Features of the choice of showers: an overview of foreign and domestic manufacturers

Shower cabins are an excellent alternative to conventional baths, which is explained by the ease of installation and operation of this sanitary equipment. Today there is a huge assortment of showers from foreign and domestic manufacturers.

In the modern market of sanitary equipment there is a wide range of shower enclosures, which differ in some functions and appearance.

According to the type of construction, sanitary equipment of this type is divided into several options.

• Open structures without a ceiling are the easiest option equipment. Such devices are installed in the corner of the bathroom. Shower corners consist of a pallet and special fencing with doors.
• Closed boxes are hermetically sealed enclosure. Such equipment can be equipped with many useful functions.

The appearance of the equipment depends on the type and shape of the pallet. In terms of size, they emit low and high pallets. The height of deep pallets can be thirty centimeters. Products with low walls (up to twenty centimeters) are more popular due to ease of use.

The form of the following types of pallets:

• square;
• rectangle;
• semicircle;
• trapezoidal shape;
• angle;
• asymmetrical shape.

The size of the sanitary device depends on the dimensions of the pallet. When choosing equipment of a suitable size, one should take into account not only the area that the equipment will occupy, but also convenience for a person in the process of carrying out water procedures.

Most products are manufactured with the following parameters:

• compact - up to 1x1 m;
• medium - up to 1.3x1.3 m;
• large ones - 1.7x0.8 m.

When choosing a suitable design, it is important to consider not only its functionality, but also its design. The cabin should fit harmoniously into the bathroom. Dimensions and shape of sanitary equipment depends on the area of ​​the room. For a small bathroom, a compact shower is a suitable option. In a large area, overall closed boxes with a semi-circular or asymmetrical pallet look better.

Each shower has a door in its configuration. Folds are sliding and swinging. Sliding designs are most convenient to use, especially when it comes to small-sized bathroom. When choosing plumbing do not forget to pay attention to its quality. High-quality equipment guarantees a long service life and product compliance with all the declared characteristics.

Before buying a shower stall, it is important to get acquainted with well-known manufacturers and their products. The main leaders in this area are German, Finnish and Italian companies.

Shower cabins from Germany are quite expensive due to the high quality of equipment and long service life. Among the popular German manufacturers represented in the Russian market, there are several companies.

• Lagard The company produces multifunctional luxury cabins. The equipment is distinguished by its original design and modern control system of modes and functions.
• Huppe. The company produces plumbing in the middle price range. However, the relatively low cost of equipment does not affect its quality, functionality and design. The partitions and doors of the Huppe shower enclosures are equipped with glass that is highly resistant to dirt.
• Am. Pm. The company specializes in the manufacture of plumbing premium. Most models Am cabins. Pm equipped with a hydromassage function. Plumbing equipment not only has many useful functions, but also has a beautiful design.
• Wasserfalle. The company is one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of sanitary equipment in the world. Shower cabins of this company are equipped with high-strength glass and have high technical characteristics.

Italian showers are among the best among other countries. Plumbing from Italy is not only high quality, but also the original design. The leaders in the production and supply of shower cabins are several companies.

• Jacuzzi The company manufactures multifunctional elite shower enclosures using the most modern advanced technologies. Plumbing is equipped with a large number of useful features and has excellent quality.
• Albatros. TOThe company manufactures premium showers. Plumbing equipment has a practical, simple, but at the same time attractive design. The design of the cab is distinguished by high strength and durability.

Finnish showers are available in a different price range: from standard to premium. However, both elite and inexpensive models have excellent performance and high quality. Among the popular Finnish manufacturers of shower structures can distinguish several companies.

• Ideal Standard. The company produces a wide range of various equipment for bathrooms.Representative offices are open in many European countries.
• Geberit. The company is a world leader in the production of sanitary ware. On the territory of Finland there is a separate representative office of the company, which manufactures high-tech shower cabins under the IDO brand.

A wide range of shower enclosures is presented on the Russian market of sanitary equipment. On quality and technical characteristics of sanitary ware manufacturers from various countries compete with world leaders.

• Spain. Spanish showers on the Russian market are mainly represented in the middle price segment. Despite the low cost, the quality of plumbing at a fairly high level. Among the popular Spanish manufacturers can distinguish the company: Roca, Esbano, Alvaro.
• Czech. Czech manufacturers produce showers both economy and extra-class. Ravak and Luxus have become world famous.
• Poland. Polish showers manufactured by Cersanit and Radaway combine original design and high quality.
• Sweden. The most popular in the world market are the shower cabins manufactured by Swiss firms IFO and Gustavsberg.
• Russia. In Russia there are not so many manufacturers of showers.The leaders in this industry are River, Radomir, Triton.
• China. Chinese-made plumbing equipment is mainly produced in the low price segment. Low cost showers are not of poor quality, but may require additional maintenance. For example, glass in the cabin can be treated with an anti-rain agent to prevent rapid contamination of the surface and the formation of stains.

How to enter and install the shower cabin, you will learn from the following video.