The presence of a tray or deep bowl can significantly affect the height of the box, which, together with the installed lid, will not fit in a bathroom with low ceilings. Pallets come with sides up to 15 cm deep, medium sizes up to 35 cm and deep ones over 40 cm.
In the latter option, you need to add a wall height of 175 cm to the bowl height of 40 cm. It is clear that such a booth will not fit in a room below 235 cm. Therefore, preference is given to more modest, medium-depth pallets.
Based on the width and length of the walls, showers can be divided into several categories:
- small-sized products with parameters 70-100;
- optimal, with a side of 80-130;
- full-size, with a length and width of more than 170 cm.
Depending on the height, taking into account the depth of the tray, models are low, from 170 to 190, and high, from 210 to 240. The first are intended for people of small and medium height.
The smallest shower cabin is presented with dimensions 75*75*170. It may not have a tray, whose role is played by a tiled floor with a drain hole. But even with such dimensions, the standard 70 cm is not found. Most often, asymmetrical designs suffer from this.
Equilateral
These are the most common booths. They are easier to install than wide, full-size models. To compensate for the volume, the front wall can have a round shape with sliding doors. Minimum boxes 70*70 are intended for small bathrooms, 80*80 - for small rooms.
Shower rooms 90*90 and 100*100 are chosen to not only get additional space, but also to create a modern interior in the bathroom. From time to time, large-sized booths 120*120 with a height of 240 cm go on sale in small batches. They are installed in large rooms, since swing doors require free space.
Non-equilateral
These are rectangular booths 80*100; 80*110; 80*120; 90*110 and 90*120. They are designed for installation on bowls of appropriate sizes. In this case, the consumer gets the opportunity to soak in warm water and take a shower in comfortable conditions. Additional options make the devices incompatible with bathtubs. These are steam rooms, hydromassage and other functions.
Shower stand - combined option
Installed on a regular bathtub. One condition: the ceilings must be at least 250 cm, since the dimensions of the stand are 170 cm and the bowl is 70 cm.
Pallets
The larger the dimensions of the structure, the higher its cost. The height of products with a pallet ranges from 210 to 245 cm, and the side length is from 150 to 170 cm.
With roofs
If you are taller than 190 cm, such models will not be suitable, as your head will rest against the ceiling and the procedures will become uncomfortable. They are bought by people of average or short stature, as they protect the bathroom from the spread of heat and moisture.
Additional options
By connecting the hydromassage, you can simultaneously massage your back. For those who like to take water procedures while listening to music, the radio will delight you. With the Bluetooth option, the user will not miss an important call. The built-in seat is convenient for older people or for washing a child. Lights, steam generators and other devices make morning and evening procedures as pleasant as possible.
Varieties
A conversation about the dimensions of shower cabins should begin with the fact that these products are divided into two large groups: open and closed.
Open
The simplest and most inexpensive option, usually consisting only of a pallet and a fence on two (corner option) or three sides with doors. The cabin is designed to be installed near a wall, which will act as the missing fence.
The buyer of an open shower needs to be prepared for the following:
- The walls of the bathroom must be finished with moisture-resistant materials, before installation of which the structure should be treated with antiseptic impregnation. Moreover, this applies not only to the area inside the cabin that receives splashes, but also to all other walls, since the steam generated during bathing will fill the entire room.
- You will have to install a fan in the exhaust ventilation duct to quickly bring the humidity back to normal after hygiene procedures.
- During installation, you will need to reliably seal the gaps between the cabin elements and the wall, for which it is better to invite an experienced installer.
- To bring pipes into the cabin, they have to be laid in the wall.
- Only the most modest functionality will be available - a regular shower. True, today both “tropical shower” shower stands and systems with hydromassage nozzles are sold separately - such equipment can be installed on the wall inside the cabin. But it is still not possible to realize many of the capabilities inherent in the second group - closed cabins.
Closed (hydroboxes)
As you can guess from the name, such cabins are fenced on all sides and also have a roof.
Steam and splashes remain inside the box (the steam is pumped out by a fan through a flexible pipe directly into the ventilation duct), which significantly reduces the requirements for moisture resistance of building structures.
But the main advantage of closed cabins is the widest functionality.
Such products are equipped not only with a “tropical shower”, but also with side nozzles for supplying water from three sides, as well as nozzles for massaging the feet.
The list is completed by backlighting (can change color depending on the water temperature), ozone and steam generators, fragrance and even a radio with a telephone.
When choosing a closed cabin, you need to take into account not only the dimensions of the pallet, but also the height of the product as a whole.
Pros and cons
It is inappropriate to say that a cabin or hydrobox is better than a bathtub, and vice versa, since these are two different plumbing fixtures and each person chooses a model to their taste. Let's look at the advantages that made booths so popular:
- the cabin takes up less space than a bathtub, so it is installed even in small rooms;
- taking a shower saves water and time, unlike procedures in the bathroom;
- a cabin or hydrobox has more functions than a bath (tropical shower, massage, inhalation, chromotherapy, built-in radio, etc.);
- a huge number of shapes and dimensions allows you to choose a booth regardless of the size of the bathroom and budget;
- Even people with disabilities can take a shower in the cabin;
- Taking a shower stimulates blood circulation and accelerates tissue regeneration, has a general strengthening effect on the body, and improves immunity.
Among the disadvantages, the following factors can be noted:
- high cost compared to baths;
- the difficulty of caring for glass and plastic surfaces, which constantly collect deposits from poor-quality water;
- with low water pressure, many additional functions (for example, hydromassage) will be absent;
- If glass partitions are mechanically damaged, replacing them will cost a pretty penny.
GOST 23695 and GOST 18297
This document replaced an earlier version and made minor changes to the dimensions of the pallet, affecting the standard shapes only to a small extent. The text of GOST 23695 does not regulate the material. However, from the name it is clear that we are talking about the manufacture of a steel shower tray covered with enamel. Cast iron is considered by GOST 18297. The dimensions are so similar that one document can be confused with another. Let's see what types of steel and cast iron pallets there are.
Please note that in domestic practice there are no standards for showers in general. There is no document establishing their height dimensions, fencing material or any other parameters. In the USSR, it was understood that the fence should be in the form of a curtain or a tiled apron on the wall. Surely the installation of screens or doors was allowed, but today few people may be interested in this.
Steel pallets
According to the standards, the perimeter dimensions of a shallow steel pallet can be 80x80 or 90x90 centimeters, and a deep one - only 80x80. In contrast to cast iron, these products are of different heights. The deep tray is also taller (44.5 cm). Small – slightly lower (31.5 cm). This significantly smoothes out the difference in terms of installation. The installation dimensions for sewer connections are exactly the same for deep and shallow pans.
This is secured by the fact that the shape and diameter of the drain hole are standard - a circle of 52 mm (tolerance +1.5...-1 mm). As a result, a shallow pan has a slightly higher drainage (about 1 cm), and the perimeter dimensions may vary. Therefore, choosing one or another product in accordance with GOST 23695 does not lead to any fatal changes in terms of laying utilities or installation.
Glass partition design
Glass partitions allow you to create a shower directly on the floor, this is the best idea for decorating a bathroom today. Transparent structures give the room an “airiness”, visually slightly expanding the cramped space. They are ideally suited to the style of modernism and minimalism. Opaque, matte, satin will allow you to shower while another family member is using the toilet or brushing their teeth over the sink in a shared bathroom. Partitions with bright or plain patterns will decorate the bathroom.
The selection of colors, configurations, and ornaments depends on individual preferences; exclusive canvases are expensive and are produced in limited editions.
Depending on the design and material used, partitions are produced in the following types:
- blocks made of tempered glass without a frame - they have different sizes, are securely fastened, and are usually produced transparent or translucent;
- frame partitions - consist of metal profiles framing the glass sheet, installed directly on the floor or with special clamps;
- transformable - easily moved to the right place, removed, sometimes equipped with rollers.
According to their purpose, partitions can be used to separate showers and bathtubs. There are open-type designs - without doors. Depending on the type of treatment, partitions can be tinted, matte, transparent, or with patterned inserts.
Tinted windows
Such partitions are suitable for a spacious bathroom with a window and bright artificial lighting. The profile here is preferably made of chromed metal or black. The floor covering should match the design of the booth - for example, it is not advisable to combine gold or silver with black.
Glass with a complex texture will create a blurry silhouette or completely hide it. Designs with stained glass inserts in the form of geometric patterns, subject compositions, floral prints, smooth lines will create a bright accent, originally emphasizing the chosen style of the room.
Frosted glass
When gloss is not at all to your liking or does not suit the style of the interior, frosted glass partitions are used. It allows you to maintain privacy, creating greater light transmission combined with low visibility, and looks great. Such partitions are a reliable barrier to prying eyes, have good sound insulation, and are easy to maintain. Although the light penetrates through this glass, it seems possible to see only that there is someone in the soul. The loud sound of pouring water behind a high-quality partition is practically inaudible, and stains and small scratches are almost invisible.
This type of partition is produced entirely in one color, made using sandblasting technology. An option with an opaque pattern is possible, which is selected individually for different types of interiors.
Milled glass
They are highly decorative; most of the surface remains transparent, but in many places complex designs, entire paintings with various themes are created. The most popular are oriental, ethnic ornaments, hieroglyphs, ancient frescoes, floral patterns, marine, and fairy-tale scenes. Sometimes such glass imitates stone, ceramic tiles, or wood fibers.
Sometimes several types of decoration are combined - satin and mosaic patterns, milling and frosted glass.
Additional functions of shower cabins
- Shower heads - allow you to adjust the water supply modes. The most expensive attachments have 25 modes. But to use them you will have to read the instructions and understand the controls.
- Hydromassage - relaxes and heals the body. Streams of water are supplied through special holes. Without good pressure this function will not work. In expensive models, a pump is installed that automatically increases the pressure if necessary.
- You can now visit the Turkish bath without leaving your home. The built-in steam generator allows you to feel like you are in a real hammam.
- Infrared heating is an indispensable thing in the absence of heating in the bathroom. It will allow you to enjoy water procedures, rather than rush to complete them as quickly as possible.
- Aromatherapy: By adding your favorite oil to a special compartment, the aroma will fill the entire space.
- Chromotherapy - built-in light bulbs in the cabin will charge you with energy for the whole day.
If you have a bathroom of a non-standard size and the issue of price is not important, then your choice is an individual shower .
Which will not only be the size you need, but also the design.
Tips for choosing
When purchasing plumbing fixtures, conduct a mini-test. Even in a retail establishment, go into the hydrobox and move around in it, pretending to wash your body: raise your hands, bend over, as if to pick up a fallen bar of soap. If you do not feel any discomfort, then this shower cabin is suitable for you. If the movements are constrained, then it is worth looking at a model of slightly larger dimensions.
If you already have a bathtub in your bathroom and don’t want to give it up completely, then purchase a regular shower stand with partitions, which can be transformed into a hydrobox
It is important to take into account that the typical height of the bowl is 60-70 cm, and the length of the shower stand is 170, in which case the height of the room will need to be at least 250 cm
Hydroboxes can be placed on pallets with low or high sides, the height of the former is 10 cm, the length of the latter is 40-60 cm. Models of the first type are placed almost on the floor, but then a siphon and sewer pipes must fit behind them. Models with high sides can only be installed in spacious bathrooms.
The shower stall may not have back walls at all, with the walls of the room taking on their role. As a rule, such models are placed on low pallets; these cabins have very compact dimensions, ranging from 70x70 cm, and the length does not exceed 200 cm. Keep in mind: cabins of this type can be used exclusively as a shower room, if you intend to combine a shower with a bathtub, it makes sense to opt for closed hydroboxes with a high tray.
In conclusion, we note that the convenience of carrying out hygienic procedures in your bathroom is an important point for all family members, so before making a purchasing decision, try to take measurements of all the furniture and plumbing in the bathroom several times in order to select the optimal size hydrobox.
For information on how to choose a shower cabin, see below.
How much does a shower cabin cost?
Today on the market there are shower cabins made in China (Aquapulse, Artex, Niagara), Russia (BAS, Triton), and the Czech Republic (Luxus). Their prices depend on the manufacturer, material, size, shape, and set of additional functions.
The Aquapulse shower cabin can be bought from 15,000 rubles to 84,700 rubles, Artex will cost the buyer in the range of 6,800 - 38,700 rubles. Cabins from the Russian manufacturer are an order of magnitude more expensive: from 39,900 to 58,900 you will have to pay for BAS; Triton brand equipment is sold at prices from 38,900 to 42,400 rubles. The cheapest shower cabin made in the Czech Republic costs 22,900 rubles, the most expensive – 84,700 rubles.
Here we pay for quality. Regarding additional functions: as practice shows, only hydromassage is used, and a little less often - a tropical shower. Therefore, for a consumer with an average income, it makes no sense to overpay for functions that he, in fact, does not need.
For example: Aquapulse8708B fabric white cabins with lighting, extractor hood, radio, back hydromassage, tropical shower, mirror and shelves for shampoos can be purchased for 19,300 rubles.
The cheapest cabin, Aquapulse8503A, costs 15,000 rubles, but apart from the shower function, soap dish and shower head, it doesn’t come with anything else. In this case, the overpayment of 4,300 rubles is completely justified, since it allows you to get an additional set of really useful functions (lighting, hydromassage, push-button flush with a cleaning system, mirror).
Closed shower cabins
Experts call such models completely sealed. Some closed showers are equipped with a steam room, rain shower and hydromassage system. Open models do not have these features.
Only in a completely sealed design can all the necessary devices for several shower functions be installed. All additional functions are located inside the sanitary ware. Only in some models the equipment partially extends beyond the shower stall.
Sealed shower stall model
The dimensions of the closed-type booth are quite large, so when choosing a product you should definitely take into account that a certain distance will be required for connecting to the drain and water supply system. The minimum size of such a plumbing product is 90x90 cm.
Height
Low ear cabins without roofs are cheaper
Height also plays an important role.
It is affected by the following parameters:
- Full set . The presence of a high tray that can be used as a bathtub and a roof guarantees a structure height of 210 to 240 cm. For example, let's consider a cabin rising 218 cm, then subtracting the distance for installing drainage communications and the size of the upper dome, the useful space will be 195 cm, which is quite enough for an adult.
But the ceiling in the bathroom must also correspond to this parameter and take into account the possibility of ventilation.
Height of a fully equipped shower box
- Incomplete set . A low tray of no more than 10 cm and the absence of a roof reduce the overall height of the cabin to 170-190 cm. In this case, in any case, it is necessary to take into account the height of the siphon to which the structure will be raised. The distinctive features of this option, in addition to smaller sizes, are the lack of tightness, simplified installation instructions, increased ventilation and lower cost.
Low shower cabins are well suited for installation in country houses built according to non-standard designs and with low ceilings. Especially if you want to equip a bathroom in the attic, which is usually small in size.
Dividing sizes into groups
The large cabin contains the most comprehensive range of different functions
In addition to their shapes, shower stalls are divided into groups according to their dimensions:
| Name | Peculiarities | Existing sizes |
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| Medium sizes | While still remaining quite compact, they can accommodate additional plumbing equipment that expands their functionality. |
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| Large | They can boast a full range of possible water treatments, but require a large free area, which is rarely found in the bathrooms of typical apartments, and are expensive |
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The small size of compact shower cabins allows them to be conveniently located in small combined bathrooms
Why are cabin parameters so important?
Not only the parameters of the shower device are important, but also the volume of the bathroom itself. It often turns out that the structure does not extend into the room in height. Or an excessively wide pallet does not fit into the place for which it is intended.
The dimensions of the shower stall should correspond with the dimensions of the bathroom
Before installing the shower stall, you need to measure the height of the walls. Some of the products are equipped with a tray 0.4 m wide. Structures installed on the bathtub can also be taller.
If the height of the tray is 0.4 m, and the façade of the device is 1.75 m, the minimum length of the walls in the bathroom should be 2.35 m. Otherwise, the plumbing fixture will not fit in the room.
Classification of structures
Manufacturers in most cases produce shower devices of standard dimensions and configurations, taking into account the typical parameters of the bathroom.
When classifying structures according to the length of their sides, all models are divided into three types:
It has wall lengths from 0.7 to 1.3 m.
The length of its walls can range from 80 to 130 cm.
The length of their walls ranges from 1.7 m and more.
The height of the booths can also be different:
- Devices are considered low if their vertical length is 1.7–1.9 m.
- For tall devices this parameter is 2.1–2.4 m.
Dimensions of the smallest cabin you can find: wall length 0.7 m, height 1.7 m. Often such structures are made without a pallet.
Symmetrical and rectangular booths
Standard cabin sizes are:
- symmetrical: 80x80, 90x90, 100x100, 110x110, 120x120 cm;
- asymmetrical (rectangular): 80x100, 80x110, 80x120, 90x110 and 90x120 cm.
Dimensions of asymmetrical corner shower cabins
Dimensions of symmetrical corner shower cabins
A small shower with symmetrical dimensions is easy to install with your own hands. It is installed both in apartments and private houses, and in dachas with an installed water supply system. The dimensions of the standard asymmetrical model allow you to place the structure on the bathtub, thanks to which 2 functions are combined at once. It is not possible to install booths with the following systems on the bathtub:
- hydromassage;
- steam rooms;
- "tropical" shower.
If you want to install a shower on a bathtub, you should know the dimensions and contents of this plumbing product.
Dimensions of rectangular shower enclosures
Types and parameters of showers
There are many different models of shower cabins, and they are most often classified by the shape of the base. There are square, rectangular, rounded and non-standard models.
The dimensions of square and rounded are most often determined by the walls. The most common sizes of such cabins are:
- 80×80;
- 90×90;
- 100×100;
- 110×110 cm.
They are also considered the most convenient.
But there are compact options 70x70 cm and fairly large 120x120 cm, which are difficult to place in a standard bathroom, not to mention the size of 140x140 cm. The largest size of such a shower is considered to be 150x150, but such options are produced in limited editions or to order.
The rectangular shower cabin is also quite popular . Its dimensions vary from 70 to 110 cm in width and from 90 to 170 cm in length. Most often you can find models with dimensions:
- 80×100;
- 90×100;
- 90×110;
- 100×150 cm.
In addition to these, there are many models of non-standard sizes and shapes. A non-standard shower cabin can be custom-made to suit the parameters of a specific bathroom.
Also, the shower can be exclusively corner. This means that the cabin does not have a back wall and its role must be filled by the bathroom wall. This model will cost less, but its installation involves more difficulties.
The type and size of the shower stall depend on the purpose for which the model is chosen and what space it should fit into.
Shower height
The height of the shower can vary from 185 to 245 cm. In this case, overall models are most often tall. Low cabins are considered to be up to 200 cm, high - from 210 cm.
The most popular models are those with a height of 200-210 cm, as they are suitable for people above average height and do not cause installation problems in an ordinary apartment with ceilings 280 cm high.
Shower walls can be transparent, translucent or opaque, but the latter are quite rare. Also, the walls may not be full-size, but this option is rare and is not in demand.
Shower cabins up to 2 meters high are usually classic square or rounded models with or without a shallow tray. Models above 2 m are larger and more multifunctional.
When choosing a shower, you need to check with the seller about the assembled height of the product: many manufacturers do not indicate the dimensions of the cover in the specifications, but this is about 20-30 cm in height, which can be very critical if the shower itself has considerable dimensions. It also makes sense to take into account the technical gap between the walls of the shower and the bathtub, which ranges from 1 to 3 cm.
Doors and trays
There are 4 main types of structures:
- Sliding. This type is most popular due to its functionality and ergonomics: the panel simply slides to the side using roller mechanisms sliding along guides. This design allows you to save space in the bathroom and avoid accidentally breaking the door. It looks much more aesthetically pleasing than wide open doors.
Another important part of the cabin is its tray. The height of the shower depends on this. The tray can be deep - 30-60 cm, medium depth - 10-30 cm or low - less than 10 cm.
If a high tray, if necessary, can replace a compact or even a full-size bath, then a shallow one deprives the owner of the opportunity to lie in warm water. Pallets have a wide variety of shapes and sizes, which allows you to effectively fit the cabin into any interior.
In addition, there are showers without a tray at all. They can be installed either on the floor or concrete base, or on the cabin owner’s existing bathtub. However, the latter is feasible only if the shower room has no additional functions and its dimensions correspond to the height of the ceiling.
Square cabins
A shower with equal sides is the most classic option. Its advantages:
- Conciseness. If the shower is medium-sized or small, this is especially noticeable.
- Simple installation that even an inexperienced person can handle.
- Relatively low price.
The most popular sizes of such showers are 80x80 cm and 90x90 cm. These cabins are most often purchased in order to save space in the bathroom. The dimensions of a standard bath are 80x170 cm.
The shower cabin that replaces it takes up 2 times less space. This solution allows you to fit into a relatively small space a washing machine that is necessary for almost any modern person. And if the shower has a high tray, then the lack of a bathtub will not be a problem.
Rectangular models
Often, the dimensions of the room or the requirements for a shower room may be incompatible with classic models, then you can pay attention to rectangular ones.
Their dimensions, as a rule, allow the cabin to be laid out as comfortably as possible for the user. This type has the greatest variety in design, construction and functionality.
It could be an almost classic cabin 70×90 cm or 80×100 cm, which will practically not differ from a similar square one, or it could be a practically bathtub with a built-in shower and a lot of functions, dimensions 80×150 cm or 90×170 cm. There are models with a stool and the ability to wash while sitting, there are options with two compartments, etc.
Such models also usually have more functions than classic ones, but the price is also higher. But it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to save space in the bathroom with them.
Rounded corner models
Such models are purchased specifically to save space. Due to their rounded shape, they allow you to move more freely around the bathroom without significant loss of usable space.
This type of shower is the most popular because, in addition to maximum ergonomics and fairly affordable prices, it has a selection of functions to suit every taste.
The most popular sizes, as with square showers, are 80x80 cm and 90x90 cm. However, if the 80x80 cm models are designed primarily for economy class, being quite a budget option, then the models from 90x90 cm already claim to be larger. And, accordingly, they have many more functions. But the height of their tray rarely exceeds 15 cm.
It should also be remembered that corner models often do not have side walls, so they are used as bathroom walls. Such a shower cabin will make you worry about a good water-repellent coating.
Non-standard options
Today there is a wide variety of showers: these are cabins with trapezoidal, polygonal and asymmetrical bases, fitted into a niche, having an unusual design and size, folding, etc.
Such cabins are most often purchased to order, since they are much more difficult to fit into the available space. If the size of the bathroom allows you to experiment, you can purchase an interesting option for yourself.
It is possible to adjust not only the length, width and design of the cabin, but also its height.
Pallet sizes and shapes
There are several shapes of pallets: square, round, oval, rectangular, corner.
Pallets are made of acrylic, enameled steel, cast iron, quarry or ceramics.
Deep trays have positive qualities: a height of up to 50 cm (convenient for bathing a child or washing clothes), reducing the risk of neighbors flooding, and retaining heat from the inside.
Rounded corners save space. There are no protruding corners. The cabin is installed in the corner of the bathroom. Other types can be installed anywhere.
Square ones have pointed corners.
It may have different variations; the most convenient are models whose sides are 80-150 cm.
Oval ones do not save space. Convenient to use.
Corner - an option for small rooms, as it allows you to increase the usable area of the room
Pallets are available in equilateral and unequal types.
Dimensions of equilateral ones are from 800 by 800 to 1200 by 1200 mm.
The dimensions of the shower cabin should be selected based on the size of the bathroom
Non-equilateral. This design has sides of different sizes. For a man of average height, choose 900 by 900 mm.
The depth of the pallets is: shallow (depth up to 4-5 cm), medium (up to 10 cm), deep (up to 20 cm)
