What’s the right shower cubicle for you?

If you’re renovating or building your bathroom, then there are so many decisions to make and a myriad of options to choose from. The experts at Impala Glass have compiled a few facts to help you choose the right shower cubicle to install.

Shower cubicles come in so many designs and sizes—there are the frameless walk-in showers to space saving quadrant enclosures; bi-fold shower doors to sliding shower doors; pivot shower doors to corner shower cubicles. At Impala Glass there’s a shower enclosure that’s perfect for your bathroom and compliments your unique interior and space.

Here are five top reasons why people opt for a shower cubicle in Kenya for their modern homes:

1. Practical showering solution.
2. Avoids making the entire bathroom wet
3. Allows privacy
4. Stepping in and out is easy as compared to a bath tub
5. Its aesthetically pleasing, stylish and available in a multitude of designs.

Things to take into consideration when opting for a shower cubicle:

1. Size of the bathroom and available space:
The most crucial consideration is the available space your bathroom has to offer. Pivot or bi-fold shower doors are ideal for fitting into a compact space such as between two walls. Concealed cover caps and strips hide fixings create a seamless finish to help make the area appear spacious.

2. Usage of the bathroom:
In case of a busy bathroom like the one in the children’s room, choose an enclosure with quick release wheels which make cleaning your shower easier. If it’s the master bedroom, a steam shower cubicle allows luxurious multi-function showering while walk in showers for young adults offer a, sleek, ultra-modern and spacious look.

3. Position of the shower enclosure:
The position of a shower enclosure depends on the plumbing, yet the most common place is a corner of a bathroom. If you plan to fit a shower in a central position against the wall, you’ll need a d-shape shower enclosure. As far as the fittings go magnetic self-close seals on doors are important to ensure a perfect fit and to prevent leaks. Wall profiles and frames available in chrome, white and black finishes can help create a scheme that meshes with your interior.

4. Kind of glass:
The thickness of the glass which must of superior quality and an easy-clean protective coating makes maintenance practical.

The shower enclosures manufactured at Impala Glass, Nairobi, Kenya are made from toughened safety glass available in a variety of thicknesses as per the affordability and usage of the client. If you are planning to redo your bathing space then visit the Impala Glass website for a range of shower cubicles in Kenya. You are sure to find one just right for your home.