Bath or shower - which is better?

When arranging a bathroom, which is small in size, doubts often arise when choosing plumbing. Most often, you have to choose between a shower and a bath: in the first case, modern new-fangled equipment will save space, and in the second, the owner will get the usual comfort that helps relieve fatigue after a busy day. Both versions of plumbing equipment have their pros and cons. To answer the question, bath or shower - which is better, you need to determine priorities and relate your wishes to the possible functions of the devices. Today we will tell you what criteria you need to focus on when choosing plumbing, dwell on the advantages and disadvantages of two types of plumbing devices, so that you can decide and choose which is better - a bath or shower for your needs.

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Shower cabin - features, advantages and disadvantages

In the age of modern technology, many prefer to purchase new-fangled plumbing equipment.

Options

The shower cabin is just such a modern device, which provides the following functions:

• Cold and hot shower. The alternation of cold and hot water helps to wake up quickly in the morning, tempers the body and tones the skin. No bath will provide you with such a function.
• Rain shower. The nozzle located on the ceiling of the cab is able to separate the flow of water into small and delicate sprays. As a result, it creates the feeling of being in the summer rain. A rain shower is recommended for relaxing the body before bedtime.
• The effect of the sauna. The Turkish bath feature will surely be appreciated by steam lovers. The steam generator creates high temperature (up to 45-60 degrees) and almost one hundred percent humidity in the cabin.

Important! Hot steam has a beneficial effect on general immunity and improves blood circulation. Thanks to this function, the skin pores open and toxins are excreted along with sweat. Only a shower cabin will allow you to enjoy the bath without leaving your home.

• Hydromassage is vertical. This unique feature is able to completely eliminate fatigue and emotional stress. Hydromassage is made by trickles of water, beating from the built-in nozzles. You can direct the swivel nozzles to any place - in the area of ​​the back, legs, neck.

Important! Due to its mild effect on the body, a mixture of water and air tones the skin, strengthens muscle tone and has a beneficial effect on the human nervous system.

• Aromatherapy Some products may be equipped with flavored steam generators. This function is used in the “Turkish bath”, “tropical shower” modes. The rear wall of the cabin is equipped with a special container for aromatic oil or balm - when the steam passes through it, it is filled with useful substances.
• Ventilation. The option is used to ventilate the cabin and evenly distribute steam inside the space in models with the Turkish bath and rain shower functions.
• Top and multi-color backlight. The luminaires located on the ceiling of the cab make the lighting softer and more even. If the shower room has several lighting modes, then when taking water procedures, you can enjoy the visual effect by coloring the water flows in various colors.The so-called chromotherapy helps to heal the body with light.

Important! Showers differ not only in functional features, but also in size. The most common pallets with dimensions are:

• 80x80 cm.
• 90x90 cm.
• 100x100 cm.
• 120x80 cm.

Choosing the dimensions of the cabin, be guided not only by the area of ​​the bathroom, but also by the dimensions of your body, so that in the future it would be comfortable in the shower.

Pros:

• Space saving. A shower takes up much less space than a bathtub.
• Rational and targeted water consumption. To take water procedures, you do not need to draw a lot of water.
• Security. For the production of plumbing, material is used that virtually eliminates the likelihood of injury.
• Maximum convenience. Elderly people do not need to cross high sides and conveniently stand on the non-slip base of the pallet. In addition, the equipment is equipped with a seat for the elderly and sick.
• The ability to take water treatments for people with heart disease and high blood pressure, in which bathing is contraindicated.
• Multifunctionality and the availability of additional options. The cabin makes it possible to take a shower with a hydromassage and at the same time listen to music or talk on the phone, turning on the speakerphone.
• Tightness. The cabin is tightly closed, so water splashes will not fall on the floor.
• Easy to install. A variety of installation methods and accessories allow you to install a shower quickly and easily.

Minuses

With all its advantages, shower cabins have their drawbacks:

• There is no way to lie down, soak up and relax, as in a bathroom. Fans of relaxation in warm water with foam, herbs and infusions will not be able to get the usual pleasure.
• Not suitable for hand wash.
• It is difficult to wash small children and animals.
• The need for additional efforts to eliminate pollution on the body.
• The dependence of the functionality of the cabin on the pressure of water in the house. If the water pressure in the system is less than 1.5 bar, then additional options (hydromassage, “Turkish bath”) will not be available.
• The need for careful care after taking water procedures. Over time, white deposits may build up on the walls and doors of the cab - the result of dried spray.
• Low hygiene. The fungus can cover not only the pan, but also the high walls of the cab, and bacteria can infect pallets faster than bathtubs.
• High price. Even the most modest shower room will cost more than a bathroom.

Important! Before purchasing multifunctional plumbing equipment, consult an experienced plumber about the possibilities of his work on your floor, otherwise - due to insufficient water pressure, you will not get the desired result.

Advice:

• If the water pressure on your floor is low, we recommend that you purchase a cabin for one and a half bars. For such pressure, the Jazzuzzi and Nudro-Voh models are suitable.
• When buying a model, make sure that all family members in the booth will not be crowded. Do not forget that the internal size is 6-7 cm smaller than the external size of the cab.
• When buying a shower, pay attention to the presence and quality of the seal. The noise and waterproofing of the cab depends on this.

Important! Most often, consumers choose models of the following brands: Eurosun, Ammari, Pegas, Hyber, Tarim, Glass, Coliseum, Niagara, Attoll, MidoceanTeuco, Gruppo Treesse, Jacuzzi, Fituche, Eago, Movida, Avanta, Appollo. The products of these companies can be trusted.

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Bathtubs - Features, Pros and Cons

Our usual bathtubs also have their advantages. Warm water perfectly relaxes the muscles, thereby relieving general stress and fatigue. And modern hydromassage baths are a real find for lovers of relaxation. Therefore, before deciding whether a shower or bath is better, consider the advantages of a plumbing fixture and get acquainted with its shortcomings.

Benefits:

• An excellent remedy against fatigue, stress, neurosis. In the bathroom you can always relax, relax by adding a few drops of essential oil or sea salt to the water.
• Better, faster cleanses the body of dirt, sweat.
• The ability to take medical procedures with herbs (mustard for colds).
• Indispensable for swimming, hardening of small children.
• Convenient place for hand washing. Sometimes overall things are easier to soak in a bathtub.
• Ease of care compared to a shower.

Minuses:

• A large floor space is required for installation.
• Not economical water consumption.
• Possibility of injury when leaving the bath.
• The presence of spray on the floor. However, to ensure tightness, as in showers, you can purchase plastic curtains.

Important! A variety of shapes, sizes, the principle of the device, the technical equipment of the models allows you to install a luxurious ultramodern model in a spacious bathroom or accommodate a very compact sitting or corner sanitary ware in a very modest room. Product prices, respectively, have a very wide spread.

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Shower or bath - what to choose?

When making the final decision as to which is better - a bathtub or shower, it is necessary to consult with all family members. Purchased plumbing should satisfy the needs and wishes of all households.

We offer you several recommendations from owners who have encountered this problem:

1. If in the family no one likes to bask in the bathroom, then the best option is a shower. Pluses in everything: saving the room area, water, time for hygiene procedures.
2. If you choose a model of a shower cabin, then pay attention to additional options, for example, "a rain shower". This feature is rarely used, and the cost of the model will be higher.
3. Get a bath in the following cases:
   • The house has small children, animals.
   • Use hand wash, soak things.
   • It is necessary to take medical procedures in water.
4. If the bathroom has a small area, it is better to install a narrowed bathtub of a small size. And if in a small-sized room you want to save space to the maximum, install an angular shower, then a washing machine or a small cabinet can fit.
5. A shower cabin is suitable if there are elderly people in the house who are not recommended to take a hot bath or because of age it is difficult for them to enter it.

As you can see, it is impossible to give a definite answer, which is better - a shower cabin or a bathtub, since each family has its own needs, wishes, and opportunities. In addition, when choosing, it is necessary to take into account the well-being of all households, the size of the bathroom.

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A compromise solution - shower with bathtub

If you have a spacious bathroom, you can install both a bath and a shower. This option will delight all households. The main difference between such plumbing equipment is that instead of a low pan, a full bath is installed.

The Miracle Cabin is very convenient, multifunctional, easy to operate and has many advantages:

• Shower boxes allow you to simultaneously take horizontal and vertical hydromassage.
• A bath instead of a tray allows the use of hand washing equipment.
• Suitable for the whole family. Someone likes to bask in the bathroom, while someone prefers a contrast shower, most importantly - everyone will be satisfied.
• High quality, reliability.
• Multifunctionality.

Cons of shower boxing:

• The area under the equipment should be sufficient.
• Installation is done only by professionals.
• High price.

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The modern market offers a lot of plumbing fixtures and materials, so you can build a shower cabin with your own hands. At the same time, you will not only surprise your household, but also save your family budget. We tried to introduce you to the main selection criteria and characteristics of plumbing equipment. We hope that our advice and recommendations have helped you to formulate the basic wishes, requirements for equipment, and now you have definitely decided that you can satisfy your needs - a bathtub or shower.The main thing is that the plumbing is of high quality and lasts for many years!