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Do not forget that the shower stall has to work in extreme conditions: high humidity, sudden temperature changes, mechanical pressure, constant change of modes, poorly filtered water.
In order for the parts of the hydrobox to function properly, and repairs to be a rare occurrence, it is necessary to carry out preventive cleaning, ventilate the room more often and monitor the quality of the water.
Often, owners of bathrooms in older apartments cannot afford to install a large bathroom. The lack of space in the room does not allow you to accommodate everything you want: an automatic washing machine, household chemicals, a bathroom, a washbasin with a cabinet and a toilet bowl. And I want to make repairs so that the space visually increases, and for each thing there is a place. The optimal solution would be shower cubicle in a small bathroom because on Photo interiors of such premises, you can see that this way you can make your bathroom more comfortable and cozy.
Bathroom with shower
Shower stall advantages:
If you decide to change the bath for a shower, then the water consumption when taking water procedures will significantly decrease, and the floor in the room will remain dry due to the tightness of the shower doors.
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Bathroom decor with an original shower cabin
Stylish shower cubicle for the bathroom
There are also drawbacks to the booths, when compared to the bathroom. Here you cannot relax lying down, stretching out to its full length, and if the water pressure is not strong, then the functions of the shower stall will decrease.
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Shower cabin design for a stylish bathroom
The option to place a shower room is very convenient for small bathrooms with a lack of free space. Basically, the dimensions of the bathroom and shower are the same, the only advantage of the shower cabin is less space.
It is necessary to measure the distance from the intended booth to the door, it must be at least 75–80 centimeters, so that a person can comfortably dry off with a towel or take off his clothes. The booth model should not be too bulky so that it does not "eat up" all the free space in the room.
Bathroom with corner shower
Photo of the design of a shower cabin for a small bathroom
Tip: If you need to visually increase the space, then models with transparent glass on the doors are perfect, but remember that caring for them is time consuming and difficult.
If the bathroom is combined with a toilet, then models with matte or tinted textured glasses are purchased.
The right layout in a small bathroom
The right shower for a small bathroom
In rooms where the space is small, there are not very many options for installing showers. The best option for placing equipment is corner. It is suitable for square rooms. If the room has recesses or ledges, then usually the shower is placed in these places.
Photo of the interior of a functional bathroom
Tip: It is recommended to set aside indents from the booth to the rest of the plumbing, furniture and washing machine at least 15 centimeters.
When installing, remember that the shower should not overlap the doors of the automatic machine, cabinets, swing pedestals.
Furniture and plumbing planning should take into account the location of the front door.
If the room is in the shape of a square, then the shower can be placed anywhere that will be convenient for the owner of the apartment.
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Placing a shower stall next to the front door to the bathroom
An important aspect when choosing such equipment will be color.After all, the acquired booth in light shades (beige, milky, ivory, white, pale blue) will visually expand the cramped space of the room. It is important to combine such plumbing equipment with a single style of execution with the interior of the room.
Modern bathroom interior with shower
But dark colors (black, metallic, blue) will look bulky and "eat up" the space, for this reason they should not be installed in such a room.
If there is not enough space in the bathroom, but you want to arrange plumbing fixtures and furniture with the least loss of square meters, then it is recommended to think over the shape for the shower room and evaluate the financial possibilities before buying plumbing equipment.
Small bathroom interior with corner shower
Stylish, non-trivial and expensive models look without the presence of plastic structures, but entirely consisting of glass (modern style). They are increasingly appearing in small bathrooms. This shower gives the room an abundance of light, making it more spacious and stylish. The color solutions of such equipment are very different, and the glass can be either transparent or matte.
Fashionable shower cabin design
The shapes of glass shower rooms vary from oval to five-, six-pointed, which allows them to conveniently fit into any room configuration. A distinctive feature of such models will be the absence of a ceiling. This prevents water vapor from remaining in the cab and therefore creates less condensation on the walls of the cab. Unfortunately, people are often mistaken when they think that such a cabin is short-lived and fragile. This is a wrong judgment. Glass for booths is highly durable and can withstand even heavy impacts. A new trend in the world of plumbing is modern showers, but they are becoming more and more popular among owners of small bathrooms, thanks to their unusual shapes, a variety of watering cans and simple maintenance of the structure.
Bathroom interior with a convenient layout
It is worth remembering that the price of such equipment is higher than on the model with plastic inserts or doors, but their aesthetic appearance is much more interesting.
Photo of the design of a modern bathroom
When choosing a shower, pay attention to the shape.
corner models will save space and fit into almost any bathroom.
And structures in the shape of a rectangle are recommended to be installed along the wall. They are not the most successful configuration for a small bathroom, but with a good location, they are quite acceptable for small rooms.
Bathroom design in dazzling white
Fashionable bathroom design
A great advantage of showers installed in small rooms: visual and actual expansion of the space. If the kitchen or the corridor of the apartment is small and does not suit the small size, then installing a shower instead of a bathroom will solve this problem as well. After all, it will even be possible to move the wall thanks to the freed up space.
Modern interior of a spacious bathroom
A small bathroom is recommended to be decorated in a minimalist style without an abundance of bright bulky accent details. In this case, the shower must fit into the interior design and not get out of it.
Small bathroom with combined toilet and shower
This room is zoned with lighting, because the more light, the higher and wider it seems. When decorating walls and floors, you should pay attention to decorating with medium-sized patterns and ornaments, and the ceramic tiles themselves are recommended in light shades. Dark or bright colors will "overload" the room, just as large patterns and the bathroom will seem like a small nook.
Buying an apartment, many dream of a large bathroom, but, as a rule, their area is small - about 4 sq. M. Nowadays, designers use various tricks that allow you to turn a small space into a mansion.One of these tricks is to replace our familiar bathtub with a shower stall. They are very popular, as they save not only space, but also the amount of water used. In order not to succeed, which ultimately disappoints the decorated bathroom with a shower, the design should be thought out in great detail. A large selection of building materials and sanitary ware will help you make the design of a bathroom with a shower comfortable and beautiful. By following the tips below, you can easily get through this task.
It's no secret that high-quality building material is the key to a good renovation. Nowadays, there are a large number of finishing options, with practicality being the main norm. Do not forget that the humidity in the bathroom is high, so the choice of materials is such that they are not exposed to mold and mildew, they are easy to clean:
Such material is ceramic tile, which is the most popular. A huge selection of colors, patterns, as well as tile sizes, provides an opportunity to make the most unique design decisions.
Important! A small bathroom with a shower stall is best done in light colors. The advantages of light colors are the visually increased area and easy maintenance of light-colored tiles. Dark tiles look very nice, but they are not very practical in everyday life - splashes of water that you did not wipe off immediately turn into a white coating. We recommend using a maximum of three colors in your interior design.
There are also cheaper options, such as PVC panels. Now there is a huge number of different plastic panels that imitate brick, wood, stone. The advantages of such panels are ease of installation, simple maintenance, they are not susceptible to the appearance of fungus. Cons - they are easy to scratch and puncture, they reduce the space, because they are attached to the crate.
Important! Plastic panels are made of synthetic material and can emit harmful substances.
Moisture resistant drywall is also one of the finishing options. It has a low price, but it reduces the area due to decorative finishes.
You can also paint perfectly smooth walls with moisture-resistant paint or make art painting. This design will have a shorter lifespan than tiles and is much more difficult to maintain. But at the same time, the design will certainly be unique.
Important! The ceiling can be either simply painted with paint or stretched. The main requirement is that the material must be moisture resistant to prevent the appearance of fungus.
You can also use wallpaper, mosaics, wood panels in the design, having previously processed them with a moisture-repellent impregnation, artificial or natural stone. It all depends on your material capabilities.
Important! It is best to use anti-slip tiles on the floor, but plain linoleum can also be used.
It is worth paying special attention to the interior design of the bathroom - the correct location of all components will bring comfort and convenience to your bathroom. The design of a bathroom with a shower cabin should be thought out in advance, to provide for all the nuances, since this room should be equipped for rest and relaxation under the shower.
The shower cabin has the following advantages:
saves space;
saves the use of water;
multifunctional;
the risk of injury is minimal, since the system components are made of anti-slip materials.
Important! There are many types of showers that offer not only showers, but also hydromassage, steam baths and other pleasant moments.
There is also a drawback to the shower, but it is only one - you cannot lie down in warm water with foam to relax after a hard day.
If you have made the final decision to put a shower stall in the bathroom, you need to decide on its appearance.
Shower cabins are divided into two types:
Open ones are a cheaper option, they are also called shower enclosures. They do not have a roof, they can also be without back walls. These cheap ones are attached to the bathroom walls. Such cabins are only intended for taking a shower.
Closed or boxes are much more functional. Additional functions can be built into them, such as aromatherapy, hydromassage, steam bath, radio.
There are other principles for classifying models of such plumbing:
The design of a bathroom with a shower can be very different, since the cabins are sold in various types - angular, rectangular, round, cylindrical.
Important! Pay attention to the depth of the sump, as water can overflow through a very shallow sump.
There are also models of shower cabins with hinged and sliding doors. Sliding doors require less space than swing doors.
They are made from different materials - plastic, glass, etc.
Important! To create a sophisticated interior in a small room, make one of the walls mirrored. Models made of tinted or corrugated glass, as well as glass with a pattern, look very luxurious.
Recently, shower cabins without a pallet have become very popular. The advantages of these are space saving, the ability to make such a cabin on your own - the costs are minimal.
Important! A good shower enclosure is not cheap, but if you decide to install a shower without a tray, you will save some of the budget.
When installing a shower box without a pallet, pay attention to the following nuances:
To prevent the appearance of fungus, there must be a slope on the floor in which you will install the drain so that the water flows down and does not stagnate.
Make sure the floor is waterproofed.
Choose anti-slip, water-repellent tiles for your flooring, as well as tile joints with anti-fungal components.
To prevent water from leaking out while taking a shower, when installing the walls of the box on the floor, first make low sides or a rubberized border around the entire perimeter.
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When planning the design of a bathroom with a shower, take into account all the factors so that as a result you will be comfortable using this room and achieve the desired effect. It is worth considering in advance what exactly will be in the bathroom, where the washing machine will stand, the sink, where the boiler will be located.
Important! Don't forget to consider the location of the door.
A corner shower is best for a small bathroom. But if you have a spacious bathroom, then a free-standing cubicle is fine for you.
Be sure to leave at least fifteen centimeters between cheap and furniture, as well as plumbing, so that you can easily open the washing machine, or the bedside tables from the closet, if there is one in this room.
Important! The transparent doors of the booth visually increase the space.
Using these little secrets, you will increase the space in your bathroom and create a trendy interior in your home:
Use glossy surfaces not only on walls and ceilings, but also on furniture and plumbing fixtures.
Choose the minimum plumbing size.
Lay tiles diagonally.
Install hanging cabinets above or below a sink, and above a toilet or washing machine.
Give preference to bright lighting - the fewer dark corners, the larger the space appears.
Make the doors on the cabinets transparent.
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The interior of a bathroom with a shower cabin is a great option for both owners of small bathrooms and for people who cannot allocate a lot of time for taking a bath, but five minutes several times a day is what you need. If you are afraid to take on such a design on your own, use the services of specialists.
Repairing shower trays is an undertaking that can be done independently.Despite the fact that the plumbing is made with a sufficient margin of safety, even it often breaks. A cracked pallet makes the washing process impossible, which creates significant discomfort for people.
The simplest solution is to replace the damaged fragment. However, it is quite expensive and time consuming. As a rule, this work can only be performed by experienced professionals. It is much more profitable and faster to repair the shower tray with your own hands. For this, the set of household tools that are in every pantry is quite enough. To know how to repair a cracked bowl, it is necessary to dwell on the nature of the origin of this unpleasant phenomenon.
Today on the market there are shower cabins made at domestic enterprises in Europe and Asia. Almost all manufacturers provide a multi-year warranty for their products. To avoid buying a low-quality fake, you need to check that the seller has a certificate and appropriate markings on all parts of the shower stall. But even the most reliable documents will not protect the pallet from damage.
These products crack for the following reasons:
Manufacturing defect. Unfortunately, this is a fairly common phenomenon that consumers have to deal with. Defect is the presence of voids in the shell mass, distortion or violation of its geometry. In some cases, if the production technology is violated, the strength of the material is significantly inferior to the declared parameters. If such a product is under warranty and there is a receipt, then it is better to hand it over to the store or replace it with another similar product.
Errors made during the installation process. The most common mistake that inexperienced craftsmen make is to install the shower stall on an uneven surface. This leads to an uneven distribution of the external load and the creation of internal stress in the material. Another mistake is over-tightening or under-tightening the fasteners.
Violation of the rules for operating the shower cabin. These products must be handled with great care. Cracks can form due to excessive pressure on the sink with several people standing on it. Damage occurs when heavy and sharp objects fall onto the pallet.
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So, the shower tray is cracked, what should I do? Having dealt with the reasons for the appearance of cracks in the container, it is necessary to carefully prepare for the repair work.
It is necessary to start repairing acrylic shower trays immediately after damage is found. Otherwise, the crack will begin to widen and the entire bowl may split. In such cases, no repairs will help. Having found a crack, you must immediately stop using the shower stall. The container must be thoroughly washed and degreased. After that, you should leave the bathroom to ventilate. Work can only be carried out in the absence of moisture and dampness.
To repair an acrylic shower tray, you will need the following tools and materials:
sharp knife;
scissors;
building level;
wrench;
screwdriver;
epoxy adhesive;
fiberglass;
acrylic paint;
sandpaper;
paint brush;
ethanol;
dentifrice;
rags;
respirator;
protective goggles and gloves.
Before starting work, it is advisable to remove children and pets from the premises. The reagents used in the repair are toxic and have a pungent odor.
During the operation of shower cabins, small and deep cracks, chips and holes can form in their bowls. Each case requires a separate troubleshooting approach. Repairs must be carried out so as not to redo the work performed after a short period of time. Consider a list of measures that are carried out when eliminating various kinds of damage in the bowl of the shower stall.
This is the most common malfunction that occurs on shower trays. If the crack is repaired right away, then the destruction of the bowl will end there.
Such work must be done in the following sequence:
Use a sharp knife to clean the edges of the crack. It is necessary to scrape off the acrylic until the walls of the scratch acquire the original color.
Remove generated dust with a vacuum cleaner. Wipe the treated material with ethyl alcohol.
Wear goggles, respirator and gloves. Prepare acrylic paint for use.
Using a brush, apply acrylic paint to the scratch. Depending on its depth, repeat the procedure several times until the paint level exceeds the level of the bottom of the bowl.
After the paint is completely dry, smooth out all beads with sandpaper, gradually reducing its graininess.
The final stage of the repair is polishing. To avoid unnecessary expenses, you can use a mixture of toothpaste and tooth powder. With this composition, you can bring the surface of the bowl to a mirror shine.
If the damage is deep, then it can quickly destroy the entire bowl, rapidly increasing in size. If the product has burst throughout its entire volume, then staining is indispensable here. More action needs to be taken.
Dismantle the bowl. To do this, you will need to turn off the water and disconnect all communications from the shower stall. If bolts and nuts are corroded, they must be treated with silicone grease. This will greatly facilitate the process of unscrewing them.
After such a repair, the pallet will become stronger than at the time of sale. Its service life will increase significantly.
A similar nuisance can happen when heavy construction tools or a massive shower head fall into the bowl. Despite the fact that the problem seems insoluble, it can be easily eliminated using all the same household tools and materials at hand.
Repair of holes must be carried out in the following sequence:
Remove the container from the base. This must be done very carefully so as not to damage its edges and not split. Clean the bowl from all types of dirt, wash and dry.
Clean the edges of the hole from all contamination. Remove protruding fibers and fragile fragments. Degrease the acrylic with rubbing alcohol.
Apply a strong patch on the inner surface of the pallet, which is necessary to fix the filler and seal it. For this, epoxy glue and several layers of any durable material are used. It is best to use fiberglass, which is intended for just such a purpose.
Prepare epoxy adhesive according to the attached instructions. Pour it into the hole so that it protrudes slightly above the surface of the bottom of the pallet. To avoid voids in the epoxy filler, wire the epoxy in several places.
Place another patch over the glue-filled hole. For this, epoxy glue and thin fiberglass are used. Paint the patch with acrylic paint after drying.
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It is advisable to carry out such repairs only when the hole diameter does not exceed 10 cm. If it is larger or there are several holes, then it is impossible to eliminate such a breakdown. The pallet structure loses its integrity and strength.
Problems with the shower cabin can be easily avoided if you follow all the rules for using this product. First of all, it is necessary to exactly fulfill all the requirements for installing the pallet. When taking water procedures, you do not need to bounce on the sink and invite a companion with you. Handle very carefully with a watering can, made of metal and having sharp edges. If dropped from a height, the watering can can scratch, split, or puncture the bowl.
You can only clean acrylic from dirt with soap or alcohol solutions. Acetone and acid can dissolve and damage this material. When installing the shower stall, its bottom can be strengthened, which will protect it from breaking and cracking.To do this, bricks are laid out under the bowl, and the free space is blown out with polyurethane foam or filled with silicone.
The pallet should be regularly inspected for damage. If they are identified, repairs must be carried out immediately. This way, the pallet's lifespan will be practically unlimited.
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The shower cubicle does not take up much space, it is easy to care for, and modern materials will help you create the shower you want. Showers have recently begun to be installed by owners of private houses.
First, you need to determine the location of the shower, it is necessary to take into account that the stall should not interfere with the movement of a person around the bathroom or create an obstacle to the use of other communications.
Since the shower cabin is a place where there is high humidity, it must be equipped with good ventilation. Also, do not forget to equip lighting in the shower, but it is best to lay the wiring behind the shower itself. For lighting in a shower stall, LED lamps that are protected from water are suitable.
Stages of work on the installation of a shower cabin:
To equip the hydro-barrier of the walls and pallet;
Arrangement of a good drainage system. The drain system must be equipped not only correctly, but also so that there is free access to it;
You need to buy finishing materials. It is very important to purchase high-quality finishing material;
Install all the necessary communications into the walls;
Decorate the walls with the material you have selected;
Install plumbing.
To buy a pallet for a shower cabin, in our time, does not pose any problem. Moreover, pallets are sold in different sizes and shapes.
People most often choose acrylic pallets as they are the cheapest, easiest. But these pallets are not strong enough and require a raised platform for installation.
Purchased pallets come in different shapes:
Since not everyone loves purchased cabins or pallets and therefore prefers to equip a shower room on their own. For example, you can make a pallet out of bricks, a block, or pour a pallet out of concrete.
You can also decorate the shower stall from the inside with wood. To decorate the shower room from the inside, special types of wood are used that are resistant to water and have also been treated with impregnations and agents. This option is very rare, because the tree requires timely processing and maintenance.
For some time now, the arrangement of the shower cabin has been happening without a pallet. It turns out that the pallet seems to be there, but it is at floor level.
The advantages of such a shower room are that it will be easy to care for it, because the pallet will be in the same plane with the floor, without joints.
But such a design of a shower stall is more suitable for arrangement in a private house or in a commercial building, since to create this structure it is necessary to raise the floor level in order to create a high-quality sewage system.
In order to be able to clean pipes, it is necessary to lay them at an angle of 45 degrees, or less, for example, 30 degrees. We must not forget about the slope of the sewer pipes. It is also possible to equip a special ladder or drainage channel to drain water.
In the event that you plan to fill the sides of the pallet, then it is necessary to build a formwork. When the base is made, then pipes are laid with the desired slope. During work, the structure is covered to avoid getting anything inside the structure. To insulate the floors, polystyrene foam is used, and a reinforced screed is poured on top of it.
After all the previous manipulations, they make a coating waterproofing, for this they use different compositions (bitumen). The distance between the walls and the floor is glued with a special water-repellent tape, its height should be ten centimeters.
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For laying tiles, it is also necessary to take water-repellent compounds. After you have laid the tiles, you need to grind the seams and the seams are rubbed with a special grout that repels water.
Shower room without tray
After all, a siphon is installed and all the necessary parts are connected. In the place where the shower stall will be, a box is made, it will separate the future shower room from the total floor area, the bathroom. Before making the screed, you need to insulate the floor.
After the screed has solidified, make a base in the area where there will be a shower and do not forget to send a slope of one or two degrees.
Shower walls
They cope well with moisture and are more durable than drywall sheets.
All communications can be hidden behind such panels.
To wipe the seams, use special water-repellent compounds.
It is not uncommon in a wooden house that a shower room is made behind a specially constructed wall, for example, made of bricks.
You can also build a shower without erecting walls, that is, they only make a pallet with a drain, install the shower itself and make special fasteners for attaching a curtain.
We hope you find this information useful. We wish you good luck in your endeavors!
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