Glass shower cabins

Glass shower cabins are comfortable and stylish, they will fit almost into any interior and make a room exquisite. Such cabins are sold with a variety of patterns, decor elements, stickers, which allows them to fit into the interior.

In addition to aesthetic qualities, these cabins also boast quality. Glass, of which they are made, is very strong - it is first maximally heated and then sharply cooled, so that it becomes durable and shock resistant. Glass cabins are also an indispensable option for small rooms, because glass visually increases the space, makes it "airy".

If you turned the idea to arrange a shower cabin of this type, you should begin with the choice of glass. And the first thing that will please you - it's possible to create your own, unique, individual design cabin of curved or straight shape and with any pattern. By degree of transparency glass may be of different kinds:

• Tinted
• Transparent
• Frosted
• Optite (clarified)
• With different patterns
• With embossing

As a rule, shower cabins are made of tempered glass. The average thickness of glass in shower enclosures is 8-10 mm. Such glass is very reliable and durable, and if it breaks, the risk of being cut by its fragments is absolutely eliminated.

Options for glass shower enclosures can be different. You can choose sliding shower curtains, which move in the right direction with the rollers. Shower curtains, by the way - an excellent solution for small bathrooms. The number of shower enclosures vary from one partition to 5 or even 6. They are usually fastened either to the walls, floor or ceiling, or to the frame. You can also stop at monolithic glass partitions.

Glass partitions are very easy to care for and will retain their original appearance for a long time. With proper and careful care, they are much more durable than plastic constructions. You can order partitions in any style and design, and the result will fully meet your expectations. Particularly impressive are partitions made of triple glass, inside which you can put anything you like - from photos to a herbarium - the effect is stunning.

The choice of doors made of glass is also delightful. All sorts of patterns and designs, they will satisfy the most demanding tastes. There are four types of doors by the way they are opened:

• Sliding. Rollers move horizontally along the slats, which is very convenient if there is little space in front of the shower.
• Swinging. Everybody's usual door, which can be opened by pulling the handle towards you or away from you.
• Folding. When you open such a door, the hinge operates one leaf. A great option if there is no space in front of the shower for hinged doors.
• Revolving .. This type of door would require a lot of space, so not everyone can afford it. The system is as follows: the door is fastened on magnetic latches located on fixed panels.

Doors are also distinguished into single and double doors. When creating an original design in the shower cabin, you can install a pair of doors. In this case, both fences and doors are important to choose the same style, so they are in harmony with each other and create a coherent picture.

Shower cabins made of glass can be divided into two types - framed and frameless. Both can be of very different forms:

• standard;
• rectangular;
• curved;

Frameless models are more demanding. When installing them, it is important to carefully prepare the room. The walls and ceiling must be as flat as possible to install such a shower cabin by all the rules. They are made either of tempered glass or of triplex. They are much more expensive than frame profiles because of their reliability and durability.

The frame profile is usually made of anodized aluminum. It is both light and strong, so it allows you to construct a frame of any shape and size. Glass for this model is used thinner, because the entire load goes directly to the frame. It is very important to carefully and carefully monitor the joints, so that dirt does not accumulate in them. Of course, they will not delight you with their presentable appearance for as long as frameless, but they are also of sufficient quality.

The whole is the sum of its parts, so do not forget about the details. You should look for materials that are not only of high quality, but also those that are suitable for your model. These are handles and hinges, opening stoppers and rods, various seals, connectors with which you can firmly attach the shower enclosure to the floor, ceiling and walls. With the help of connectors, you can connect the elements at any angle. And, of course, the most important thing is that all these parts do not rust when in contact with water.

Hinges of shower cabins come in different types:

• Hinged. Flat, so it is not difficult to fit them into the overall design picture.
• Pendulum hinges. Thanks to them, the door can easily rotate with the help of an axial rod.
• Driven. Very elegant and endowed with many functions.

If you prefer only original and non-standard solutions in interior design and in the design of the shower cabin including, thanks to experienced craftsmen, you can implement any crazy solution and idea. You can decorate the shower cabin in many different ways:

• Photoprinting is very popular: A colorful picture that is not afraid of moisture thanks to the coating of ceramic paint and UV printing.
• Sandblasting is no less popular, When glass and sand-air mixture interact with each other, it becomes opaque.
• Fusing - Various patterns made of glass of different tones and colors;
• Laser engraving;
• Painting with water-resistant paints.Water-resistant paints.
• If you want to decorate your shower enclosure according to the highest standards, the enclosures and partitions can be made of triplex glass, adding a photo, picture or herbarium to the inner layer. This will not only add sophistication to the product, but also add durability to the shower enclosure.
• Stained glass windows Various colors and styles, painted with water-resistant paint.
• Polished or sanded finish.

Choosing a glass shower cabin, you are guaranteed three main criteria: durability, scratch resistance, safety. Glass shower cabins will meet all your expectations and will be to your taste. The main thing is to take care of them carefully and clean them with substances that do not contain ammonia.