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Choosing a Shower Enclosure

Do you prefer to have a rest under streaming water rather than in classic bath?

What you need to focus on when choosing a shower enclosure:

1. Appearance of the shower enclosure - type of the structure


If you prefer modern balanced design, choose the frameless structure composed only of safety glass panels and hinges or fixing profiles, which the glass panels are attached to the wall with.


The semi-framed structure without vertical inner profiles offers a modern appearance and perfect functionality. Thanks to the sliding door, it saves space in the bathroom.


The most commonly used type is the fully-framed shower enclosure where the glass panels are set into the circumferential structure, which increases their resistance to careless treatment.

2. Shape and size of the showering area

According to available space, you can choose from a square, rectangular or quadrant shower enclosure in the dimensions of 75 x 75 cm to 90 x 120 cm, or use practical shower door in combination with a fixed wall that won’t restrict you in any way (up to 100 x 200 cm). A classic acrylic shower tray, deep seating tray or exclusive flat shower tray made out of a cast marble or a drain can become part of your shower enclosure.

3. Shower door opening

Keep in mind the minimum space necessary around the shower enclosure, so that showering can be comfortable. RAVAK offers a number of options for opening shower doors:

Sliding

Sliding – this type of doors doesn’t take up space in the bathroom. Moreover, it allows water to run off freely into the shower tray/drain area, without water leaking outside of the shower enclosure. The AntiBlock system provides quiet and reliable operation.

Folding and sliding

Folding and sliding – the advantage is its large entrance width while maintaining a small dimension of the construction opening. Even when opened, it prevents water from running out of the shower enclosure.

Turning pivoted

Turning pivoted – this is a simple door-opening system that requires no maintenance. Door opens mostly outwards.

Hinged/turning

Hinged/turning – metal chromium-plated hinges/turning profiles with the rise mechanism enable the door to lock in the main position, to close automatically and to lift above the threshold strip. The door opens into the bathroom or with the turning profiles both inwards and outwards.

4. Space requirements

Keep in mind the minimum space necessary around the shower enclosure, so that showering can be comfortable. The way of door opening and entrance position of your shower enclosure play a vital role in this matter. If you need to save some space, use a sliding or folding door, which opens inwards.

5. No leakage

To avoid water leaking, a good constructional solution is vital. The best way is to choose a product from an experienced manufacturer in this field.