What should you keep in mind when choosing a shower enclosure? We point out three things you need to pay attention to.
When choosing a shower enclosure, pay attention to several important details
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1. The actual size of the shower enclosure
Shower enclosures are designed to be mounted on a shower tray. Its dimensions are written in the name of the shower enclosure. However, the actual parameters are slightly smaller. A shower enclosure labeled, for example, 90 × 90 may have an outline of 88 × 88 or 89 × 89 cm. Then the whole thing works well. However, if the cabin will stand directly on the floor, you need to keep this difference in mind. If you tile a square with exactly this side under the 90 × 90 model, the edges of the tiles will stick out. The shower looks much better if the edge of the glass stand on the grout line.
Different shower settings
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2. Hinges flush with the glass
The right hinges can make it easier to keep a shower enclosure clean. Certain models are not superimposed on the glass, but recessed into the thickness of it. As a result, the shower does not have edges on which limescale or soap can easily accumulate.
Hinges flush with the glass prevent dirt from forming
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3. Special coating for easy cleaning
When choosing a shower, look out for models with a hydrophobic layer, so that limescale and cosmetics do not stick to the glass. On an ordinary glass after a shower, water droplets stick. In the case of glass with a special coating, the water runs off faster, combining into wider streams. After the shower, just reach for a glass squeegee or a soft microfiber cloth.
Comparison — on the left regular glass, on the right glass with a special hydrophobic layer
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