefore they perfectly blend into the existing environment. Shower cabins have their own unique design and shape, so they need to be selected individually for the interior of the room.

The cubicles are insulated and can be installed anywhere in the bathroom. The situation with the corners is a little more complicated, since in this case there is direct contact with the walls of the room, while protection of the room itself and interior items from moisture is required.

Nevertheless, the functionality of the corners is slightly inferior to shower cubicles. The cabins should be installed exclusively by specialists, since they are characterized by a rather complex assembly. At the same time, the functionality of these products is at a high level.

Today, manufacturing companies offer customers various options for the execution of corner showers with a tray, which differ from each other in material. The walls of the corners are predominantly made of glass or plastic, so we will consider the most popular materials for creating pallets.

• Cast iron - the most common material for the manufacture of shower enclosures with a low base. It is characterized by high strength and reliability. A pallet made of this material has a long service life, since it does not lend itself to deformation. The disadvantage is the relatively large weight of the material, which creates certain difficulties in the transportation and installation of structures. Also, the cast-iron surface is cold enough when touched, and excessive noise is created under the pressure of water.
• Steel characterized by low weight, and the cost of products made from this material is relatively low. The presence of a thick layer of enamel coating helps to reduce unwanted sounds of water pressure when it comes into contact with the surface. The pallet heats up quickly enough and lasts a little longer than cast-iron models.
• Acrylic is a fairly popular material today that can be purchased at a reasonable price. Acrylic pallets are characterized by smoothness and pleasant touch. Moreover, such products are very easy to care for. Acrylic pallet manufacturers produce various models, differing in shape and design variations.

• Ceramics - great material for use in the bathroom. Despite the massiveness of pallets made of this material, they are distinguished by their strength and hygienic qualities. There is necessarily a relief surface, due to which the risk of slipping in corner showers is reduced. The bowl becomes safer to use. Manufacturers offer ceramic trays in various colors. The disadvantage for such products is the vulnerability to strong mechanical shock and the formation of chips.
• Kvaril, which means a combination of quartz and acrylic. This material has recently appeared on the market, but it is actively used for the production of wear-resistant shower trays.
• Stone differs in high cost, like many natural materials. It is characterized by a thoroughbred micro-texture that is pleasant to the touch.

There are various forms of pallets, which can be:

• rounded;
• curvilinear;
• a quarter circle;
• polygonal;
• square or rectangular with medium size and deep;
• asymmetrical;
• trapezoid.

It should be borne in mind that square and rectangular cabins (90 x 90 and 90 x 80 cm) take up a lot of space, unlike rounded and round models. Based on this, it is not advisable to purchase rectangular and square corner systems for small bathrooms.

There is a wide range of different sizes of corner shower structures, from which each customer can choose what is right for him:

• 90x90;
• 120x90;
• 80x80;
• 100x100;
• 80x100;
• 100x80;

• 120x80;
• 70x90;
• 70x70;
• 60x90;
• 120x80;
• 90x80;
• 110x80;
• 90x100, etc.

To save space, you can use simple fences that will act as a shower enclosure meter by meter. Instead of a full-fledged fence, many use ordinary curtains, however the most popular are partitions made of durable glass, since they:

• safe (if you use the shower cabin carefully, they will not break and can be used for a long period of time;
• hygienic (glass partitions do not accumulate dirt and wash easily enough);
• are moisture resistant;
• have a long service life;
• they are easy to maintain (to clean the surface, you only need to have standard glass detergents);
• are made of tempered glass or triplex, therefore, they are characterized by strength.

That is why many people buy transparent or frosted glass rails, as they are easy to clean. Various techniques can be used to create decorative fences. The most common ones are the following:

• matting;
• toning;
• thermal silk screen printing.

Other methods can be used to decorate glass, but they are expensive, therefore they are rarely used. Most often, sliding or swing doors are installed in such a design, less often pendulum or folding doors are used. At the same time, there are those that have radius and sliding sashes. In order for the fastening elements of the structure not to disturb the appearance of the product, they are hidden with the help of special overlays. Many people opt for sliding doors because they are the most convenient and affordable.

Hardware also plays an important role in creating an attractive and durable design. She must be not only beautiful, but also reliable. As noted earlier, hidden fasteners are most often used, and flat fittings are preferred. When choosing between accessories, it is best to give preference to European manufacturing companies whose products are of high quality. The fittings can be found for every type of shower enclosure, if you make the effort to do so. European products are relatively easy to install, so you can even fix the elements yourself.

• Albatros Is an Italian company that produces unique multifunctional showers. The products of this manufacturer are characterized by the presence of various functions that make the shower as comfortable as possible. The disadvantages are the rather high cost of this product.
• Appollo Is one of the most famous brands in the Russian market, which has been producing quality products for more than 10 years.The advantage of this manufacturer is that it produces both cheap and expensive corners, so no matter what budget you have, you can find a model that meets your needs. Despite the fact that these are shower enclosures of a Chinese manufacturer, they are characterized by high quality workmanship and are considered the best in the domestic market.

• Avita. The products of this manufacturer are characterized by an affordable price. It should be noted that the assortment is not so wide, there are only a few models, which significantly reduces the choice. Shower enclosures are of high quality and long service life.
• Braus Germany. The products of this brand meet European quality standards, but their cost is relatively high. This manufacturer has been occupying a leading position in the domestic market for a long time. The range of products is quite diverse. There are models for every taste and color.

A separate category should include domestic companies that provide relatively cheap products that are not inferior in quality to products from Europe:

1. Aquanet Is one of the most popular companies. It produces various models that can be equipped with different add-ons.
2. Aqua joy - one of the leaders in Russia, which produces inexpensive shower models, but the assortment is not so wide.

The advantages of Russian-made shower enclosures include the following:

• inexpensive cost: you can find a model depending on the available budget;
• ease of installation: structures are made in accordance with the requirements of domestic communications;
• shower enclosures from local manufacturers are always available in the warehouse and there is no need to pay extra for transporting the product from another country.

There are a number of features for installing shower enclosures that you should pay attention to:

• it is necessary to install only on a flat flooring (it is possible to eliminate irregularities by replacing the old coating);
• if it is planned to create leaky products, then the adjacent walls must be tiled up to the upper edge of the cabin;
• joints must be sealed to avoid leaks.

A full bathroom is now fading into the background, and showers and shower enclosures are becoming very popular. Mostly owners of small rooms get rid of a large bathroom, since the corner takes up much less space, while it is characterized by high functionality. This is a convenient way to organize space.

Installation of a corner shower can be seen in the following video.