Comparing a custom glass shower partition and a ready-made cabin by price, durability, maintenance and looks. Debunking myths and pitfalls of both options.
The renovation is coming to an end, and the question arises: a ready-made shower cabin from a store, or a custom glass partition? Let's compare honestly — with figures and facts, no advertising.
Ready-made cabins: from ₽20,000 for an economy plastic model up to ₽150,000 for whirlpool versions. A custom tempered glass partition: from ₽24,000.
The cabin is cheaper only at first glance. Cheap models need roller and seal replacements every 2–3 years, and their acrylic tray scratches and turns yellow. A glass partition lasts for decades with no maintenance.
A glass partition visually dissolves into the space: the bathroom feels bigger, the tile is fully visible. It is the standard for minimalist, loft and modern classic interiors.
A cabin is a self-contained object with a frame, tray and roof. It "eats up" space and dictates the style of the whole bathroom.
The partition has no tray — water drains into a channel drain or a regular tiled tray that is easy to clean. In a cabin, the joints between the acrylic tray and the frame are a mold breeding ground when ventilation is poor.
For your own apartment with a design "for decades", a tempered glass partition is clearly the better investment: it is more expensive only at first sight, lasts longer and raises the value of the property. The starting price of the structure is from ₽24,000 with a free measurement.
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