Rating of the best Russian manufacturers of shower cabins for 2022

Today, not only tenants in high-rise buildings are installing shower cabins, but also owners of private mansions, who, it would seem, have no problems with space restrictions. The thing is that such cabins not only take up little space, but also significantly reduce water costs. In addition, they are easy to install, close with thick glass and have a number of additional features.

Modern types of shower cabins

Today, there are three types of plumbing products in question on the market, which differ in design, installation methods and market price.

open execution

Equipment of this type is designed for accurate integration into a specialized room near the wall (wall version) or in a corner (corner version). Open booths provide for their installation exclusively near the boundaries of the contour of the room, adjacent to its walls. Pallets for them are arranged directly above the sewer drain. Heavy-duty or organic silicate glass is used for the protective wall of the door. These devices do not have an upper fence, which indicates the impossibility of taking a tropical or cascade shower - only a water hose is available to a person for all water procedures. Thus, this type is intended only for washing. Complete relaxation under the hydromassage will not be available to the user.Often, when installing equipment, a concrete bowl is fixed in place of the pallet, the bottom of which is lined with rough tiles or durable aluminum, which is done in order to increase safety and comfort. Structural elements can be purchased separately, which makes it possible to save a little.

The advantages of open cabins include:

• A wide range of dimensions - it will not be difficult to choose a box exactly for the specific dimensions of the room;
• The simplicity of the design;
• Adequate prices - they range from 10 to 20 thousand rubles.

However, they also have some disadvantages:

• There may be problems during the initial installation - it is better to entrust the work to the master, and not to do it yourself without the appropriate experience;
• A small amount of opportunities - such boxes do not have options for a rain shower, aromatherapy or hydromassage function;
• After the adoption of water procedures in the surrounding space, the level of humidity increases significantly;
• The installation process itself can take a lot of time.

IMPORTANT! When using open booths, it is necessary to constantly monitor the level of sewage flow, otherwise water may stagnate in the pan / bowl.

Closed execution

Equipment of this type is a stand-alone installation (autonomous box), which can be mounted in any convenient place where there is access to the relevant communications. The set consists of a cabin, a cover, side walls, a door and a pallet. Closed options can be mounted / dismantled independently, they can simply be rearranged from one place to another, or removed for the period of repair work.The device has extended functionality, in the process of taking water procedures, it promotes relaxation, healing, rejuvenation of the human body through aromatherapy, hydromassage or tropical shower. To get started, all you need to do is properly connect the water supply and sewerage. The pallet for these samples is made of "stainless steel" or acrylic, but it can also be made of sanitary ware or cast iron. All load-bearing structural elements are made of aluminum or stainless steel. In the production of side walls, silicate / organic glass or polycarbonate monolith is used, which is characterized by increased plasticity and is able to take the desired shape. The walls themselves can be translucent or completely transparent.

Closed cabins are characterized by:

• Quick and easy installation;
• Extended optional functions;
• A wide range of samples from various brands-manufacturers;
• Good sound insulation of the interior space;
• Weak influence on the microclimate of the location.

The main “minus” is the high cost, which starts from 30 thousand rubles and has practically no upper limit.

Combined version

This option perfectly combines a bath and a shower, which implies the presence of a deep tray with high walls, which can accommodate even an adult. The pallet is made of cast iron, stainless steel or acrylic. The side walls can be made from the same materials. This box may not have a top cover, however, this is a rarity, because the presence of a tropical or cascade shower is structurally assumed. The undoubted advantages of combined installations include:

• Combining the possibilities of shower and bath;
• Availability of a large assortment on the market;
• Possibility of detaching the top cover;
• Availability of additional amenities (optional).

And again, the main drawback is the high price, which starts from the border of 70 thousand rubles. Another "minus" is the need to occupy a decent space with equipment, which makes it unsuitable for small apartments.

Differences of shower cabins in shapes and dimensions

Traditionally, shower cabins are made in the form of a rectangle, square, semicircle, ¼ circle. The latter forms take up minimal space and are recommended for small spaces. Also, the market can provide asymmetric samples, which, for example, have the shape of an elongated half of an ellipse or stylized as a sea shell. A box with a ¼ circle shape is very convenient to place in a corner, but if it has a rounded front, then its price will be somewhat more expensive than that of a booth with right angles. If we talk about the size in terms of area, then the models of the "compact" class are 70 * 70 centimeters, the "standard" class is 100 * 100 centimeters, and the "maximum" is 120 * 80 centimeters. Thus, the larger the dimensions of the device, the more it will require the total space in the room. Here it is important to reach a compromise between the user and the size of the booth, because an adult of average build in a box of the “compact” class will feel very uncomfortable.

Pallets: sides and materials of manufacture

Bowl depth (side height)

These elements of the equipment under consideration can be deep, medium depth and small (i.e. with low walls).

Small

They have sides with a height of no more than 15 centimeters from the floor, which is quite convenient for getting in and out after taking water procedures.This is very handy for young children and the elderly with diseases of the musculoskeletal system. However, the small sump needs a permanent drain control. Otherwise, if water stagnates, it will easily overflow and flood the room. Small structures have some installation difficulties, so it is preferable to entrust their installation to an experienced craftsman.

Medium

The height of their sides varies from 15 to 35 centimeters, which also makes it convenient to enter / exit. In principle, they can be considered as a "golden mean" between small and deep options. In such more often, you can even soak clothes for washing or bathe a small child (and pet). Medium samples are the most common and are installed in most Russian apartments, regardless of the area.

Deep

High sides are considered to be with sizes from 25 to 50 centimeters, which eliminates the possibility of leakage as much as possible (the bowl will generally be very roomy). In a deep tray, you can bathe children and fully carry out hand washing. Also, a seat can be mounted inside the cabin, on which you can comfortably sit while taking water procedures. It is believed that this variation may well replace the bath, being only slightly lower in height than the sides. Installation of such boxes is not difficult, but the sides can cause some problems with entry / exit.

Pallet material

It can be very diverse, but it is in Russia that the following samples are popular:

• Steel - they are characterized by increased wear resistance, however, they have poor sound insulation. When exposed to mechanical loads, steel can deform / bend.
• Cast iron - characterized by massiveness, have good sound insulation. However, their heavy weight can create problems during transportation to the installation site.
• Acrylic - they are light in terms of weight, have excellent noise insulation, and resist aggressive chemical substances well.
• Natural stone is a rare, heavy and poorly heated material, positioned as an amateur pallet.
• Plastic (ABS) - have a porous structure, which indicates imminent wear. It all makes up for it at a very affordable price.
• Ceramic - have high environmental characteristics, are safe, perfectly isolate sound. They do not tolerate excessive mechanical loads - chips and cracks quickly form on them.

shower doors

The doors of the equipment in question can be made of either tempered glass or plastic. The latter option is not of particular quality - it is subject to excessive pollution, which will often have to be removed. Over time, scuffs and scratches will also form on it. Of the "pluses" it is possible to designate only a small price. Tempered glass, on the other hand, looks much more presentable, is particularly durable and reliable, it is easy to clean and does not leave stains on it. If the glass door also has a water-repellent coating, then its service life increases. Also, they can have a corrugated surface with sandblasted patterns, be matte, tinted or transparent.

If we talk about door opening systems in showers, then five popular types can be distinguished for Russian regions:

• Swivel - they swing open / move away at the same time and become perpendicular to the opening, as a result, occupying a minimum usable area;
• Hinged - fixed in the lower and upper parts of the opening, open only outwards and are intended for spacious rooms;
• Folding - do not take up much usable space, when opened, they gather inside. The optimal solution for small apartments;
• Sliding - simply move away to the main walls, which completely eliminates the occupation of usable space;
• Swing - they are fastened by means of hinges and the doors open outward, which involves installation in a fairly spacious room.

Additional options

Hydromassage devices

Hydromassage procedures are designed to have a tonic effect on human muscles, dilate blood vessels, strengthen the body and give it a general feeling of cheerfulness. However, in the conditions of a shower cabin, they are unlikely to have a full impact and will only become an additional function. Naturally, such an option will cost “a pretty penny” and therefore everyone is free to decide for himself the question of installing it, the manufacturers do not give any specific recommendations on this matter. For the functioning of the hydromassage, special nozzles are installed in the box, which have many holes for spraying water. The nozzles must be located around the entire perimeter of the cabin (i.e. from the sides, from the bottom, from above and in the center). Summing up, we can say that hydromassage is a desirable, but not mandatory option.

Other devices

These include:

• Built-in radio - increases the degree of comfort while taking a shower.You can enjoy your favorite music radio station or listen to interesting podcasts. As a rule, the radio is built into closed boxes.
• A tropical shower is a large number of thin water jets that are supplied vertically, which helps to relax (relax) the muscles.
• Shower cascade - served from a meter height and is a strong water flow with a temperature of +36 degrees Celsius.
• A contrast shower is an alternation of hot and cold jets, which allows the body to quickly cheer up;
• Steam generation - a special device creates steam inside the cabin, which produces a bathing effect. The option is relevant only for glass walls and doors, because plastic ones can begin to release toxic harmful substances when heated.
• Aromatherapy - through such a device, oily ethereal vapors spread throughout the cabin. Produced effect: invigorating the body, eliminating tension, fatigue, increasing psychological mood. The oils used can have different aromas - rosemary, mint, sandalwood, orange or lemon.

It is worth noting that the box can be equipped with an ionizer with a fan, as well as chromotherapy lamps (changing the color of the lighting during the procedures). Perhaps the presence of an ozone therapy device that delivers portions of air bubbles to the skin. The inclusion of additional options in the design, of course, will greatly increase the total price of all equipment.

Difficulties of choice: balance of price and quality

In the Russian middle price segment, samples of shower cabins with a balanced number of additions are very common. Their design fully meets the characteristics that are presented in modern Russia to bathroom interiors.Of the domestic manufacturers, the FINN company has densely settled there, whose popular Fiji model is distinguished by external compactness with sufficient internal capacity. Also, the box has a hydromassage function, a steam generator, and the high sides of the tray quite give the impression of a small bath. But the most popular models from Domani-Spa, on the contrary, are small in size, more often they are made in the form of a corner kit, which does not interfere with comfort when taking water procedures. All of these products are quite accessible to the average Russian.

Among the premium class cabins from the federal company Radomir can be noted, whose design attracts by combining wooden elements with tempered transparent glass. This style is appropriate for a country house, the interior of which is decorated in the Provence style. Boxing is spacious, and a set of additional options is quite heavy. At the same time, it should be noted that the design can be changed at the request of the customer, which, of course, will increase the already considerable price tag.

Rating of the best Russian manufacturers of shower cabins for 2022

Regional producers

4th place: "Company" 1Marka "Kazan"

This manufacturer focuses on the production of products for the bathroom and sanitary ware. The production line is located in Kazan. The product line is represented by the following product units: acrylic bathtubs, washbasins, shower cabins and more. All goods are made on high-quality foreign equipment. The product range is represented by various products available to any buyer.

• Democratic prices;
• Reliable production line;
• Availability of accessories for sale.

• Market coverage only in Tatarstan.

3rd place: RotoplastiK LLC, Mytishchi

The company was established in 1998 and is part of the Rotoplast group of companies. The production uses an innovative method of manufacturing solid-cast large-sized products from various polymers. Thanks to its own powerful design and technology department with high potential, inexpensive but reliable equipment, a wide range of manufactured products, customer-oriented production, the company has become a leader in its territory. Rotoforming technology makes it possible to produce cost-effective products in small batches, goods of various shapes and volumes, incl. large. Currently, the following products are produced: plastic water-filled barriers, signal cones and road buffers, plastic containers for liquids with a volume of outdoor toilet cabins and country shower cabins, floats, pontoons, buoyancy modules.

• Innovative technology of molded production;
• Availability of own development bureau;
• The use of quality materials.

• Not detected.

2nd place: "LLC" SKS-Construction "Novosibirsk"

This firm positions itself as completely client-oriented, stating that caring for the comfort and safety of customers is the goal of their work. Individual and collective shower cabins produced by SKS-K are marked with hazardous areas, wardrobe cabinets, shelving, hangars, metal boxes, etc. can be attached to them. all manufactured products.

• After-sales service;
• Extended warranty;
• Availability of related products for sale.

• Work in Siberia RF.

1st place: "LLC "Trading House" AQUANET "Moscow"

It is one of the market leaders in the production of sanitary ware. More than 20 years ago, the company began producing serial bathroom furniture, later starting the production of acrylic bathtubs and multifunctional shower cabins. Sales are conducted through an online store, which makes it possible to reduce the cost of all economic processes. The main specialization is working with retail clients, where it is necessary to make the purchase process quick and convenient. With the help of new information technologies, customers are given the opportunity to choose everything necessary for the bathroom, spending a minimum of effort and without leaving home.

• Pleasant prices;
• Excellent quality of all products;
• A wide range of related products - more than 5000 positions;
• Long-term warranty and friendly service;
• Fast shipping.

• Not detected.

Federal manufacturers

4th place: "Company" Radomir "Kovrov"

The company was founded in 1991. At the beginning, the main products were acrylic and hydromassage bathtubs, in the production of which the American GCG Corporation took a great part. Currently, the following types of sanitary ware are offered: hydromassage spa-pools, medical hydro-aeromassage bathtubs, bathroom furniture and accessories, shower cabins and boxes, accessories for them. The production lines occupy about 22,000 sq.m. and include 10 departments, 3 boiler houses, a water intake unit, as well as a construction equipment division.Every year, new types of complex household appliances are developed from the latest materials that are in demand on the market for goods and services.

• American quality products;
• Huge production capabilities;
• Constant development of production technologies.

• Not detected.

3rd place: Domani-Spa LLC, Yekaterinburg

The company offers products that have unique distinctive qualities, namely: bathtubs, trays, shower cabins, shower enclosures. The main advantage of the factory is the execution of the complete chain of production steps in one place. All processes, from the designer's sketch on paper to the finished product, are carried out in our own factory. A team of professionals can easily perform the following types of work: industrial designers will draw sketches and develop a novelty using 3D modeling, a design bureau will make a 3D model project, as well as a 3D project of equipment for molds for a vacuum forming machine, conductors, molds for the production of aluminum profiles, for subsequent production.

• High automation of production;
• Work on individual orders;
• Application of rotoforming technology.

• Not detected.

2nd place: "Manufacturer of sanitary ware" Fiinn "Kaliningrad"

The company is based in Kaliningrad and was founded in 2006. The product range includes: shower cabins and corners, standard acrylic bathtubs, cast iron bathtubs, free-standing and wall-mounted acrylic bathtubs, SPA pools. Goods are certified and comply with GOST standards. Acrylic "Senoplast" from Austria is used in production.The company has modern, high-performance vacuum forming equipment.

• High-quality European production materials;
• Orientation to water plumbing;
• Variety of models.

• Not detected.

1st place: "Company" BAS "Moscow"

The company has a significant 15-year experience and produces (sells) bathtubs and shower cabins made on the basis of acrylic, and accessories for them. It works on modern equipment of Western countries, which improves the quality of the finished product. The range includes: acrylic bathtubs, curtains, shower cabins, bathroom furniture, shower enclosures.

• Sufficient assortment list;
• Extensive experience of work for the domestic consumer;
• Quality manufacturing material.

• Not detected.

Conclusion

A variety of shower cabins in the domestic plumbing market can drive a person who is thinking about purchasing them into a dead end. In the price catalogs of specialized companies, there are samples of various prices, differing in their dimensions and functionality. However, simple corners with a minimum set of functions easily find their buyer. Having studied the issue of buying in detail, you can choose equipment that will easily fit into the bathroom both in size and style, while meeting all the needs of its owner and his family members who will use the shower box.