A sliding bath screen is a utilitarian element that performs practical tasks, but at the same time serves as one of the elements of interior decoration. When choosing such a product, it is necessary to pay attention not only to the quality of materials and to the performance of the screen in terms of design.
What are sliding screens for?
Sliding bathroom screens are multifunctional products that perform several functions:
- Decorating the bathroom and adding accent to the space where the bathtub is installed. The screen can be made in various design solutions and colors. It can have a monophonic inexpressive color or be decorated with bright original compositions. Depending on the interior of the room, you can choose the right option.
- Separation of the space under the bathroom from the main room.Such small spaces can be used to store household chemicals, repair and construction materials, and simply unnecessary things that are a pity to throw away. Even though there is not much space under the bathtub, many people prefer to use it for such long-term storage (especially in small apartments with small bathrooms).
- Protection of communications. Sometimes pipes pass under the bathroom, which, with prolonged exposure to steam and moisture, can be destroyed and corroded. The sliding screen prevents such external influences.
Assuming the protective functions of screens, it should be remembered that they themselves can be exposed to moisture and water, so when choosing such products, you should pay attention to those made of plastic. Chipboard screens can be a cheaper and less common option, but such products can deform and swell from moisture, so after a few months they may become unusable.
Design features of sliding screens
Such products are two or more wings that can be moved apart by sliding on special skids, or equipped with their own roller mechanism. The second type of screens is more expensive, but the main advantage of such a mechanism is only a smoother ride. The service life of these two types of screens is approximately the same. The cost of products is influenced primarily by materials.
If the screen is made of polymer plastic, it will be inexpensive, but less resistant to mechanical damage even with careless handling. Aluminum screens are more durable, but they cost 3-4 times more than plastic ones.Some models of screens are equipped with additional shelves for storing household chemicals. Most often, it is not advisable to overpay for such an option, since there is not so much space under the bathroom for the shelves to fit.
Sliding screens are easy to install and are inexpensive, so many install such mechanisms at least for aesthetic reasons. The screen will not only hide the gaping space under the bathroom, but can also become an additional interior decoration.
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