Floor-even, walk-in or open shower - all these terms describe showers that have become an indispensable part of the modern bathroom. In contrast to conventional shower cabins, there is no ledge to step over and there is no door to open to get in the shower.
This is not only practical, but also architecturally appealing. Walk-in showers fit into almost any bathroom and can be designed with both brick and glass shower partitions. The light and airy style of walk-in showers without distracting shower doors and steps makes them a real eye-catcher in the modern bathroom, conveying a feeling of luxury and offering maximum comfort.
Walk-in showers are a popular choice for modern bathrooms thanks to their open design. They offer many advantages:
Whether the bathroom is large or small, or even if it has a pitched roof, shower cubicles can almost always be replaced with open showers. As the shower area is usually separated from the rest of the bathroom by a glass pane, the type, size and shape of an open shower can be adapted to the particular room.
Walk-in showers offer more space than conventional shower cubicles due to the seamless transition into the shower area – which is particularly advantageous for smaller bathrooms. Normally, a larger shower area means a more pleasant shower experience. If one thing is clear, it’s that a walk-in shower makes a bathroom with a roof pitch or a bathroom niche appear much larger.
Even though modern walk-in showers fit into almost any bathroom, there are a few things to consider. These include the shape and size of the walk-in shower panel, and planning correctly, starting with the taps and ending with the tiles. Here are the most important points.
The shower area is a highlight of many modern bathrooms – both functionally and visually. Glass shower cubicles or walk-in showers are very much in vogue. They offer plenty of space and, combined with the matching shower jets, turn a wet unit into a spa experience.
Glass lends an exclusive and lightweight look. As it is smooth over a large area, nothing interrupts the elegant style, so the shower area blends seamlessly into the bathroom. Glass shower partitions, which are anchored in the prewall without visible fittings, add even more elegance. The Geberit ONE glass walk-in shower panel is also especially easy to clean.
Geberit shower surfaces are available in a variety of designs and surface textures, from non-slip to velvety soft. They are made of high-quality materials, feel pleasant to the touch and are especially easy to clean.
Geberit CleanLine shower channels combine attractive design with functionality. They are recessed into the floor and drain water efficiently. An open drain outlet surface prevents deposits from accumulating. A removable comb insert makes cleaning easy.
The Geberit wall drain enables a continuous floor design. A nice side effect: With the drain installed behind the wall, you will never step on it again.
Barrier-free bathrooms are designed to be easier and safer for people with limited mobility or disabilities to use. A floor-even shower can form part of a barrier-free bathroom, depending on the shower surface. There are some differences to keep in mind.
While a walk-in shower can be flush with the floor, there are also variants with shower trays. These have a ledge, so they are no longer barrier-free, but they do keep water in the shower area. A barrier-free shower cannot have a ledge and must be at least 90 × 110 centimetres in size. To make your walk-in shower barrier-free, make sure that the taps are at an appropriate height: Taps and the shower head should be accessible and adjustable from a seated position. For older people or people with physical disabilities, grab rails and a folding seat or shower bench make showering easier.
But, what exactly are your needs? Is space, cleanliness or the design important to you? Would you like user-friendly products or would you prefer that extra degree of comfort that the Geberit AquaClean shower toilet, for example, has to offer? Or would you prefer a universal design? No matter what your needs are, we simplify your daily routine with our clever bathroom solutions.
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