Baths in a modern interpretation

Have you ever thought about the role of the bath in your life? Yes, the subject is really an ordinary destination, but absolutely necessary in our everyday life.

Moreover, it is necessary, both in the psycho-emotional and purely physical aspects. The dome is multifunctional. It should not be considered only the abode of purity. Regardless of the form and material of manufacture, baths serve as a place of relaxation, spa treatments, and healing. Is this not a reason to approach the issue of choosing an accessory with all responsibility? Given the long life of its service, the task becomes more complicated at times. Not a single consultant will be able to give you an unambiguous answer to the question of which bath to choose. And the problem is not their incompetence, but the variety of offers, each of which is good in its own way. So it turns out that you can navigate the bath market only by getting acquainted with the characteristics of the models in detail. This is what we will do.

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Modern bathtubs, what are they?

It is impossible to describe the products in one word. The bathtubs presented to the consumer court are incredibly diverse. They differ:

• sizes;
• forms;
• type of coverage;
• wall thickness;
• functionality;
• comfort options.

But the main difference is the material used to make the baths. The raw material can be:

• cast iron;
• steel;
• glass;
• acrylic;
• quaryl;
• ceramics;
• artificial marble;
• tree.

Let's take a look at each option in detail.

Cast iron bathtubs

Their quality factor served the products well. Cast iron bathtubs are an ever-popular solution. They can be found in the homes of our compatriots no less than the newfangled acrylic counterparts, and in many cases, cast-iron fonts have served people for more than half a century. This does not prevent the products from remaining in good shape. Their coating is resistant to corrosion processes. It is not easy to spoil it by mechanical influences. It's hard to take care of him. Enamel can be cleaned with everything that is at hand.

The good quality of cast iron is its low noise and high thermal conductivity. The collected water retains its temperature for a long time, which means that in the process of bathing you do not have to add new portions of it.

In the modern interpretation, cast-iron bowls have a very original look, so there will be no difficulties with choosing the shape of the bath and the optimal size. They can decorate the interior of any style.

A significant drawback of the design must be considered its weight. Even modern products, which are called lightweight, have a mass of 120 kg or more. Naturally, this significantly complicates the delivery and installation of the bath.

It should be borne in mind that the enamel coating layer will lose its attractiveness over time. It may turn yellow and become covered with a network of cracks. This will not happen at all soon, but it is necessary to know that it is possible to stop the process of destruction through restoration.

Steel baths

This category of sanitary ware is the least popular compared to acrylic and cast iron bathtubs.The main selection criterion here is the price. She, in steel structures, is simply wonderful. In terms of quality - the option is also quite acceptable.

Steel bathtubs have a number of advantages. In addition to the low cost, it should be noted the low weight of the product, which will allow for the transportation and installation of equipment on their own. Since metal is the material of manufacture, the product is characterized by strength and long service life.

Choosing a steel model, you will have the opportunity to decide what shape to choose a bath. Let the form diversity is small, nevertheless, it is. Of course, in this parameter, steel products cannot be compared with acrylic ones, since they are noticeably inferior to them, but they are guaranteed to win over cast-iron counterparts.

A metal bath is distinguished by a presentable appearance. It has a good quality enamel finish that will not flake off or deteriorate instantly as it is applied at high temperatures.

A steel bath could be considered an ideal solution, but a few nuances spoil the picture. And the first of them is high heat transfer. You can't soak in steel baths for a long time. The water in them cools down very quickly, so you have to constantly add portions of warm.

The second unpleasant moment is the noise of the product. Metal not only does not dampen sounds - it amplifies them, which means that water will fall into the tank with a hum and ringing heard throughout the apartment. An acrylic mat placed on the bottom of the structure will help get rid of acoustic noise.

When thinking about which bath to choose, keep in mind that over time, the metal may lose its strength and elasticity, which will lead to deformation of the walls. More expensive instances of steel bathtubs do not suffer from such a “disease”, because thicker metal is used for their manufacture.

Glass baths

Looking for an answer to the question of what shape to choose a bath, look at glass models. This is a complete exclusive. Unique products are even rarer in homes than bathtubs made of artificial marble, ceramics and natural wood. Consumers are frightened off by the imaginary fragility of the structures, although in reality they are very durable things made of double-layer glass of a specific quality.

A glass bathtub is worth buying for its chic look. It can be transparent and matte, have different colors, shapes and sizes. Such a model is ideal for a small space, because even the largest font will not look massive and stop the eye. A glass bathtub is durable, environmentally friendly and perfectly retains heat.

Of the shortcomings, one cannot be silent about only one thing - the difficulty in care. It is expressed not in the washing process itself (glass can be cleaned by any means and abrasives), but in the need to dry the surface in order to rid it of streaks and stains of dried drops.

A glass font, unlike steel bathtubs, is not a cheap pleasure, and if you do not have enough money to purchase it, look at the combined product options, where there are simply glass inserts. Similar models will also be a good solution for a small bathroom.

Acrylic bathtubs

Leaders of sells. According to the practicality of the material of manufacture, bathtubs have no analogues. Stores offer them in an incredible variety of models. The acrylic series is characterized by a variety of forms. Such a bath can be found in almost any: correct, irregular or asymmetrical configuration.

The sizes of products also fluctuate noticeably. Acrylic structures more often than others have hydromassage panels and other bonuses.Bathtubs of this type are easy. Their weight rarely exceeds 30 kg, which means that there are no problems with transportation and lifting to the floor.

What else value the series - ease of care. The surface of the bathtubs is simply cleaned with a sponge and a non-abrasive detergent.

Acrylic models manage to keep heat perfectly, not only not inferior to cast-iron bathtubs in this indicator, but even surpassing it. The secret is that the acrylic sheet heats up much faster than thick-walled metal. Acrylic bathtubs are safe to use, as they are devoid of slippery enamel. The material is able to absorb noise, so you will not hear the roar of water entering the font.

Acrylic is a highly hygienic material. Its surface is unsuitable for the development of the fungus.

If the acrylic structure is damaged, it is easy to restore it.

The advantages of acrylic baths include even the cost. Standard models are quite budgetary and are sold at a price much lower than for cast-iron counterparts, not to mention artificial marble bathtubs.

Speaking about the shortcomings, it should be recalled that acrylic is easy to scratch. The material is afraid of everything: both sharp objects and animal claws. You have to give credit to the coverage. It is easy for him to restore the original beauty. It is enough just to sand the damage. Perhaps this fact will play a decisive role when considering which bath to choose in your home interior.

Acrylic may change color. This is caused by filling the tank with low-quality water or washing colored laundry in it. It is difficult to fight for the quality of the water supplied from the water supply, but not to drain the colored water from the machine is quite within your power.

What frustrates fans of acrylic baths a little more is their short service life. On average, products have to be replaced after ten years.

When choosing an acrylic font, look for the presence of a reinforcing layer and fiberglass. The more such layers there are, the stronger the product itself will be. Ideally, the wall thickness of an acrylic bath should be 8 mm.

Kvaril baths

Another novelty in the sanitary segment. The material for the manufacture of the bath was a mixture of acrylic and quartz. The first component is responsible for the plasticity of the surfaces, the second - for their strength. Mixing additives allow you to give the product the desired color. Initially kvaril served restoration purposes. With its help, the problems of the surfaces of acrylic bathtubs were eliminated. Today, it has become an independent raw material for the production of durable and lightweight sanitary ware.

Kvarilovye fonts are cast in molds. Products initially have high rigidity, so they do not need additional reinforcement. Quarry models have a magnificent exterior. Their weight is slightly higher than that of acrylic bathtubs, but significantly lower than that of their cast-iron counterparts, so it will not be particularly difficult to mount them. Thick, high-strength walls of the font perfectly withstand the load. They are not subject to deformation.

Products are durable and even with minimal care are ready to serve for decades.

Quaryl is an excellent sound insulator, so you will not hear the noise of the water supplied under pressure.

No less good in the material and thermal protection performance. Water here, as well as in cast-iron baths, does not lose its optimum temperature for a long time.

The model has a smooth surface, however, it is not slippery.

Unfortunately, there is no need to talk about the absolute ideality of kvaril products. Their main scourge remains high cost. Consumers are not particularly pleased with the species diversity. And the last. Quaryl does not react well to very hot water, so that with prolonged exposure to high temperatures it can deform.

Ceramic baths

"Ceramic bathtubs have an unlimited service life"

These bath models can be called everyone's dream. They combine the best qualities of acrylic and cast iron. Fonts retain heat, like a thermos. Their coating does not scratch or corrode. Water flows into such a bath completely silently. Bathtubs from ceramics have unlimited service life. In fact, this is a purchase for the ages. Among the shortcomings, fragility and high cost should be noted.

Faux marble bathtubs

These types of baths are only becoming fashionable today. They are valued for their high aesthetics. The product can be given any conceived shape: from a magnificent boat to an ordinary dugout boat. This allows you to create themed interiors. The appearance of a font of this quality brings a special chic to the bathroom. She looks luxurious and expensive.

Rumors about the fragility of a cast marble bathroom are unfounded. It, in this indicator, is not inferior to the strength of granite. Talk about the fact that synthetics will crack or quickly lose their magnificent appearance should also be considered a myth.

Artificial marble perfectly retains heat. In this regard, fonts are superior to acrylic counterparts. Moreover, the additives contained in the composition initially deprive the accessory of stone coldness, which is typical for cast-iron and steel bathtubs.

The unusual material for the manufacture of the bath has a high noise absorption coefficient and is able to dampen vibrations, which is very important if a hydromassage system is planned to be installed in the design.

However, this is where the good news ends. In operation, artificial marble, or rather, polyester-coated polymer concrete, is quite picky. The material does not tolerate the ingress of acids and other aggressive compounds, so it will be quite difficult to clean a bathtub made of artificial marble.

Wooden bathtubs

This is another extraordinary version of the font. It costs a lot. Looks solid. They make these baths:

• oak,
• cherries,
• ash,
• wenge,
• cedar,
• teak.

Wooden products can not be called a novelty. Rather, it is a resurrected rarity that we inherited from our ancestors. The main advantages of the model include:

1. Environmentally friendly and natural.

2. Variety of designs.

3. The ability to keep warm.

4. Waterproof.

Naturally, wooden models are not as perfect as, say, ceramic bathtubs. So they tend to dry out if left unused for a long time. They can not arrange laundry and wash animals. Even fatty secretions from human skin can lead to damage to the product, therefore, such an accessory for washing, in the usual sense, is not used. A wooden bath, unlike an artificial marble bath, is usually used as a place of relaxation and immersed in it after a hygienic shower.

Jacuzzi bathtubs

Under this concept, hydromassage boxes are hidden - devices that allow you to take water procedures with maximum comfort and health benefits. Hydraulic systems can supply both water and air jets. If you decide to equip your bathroom with a jacuzzi model, then approach the choice responsibly. And it's not even that such pleasure costs solid money. The device will affect your well-being, and this is serious.

Model Variety

Whirlpool bathtubs differ in their mechanical design. In the standard version, massage is carried out either with air or water flows, which are supplied by nozzles located along the sides of the bowl.

In more advanced designs, along with hydromassage and aeromassage flows supplied simultaneously, air bubble jets can also be used. This function is defined as a turbomassage procedure. Of course, the impact on the body with directed air flows is much more pleasant and effective than treating it with just a water jet. In order for the procedure to take place with maximum efficiency, it is important to choose the optimal size of the bath.

The presence of such functions translates the plumbing accessory into the category of luxury items with a price corresponding to elite-class products. But that doesn't stop manufacturers. Today they have proposed new types of fonts with absolute exotics in the form of ultrasound. Of course, the skin is not able to physically feel its work, however, as a general strengthening procedure for the body as a whole, ultrasonic stimulation is very useful.

Jacuzzi bathtubs differ according to the type of location of the nozzles of massage systems. Water flows and air jets can come from the bottom of the structure, be supplied from its side walls. In advanced models, combinations of hydromassage systems are used, which allows you to simultaneously act with healing streams on all parts of the body, including feet and shoulders.

Additional options

Jacuzzis of the latest models, in addition to massage treatments, offer their owners a number of unusual features, including:

• aromatherapy;
• musical accompaniment;
• original lighting;
• chromotherapy;
• telephone communications;
• disinfection system;
• additional mixers and more.

Indeed, the rich have their own quirks, but do you really need all this? Don't overpay for things you don't think you need. Stop at the additions that really interest you.

Subtleties of choice

Which whirlpool bath to choose, you should decide not so much in terms of decor, but practicality. It may surprise you, but some types of massage are not as pleasant as advertised. Simple actions will help not to buy a "pig in a poke".

Try to decide in advance with your preferences. Of course, in the store no one will fill the model you like with water and demonstrate all its capabilities. You can try all the charms of the procedures by visiting the spa or going to the sports complex. Perhaps such an opportunity awaits you at the hotel and sanatorium where you are going to rest. To understand how comfortable you are in such a bath, you will need to go through several sessions of hydrotherapy. But after that, you will definitely know what exactly should be in the configuration of your Jacuzzi.

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Bath shape and optimal size

These parameters are selected according to their own preferences, with an eye to the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe premises where it is planned to install a sanitary ware. Today you can find options that satisfy any request and are suitable for any stylistic decisions.

What shape to choose a bath?

Rectangular models

The most popular option among our customers. Its main strong point is ergonomics and convenience. A rectangular shape is given to bathtubs of any type. They can be found in a variety of sizes from small-sized designs to full-size products.

Corner models

“Since the angular shape is mainly given to acrylic bathtubs and products made from modern polymeric materials, including bathtubs made from artificial marble, the structures are often equipped with hydromassage”

They are distinguished by spaciousness and beauty of design. Such bathtubs often become a decorative element of the situation.Since this form is mainly given to acrylic bathtubs and products made from modern polymeric materials, including bathtubs made from artificial marble, the structures are often equipped with hydromassage.

There are no uniform dimensional standards for corner bathtubs. Their size range is quite wide. Proportions depend on the symmetry of the structure. In addition to size, when choosing corner options, you need to pay attention to typical design features. Corner bowls can be "right" and "left", as well as symmetrical or asymmetrical.

The angular shape of the bath is associated with bulkiness. But this is a false impression. In fact, this is the most optimal size of the bath, because it provides a chance to organize the space as rationally as possible. Particularly relevant are corner solutions in small areas.

Oval models

Baths of this type captivate with their unusual appearance. They can become the compositional center of the environment, and not only in a decorative sense. They do not have to be pushed up to the wall, they will look much more effective located in the center of the room.

Bathtubs with such a soft and laconic shape allow you to recreate an environment that is most conducive to relaxation. For the same purpose, structures tend to be equipped with aero or hydromassage panels. The only thing missing in oval bathrooms is armrests, headrests and seating elements.

You can always choose the optimal size of the bathtub and find it in a color scheme that meets the interior requirements.

Round bathtubs

The subject is not that unusual, but with a penchant for shocking. Such fonts are often double, and even multi-seat. The shape of the bathtub in the form of a circle is the most practical for the full operation of the hydromassage nozzles. All this suggests that round bathtubs are not for hygienic washing, but for pleasure.

Round fonts can be up to 210 cm in diameter, so they are most often installed in spacious rooms that provide access to the accessory from all sides.

The material for the manufacture of a round bath is acrylic, stone of natural or artificial origin, quartz, wood, rarely glass.

Square models

This is another way to create an unconventional atmosphere in the bathroom. Such a solution will be relevant in the premises of any layout. Square bathtubs also often become the compositional center of the interior and are not tied to a specific place in terms of installation.

Fonts of this configuration are always presentable, and this is facilitated not only by the elegance of the outlines and the non-standard shape of the bath, but also by the specificity of the material used for manufacturing. Acrylic models are the most affordable in terms of price, but if the issue of aesthetics comes to the fore, then it is better to give preference to bathtubs made of artificial marble or wood.

Asymmetric models

Such designs will satisfy the demand of owners of bathrooms with an unusual layout and those who are disgusted by the severity of lines in interior design. Typically, these products are made to order, but you can find interesting options in retail.

Optimal bath size

What to be the size of the bath sometimes does not always depend on our desires. Naturally, if possible, it is necessary to install the most spacious font so that it is comfortable to bask in it, but, alas, reality drives us into certain limits. The limited space of the room requires the installation of an acrylic, ceramic, steel or cast iron bath of such dimensions that it leaves room for other accessories necessary in the sanitary area.It is possible that you will be forced to opt for the most compact models, such as a seated type.

A comfortable font should match your height and build. You should comfortably reclining in it, without bending your legs at the joints. The comfort of the width is determined by the presence of free space between the body and the side walls of the tub. Its size cannot be less than 5 cm.

The depth of the bath is arbitrary, but you must be aware that a much larger volume of water will be required to fill a deep model. Small forms of baths are preferable to be installed for the elderly, who find it difficult to overcome the sides above 60 cm.

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Conclusion

The solution to the dilemma of which bath to choose, in fact, lies on the surface. Just weigh all the positive properties of the accessory you like and its shortcomings, check how accurately the dimensions of the structure correspond to the place allocated to it, and the design to the general style of the room. Now balance it all against your budget and you'll have the bath of your dreams, the comfort and aesthetics you'll enjoy for years to come.

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