Do not hesitate to install or have the largest possible receiver installed depending on the available space: you are never comfortable in a narrow shower cabin, and even less if it is a curtain that ensures the relativetightness.Besides, the larger the surface of your recipient, the more flat it can be, which is a significant asset, both for comfort and for its cleaning.Practical for children as for the elderly or disabled, the receiver without climbing to climb you facilitates the difficult little mornings, while accentuating the feeling of space.It is now easy to acquire with standard dimensions (80 cm x 120 cm or 90 cm x 140 cm or 180 cm), but also to make custom made.
If you are not yet decided to change for a walk -in shower, you can however consider changing your tank for a more design, square or rectangular installation, the lines of which will compete in style.A square recipient will present sides of 70 cm, 80 cm (the most common) or 90 cm, dimensions which allow you to easily find suitable cabins.Rectangular receivers, for their part, generally measure 80 cm x 100 cm (or 120 cm).For small spaces or rooms with singular configuration, think of a quarter circle: a rounded angle could be the response to the puzzle of the lack of space.
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When plastic is no longer fantastic
If there is one material that ages well despite the repeated assaults of water and toiletries, it is the enameled ceramics.A solid and durable material which retains its appearance and its color over time.For a reasonable cost, it is a good investment for a frequently used recipient.Enamelled sandstone, whose enamel layer does not wear out, is also very easy to maintain, but can be slippery.Even less expensive, but of less quality, a resin recipient can find thanks to your eyes.However, be careful to study the technical characteristics of said resin (gelcoat tinted to prefer to a transparent gelcoat on a tinted resin, for example), because this term encompasses different processes, not always very resistant, especially stains.
In designer bathrooms, we also see enamelled steel recipients arriving, a material that perfectly resists use, or even solid surface recipients (a material based on resin and minerals whose main characteristic isdo not be cold to the touch).Nevertheless, few manufacturers offer the latter because of its still uninformed price.Instead, there is acrylic which, either, is not a cold material to the touch and which also has the merit of being non -slip.But, if it is easy to maintain, it scratches easily and will therefore easily find its place in a water room reserved for guests.Fans of nature will take a look at the side of teak, warm and non -slip recipients.Water evacuation must, on the other hand, be perfectly studied.Teck also requires special maintenance: the application of a teak oil every six months about to protect wood.
In the shower !
Quand il faut laisser couler…
Même une petite salle de bains peut s’offrir une douche à l’italienne, à savoir un receveur qui affleure le sol (encastré donc) et l’absence de cabine (une paroi, en verre, en bois, en plâtre recouvert de mosaïque, etc., is however often necessary to protect the rest of the room).This gives an impression of space and a little chic and charm side, as in luxury hotels, especially if you opt for a wooden receiver, with a "sauna" atmosphere.However, in terms of plumbing and work, installing a built -in recipient is much more restrictive than a pose tray or a raised recipient.It all depends on the use you make of your shower, accessibility and aesthetics you want.In all cases, strictly respect the manufacturer's installation and maintenance rules.
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