What do we know about curtains for shower? Usually, with the word "curtain" before the eyes, a thin synthetic fabric occurs, which is hosted over the bathroom. But in fact, curtains for shower pallets and baths are a limitless flight of designer fantasy. And they can be used to buy in different salons and interior shops, and do it yourself. But for this it is necessary to understand what should be their type, material manufacturing and properties. Therefore, we consider the largest number of existing examples with their description, and choose the best for yourself.
Choose showers curtains
Materials
And start standing with curtains. If we talk about time in half a century ago, a regular cloak, tarpaulin, Bologna, cotton, Lena served protection for the shower or bathroom. But all these fabrics had so significant disadvantages that over time they had to refuse. Although modern designers in some copyright interiors still use such materials.
The disadvantages were mainly the fact that each of the listed tissues could absorb moisture, as a result, becoming heavier in time. Because of the natural component, such a curtain for the shower and the bathroom was very quickly worn out and became an ideal environment for the development of pathogenic microorganisms. Modern products are more durable, while maintained environmental friendliness and safety. The most popular today can be called:
- polymer;
- plastic;
- Glass shower curtains.
The first option is the cheapest (if we talk about stamped products). They can be manufactured from several types of polymer fabric, namely:
- Polyester. These curtains will be the most budget option. They are numerous colors, prints and shades. Pretty moisture well enough. However, these curtains must be changed at least 1 time in 2 months. Otherwise, from constant contact with moisture, they may well collect mold and fungus. But when adhere to the proper hygiene room it is unlikely.
- PVC. Vinyl curtains are one of the most common options, if not to say the most common. Their cost is slightly higher than the polyester, however, the quality is much better. Such curtains are dense, elastic, can be textured. The fabric does not absorb moisture completely. These curtains will serve for a long time without any hygienic problems. In addition, their severity will prevent splashes on the floor. The fact is that thin synthetic curtains with a strong shower pressure may well jump out of the tank. And then at least the puddle of water on the floor will be provided. And, you see, it's not too nice after the shower to pull the water in the bathroom.
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Plastic
An even more budget version, if we talk about homemade curtains from plastic panels. However, there are quite beautiful, practical options. For example, polycarbonate curtains or plexiglas. These polymers look quite attractive, they are tough, they are easy and convenient to use. They can be several design options:
- swing;
- sliding;
- Folding.
Moreover, the "harmonica" is the most convenient design for plastic, although there are many shower cabins and pallets with plastic blinds of other ways to open.
Glass
Special luxury and charm - shower curtains made of glass. Moreover, in modern plumbing stores, there are so many options that can be made as a free shower, without a pallet, and a whole full bath. The product is made of special tempered glass. Often, the so-called triplex is used for the shower. This is a special glass that has two protective films on both sides of the product. Thanks to tryplex, the glass is reliably protected from mechanical exposure. Moreover, even if it deliberately try to break it, it will crack or split, but inside the film without damaging a person.
Modern designs of shower are pallets, cabin and niche. Moreover, with rigid glass curtains, you can really make a comfortable niche for various accessories in the bathroom. Generally, niche, as well as hidden shelves in the bathroom are necessary. After all, there are many hygiene products that should be stored in a dry place. And if niche is located above the shower, clearly water will not go there, except if it is done deliberately. In some designs, additional doors or curtains are used for niches. All this will depend on the desires of the owners and the stylistic ideas of designers with whom you can find in the photo.
Therefore, summing up, it is worth noting that the choice is also needed to do, despite the fact that "fashionable", but looking at your bath. For example, the angular shower is more accepting conventional sliding fabric curtains. They are more convenient. But straight showers will well hide under rigid plastic products or glass.
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