There are various types of shower enclosures depending on the installation location, such as corner showers and bath showers. One should consider the placement of this product in their bathroom before making a choice. For instance, it can be positioned in the middle or the corner of the room. Dimensions of 90 by 90 centimetres are considered optimal.
Corner and Wall-Mounted Showers
Corner showers are designed to be installed in a corner, using two walls. They come in various shapes: asymmetrical, such as rectangular, circular segment (semi-circular), but also square, triangular, or pentagonal. They are suitable for both small and large bathrooms, where there is also space for a bathtub. It is important to appropriately adjust the dimensions and type of door. They are available with or without a shower tray. These are the most popular products in this field.
Wall-mounted showers should be placed against a wall, which will touch their back part. Side walls are also needed for their installation. They take up more space than corner showers, as they are more visible in the bathroom. They can be located anywhere. They come in various shapes - rectangular, square, or semi-circular. A shower tap is placed on the adjacent wall. The sides of such enclosures are usually made from polystyrene or glass.
Free-Standing and Bath Showers
Free-standing showers are intended mainly for larger bathrooms. They do not need to adhere to any walls. It is important, however, to make the decision to choose this type of enclosure during the installation planning stage. This is necessary because technical solution experts need to lead the plumbing and drainage connections to the appropriate place. Such enclosures are usually placed in the central part of the bathroom. They are extremely attractive due to their unique design.
Bath shower enclosures include bath screens and panels. Screens are small walls that serve to enclose part of the bathtub. Bath screens allow for the enclosure of the entire bathtub surface, with sliding doors positioned in the central part. This gives the effect of two fittings in one. However, this type of bathtub can be quite difficult for elderly and disabled people due to the need to step into this product. It is worth considering carefully before deciding to place such an enclosure in your bathroom.
Semi-Circular Corner Enclosures and Recessed Showers
The semi-circular corner enclosure is very popular and works well even in small bathrooms. It fits among other equipment, such as a washing machine or sink, without the risk of the user hitting any equipment when entering or leaving the bathroom. Usually, semi-circular trays can be chosen for such enclosures. The most common shape is a ¼ circle. It is also possible to choose a smaller segment, making the enclosure look more slender. There are also such shapes for these enclosures as pentagonal, square, and rectangular.
Meanwhile, recessed showers are designed for alcoves or corners of bathroom spaces, where in this case, the addition of an extra wall is necessary. Installing the enclosure involves placing shower doors in an alcove within the bathroom. This is quite a simple, yet primarily unique way to position the shower. Regardless of whether we are renovating a bathroom or creating this space from scratch, we must follow appropriate, even basic criteria.