Shower stool in the bathroom: photo, installation

About 20 years ago in the bathrooms curtains were used only for a prosaic purpose - the water should not get on the floor and flood its neighbors. Now everything has changed radically. The shower bar performs several functions at once. And more often it already serves as a decorative element, helping to create a cosiness and to equip a room to your liking.

Why do I need a bar in the bathroom?

Everyone determines whether he needs a curtain in the bathroom. In order to make a final decision, it is necessary to understand the functional burden of this decor element, in addition to the creation of coziness.

Blind provides the following:

1. It zoned the bathroom. Anyone who loves water treatments can retire. Closing the curtain, he will create a cozy corner for himself, where no one will bother.
2. When using the shower, the spray does not fall on other objects.
3. Curtains - an important element of decor, so their choice should be treated very carefully.
4. Some bathrooms have shower trays without doors and walls. In this case, the curtains act as a curtain.
5. The bathroom curtain provides security. On drops falling to the floor, you can slip and get injured.

Blind for the bathroom is attached to the bar. The choice of cornices for the bathroom is huge. Before you choose which shower bar is suitable for you (photos in the article allow you to get acquainted with some models), you should understand the variety of its types. Models differ in the materials from which they are made, according to the form, method of installation and fixing.

Advantages and disadvantages of each type of cornices should be considered before purchase.

Materials for the manufacture of rods

Modern industry has provided the buyer with a variety of models.

The shower bar in the bathroom can be:

1. Plastic . The material is lightweight. Rings on such a cornice move almost noiselessly. But plastic in conditions of high humidity is short-lived. Paint fade, the model can deform and even break. Now they began to make cornices of metal plastic. These products are more durable.
2. Metal . Aluminum cornices are more expensive than plastic ones, do not corrode, do not depend on temperature differences. But they, like plastic, can sag. The shower bar in stainless steel is the most durable. It does not bend, is not susceptible to corrosion and deformation. Such models can be painted in different colors. The strength of steel makes it possible to produce bars of various shapes. They will withstand all loads perfectly. In addition, these models are absolutely not afraid of humidity and are well tolerated by temperature changes. However, they also have shortcomings. The minus of this kind is noise when the rings move.
3. Combined . They are made of metal, they are covered with plastic on the outside. Therefore, they are durable and less noisy.

Types of rods

Cornices are divided not only on materials, but also in form:

1. Standard models. These are straight cornices that are attached to the walls.
2. Shower rod angular. Such a model can be arched, semicircular or rectangular in shape. These cornices are perfect for a corner bath.
3. Special models. They are created for asymmetric designer baths. Such cornices are made to order.
4. Ring (round) rod. It is intended for a bath located in the center of the bathroom.
5. Telescopic model. Easy to install, suitable for a bathroom of any size, as it can vary in length. It does not spoil the walls, it's easy to dismantle. But such a cornice is not attached very reliably - under heavy load it can fall.

Mounting types

Cornices for bathrooms are also distinguished by the type of fastening. This can be an installation using fasteners, screwed to walls or ceiling. This method is more reliable and durable.

The second type is a telescopic mount (spacer). Of course, this shower rod is much easier to install. But this type of installation is undesirable if the house has children. After all, they can pull the curtains and bring down the cornice. Also this type of fastening is suitable only for direct models.

Recommendations of professionals

When choosing a bar for the bathroom, it will be superfluous to take into account the opinion of competent specialists:

1. The metal model is preferable, as it is more durable and durable, which means it is safe.
2. For a designer bath, it is recommended to order a bar from the same specialist who created the author's bathtub model. You can not find a suitable cornice in the store.
3. Fastening of the rod should be carefully checked.
4. The most convenient and safe for use shower bar in the bathroom - made of metal or metal plastic.

Mounting the telescopic model

To install a shower rod, you will need:

• Stepladder or stool,
• roulette,
• pencil.

Mounted telescopic model as follows:

1. Measure the distance between the walls with a tape measure. It is undesirable to install a bar at the very top. For airflow, it is necessary to descend 15-20 cm below the ceiling. The height is also adjustable by the length of the curtain. It must be at least 10 cm to go beyond the edge of the bath to prevent water from entering other parts of the interior and the floor, and also to keep the heat.
2. Make a pencil mark to install the model.
3. Before using the new telescopic cornice, be sure to read the instructions.
4. Extend the bar to the desired length + one centimeter.
5. Set the cornice to the marks.
6. Check the strength of the adhesion to the walls with a slight pressure on the central part of the rod.
7. Do not fasten the shutter to the rings until the eaves have been completely installed.

Mounting the holder with fasteners

The holders for the eaves are sold complete with a bar. You can purchase fasteners separately.

The installation of the shower rod is as follows:

1. As in the case of the telescopic model, it is required to measure the desired height with a tape measure (having retreated not less than 10 centimeters from the ceiling, paying attention to the length of the curtain that should extend beyond the edge of the bathtub) and marking the pencil with the pencil.
2. Check the correctness of the marks with the level. It is very important to remember the safety precautions. It is necessary to pay attention to the absence in the places of the supposed drilling of electrical wiring, water supply and other communications.
3. Check the location of the fasteners by attaching it to the mark on the wall. If the bathroom walls are tiled, then the place to drill should be on the joint, so that when using a drill do not split the ceramics.
4. Drill holes according to the diameter of the fastening screws (for tiles use drill bits with feather tips).
5. Install the dowel in the drilled holes. If the walls are covered with plasterboard, then use special butterfly dowels.
6. Fasten the fastener to the wall with screws.
7. Install the bar in the fasteners and thread the rings with a curtain.

Choose rings

Now that the shower rod is selected, you can tackle the fittings. Rings, as well as cornices, are made of metal and plastic.

Metal fittings contribute to rapid wear of the rod. When rubbing against the metal surface, an unpleasant noise is emitted.

Plastic rings are very fragile, although they move along the bar almost silently.

The ideal option - a ring of metal, covered with plastic.