At what height and how to install the shower mount in the bathroom? What to start from?

The rods on which shower heads are attached are perfect for both shower cabins and bathtubs of any configuration and size. Despite the simplest design, they provide high comfort and convenience during water procedures. The range of such products is large, the models differ in equipment and functionality, and are made from different materials, so it is not always easy to make a choice.

Shower rod for bathroom

Purpose and types

Based on the purpose of the accessory, there are two groups. The rods that zone the space in the bathroom are a tube with various curtains or barriers attached to it. The curtains are fastened using parts - rings, which provide easy adjustment of the curtains. Barriers and curtains act as a barrier that prevents water from splashing while showering. Due to this, the floor, walls and furniture in the bathroom remain as dry as possible.

The holder for watering cans is installed on the wall or ceiling in the bathroom or shower area. The device stands out for its functionality and convenience. It makes hygiene activities more comfortable, facilitating the implementation of mandatory procedures. In addition, such a holder saves time and water consumption, which is important.

Main advantages of a shower bar

A shower rod is a more advanced alternative to a standard shower set that includes a shower head, flexible hose and separate wall mounting. When using such a set, you have to hold the hose in your hand, which greatly limits your freedom of movement. The presence of a rod, on the contrary, makes it possible to easily fix the watering can at the desired height, and just as easily move it if necessary. As a result, both hands are free, nothing prevents you from taking a full shower.

Shower holder

The design of the bar allows you to attach additional accessories for hygiene procedures to it - cups for brushes or shaving accessories, soap dishes, washcloths. Everything is at hand, and at the same time does not interfere with bathing at all, which is especially important for small rooms.

Barbell with soap dish

Installing a shower bar does not require much effort or special skills, regardless of the type and size of the structure. Any model comes with installation instructions from the manufacturer, and if you follow the instructions exactly, there will be no problems with installation.

Shower bar

Shower bars come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes - from simple straight bars to shaped designs with increased functionality. Such a wide range makes it possible to choose the appropriate option for any interior style.

Shower column Antique

Functions of the shower rod

A shower in the bathroom allows residents of an apartment (house) to carry out water sessions, standing under water jets flowing from a watering can, having different pressures and temperatures. The newest shower “rains” are characterized by more than one type of jet. All that is can be:

• familiar;
• delicate;
• massage;
• economical;
• spiral-shaped;
• pulsating.

For the most part, shower heads are connected to the faucet using flexible hoses and secured to the wall surface using a shower rod. The stand looks like a tube made of plastic or iron. Both ends are equipped with fasteners that are used to screw the rod to the wall surface. Shower holders are available in standard lengths of 60, 65, 90 or 100 cm.

The watering can is attached to the stand with a special holder, which can be easily mounted at the required height in any location with the inclusion of transformation of the desired direction. The level of use of “rain” is carried out:

• in the case of personal use, for which the screw is fixed in accordance with each specific circumstance;
• using the automatic method, you just need to gently pull the hose with the watering can already mounted in the holder;
• in a semi-automatic way, for which the “rain” is lowered using a tourniquet and raised for convenience by hand.

Self-installation and connection of a shower stand

Mounting it on the wall and connecting a shower stand with your own hands is not at all difficult - unless we are talking about a “hidden” variety. The work will take literally half an hour if you just need to fasten the bar, and a little more time if the stand comes with a mixer. But in any case, a non-professional is fully capable of coping with this task. The main thing is to follow the basic rules.

• If the shower stand comes complete with a mixer , then first eccentrics are attached to the water pipes coming out of the wall, and then the mixer itself is put on them. As a matter of fact, this happens with any faucet replacement - perhaps you have already seen how this is done, or even changed the faucet yourself. After this, you can proceed to installing the rack itself - and if you purchased a variety without a mixer, then just start right away from the second step.
• Places for fastenings under the shower stand are marked on the bathroom wall. And again, if you purchase a “independent” shower stand consisting only of a bar, then the location of its installation depends only on the length of the flexible hose. Check that it will reach the mixer from any position on the rod axis. If the stand comes complete with a mixer, then you need to cut a vertical line along the wall that coincides with the axis of the pipe - the stand will be connected to it.
• When the markings are applied, carefully drill holes in the wall. Some models of shower racks are equipped with fasteners, the distance between which can be changed - but this is not always the case. Therefore, just in case, make sure that the fasteners actually line up with the holes drilled for them.
• And finally, the final stage is the installation of fasteners in the prepared holes. After this, all that remains is to fix the shower rail on the fastening elements - small screws are used for this. Now the new shower can be connected and tested.

Advantages of shower stands

Shower stands are universal plumbing equipment that can function perfectly in both a conventional bathtub and various types of shower stalls. Such devices are designed to secure the shower head so that they are comfortable to use. Such equipment is inexpensive and can really reduce the budget allocated for transforming a bathroom. Having excellent performance qualities, it is endowed with the following advantages:

• ease of use;
• versatility;
• simple installation.

Mounting methods

Depending on the method of mounting, shower rods can be wall-mounted, floor-mounted, or combined. The first type is mounted vertically on a wall or in a corner, depending on the modification. The second type is fixed to the floor using screws or mounting plates. As a rule, such models are installed in spacious shower cabins that are not equipped with a stand, or between the bathtub and the wall if the sides do not fit flush against the walls. Combined options are attached simultaneously to both the floor and the walls, which ensures the highest reliability of installation.

Wall mount

Floor standing shower stand

Wall rods can be mounted in open or hidden ways. Open means attaching the stand to the wall using dowels or suction cups, depending on the model. In this case, it is not the rod itself that is screwed on, but special removable holders located at its ends. The suction cup version is the easiest and fastest because it does not require drilling the surface. At the same time, it is not reliable enough, and if the load on the rod exceeds 20 kg, the structure may fall.

Open mounting method

Installation on dowels is also quite simple, but it requires tools and skills to work with them. Using dowels, the rod can be fixed to any surface - tiles, concrete, plastic panels, drywall and other types of substrate, and the reliability of the fastening will be very high.

The hidden method involves installing a bar in the wall, so that only the control devices and the overhead shower remain outside. Water is supplied from the built-in mixer through the rod to the watering can. This installation option is not the most popular, as it has certain disadvantages. Firstly, installation is quite labor-intensive and takes longer, and it also requires construction skills. Secondly, there is no way to adjust the height of the watering can, which is very important if the shower is used by several people of different heights. Thirdly, to place hygiene items, it is necessary to attach a shelf separately. Typically, hidden installation is used in spacious bathrooms, where the priority is the originality of the design.

Example of attaching shower bars

Types of racks

In appearance, design, size and additional functions, shower racks can vary greatly from each other. The choice here is practically unlimited - manufacturers take into account all possible, even minor, customer wishes. Therefore, we will consider only the main, basic varieties.

Shower column with rain shower and mixer tap

This shower stand can perhaps be called one of the most convenient. It is more convenient to use than a separate shower and mixer, and in addition, the entire set is made in the same design style. By the way, this option is often cheaper than varieties without a mixer.

However, you should again not confuse a shower stand complete with a mixer and just a mixer, which comes with a shower rod. These are different things - a shower stand with a mixer allows you to get rid of the hose, which many would dream of, but a mixer with a rod included does not provide this opportunity. Water in such a shower rack can be supplied either directly through the rod to the watering can , or through a flexible hose, or in both ways - it depends on the specific modification of the rack. But in any case, adjusting the water pressure and temperature will be right at your fingertips at a convenient height - you won’t have to reach or bend over for it.

Shower column without mixer

This is the simplest modification of a shower stand - the rod is installed separately from the mixer in any place on the wall, and a watering can is hung on a special mount on a flexible hose. Unfortunately, in such a system the weak point is still the hose - but the height of the watering can, thanks to the movable mount, can be adjusted, and additional soap dishes and hooks can be installed . A rain shower is also present.

Shower stand with tap

The main convenience of such a stand is the ability to turn off the water in the shower with a special lever. But, as a rule, it is impossible to change the height of the watering can in such racks. In addition, certain connection problems may arise - for example, it will be difficult to attach a stand to a faucet where the shower hose is connected from below.

Shower column with overhead shower

As a rule, there are two watering cans in such racks - large and small. The large one, fixedly fixed at a height, performs the function of a rain shower and can reach almost a meter in width, and the second, small one, is a watering can on a regular flexible hose and is hung lower. It is easily removed and adjusted. This system is very convenient - if you want, you can stand in the “heavy rain”, and if necessary, you can use an ordinary shower, even sitting at the bottom of the bathtub.

Stand with spout

The design of the spout is a “spout” from which a kind of waterfall pours into the bathtub. Such racks are intended mainly for convenient filling of the bathtub; they are also used as a cascade shower. The rod of such a stand is equipped with a special switch from spout mode to shower mode.

Another modern option is the so-called hidden shower stand. Its design differs little from other varieties - it’s just that at the first stages of renovation in the bathroom, the rod is “hidden” in the wall, and only the stationary watering can and control levers remain protruding.

How convenient this option is is a moot point . Of course, a hidden shower stand looks very stylish, and visually frees up a lot of space in the bathroom. But at the same time, the hidden rack can no longer be supplemented with soap dishes, cups, hangers and a thermostat. And the watering can itself cannot move up and down or change the angle of inclination - which means half of the functionality is lost. Therefore, it makes more sense to install hidden shower stands where appearance and originality are a priority - that is, in fairly spacious bathrooms.

You can attach a thermostat to almost any type of shower stand - a device that determines the water temperature and regulates it. In addition, if desired, the bathroom can be equipped with multi-colored LED lighting. If your choice is a stand with a rain shower option, such lighting will be a particularly good solution. After all, the benefits of chromotherapy in combination with adjustable powerful rain jets are doubled - after taking a tropical shower after a hard day, you will feel like you are simply reborn.

What is a shower stand

A cramped bathroom is a very common design flaw in Russian homes. Sometimes it is difficult to fit into a restroom not only a full bath, but even a shower stall, which was actually created specifically for small rooms. But you also need to place cabinets, shelves and holders for small items in the room.

A shower stand is an excellent solution for such cases. A rod with a watering can attached to the wall allows you to free up space as much as possible and allocate as little space as possible for the overhead shower.

It should be noted that shower stands are used not only in cramped bathrooms - as a forced option. They are also installed in spacious rooms, where everything that the owner would like to see in the bathroom can easily fit.

The fact is that the design of shower bars is very convenient and ergonomic - it’s comfortable to stand under the shower, you don’t need to occupy your hands with a watering can, and additional shelves and holders can be attached to the bar if desired. You can even integrate such a technological device as a thermostat into a shower rack. In addition, installing a shower stand with your own hands is not at all difficult , and everyone can handle it - that is, you don’t have to spend extra money on paying for the work of professionals.

What types of shower racks are there, what advantages and disadvantages they have, and how exactly they are installed - we’ll look into this article.

Equipment and dimensions

Standard equipment for a simple shower bar includes:

• barbell;
• flexible hose;
• watering can;
• soap dish;
• two brackets with plugs;
• mounting screws and dowels;
• instructions for assembling the product.

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Depending on the modification, the kit may include a shelf, overhead shower, and mixer. The standard rod has a round shape, a diameter of 22-28 mm, a height from 60 to 175 cm. All parameters are specified in the standards (GOST 25809-96), and the products of leading manufacturers fully meet the established standards. The external design of each brand has certain differences in design and type of coating.

What determines the installation height of the mixer?

It is important to note that all the figures indicated above are only recommendations. After all, the premises and requirements of different consumers differ from one to another and are unique. For this reason, the installation height of the crane will always be different. This parameter, and the installation method itself, depends on various factors. One of them is the type of mixer.

Each of them needs to be mounted at a different height (as indicated in the previous paragraph). If two taps are installed for the bathtub and sink (that is, for each of the bowls), then the mixer that you will use only for the bathtub can be mounted at a distance of 20–25 cm from its upper edge.

Models for curtains

Not so long ago, curtains for the bathroom were purchased for only one purpose - to prevent water from leaking out and leading to the creation of unpleasant situations (for example, flooding of residents of apartments on the lower floors). Today, the capabilities of this accessory have expanded significantly. Modern booms perform a range of tasks.

A curtain is not considered a mandatory attribute of a bathroom. However, its presence makes it possible to have privacy while taking a shower or bath. With one movement, the curtain can be easily closed and creates a comfortable corner for a person. In this case, water will no longer get on other objects in the room or other people there, which is especially important for combined bathrooms. In addition, placing the curtain on the rod ensures safety, since it is easy to slip and get injured on a wet floor surface.

There are showers that consist of a bowl without walls placed in the corner of the room, a mixer with a hose and a watering can. In this case, the curtain on the rod serves as a beautiful and effective analogue of partitions. This significantly saves money, since purchasing such devices requires less money than, for example, installing glass barriers. The range of shower curtain rods presented on supermarket shelves is quite large. Therefore, you need to research the different types of these items before purchasing. The classification of rods is carried out according to the material used for its manufacture, as well as the shape and method of installation.

Recommendations for choosing the height for installing the mixer

When installing a sink, it is important to choose a height that suits each individual resident. However, when calculating, remember several rules that play an important role in the future. These rules include:

1. Before starting installation in the selected location, you need to attach the mixer to the wall. This way you can see if the spout is in the way, evaluate the location of the device, and conclude whether this particular height is comfortable for you.
2. Do not take the floor as a reference point for installation, since the length of the legs of the bathtub is not a constant value and may vary depending on the model. In addition, some users place various objects under the legs to provide stability. This leads to the fact that the adjusted height may “fall” and you will not feel comfortable taking a shower after installing the faucet.
3. Before installation, take absolutely all measurements. Distance from the floor, as well as from the bottom and top edges of the bowl. This way you eliminate any shortcomings.
4. The height depends on the set of various accessories.
5. When installing the faucet, make sure that it is not attached to the tile border. In this case, the mixer will not be securely fixed.

By following these simple rules for choosing a height, you can ensure that the faucet in the bathroom will last for many years, and its operation will not cause discomfort.

Installation height of mixers from the finished floor level:

• 800 mm for water taps in bathhouses, toilet flush taps, faucets for inventory sinks in public and medical institutions, faucets for bathtubs;
• 1100 mm for mixers and oilcloth sinks in medical institutions, general mixers for bathtubs and washbasins, elbow mixers for surgical washbasins;
• 600 mm for taps providing water supply for washing floors in toilet rooms of public buildings;
• 1200 mm for shower mixers.

Permissible deviations in the installation height of sanitary fixtures for free-standing fixtures should not exceed ±20 mm, and for group installation of similar fixtures - 5 mm.

The flush pipe for washing the urinal tray should be directed with its holes towards the wall at an angle of 45° downwards.

When installing a common mixer for a washbasin and a bath, the installation height of the washbasin should be 850 mm to the top of the side.

The installation height of sanitary fixtures in medical institutions should be taken as follows, mm:

• cast iron inventory sink (up to the top of the sides) - 650;
• washing for oilcloths - 700;
• viduar (to the top) - 400;
• tank for disinfectant solution (to the bottom of the tank) - 1230.

The distance between the axes of washbasins should be at least 650 mm, hand and foot baths, urinals - at least 700 mm. In rooms for disabled people, washbasins, sinks and sinks should be installed at a distance of at least 200 mm from the side wall of the room.

* Washbasin is a ceramic product, what we usually call a sink

** Sink (according to GOST 30493-96) - enameled steel sink. The sink is the one for the kitchen.

Installation height of mixers from the finished floor level:

• 800 mm for water taps in bathhouses, toilet flush taps, faucets for inventory sinks in public and medical institutions, faucets for bathtubs;
• 800 mm for vidouar mixers with oblique outlet;
• 1000 mm for direct outlet faucets;
• 1100 mm for mixers and oilcloth sinks in medical institutions, general mixers for bathtubs and washbasins, elbow mixers for surgical washbasins;
• 600 mm for taps providing water supply for washing floors in toilet rooms of public buildings;
• 1200 mm for shower mixers.

Shower heads must be installed at a height of:

• from 2100 to 2250 mm, measured from the bottom of the shower screen to the level of the finished floor;
• from 1700 to 1850 mm in cabins for disabled people;
• 1500 mm, measured from the bottom of the pallet, in preschool institutions. Deviations from the dimensions specified in this paragraph should not exceed 20 mm.

Making a choice

Height

Depends most on who will be using the shower:

Number of users and recommended sizes.

One person: 20 higher than the user's height.

Several people: here the needs of all residents should be taken into account, and for this the height is chosen so that the watering can does not touch the top of the head of the tallest, and at the same time is within arm’s reach of the shortest

Tip: When choosing the length of the rod, be sure to make sure that the size of the shower hose is the same, or better yet, exceeds it. Otherwise, you simply will not be able to reach the watering can to the top of the structure.

If you plan to install an overhead shower, then make sure that it ends up above you at a distance of 20-50 cm. The fact is that its effective operation is ensured by the dispersion of water jets, which is impossible when they travel a shorter distance.

Shower rails with overhead shower must be of sufficient height

Material

Brass shower mixer with rod

Two main directions can be distinguished:

Pros/cons/material

Metal

Pros:

1. High strength indicators, which allow the use of a large number of attachments and guarantee resistance to various mechanical influences due to careless operation; 2. Goes well with styles such as hi-tech, modern, minimalism

Minuses:

1. Relatively high price;

Plastic

Pros:

1. Light weight, easier to install the rod with your own hands; 2. Inexpensive; 3. Complete absence of hydrophobicity

Minuses:

1. Insufficiently high strength indicators, which must be taken into account during operation

Plastic economical design

Additional option

Together with the stand for the watering can, a shower curtain rod is also actively used, which is installed not vertically, but horizontally, and will serve as a guide for the curtain strip. This simple addition will allow you to comfortably divide the combined bathroom into different zones (

Standards for installing a mixer in a shower

Almost all commercially available faucets come with installation instructions. It lists all the standard installation parameters and lists the procedure. This simplifies the installation process and allows you to do it yourself without the help of specialists.

Before you begin installing a new mixer, you need to dismantle the old one, if any. But before installing a new one, you should remember that there is a certain set of installation recommendations. All of them are documented and can be found in SNiP 3.05.01–85.

The document clearly states that the distance is selected in accordance with individual preferences, but the recommended installation height of water intake fittings above a bathtub or tray is 180 centimeters.

Reference. It is worth noting that this figure is more suitable for public baths or showers (for example, in the locker room of a sports complex or gym) than for a private shower.

For home use, it is better to choose the height from the mixer to the base in the range of 200–210 centimeters. If we consider the interval from the floor, then it should be 215 (plus/minus 10) centimeters.

If the crane is mounted not at one stationary point, but on a rod, then you get the opportunity to adjust this parameter for each user personally. The upper edge of the rod is installed at the same distance - 215 cm from the base of the bathtub.

It is better to install a hand shower with a short spout at a height of 30–70 cm from the top edge of the bowl. It is important to remember that in this case the distance will depend on the length of the hose.

If you are installing a side shower, then the height of the entire system will depend on the number of mixers in the set. If there are two of them, then the optimal distance will be 70–130 centimeters from the base of the shower stall. If the set includes three taps, then it is better to choose the following height from the pallet:

All these parameters are advisory in nature and are not strict.

Reference. According to SNiP standards, it is best to install the sink at a distance of 85 cm from the floor. However, this value is only a guideline, and is calculated based on the average height of a person.

How to choose

When choosing rods for curtains in the bathroom, remember that it should not only be attractive in appearance, but also practical and lightweight. For example, if you do not like extraneous noise, then plastic will be ideal, since the movement of the rings along the metal rod will create additional sounds. To prevent this from happening, it is best to choose metal rings with an additional plastic coating to attach the curtains to the rod.

The minimum service life will be ensured by telescopic rods with vacuum pressure to the surface. This design can break from the slightest careless movement or sudden opening of the curtains. Not all rods are able to withstand heavy curtain models without deformation; this is important to remember when choosing. With a large length of the rod, you cannot do without ceiling or wall fastenings, which, if desired, can be turned into room decor. When purchasing a curtain rod, you need to pay attention to some nuances:

• connecting parts should occur without difficulty;
• Each structural element must be intact, without chips or defects. The coating of the rod must also be of high quality;
• all fastenings must be made of moisture-resistant materials.

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Material of manufacture

Shower stand: materials

Traditionally, corrosion-resistant materials are used for the manufacture of shower bars - stainless steel, brass, polymer compounds. Rods made of brass are considered the most reliable: they are durable, strong, do not emit harmful substances, and are also easy to maintain. Since brass is quite heavy, the rod must be fastened appropriately, otherwise the entire structure, together with the watering can, may fall off at once and damage the bathtub.

Shower system with rain shower "umbrella" for shower enclosure

Stainless steel is slightly inferior in technical characteristics to brass, although it also has fairly high strength and does not corrode. Steel products have less weight, so they can be attached to any base, including light partitions.

Stainless steel rod

Rods made of ABS plastic are among the most budget options. They tolerate temperature changes well, do not rust, do not emit harmful substances, and look quite attractive. For greater aesthetics, the plastic surface is coated with a thin layer of chrome or nickel. Plastic rods are very light, and therefore can be attached not only to dowels, but also to suction cups.

Metal-plastic shower bar rotating with soap dish

Aesthetic shower organizer

Popular manufacturers

Shower bars are on the list of the most popular accessories, and therefore each manufacturer has entire lines and collections of such products. The greatest demand is for products from German, French, Czech brands, as well as products made in Bulgaria.

hansgrohe shower rod