In a bathroom, during water procedures, water usually appears on the floor, mirrors, and electrical appliances. This leads to unpleasant consequences. The floor will be hazardous due to splashing water. Therefore, the curtain for the bathroom will become an indispensable element of the interior. In addition, it can be a stylish detail of the room. The types and selection of these elements are described in the article.
Why are curtains in the bathroom necessary?
Bathroom curtains are required to increase the convenience and practicality of using a shower for each resident of the house. Showers are not in every home, but many have bathrooms. In this case, the spray scatters in different directions and is harmful. Humidity leads to damage to furniture, mirrors, electrical appliances, cosmetics. In addition, water can leak under or behind the washing machine, where it will be difficult for it to dry on its own. To prevent all this allow the curtains for the bathroom.
The curtain will still be a space limiter, a visual barrier. A properly installed product will protect against the extensive spread of steam throughout the room. If the bathroom has an extractor hood and it is located in the area of a simulated shower, then the steam will immediately exit into it. This will serve as protection against strong humidity in the room.
There are different bath curtains. They differ in design, materials, sizes. The product must be selected for each room so that it is not only a stylish element of the interior, but also serves as reliable protection against water splashing.
Polyester
The polyester bath curtain will be dense and durable, as well as water-repellent. It will be ideal for this room, as it can be processed and cleaned. Different images can be applied to the product; moreover, it does not wrinkle or wear, does not fade or deteriorate from temperature fluctuations.
But it should be borne in mind that polyester is not machine-washed and not dried. And you can iron with an iron heated to 140-150 degrees. Products can be not only of the same type, but also with an original pattern, of a certain shape and texture. Therefore, to decorate the bathroom, curtains made of polyester will be the best choice.
PVC
These are popular and high-quality curtains for the bathroom, which have a low price. Moreover, they look quite original. The assortment has transparent PVC bath curtains, as well as products with images, because different patterns are easily applied to polyvinyl chloride.
PVC curtains do not deteriorate from moisture, hot steam, water. They are not afraid of temperature changes. But there are also disadvantages - fast pollution and a short period of operation.
Textile
Fabric curtains for the bathroom are created from cotton, which is treated with a special solution. Products are protected from steam and water, so they do not deteriorate from these factors. Such materials are safe for health.
Curtains come in different colors and with various decorative patterns. The marine theme is in demand: beaches, dolphins, shells. Often used blue, lilac and blue colors. There may be unusual and rare flowers.
The advantages of such curtains include:
- Water resistant to keep dry.
- Environmental friendliness and safety. Products do not cause allergies.
- Many curtains have weighting agents that provide maximum efficiency.
- A wide range of shapes, colors and patterns. Among them there are white bath curtains, as well as color options.
These products require care. They must be washed and ironed periodically. At curtains with a weighting agent there is a sewn chain at the bottom. With its help, the curtain remains in a static position when moisture gets in. At the top are rings to secure to the curtain rod. The bathroom will then have a stylish and practical detail. It is important to determine the width and height of the product. The dimensions of the bath curtain should be such as to protect the room from splashes.
Blended fabrics
Such curtains are rarely sold in ordinary stores, they are usually ordered via the Internet. This is due to the high cost of the goods. Textile curtains include blends of polyester and cotton, polyester and linen. They can be reaped, with original interweaving of fabrics of various structures, with ruffles, frills, trim in the form of petals.
There are linen products - with and without embroidery, in different colors. So that the fabric not only decorates the room, but also protects against splashes, impregnation is added. Some manufacturers offer such blinds with protection - made of polyester. The latter is presented in the form of a single-color product, usually white with an antibacterial coating. The main purpose is to protect delicate tissue from getting wet, mold, fungus.
The main advantage of mixed materials is that they look like “natural” textiles. This is due to the composition of the material and the sewing method. It is advisable to wash mixed materials manually at a water temperature of 30 degrees. But it is possible in the typewriter, but with delicate mode. Some models can be machine dried and ironed.
Polyethylene
Such curtains are the most common. Products have the following advantages:
- The material is not able to absorb moisture.
- A wide range of textures and colors.
- There are many drawings: with flowers, landscapes, dolphins and beautiful buildings. Moreover, the images do not fade over time.
- Blinds can have different sizes.
Such products also have disadvantages. The material is not very durable, in addition, the canvas glows with dirt. In order for the screens to serve for a long time, it is necessary to choose rubberized options treated with dust-repellent compounds.
With 3D image
Vinyl products are often made with a 3D effect. A three-dimensional image is created by superimposing 2 points relative to each other. Such products do not fade with operation, they can be machine washed.
Curtains visually expand the space. They have the following advantages:
- The color does not change even due to exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
- Do not take up much space.
- An opaque curtain with a 3D effect is suitable for combined bathrooms.
When choosing a product with a 3D image, the following recommendations should be considered:
- If the room has a modern setting, then you need abstractions with bright geometry, as well as white, black drawings of urban landscapes.
- When the room is small, you should not choose screens with bright colors. But neutral pink, beige, blue and white are perfect.
- It is important to consider the dimensions.
With such curtains, the room will be much more original. Vinyl structures can be L-shaped or U-shaped. Screens are fixed with grommets, and the bar and rings can be fasteners.
The choice
It is important to purchase a product that will be a practical thing. When choosing you need to consider the following nuances:
- Sizes. Therefore, measure length and width prior to purchase.
- Environmental friendliness. Now blinds from different materials are sold, but you need to choose the ones that meet international safety standards.
- Type of mount. It is advisable to choose a product that is fixed on a special bar.
- Transparency. If there is not enough light in the room, it is better to choose translucent materials that allow enough daylight to pass through. Thin opaque curtains are suitable for combined bathrooms.
Given these nuances, it will turn out to choose a functional and practical product. Thanks to him, the bathroom will be more comfortable and safer.
Dimensions
The most commonly sold products are the following sizes (in cm):
- 200x200;
- 180x180;
- 240x180;
- 240x200;
- 180x240;
- 220x240;
- 200x220.
If a curtain is required with a length of 170 and a width of 220, it is better to choose a size of 180x240 cm. Although the product will be a little larger, but this will provide additional protection.
Popular brands
Now selling home goods of various brands. Quality products are produced by the following companies:
- "Ikea."
- Lemark.
- Spirella
- Bacchetta.
- White Fox
- "Leroy Merlin".
- Bath Plus.
- Zalel.
- Tatkraft.
The products of these brands are high-quality and original. They will be able to decorate the room and become a functional thing. When buying, you should consider the cost, the interior of the bathroom and personal preferences.
Hard curtains
Previously, they were used to enclose the shower, but now they are used as curtains. Products differ in configurations, shapes. Such products have the following advantages:
- Compactness.
- Long term of operation.
- Attractive look.
- Rigid construction protects against water entering the floor.
- A rich assortment for different bathtubs.
- Easy to install.
Panels with a metal frame can serve as an excellent replacement for curtains. The material for their manufacture is dense - polycarbonate or glass. The second option should not be chosen if there are small children at home.
Do it yourself
Waterproof curtains not only block the bath, but also serve as a stylish decor. The product can be made independently. To work, you will need:
- Material cut.
- Scissors, sewing machine.
- Roulette.
- Cornice.
The work is performed according to the following instructions:
- It is necessary to determine the dimensions. It is necessary to measure the space under the bathtub and cut out the material of the right size, leaving a 5 cm overlap along the length.
- Then stitches are sewn on the upper edge of the curtain.
- The cornice (rope, tape) must be fixed under the bath.
- You can hang the curtain.
Before attaching the curtain, the cornice must be fixed to the self-tapping screws mounted on the wall. This completes the work of making the curtains in the bathroom.
Mount Types
Curtains for the bathroom are divided according to the mounting option:
- With hooks or rings. A special rod is used for installation. Holes are made along the edge of the product through which the rings will be threaded. During mounting, the height of the product must be taken into account.
- Clips on magnets. These are special clothespins having magnetic elements. These fasteners are used with different bath curtains.
- Products with grommets are comfortable. These are practical rings that are inserted into the created holes. To install the canvas, you need to stretch the bar into holes with grommets.
- A screen is a backstage device. Through the fold in the material, the bar is advanced. This mount masks the barbell.
- The original way are curtains with chains. With this fixture, the ceiling height can be significant. First, a cornice is installed for the bathroom, where the chains are inserted, and the material is fixed on them.
Demanded fasteners are rings. On grommets, curtains are rarely fixed.
Mount
It is necessary to hang the curtains correctly. But this work is not difficult. It is important to check the package bundle, as sometimes everything is sold separately. Need a special rod for curtains in the bathroom. On the products themselves are usually eyelets. Then you need rings for curtains in the bathroom. All necessary parts can also be sold as a set.
When the holder for the curtain is static (not folding) and not spring-loaded, it is hung using some tools. You need to choose the installation height, drill holes in the wall for installing the curtains, put on the ring holder and then simply hang the product on the rings, putting on the grommets on them.
But there is an easier way - without drilling. But then the hose should be on the spring. All that needs to be done for installation is to assemble 2 parts of the rod into one, twisting it along the thread. The structure is installed between opposite walls. To do this, put on the ring, push it against the wall, squeeze the spring and push the second part of the rod into another wall.
After adjusting the height and level of the bar, you need to carefully move its edges along the wall and hang the curtain thanks to the rings and eyelets. For the corner bath, the 1st option will be required, since it will not work to push the bar against the opposite walls. In this case, the holder is fixed on adjacent walls, and then a curtain is hung on it.
Care
When you fix the curtain in the bathroom, you get a kind of shower. This is a convenient option, but you need to take time to care for the products. Curtains should be dried after each bath. To do this, they should not be assembled on the bar, they must be left stretched for a while.
How to wash the curtain in the bathroom? It is advisable to do this by gentle means and manually. Wash and clean regularly. To prevent the product from wrinkling, do not rub it heavily, as well as twist it. Dry it in its place in the bathroom. When stretched, the curtain dries quickly.
Thus, bath curtains are practical and stylish products. What is better to choose, the owner can decide for himself. The main thing is that a thing should fulfill its main purpose well.