How to choose a curtain for the bathroom?

Shutter for the bathroom is not only a stylish element of the interior of the bathroom, but also has a practical purpose. As a necessary detail, it makes your stay in the bathroom comfortable and enjoyable. But choosing the right product that meets all the requirements may not be the easiest task.

First of all, you need to understand the functionality of the curtain for the bathroom. This will help to draw attention to some important features of the product and its characteristics.

A quality curtain, regardless of the material, should have the following useful properties:

• prevent water splashes on the wall and floor surfaces - this is necessary to protect against the appearance of fungal deposits and mold, especially if the bathroom is decorated with ceramic tiles;
• bathroom curtain perfectly copes with the function of zoning space;
• contribute to the creation of a favorable indoor microclimate;
• create a bright accent, being a detail of the entire bathroom interior.

Textiles, in particular the curtain for the bathroom, have the following positive aspects in contrast to other materials.

• Reasonable cost - even if you choose the highest quality textile curtain, it will be much cheaper than a glass or plastic equivalent;
• Simple fixture - resorting to improvised tools, you can mount the curtain in a few minutes;
• Rich assortment - manufacturers of bathroom accessories are regularly engaged in the release of entire collections of textile curtains in a variety of styles, colors and different configurations;

• Multifunctionality - textile curtain can be used both for its intended purpose and for the bathroom screen, in addition it fits any bath, regardless of shape, size, and does not require additional careful adjustment, such as, for example, for the plastic version;
• Undemanding care - due to the fact that the fabric surface is impregnated with a specialized protective composition, soap stains can be cleaned, it is enough only after taking a shower to walk on the surface of the curtain with a damp sponge, washing is performed once every 3-4 months.

However, this product has the following disadvantages:

• short life;
• during operation reduced water-repellent characteristics;
• after some period of time the color range of products burns out.

With each subsequent wash, the fabric turns into a faded, unattractive material. Getting wet from the ingress of water is faster, and therefore the material can be deformed and start to hang around the edge. Such curtains visually look inelegant and add a rash of carelessness to the interior, which requires their timely replacement with a new product.

There are many options for the types of curtains for the bathroom.This is the complexity of the purchase for consumers. The shutter can be presented in the form of simple oilcloth or fabric cloth with a protective impregnation.

• Shutter for bathroom from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is the most budget option, has one significant drawback - it absolutely can not be cleaned. During operation, the lower part of the curtain is covered with soap stains, which are almost impossible to clean. And the lack of cleaning after some amount of time provokes the occurrence of fungal deposits and mold. In this case, it is easier to discard the product.

• Polyester bath screen - This is a very practical product. It is perfectly washable even in a washing machine at forty degrees. But in any case it is not recommended to use bleach or make drying in the washing machine. And also do not squeeze the material, it is necessary to hang the product back. Under its own weight, the curtain will take on the original smooth surface.

• Textile bathroom curtain wall almost not found on the shelves of hardware stores. This is a cloth material intended for the shower.You can purchase this product in the open spaces of an online store or from brands that are specialized in individual tailoring of curtains. This situation is due to the extremely high cost of the product, almost five times the cost of a conventional polyester curtain. The product will cost approximately from four to fifteen thousand rubles. Nevertheless, the curtains of this material are perfectly cleaned by hand washing or in a washing machine when choosing a delicate mode, while the recommended temperature should be no more than thirty degrees.

By and large, the material for the curtain in the bathroom can be made of any material. But it is necessary to take into account the specificity of the requirements for exploitation. If the decorative aspect is preferable, then all requirements are limited only to a financial issue, since the range of bathroom accessories is incredibly diverse.

If practicality and convenience come first, then you should pay attention to the following aspects:

• To begin with, the material must have water-repellent properties, since the main task of the bathroom curtains is to protect the wall and floor surfaces from splashing water and steam;
• The product should not secrete various harmful chemicals, since during water procedures the curtain may come in contact with unprotected and steamed skin areas;
• It is desirable that the material is simple to clean, unwilling to moult, has a strong structure and does not tend to shrink.

To make the right choice of curtains for the bathroom, you need to familiarize yourself with the differences between polyester, polyvinyl chloride or textile products.

• Shutter for the bathroom of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) - it is a translucent or lightly colored plastic, in other words, a very thick oilcloth.Buying a thinner material does not require significant financial costs, but when wet, this material has the ability to adhere to everything it comes into contact with, even to the body. There is a possibility that the material may break during operation. On a colorless transparent surface often remain stains in the form of a calcium plaque. When buying a bathroom curtain made of polyvinyl chloride should prefer a denser material. The higher its density, the more convenient it will be in operation. The appearance of PVC should resemble dense material for the roof of the greenhouse.

• Polyester bath screen is one of the most sought after products for the manufacturer. This can be seen, once in any building supermarket or store for household items. On the label, most likely, this product will be attributed to textiles. The fact is that this material is an absolute synthetic fiber made of polyester fiber. In other words, it is refined oil. Like polyvinyl chloride, polyester is a common plastic. But in this situation we are dealing with plastic, which is stretched into a thread and got really "not killed" material.Often, polyester acts as an additive in the interior textile blend - it helps the material to keep the folds, not to crease or fade. Given the quality characteristics, polyester curtain has a high strength, does not require additional surface treatment, copes with the function of protection against water spray on the floor surface.

• Blind for bathroom from textile mix. There are several types of this material, taken in the form of a mixture: polyester and cotton; polyester, flax and pure polyester (but not the one used for the budget segment, but a fabric blend with a significant percentage of polyester). The blinds are made in different variations: crisp, elegant weaves of various fabric structures, with embroidered elements, with sewn ruffles or frill trimmed with petals and the like. The curtain made with the addition of cotton is similar to a single-colored canvas with original patterns embroidered over the entire surface. The product from flax can be executed with a decorative embroidery in different color shades.

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) curtain for the bathroom has a standard size - two meters long and one meter eighty centimeters wide. Extended or shortened version on the shelves of stores is not found. The product of this type of material is designed exclusively for a small bath of one hundred fifty centimeters.

Polyester curtain for the bath has two standard sizes. The first size is two meters long and one meter wide eighty centimeters. The second size is the length and width of two meters. Shortened curtain version is not available. However, polyester can be processed on a sewing machine.

Textile curtain for the bathroom is made in a large number of sizes. You can purchase a product with the following dimensions: with a length and width of two by two meters, two by three meters, four by four meters, one meter eighty centimeters by one meter seventy centimeters. As you can see, these dimensions suggest a high ceiling.

Among the popular sizes can be identified such as:

• 240x200 cm;
• 200x200 cm;
• 240x180 cm;
• 180x220 cm and others.

The most popular and popular in Russia is trademark artwelle. This is a German manufacturer of bathroom accessories, in particular, and curtains for showers and baths. And also in the released Artwelle rulers one may encounter a wide assortment of a large number of hooks, towel holders, soap dishes, dispensers, glasses, brushes and supports for toilet paper. A nice bonus for consumers is a ten-year warranty. In this case, you can be sure that during operation with the product everything will be in order.

Another leading manufacturer of bathroom accessories is again German brand Wasser Kraft. This is a very well-known manufacturer of not only attributes for water treatment, but also high-quality sanitary products. For all products, the manufacturer provides a significant warranty for a period of five years.

Among the manufacturers of quality products are the following:

• Ravak;
• Iddis;
• Wess;

• Bacchetta;
• Spirella;
• Vegas Glass;

• Bath Plus;
• Valiant;
• RGW;

• Bas;
• Radaway;

• Magic Lady;
• Cezares.

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) curtain, despite its extremely attractive low cost, is more suitable for short-term exploitation. In this case, the ratio of price and quality is justified.This product is perfect for use in summer cottages, in technical showers, for example, for washing a dog after walks, and for bathrooms with pop-art interiors (transparent plastic is extremely appropriate in this case).

Polyester products have a density of eighty-five grams per square centimeter and one hundred grams per square centimeter. When purchasing, you should not forget that the higher the density of the material, the smoother the folds will be and the product will adhere less to something.

Products from textile blend are presented more as a decorative element than practical. In order to give it greater utility, an additional curtain, often made of polyester, is used. It is she who protects the wall and floor surface from water splashes. And the fabric at the production stage is subjected to special impregnation. The additional curtain is a single-colored product, most often in light shades with antifungal coating. Before buying, be sure to make sure that there is an additional curtain in the kit. Otherwise, you will need to purchase it.

To date, there are several available fixtures for bathroom curtains.

These products can be hung up by hand, if you follow simple guidelines.

• Shutter for the bathroom, fastened with hooks or ordinary rings, the most popular type. To install this design requires a specialized crossbar. Along the borders of the curtains, they make small holes into which rings or hooks are inserted, so that the products can be fixed. When installing, it is necessary to take into account the height of the curtain, it may need additional trimming.
• Magnetic mounting. In a similar format, the elements look similar to clothespins. This is a versatile option and can be used for any type of bathroom curtain.

• Shutter with mounting with eyelets. This option is popular due to comfortable exploitation. The cringle is a ring into which a prefabricated hole is inserted. In order to make installation,You must purchase a barbell and thread it through the holes.
• Another available mounting option is a screen with pockets that visually resembles a curtain. Through the folds in the product the crossbar is properly inserted. This is a great option to disguise the crossbar.
• The original method of fasteners is the use of chains. The only condition is a high ceiling. To begin with, it is recommended to fix the eaves, into which chains will be inserted later, a curtain is suspended from them.

• The polyvinyl chloride shutter is a budget option, but it has one significant drawback - it is completely impossible to clean. With prolonged use, the lower edge of the curtain is covered with soap stains that are almost impossible to clean. These are beautiful and unusual products.
• Polyester curtain is one of the most sought after products. Given the quality of the material, polyester curtain is durable and does not require additional surface treatment.
• Blind for the bathroom from the textile mixture is one of the most expensive options, but definitely give the bathroom the effect of chic and luxury.

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