When deciding to install a corner shower unit in your bathroom, one of the most important choices to be made is the shower stall itself. Especially with the growing popularity of transparent glass enclosures, the fact that the shower stall incorporates the largest visible area of the shower makes it of utmost visual importance. There are various styles and models of corner shower stalls on the market and knowing exactly what you’re looking for when shopping for one can make the experience much easier.
What Is a Shower Stall?
A shower consists of a shower tray, or base, which rests on the bottom of the floor, a shower enclosure, which is used to cover the facings of the shower exposed to the bathroom, and the shower stall. The stall is the portion of the shower that rests against the surface area where the sides of the shower attach to the walls of the bathroom. Corner shower stalls can be made from a variety of materials and can be purchased in standard sizes and designs or custom made.
What Types Of Corner Shower Stalls Are Available?
The two most common types of corner shower stalls available are pre-fabricated, or pre-made, shower stalls, typically made from acrylic or fiberglass, and custom stalls, usually made from stone resin, tile, or other materials.
Pre-fabricated shower stalls are ideal when affordability is a must have feature. The acrylic and fiberglass models are inexpensive and come in a variety f standard shower sizes to meet your needs. With a little bit of do it yourself knowledge, some prefabricated shower stalls can be installed without the need of a professional, potentially saving a significant amount of money in installation costs. The obvious downside to prefabricated stalls are that they will not work on custom sized or shaped shower units.
Custom shower stalls are simply ones that must be assembled on site. They are typically made from stone resin, an acrylic like substance used to mimic the look and feel of cultured stone, ceramic tiles laid on a backing board, or actual stone itself. The benefit of a custom stall is, of course, the ability to choose the precise colors, style, size, and shape of the unit you are fitting. The downside is the extra costs involved, not only with the installation costs, but of the general higher costs of the materials being used.
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