If you are faced with the choice of "shower or bath", weigh the pros and cons of each option.
| Shower cabin | Bath |
| + Economical water consumption if you take a quick shower. + The booth retains heat, a comfortable temperature is quickly established in it. + It is easier for the elderly to wash. + Saves space in the room. + Increases the cost of an apartment if you want to sell it or rent it out. | + Convenient to bathe your baby. + You can warm up if chilled to the bone. + Serves for soaking bed linen. |
- Requires more care. | - The room is damp after bathing. - It's cold to stand under the shower if the dwelling is not heated. - More water is consumed. “It’s not easy for the elderly to climb over the side into a slippery bathtub. - Takes up a lot of space. |
Which shower cabin to choose
The unit is mounted on a tiled floor with a competent organization of the drain system - so that water does not stagnate. Or remodeling the bathroom.- In the shower, a tray and a watering can with a rain are installed, if desired, a hydromassage stand.
- The area is separated by a partition or bath curtain.
Watch the video on how to install the partition yourself in the shower area
In order not to miscalculate with the choice of the shower room, "try it on yourself" - whether it will be convenient to wash in it.
- Go into the booth and close the doors.
- Simulate washing by waving your hands. It will immediately become clear to you whether there is enough space in it.
- If the cab has a seat, sit comfortably. Thus, determine if it suits your height.
When choosing a shower stall, check the rigidity of the frame. The unit must be stable, otherwise the problem will worsen with use.
Whichever cab you choose, pay attention to four parameters.
Pallet height
There are shallow, medium and deep.
- Small ones do not interfere with the passage to the booth for the elderly and children.
- In the deep one you can lie and relax, like in a bath.
Pallet material
- Acrylic is lightweight, heats up quickly and retains heat.
- Cast marble found in premium cabins.
- Cast iron and steel have a brittle enamel coating. They create noise due to falling water.
The acrylic pallet should not bend under the weight. Choose one where, in addition to the frame and four legs, it is supported by two crossed beams. To prevent slipping, the bottom should be grooved over the entire area of the pallet.
Door construction
There are three options:
- sliding - for a small bathroom, they save work space;
- swing and folding - for a spacious room.
The glass on the doors is tempered, 4-6 mm thick. It is as durable as a car. It's not bad if the profiles of the model you like are chrome-plated. They do not rust from dampness.
Smudges are clearly visible on transparent panels. I advise you to choose models with a corrugated door design, it masks drops. You don't have to wipe the glasses after every bath. Or choose cabins with protective cover on the doors. It protects the glass from the formation of soap deposits and water stains.
Watch the video how the protection works on the glass panels of the shower stall
Shower head
- Brass ones last longer.
- Plastic are beautiful and lightweight.
It is important that the watering can is disassembled and you can wash it, because due to chlorine and salts in the water, its holes are clogged. You are in luck if you have a shower head with silicone nozzles. Salt does not linger on it, it will last longer.
Shower cabin or hydromassage box?
In the rain, you can relax or cheer up.If you are so overwhelmed that you are too lazy to change the temperature of the jet, then in the electronically controlled hydrobox you can set the "Contrast shower" function. Just before buying a box, ask the housing office if the water pressure in your house is sufficient. Otherwise, instead of a water tale, you will get sheer disappointment.
- No-frills cabins operate at a pressure of 1.5 bar.
- Hydromassage boxes - with two or three bars.
A hydromassage shower massages the body from all sides: from the back, sides and legs. With the help of a "cascade" hydromassage, when water jets massage the shoulders and neck under pressure, it is possible to "fight" osteochondrosis. Choose a hydrobox with rotary nozzles. You will direct the jets to the desired areas of your body, standing in a comfortable position, and not wriggle like a snake under the pressure of water.
Using the steam generator in the booth, you can practically check whether the steam breaks the bones. Steam room in the shower "soft" - up to + 50 ° C, and with wet steam. You can give yourself aromatherapy by placing a scent pill in the built-in tray. The cabin is hermetically sealed, you will feel like in a real bath.
If you do not like wet steam, but do not mind "warming up the bones", some models of hydroboxes are equipped with equipment with infrared radiation. It is warm in the booth, on average 45-50 ° C, and the air is dry, and it is easy to breathe. Feels better than a sauna! This is no longer just a washing booth, but a home massage therapist and doctor!
We draw conclusions:
- shower cabin - for those who prefer a quick shower.
- hydrobox - for lovers of water massage and steam room to the invigorating music of the FM radio and the "moon" glow of halogen lamps.
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