Built-in shower: pros and cons

Currently, showers are in great demand, as they occupy much less free space than classic baths. There are many modifications of such devices. Particularly popular compact built-in models. Let's take a closer look at what advantages and disadvantages are typical for such variants of shower cabins.

Built-in shower enclosure is a structure without partitions, walls, fences and ceiling, embedded in a niche or corner. Simply put, this is not a fenced part of the bathroom, equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable shower.

For arranging a comfortable and functional shower cabin, it is not at all necessary to prepare a spacious niche.

The wet zone can be closed by a door or a curtain. Also at arrangement of shower cabins the easy plasterboard partitions trimmed with a tile are quite often used. Such designs are inexpensive, but for the bathroom you need to buy only moisture-resistant and high-quality drywall. Otherwise, the material may fail.

Most often, such designs are made by experienced craftsmen. The owners are responsible only for the design of the built-in shower. This is due to the complexity of the installation work.

Embedded hydroboxes can have various forms. Optimal in terms of saving free space are angular options. They take up very little space. However, embedded corner structures are much more difficult to assemble than straight ones, so their installation is more expensive.

In the shops you can find ready-made shower sets. However, the variety of their design is very modest and stereotyped. Therefore, designers recommend independently pick up all the necessary equipment. So you can get a very original and unique design with a spectacular appearance and thoughtful functionality.

Also, do not be afraid of unnecessary projections and corners in the bathroom.

Built-in showers are popular and convenient designs that can be installed in rooms of any size. Many owners prefer such devices due to a number of their positive qualities.

• The main advantage of built-in models is that you can choose the configuration and dimensional parameters of the soul. The same goes for design.
• Embedded models are easy to use. Even older people and people with disabilities can use this shower.
• Embedded showers are often chosen by fans of original design solutions.Usually such constructions are made in modern style.

• In this cabin, you can install a seat with armrests and back, as well as a steam generator and a device for hydromassage.
• A model of this type can be equipped even in a small room. The main thing is to correctly perform all the work.
• These types of showers do not require complex care. All that is required of you is to wipe the walls and glass doors (if any).
• Such models are durable and wear resistant. They have no surfaces that can be damaged or scratched, and all fragile parts are hidden in the walls and ceiling.

Despite all these advantages, built-in showers have some disadvantages.

• Such designs are difficult to install. Experts do not recommend to mount them yourself, so you have to apply to the paid services of experienced craftsmen.
• Built-in shower is not suitable for people who like to lie in a bubble bath. To take a shower in this design can only be sitting or standing.
• Many owners note that in the cabins there is often an unpleasant smell emanating from the drain.This problem can be solved only with the installation of a special hydraulic lock. In addition, timely drain cleaning will be required.
• At installation of the built-in shower cabin organization of high-quality ventilation is necessary. Without this component in the bathroom will always be very damp.

The shower stand and other necessary components should be selected only after you have decided on the type of built-in structure, and also choose a suitable place for it in the bathroom. The size of the cabin will depend on this.

Structures of prefabricated showers are:

• with a flat pallet (it can be purchased or laid out of brick);
• without a pallet (in this case, the drain is settled in the floor).

Flat pallets are good because they do not allow water to spread throughout the room. However, the low sides can not be called safe parts - they can hit or stumble. In addition, these elements complicate the cleaning of the cabin.

A safer option is without a pallet. It is considered convenient and practical, clean up it much easier. If an elderly person lives in the house / apartment, then such a construction will be the most successful option, because you can install a comfortable seat in it.

If you decide to equip the bathroom built-in shower, then you should listen to some expert advice.

• It is not necessary to equip the built-in booth with dense and blind doors, if the room is not large. Better buy a glass version. Such a design can visually expand the space and make it lighter.
• For very small spaces, it is recommended to choose compact cabins without a pallet.
• Carefully choose a water heater.

• All plumbing work under the concrete base should be carried out perfectly, because then it will be almost impossible to correct any errors.
• Built-in cabins can be equipped with large steam generators (as opposed to standard candy bars).
• To the floor in the bathroom was not slippery, it is worth buying non-slip ceramic tiles or special mats.
• If the height of the pallet and the floor in the room are different, handrails should be installed in the cabin. So you will make the use of the shower more convenient and safe.

Built-in shower looks organically in many styles. Consider some interesting and attractive bathroom interiors, equipped with similar devices.

• The design with the back part, lined with dark tiles, surrounded by light wall decoration, looks very impressive. Such a shower cabin should be supplemented with glass sliding doors.
• In a niche, you can build a very spacious built-in cabin with high mirrored doors. This design will harmoniously look in a bright bathroom, complemented by black wall shelves and dark curbstones. The ensemble can be completed with wall inserts and the floor "under the stone" inside the cabin.

• The built-in shower cabins of an angular form look interesting. This option can be installed near one of the walls in the bathroom.On the other hand, it can be fenced off with a plasterboard ceiling. Decorate the space inside the shower corner with small tiles of different colors. The surfaces outside the shower can be decorated with peach panels, and put the floor "under the tree" on the floor.
• In a cream room with black lacquered curbstones and a brown floor, the built-in cabin, fully enclosed by glass and equipped with a white tray, will look beautiful. In such an environment look harmonious details with chrome surfaces. For the organization of high-grade lighting, use more ceiling appliances.

How to assemble and install a shower stall, you will learn from the video below.