Which is better: a shower drain or a shower tray
When a person plans to repair a bathroom and thinks about installing a new shower, he inevitably faces the question of what to choose: a shower with a pallet or a modern ladder. That is why we have prepared for you a comparative characteristic that will help you decide on a choice and learn about all the nuances of the arrangement of modern showers.
Features and advantages of palletsIn fact, a shower stall with a pallet is a traditional option that is familiar even to older people.
It is a closed cabin, the water in which is collected in a special tray. This type of shower is not much different from an ordinary bathroom with a shower. Naturally, this option has many advantages, including:
- Reasonable, affordable price. You can pick up a shower with a pallet for almost any, even the most modest, budget.
- A wide variety of pallets and partitions. You can choose very modern options in terms of design, which will allow you to create a cozy and at the same time relevant space in the bathroom.
- Efficient water intake. Since the waste water is collected using a pallet, the probability of system leaks or other problems is practically zero.
The main disadvantages of shower trays include very large dimensions of the structure, which "steal" valuable space from already small bathrooms. Many users blame the outdated design and out-of-date appearance of shower trays, and prefer open-type showers with ladders.Shower room with a ladder
These open—type showers are an ideal option for arranging a modern, spacious room in a private house or apartment.
The main advantages include:
- The ability to save valuable space without cluttering it with a dimensional pallet, partitions, curtains and sides. The ladder itself can be no more than a 10x10 cm square, for example, like this stainless steel ladder.
- Usage functionality. All waste water is discharged by means of a shower ladder, a special channel in the floor for the discharge of water into the sewer, which guarantees high protection against leaks.
- Due to the inconspicuous ladder and communications hidden in the screed, the open-type shower looks much larger and more modern than a room with a pallet.
- Disabled people, people with reduced mobility, wheelchair users can freely use open-type showers due to the lack of thresholds, partitions and screens.
The disadvantages of such showers include the high cost of equipment and the complexity of installing ladders. In order to properly install the ladder, it is necessary to calculate the optimal angle of inclination, raise the floor level, which is advisable to entrust to a professional. In case of incorrect installation, the ladder will not cope with the task, which means there will be puddles in the bathroom and it will not be possible to avoid the appearance of fungus.
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