Cab for the soul

All my life I dreamed that in my bathroom has a shower. Friends and acquaintances of my dream did not approve of: "Are you stunned, you have the same house has a lovely cast-iron bathtub! FIGS you these new-fangled stuff? "And one friend complained:" Here in my home - "sitting" bath. No lie down in it can not, nor children to redeem, or wash clothes. Rejoice that you have it without any problems! "But to me their arguments had no effect. I wash linen in a laundry or washing machine, children not yet, take a bath and a doctor will not allow it - health does not allow. And yet. Replacing a bath on its dimensionless shower, I finally released a place for washing machine. Today in the tiny bathroom, it does not fit. Why and stands in the hallway. Imagine the picture: entrance hall, a coat hanging on a hanger, chest of footwear - and a number of ... washing machine. And what if the kitchen she did not climb? Ah, would meet me the architect, who in four-room apartment (albeit small-size) designed kitchen the size of a closet - 5,9 sq.m. .. In this our "wardrobe" is not something that the washing machine - gas cooker with refrigerator barely fit. And as my husband and mom to dinner can only come, first served basis. So, having thought a bit, I came to the final conclusion that the shower for me - a perfect option. No, I do not want to offend the manufacturers and the more owners baths. This is truly a remarkable device. But, alas, not for all of us miserable. I have to say: today afford the plumbing "subtlety" can every citizen. I stress, it is everyone. I'll tell you that the range of designs and prices of more than wide. But, oddly enough, is the problem of choosing which set me into a blind alley. Among other little-known details of this "device" I was not clear what to buy a cabin, from which the "repel". But the dreams must come true. And I fearlessly rushed to the search. Without further ado, the first thing went into the nearest building shop. Cab found there. But all three species. Also apparently they are not very impressed. When I asked how the booths are arranged, which is better, and if better, then what exactly a girl named "shop assistant" just shrugged her shoulders. And the price! Hand does not rise to give that kind of money, and it is not clear why. "Well, if you want, go to the bigger stores" - listlessly tried to "advise" the saleswoman, and after a pause, after already added: "Or at the fair." - "Yeah! - Tried to cheer me. - We need to look. " Closer to home was the exhibition "Expostroy on Nakhimovskom. There I went. I can not say that the range of showers, which I saw there, has surpassed my expectations. But even from something you could choose. Personally, I had a few requests. First, the car should not be very big. But as it turned out, not every model will fit in my tiny bathroom. For example, I do not fit showers with built-in "saunas, baths and hydromassage. So, we must look for something pokompaktnee, simpler and cheaper. But preferably good quality. So, I'm walking the exhibition hall, and suddenly I see: Is it worth tub. But with wings. "That's it! - I was delighted. - Ideal. And from the bath then you should not refuse. Who knows, suddenly and really useful. A washing machine, God is with her, let her standing in the hallway. " I rushed to the seller. How much is this cabin? - I asked. He frowned and looked puzzled me a look: What are you, girl, it's jacuzzi. Just sold her sash as a "bunching" instead of the usual curtains. A cab - it's what you can not take a bath, lying down, - instructively said my knowledgeable companion. What do we have? It turns out that the presence of cusps does not prove that to you just a shower. Then go ahead. Vendors vying with each offering their products, convincing me that, say, their showers are the best. And the doors, then they have the most comfortable, and the trays are fantastic. However, at my request: it is said, than prove it - there are no compelling reasons not followed. But how then to distinguish the good from the cabin is not very good quality? Did not know anybody. Well, as saying at the time the leader of Communism, then we go another way. I decided to firmly understand: how to choose a cabin, and what is the alternative arrangement of my bathroom at all? I want to shower, bathroom is small, even less money - already familiar patter I blurted out, appearing in a regular salon. The answer was immediate: If a small bathroom, buy shower bath. Which corner? - I did not understand. And only then looked at his interlocutor. Manager was very nice young man. (Just in my taste, a tall blonde ... But I got distracted.) And then finally it became clear that the proper "shower" is said to have "finished product". In the sense that apart from the actual doors she has "bokovinka and rear wall. Such designs can be placed anywhere (provided there is a tap water), connect and enjoy a lovely soul. But it is clear that hardly anyone would install a cabin in the middle of the bathroom. Still, it is usually installed in a corner. And therefore it is quite possible to buy a pallet of doors. So, these models correctly be called "shower bath". And it is in principle the most basic version of the shower. Although not always the cheapest. Shower bath - a tray of some form and door - tirelessly enlighten me manager. - Shop and they can be together and separately. Door, in turn, may consist of several or sectors, or the two wings' angle. " Of course, the corner can be put to the wall have already been laid tile. It might be interesting to those who make the bathroom alterations. If there is a free corner of the room, you can use it: do waterproofing, hung faucet, bath set - and please can use. Here I have seen the doors are transparent and opaque. I want to understand how they differ, and most importantly - what is better? - I persisted. Doors for the corners are made of acrylic or glass - answered my counselor. - And the glass is more expensive because they are made of impact-resistant glass. Acrylic doors may be transparent, opaque, and colored, and with pictures. And accordingly, they are sliding and swinging. Sliding door again, or may consist of two wings, or three. When opening the first case, one half "comes over" to another, while the second - two-thirds closed one. In any case, the sliding doors of some part of the passage is closed. But, of course, not so much that the cab could not get out. So here it is impossible to definitely say which option is better doors. In addition, as it turned out, acrylic doors are different, to put it is not very gracefully, "razezzhaniya way toward. There are two options: on rollers or hooks. In fact, what would you have spoken in the store, know that "Kryuchkov" system - not the best. And doors will not go so smoothly, and it often breaks down. Of course, doors on rollers where it is more convenient. But there is one more important thing that I learned. In order to get everything working properly, first of all pay attention to the frame - specified by the seller. - It should not be "soft." In what sense - soft? - I cringed. Well, your shower should not "go shake" that is rocking. From the wind, or what? - I joked. No, just a wobble, - did not appreciate my humor manager. - Check out this very simple. And, measuring'm not very affectionate gaze, he added: Shower cubicle with sliding doors and a square tray Even you. Doing so. Having come into the store, go to the already assembled model, grasp with both hands by the edges of the valves and try to shake. If you do not work - hence the hard skeleton, good. And because of bad frame on the plastic flaps cracks may appear. Finally, we moved on to discuss pallets. They come in acrylic, ceramic and enameled steel. And there are still smooth and grooved. I was told that it is better to buy corrugated: the bottom tray is covered by such a "cross", or "rays" (they diverge from the trap in all directions). This figure is made not for beauty, for in order to obtain non-slip surfaces. Why do it, and so clear: in the shower and standing in the soapy water on a smooth pan, you can easily fall. But the doors and sanitary ware are also advise to buy a antiplagovym coating. This is a special water-repellent coating on it the water does not stay, but quickly flows down. Also a very important detail: in the booth will not be too humid and stuffy. And what would be, for example, chose you personally? - I interrupted his interlocutor. - In terms of what material? Perhaps, acrylic, - without hesitation, he replied. - Ceramic and metal - cold materials, so that before getting into the shower, will have to "warm room". I mean, of course, shower. And acrylic warm up instantly as soon as including hot water. - After these words, my companion for some reason became sad and something thoughtful. Maybe he is our "shower" theme was inspired by something "private"? M-m-yes ... But you know, young lady, material and pattern - this is not the most important thing - suddenly came to life again, I was pogrustnevshy interlocutor. - The cabin still have to fit. Such a turn of the theme was quite unexpected. No, I'm certainly not 90 x 60 x 90. In the sense that I am not Cindy Crawford and leggy, slim as a hanger, a supermodel. But not to the same extent that in the shower does not accommodate. I frowned. "Damn I pulled about these stupid cab for him to stick - I'm offended - and she would be caught without this young wiseacre. Big deal, Leonardo DiCaprio found! "Manager apparently realized his mistake and, blushing, said:" No, you're a girl, do not understand me. Just a trays angular shapes are not the most successful size. For example, I could not bathe in the cockpit, the sides are equal to 70-80 cm That is the stand-then it can be. But, taking a shower, we're still a washcloth and a three turns, raise hands. So, in this case, personally I would always run across the sash. - Well, - has peacefully said I - and as I do you should check it at the store? With a washcloth or something, and come with basin? No, of course. Spend a "field test" at home: imagine as if you wash, dissolve hand in hand - and let anyone compete testing their skills as you in this case takes place. That is so wide and should be your future shower, and better if with some reserve. And another thing: buying a cab, grab plan your bathroom with the exact dimensions. Then the seller does not only tell how much space will take the selected shower, but will advise how best to choose doors and how they, in turn, will take place in the open state. By the way, manufacturers usually do and pallets, and the doors to them. But this does not mean that you need to buy and fold, and the pallet of a single firm. Therefore, some reputable manufacturers provide a complete list of what doors are suitable for any other pallet companies. When you go to buy, ask the seller a list - very handy. Understandable. But the mixer, for example, included? No, the mixer must be purchased separately. Except, of course, more expensive options, there he was already in advance "integrated". But you asked the cab is cheaper? Hence, will buy again, separately. And then I remembered how her husband, swearing and matching tube to the dishwasher. And asked about the pipes: I thought it was really something they probably have somehow changed for my purchase. Fortunately, it turned out that nothing supercomplex do not have to. The seller explained that everywhere now sell so many kinds of flexible hoses, they can smuggle in 4-5 feet from where and anywhere. It would seem that's all. You can leave. And here, my interlocutor asked "to backfill": And you do not accidentally going to do a redesign? Well there, bathroom with WC combined ... Why? - I cringed. Yes, nothing. In fact, you can shower and do not buy it. A simple to build. This clearly was not in my plans, but do not hear about these "miracles" I just could not. It turns out that you can build a cabin, as the saying goes, "and from". That is to lay out the desired area of ??the tile, built into the floor trap, which will drain the water to make two walls (since it is assumed that the third you have one) from any wall material (drywall or bricks), also oblitsevat their tiles to make a side and hang shower faucet. Then buy only have frameless hinged door. By the way, forgot to mention: the frame must be washed from time to time, otherwise it stuffed dust, the remnants of soap foam and other debris. So, swing door, in this sense is much more convenient. With the side doors have special rubber strips, which provide a complete seal. The only thing that will do more or less regular basis - every five to ten years to change the rubber gasket. Therefore I warn you: if the seller tells you that, say, the warranty on their installation 30 years - do not believe. No soft material located in a humid environment, can not survive in good condition for more than ten years. However, all this does not mean that in a few years tires will come in complete disrepair. And if her condition would be quite happy with you - please do not change. There is another option. You can do without these building contrivances. The technology is simple: once again highlight the bathroom corner and set it a "blank" glass wall and a door. Naturally, the floor in this case, too, need to prepare: to lay out his tiles, build the ladder (if it is before the corner was not). A side in this case you can not do - and the door and door to such a shower made sufficiently tight. And finally, you can make it even easier. In the same corner (ie where there are already two "blind" tiled wall) you can do two opening toward one another door. And they can be as swing type and sliding on rollers. Then my "Di Caprio" distracted, yes, but I was already practically everything is clear. "Thank you" - and just before I say after him. "Not at all! Come again! "- In my opinion," he said. Or maybe it seemed to me. "No, he's like anything, really cute - I mused, shaking in the bus on the way home. - And yet, what am I doing? The point is not that. " It really is different. The main thing I realized: all of these options - for me or like me, whose main aim and objective - to build in your bathroom simple shower, without any ploys and costs. Just in case, remind you that buying a conventional shower: Pay attention to the shape and size, as well as coating pan, check the "strength" frame folds; grasp with a plan bathroom with accurate dimensions, and consult with the manager, what shower you a better choice. And even after that - buy safely. It is clear that the owners of spacious bathrooms will soon come big multifunction cockpit. But we'll talk about next time.