The modern bathroom is not only a place of cleanliness, but also a place where comfort and family warmth are concentrated. In the bathroom, we meet our morning, taking a shower and washing our faces, setting ourselves up for the working day. We also spend the evening there, basking in fragrant foam and dreaming about everything in the world.
A bathtub is purchased not for a year or two, its service life is at least fifteen years. That is why before buying it is necessary to carefully study the question of how to choose the right bath. Plumbing stores offer such a wide range of products for the bathroom that it is unlikely that it will be possible to opt for a specific model the first time. Various sizes, shapes, colors, material of manufacture, additional functions - all this can confuse even the most experienced buyer. In order to know how to choose a bath, you should understand its main characteristics.
Size and shape
Standard baths are rectangular and 150 or 170 centimeters long. However, if space in the bathroom allows, a two-meter product can also be installed. Bigcorner bathtubs have recently gained popularity, which save space and look cozy and neat. Fans of all things unusual can find bathtubs in more non-standard shapes.
Material of production
Before choosing a bath, you need to familiarize yourself with the advantages and disadvantages of each type of material:
- The cast-iron bathtub has been known for many decades and is still relevant today. And this is not surprising: such products are strong and durable, and also keep heat very well. However, cast iron itself is a very heavy material, which causes some inconvenience to residents of high-rise buildings. In addition, the shape can only be rectangular, as it is difficult to make something more intricate from this metal.
- Steel bathtubs were very popular at the end of the last century because of their affordability and lightness. As a rule, the enamel on them is reliable and durable, so you don’t have to worry about the yellowness of the surface. However, when buying, you should pay attention to the wall thickness and choose a larger value. The disadvantages of steel include a rapid loss of temperature and a loud sound when filling water - you need to think about this before choosing a bath.
- Recently, acrylic products are in great demand. The advantages over other materials are obvious: resistance to abrasion, reliability and durability of the surface, perfectly white color that does not fade over time, high thermal conductivity, lightness of the product, ease of installation, resistance to chemical care products, a variety of shapes and sizes. All this, without a doubt, speaks in favor ofacrylic, as you should choose a bath according to improved user characteristics. The only thing that can stop you from buying is a fairly high price.
Additional features
A large number of baths are equipped with hydromassage, as well as an aromatherapy function. Of course, all this increases the cost of the product, but also makes taking a bath more comfortable and relaxing. Whether advanced models are needed is, of course, up to you to decide. As well as what brand of bath to choose.
