Types of Bathtub. All Materials from Which They Can Be MadeComfortable and modern dwelling is impossible without a bathroom. It is a small room in the house serves for cleanliness and relaxation of all dwellers of the house. The main part of a room for bathing is the bathtub. For getting the maximum comfort and the minimum problems, we have to consider all the options of baths, which are for sale now. The baths are made of modern materials or old models, usual and customary. The bowls are made of wood and glass, bronze and brass. But all these things is expensive, and not for ordinary guys. They are not only for bathing, but also as samples of the beautiful interior in the middle of a huge bathroom. So it is better to choose a bathtub that is the best suitable for your finance, quality and bathroom's size, in other words − it is necessary to consider, which one is better, worse, about its advantages and disadvantages. You need to know more and choose the variant that will suit you personally. What kind of cupel do you want, and what can you afford? This is the first question that must be determined. Baths made of cast iron, steel, acrylic, cast marble. Among the latest developments there are quaryl bathtubs (Germany) and others. The sizes for modern production are not a problem. Oval, round, polygonal, in the form of droplet, angular − all these can be found without much difficulty. By the way, the standard dimensions of a rectangular bathtub of height about 25.6 in., the length - about 59.1, 66.9, 70.9 in., the width, respectively, about 27.6, 31.5 and 33.5 in. Cast Iron Bathtubs
But there are some drawbacks of such a choice. First, the bathtub with a standard size has a big weight. A bowl weighs about 330.7 lb., plus the weight of the water plus the weight of an adult person, the sum has come out a bit too much. Secondly, the enamel is. The thicker the enamel on the walls of the bowl, the more splits, although it is doubtful that the heavy objects will be often fall into your bathtub. But, for example, it will be no wonder to spill the iodine on it. Bring out a spot from the enamel will be problematic. Did you notice a following dubious advantage of the cast iron bathtubs? Collecting water is rushing like Niagara Falls. Is it advantage or disadvantage, your neighbors, who knows the hour of your ablutions, will judge it. But let us not more to complain about this type of bathtub. That is the thing of the owner taste and his finance amount. The cast iron bathtub's outward forms are stepping up with the times, and a compact bathtub for the standard apartment can be purchased for a very reasonable price. Modern range allows you to choose the most suitable size for you. Comfort is now in price, so that the handrails and headrest are available and it will be enough your money for them. You should pay attention to the legs of the bathtub, not in all models they are adjustable. Steel Bathtubs
Acrylic Bathtubs
In spite of the acrylic bathtubs tough in comparison to the metal cupel, it always leaves a feeling of softness and pliability. It is nicer than the rigidity of the cast iron and creates a certain comfort to the body. When touched, the walls of the acrylic baths seem warm. You can climb into this tub without waiting for its filling, and it will not cause discomfort. Returning home in winter evenings it is possible especially to appreciate this property of acrylic. The process of taking a bath will not bother your neighbors by your noising. And even your household also will not hear any sound, a noise of Niagara. The acrylic does not make noise like the steel. It does not wear in the process of exploitation, do not corrode and not conduct the electricity. Of course, the walls of the bowl can still manage to scratch, but scratches are relatively easy removing. It is enough to wipe the mechanical damage with liquid acrylic and sanded. There are a few more ordinary tips for the acrylic bathtubs. It is not desirable filling out such a tub with boiling water (if not necessary). It may be deformed. And a note for the hostesses − the acrylic bathtubs did not design for soaking with washing powder. Here is a little secret of life-existence. Due to its plasticity the acrylic acts as a material for the small baths, including a Spa. Now acrylic is a leader in the manufacture of SPA pools and Jacuzzi tubs. Bath of Cast Marble
Quaryl
Quaryl (Quar) is a mixture of acrylic with quartz dust. This material is lighter than cast iron and stronger than acrylic. It is warm to the touch, durable and reliable. In some models the kuaril bowl may have plumb walls, which is impossible for steel and cast iron ones. If the size is equal, the quaryl bath will be spacious than the steel or cast iron counterparts. Selecting a bath, it needs still to be delivered into your dwelling and installed. It will be more practical and safer to give preference to the professionals to avoid unnecessary troubles, chips, cracks, scratches. Then, your bath will serve you for years to come. More articles on the topic: - Design of Small Bathroom. What Color of Tiles to Choose to Visually Enlarge Space? - Design of Bathroom. How to Lay Tile? | |
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So let us start with the cast iron tubs. These heavy, solid and durable bathtubs still evoke a sense of reliability. Due to its massiveness and heaviness, these bathtubs never depart from the wall; no matter how much water they are recruited. Thick-walled bowl is slowly cooling, so then the water retains long heat in this domestic cupel. This, of course, is a great advantage. And indeed these bathtubs cause a lot of trust. Good old cast iron bathtubs resemble an antique. It seems that they have always been, even before our era. 
The more modern steel is following after the cast iron. Baths of this material are on the order of easier first. Such bowls can be put without fear in old houses where usually the load on the slab is limited. The steel bathtubs warmed up faster than ones of the cast iron. You just need to catlick the bowl with hot water and you can not fear the bathtub's cold surface. Bowls' forms are just as varied. The bathtubs have the grab rails of different colors (gold, chrome, blue, white), head restraints and recess for toiletries. It will be possible to find a model that suits your best. It is worth noting that in complete set with steel baths are supplied not only adjustable feet (preferably with rubber gaskets), but a special rack-frames made of styropor (something like styrofoam). They absorb the noise and perform the thermal insulation function. The steel baths make noise loader than the cast iron ones. To decrease it, such stands can be overlaid with tiles. The steel bathtubs can be employed for over 15 years.
From antiquity and reliability let us turn to the modern technologies. Now consider another kind of bathtubs − acrylic. What is it, and how to use such a cupel? The sanitary acrylic is firmly entrenched in modern life. So there are a great many bathtubs from this material. What are they so good? First, they have a variety of forms. Acrylic, when heated, becomes pliable and elastic so the tub you can do even with your own sketch. Second, the surface of the acrylic bathtub is smoother than steel or cast iron products. And that means − more hygienic. Microbes just cannot linger on the perfectly smooth and free of micropores, the surface. Yes and the treacherous iodine will not leave stains. 
State-of-the-art super technology will help you buy a bath reminiscent of the Roman emperor's cupel. Cast marble is an environmentally friendly material based on quartz sand or marble chips, with dyes. It is able to simulate marble, malachite, granite, onyx and even dolomite and corral. Imagine design your bathroom with the coral bathtub − well, just a fairy tale. The cast marble absorbs vibration and noise. Such bowl is ideal for the installation of whirlpool systems. This material is also resistant to changes in temperature, holds heat and moisture-resistant. Spots are not terrible for the bathtub. There is one small feature in the care: you need to be wary to choose the agents to clean. Abrasive powders should be avoided. A soft sponge is the best care of the Royal cupel.
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