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Creating a shower corner may seem like a difficult task due to the variety of products available. In this article, we will discuss the different types of shower enclosures, how one model differs from another, and how to choose the right one.

Benefits of shower enclosures
The popularity of shower enclosures has not ceased to grow over the years. Unlike fully enclosed, uniform shower cabins, enclosures offer a modern and minimalist design for arranging a shower corner.

The design of the fences does not have back walls, a pallet or a roof. At the same time, they can be installed on a separate pallet made of any material. Together with "construction pallets" made of concrete and tiles. And also without a pallet at all.

In addition to universal installation, shower enclosures have other advantages:

Long service life. Due to the simplicity of the design and the minimum number of components, there is practically nothing to break. Basically, fences are made of durable tempered glass, and components are made of metal;
A wide range of shapes and sizes and matched with commode. You can choose a model for a bathroom of any size and layout. At the same time, use the available space as efficiently as possible.
Visually they take up less space compared to shower cabins;
Possibility of installing any number of shelves or hooks inside the shower corner ;
They fit into any interior , unlike ready-made shower cabins.
Before installing a shower enclosure, plumbing and tiling work must be carried out, as well as high-quality waterproofing of the wet area.

Corner fences (L-shaped)
This is the most popular form of fencing, which is suitable for bathrooms of any size.

With its help, you can effectively use the corner of the room, freeing up the rest of the space for other needs.

Typically consisting of two walls that form a right angle, it can be easily integrated into any interior design and comes in a wide range of materials and configurations.

Wall-mounted (U-shaped)
A rarer form of shower enclosure.

This variety is suitable for spacious bathrooms.

The partition is placed along one of the walls of the bathroom.

On the other 3 sides, this corner is enclosed by 2 panels and a door.

Straight
They are used for rooms where a recess has been made to form a shower area.

The shower enclosure door is installed in a niche formed by three walls.

Shower doors
A movable element for entering the shower area. According to the opening method, they are: swing, sliding and folding. Let's look at each option separately.

Swing doors
They open in one or both directions, depending on the model, like regular doors in a house, and are attached to the frame with metal hinges.

They can be single-leaf or double-leaf.

Swing opening takes up additional space in the bathroom, so when choosing it is important to consider the size of the room itself.

Sliding doors
The principle of operation is the same as that of a sliding wardrobe. The door moves along one or two guides, using rollers.

An aluminum profile is used to manufacture guides.

The material is durable and corrosion resistant.

This opening method does not use up space in the bathroom for opening.

Ideal for small bathrooms.