Bath Reviews
Currently, bathtubs are produced by a large number of manufacturers. In addition to this, they are made from various materials. Therefore, to choose from this variety exactly what you need is quite difficult. Reviews about bathtubs of various manufacturers will help you in this difficult matter.
The classification of the types of bathtubs is very diverse.
Distinguish between built-in and freestanding, angular and rectangular. But the most relevant is the difference in the material of manufacture.
Cast iron. Modern products are made by thin-walled casting and have no more than 5 mm thickness. The most durable, strong and steady of all types. They retain heat well, when filling they do not rattle from a trickle of water, the enamel does not exfoliate even with strong shocks.
Among the shortcomings can be noted: high cost and weight. Due to the nature of the coating technology, enamel has a finely porous structure that is quite difficult to clean.
Steel. They are made by stamping or welded from individual elements. It is several times lighter than cast-iron, while cheaper and have comparable strength with cast-iron. However, the water in these bathtubs cools quickly and are not stable enough; additional wall mounting is recommended.
When choosing a steel bath, you must pay attention to the following criteria:
- The wall thickness of high-quality products should be 3.5-4 mm.
- High plasticity and strength of the material allows to achieve a perfectly smooth surface. If dents are found or when pressing on the inner surface there is a play, then it is better not to buy such a product.
- The enamel should be uniform, without sagging around the drain hole and on the edge of the edge.
Acrylic. The most popular at the moment because of their light weight and a wide variety of shapes. The surface is very smooth and well washed. However, acrylic is an extremely fragile material: it is easily scratched (some models have a special repair kit included in the main set), it is deformed from prolonged exposure to hot water, and can react with some household chemicals.
The following types of bathtubs can be distinguished from more exotic materials:
- Kvarilova - a mixture of acrylic and quartz sand;
- Steel bathtub with acrylic coating and shrink layer;
- Wooden - from solid larch, mahogany, teak;
- Faience;
- Glass;
- Marble and stone.