Cast-iron bathtubs are gaining more and more popularity among consumers. Introduced to the market over two hundred years ago, these products continue to amaze with their strength, durability and ease of maintenance.
Brief background
Since prehistoric times, people have used water not only as a source of body cleansing, but also for relaxation and recuperation. For this, both natural reservoirs and special containers were used. At first they poured concrete pools, made stone baths or bathed in simple wooden tubs. For the nobility, marble and even silver bathtubs were made. In the 17th century, the first metal tanks appeared. They were fabulously expensive and considered incredible luxury.
Cast iron, as an alloy of amazing strength combined with good casting qualities, was noticed back in the 19th century. Having started its journey from France, very soon cast-iron bathtubs of various sizes conquered not only the entire European, but also the Russian market.
Dimensions
When arranging a bathroom, the dimensions of a cast-iron bath are of paramount importance. The modern market offers short (non-standard), standard and capacitylarge sizes.
The casting properties of cast iron and the considerable weight of products made from this alloy are the main reason that the size of the bath made from this material is usually small and rarely exceeds the standard.
Short used for small bathrooms or if you want to save space. Their size does not exceed 130x70 cm, which allows you to place a bath in small rooms. In addition, smaller containers are significantly lighter in weight. Therefore, such laconic baths deservedly have their supporters.
If the dimensions of the cast-iron bath are 150x70 cm, then it is standard. Such a container fits easily into ordinary bathrooms. She is comfortable and convenient. The typical size of a standard cast-iron bathtub allows for a variety of decorating design solutions. This gives originality and sophistication.
Rarely do manufacturers increase the size of a cast-iron bath. The maximum size is 185x85 cm. Given the huge weight and non-standard dimensions, the demand for such containers is low. In addition, they belong to the highest price category. However, fans of such baths claim that the process of bathing in it turns into a real pleasure. If you lie down comfortably, complete relaxation sets in, the body relaxes, the mind rests, the water does not cool down for a long, long time …
Advantages and disadvantages
Cast-iron baths are almost eternal. They do not give in to deformation, are stable, retain for a very long time.warmly. Made according to the latest technologies, they have increased shock resistance, have anti-slip notches on the bottom. Bathtubs appear before the modern buyer as snow-white, absolutely smooth and shiny. Their design has become more sophisticated.
Manufacturers give a guarantee for the operation of cast-iron bathtubs up to 25 years. In reality, they last much longer.
This product has only one drawback - it is very heavy. Therefore, when choosing, it is so important to consider the dimensions of the cast-iron bath. A product weighing from 90 to 150 kg is not easy to deliver to an apartment. But this is once in a lifetime, because for all subsequent years such a bath will serve flawlessly.
So I bought a cast-iron bath. Size, after all, is not so important compared to the undeniable advantages of the bath!
