Walk-in shower enclosure
The walk-in shower enclosure, also called a fixed glass shower enclosure or open shower enclosure, is minimal and essential, characterized by an immediate access because it has no door.
Features of walk-in shower enclosure
The walk-in open shower is wide, bordered not only by the wall by one or more fixed glasses, positioned at the centre of the wall, in a niche or corner, often completed by designer shower trays or flush floor. Characterized by being free of doors, it is equipped with a single profile to be fixed to the wall and a support bar that serves to give stability to the glass in case of impact. It is very versatile, but requires some awareness. The first is that it needs a certain space because, being without a door, the glass booth must be sufficient to cover the sketches on the floor and on the furniture outside the area. The second is that, always because without a door, it is a solution not suitable for cold people.
Recommended measures for a walk-in vary:
- from 70 cm for a small bathroom up to 180 cm long
- 70 to 100 cm deep
- from 200 to 230 cm in height
Walk-in flush or step
The walk-in can be mounted on a floor-level plate or above the floor. In the first case it is ideal for people with limited mobility and, in any case, it is still of greater scenic impact. Alternatively, it is installed on a shower tray located above the floor. In both cases, it should be sealed with waterproofing material such as silicone.
Advantages of walk-in shower
The minimal design walk-in shower enclosure is perfect for those looking for an elegant solution and with a larger space than the classic cabin. In this sense, the walk-in shower floor flush and without containment profiles is ideal for people with reduced mobility.
It is also very quick to clean because it consists of a few elements, in particular a few profiles. Finally, it satisfies those who want to customize the glass used because, beyond the traditional transparent panels that give cleanliness and depth to the space, there are many alternatives, from smoked glass to satin glass, to silkscreened glass.
Patents walk-in Relax
Oblique: shelf and support bar
The Oblique shelf, patented by Relax, replaces the walk-in support bar to the advantage of aesthetics and functionality because it allows to use the walk-in even in special cases such as the shower that incorporates a window, the shower in the attic, with a single wall, high ceilings and plasterboard walls. Thanks to being adjustable it adapts to non-perpendicular walls
Bobox: walk-in with curved glass
Bobox is an aesthetic patent of Relax. It combines design, technology and innovation to meet the challenge of curving 8 mm glass and creating an enveloping and soft product with minimal design. Its sinuous curves are also functional because they limit the leakage of water. With a variety of sizes and finishes available, Bobox brings many solutions to life, including the evolution in a corner shower enclosure with door, which can also be mounted later than the walk-in.
Since we have invested a lot on the proposals of walk-in shower enclosure, with several innovations that combine with the Relax patents, we have dedicated a specific insight to read about walk-in shower enclosures.
