Bath size: standard, sit-down, corner, cast iron, steel, acrylic

The first thing we notice when we enter the bathroom is the bathtub. It occupies a significant part of the space. It should be beautiful, easy to care for and comfortable. Ease of use determines the size of the tub. This is where you need to choose the right one.

Dimensions of standard bathtubs

The choice of plumbing is one of the important points in the house and apartment. Particular attention is paid to the choice of bath. This plumbing fixture is the largest in a small room, and when planning, they first of all decide where to put the bath and what size it can be. On sale there are standard and non-standard options. Standard ones are good because, if necessary, you can order and thereby restore its appearance and extend its service life. For non-standard, this restoration option is not available. They can only be updated with .

What else is good about bathtubs of standard sizes - they are always in stock, you can see and feel them. Non-standard, most often, are brought to order. You don't feel it first. But standard containers are not always the best solution, as they do not always make optimal use of the available space.

There are bathtubs of two standards on the market - Russian (post-Soviet) and European "origin". They are not very different, but these centimeters can be very handy.

How to choose the size of the bath

Choose the size of the bath based on two parameters: the size of the room and ease of use. With the dimensions of the room, everything is simple: if the width of the bathroom is 160 cm, you cannot install a longer bath without major alterations. Then choose the size that "fits" into the dimensions.

If the room is more spacious, choose for convenience. Ideally, if you can immerse yourself in the water almost completely, “reclining” with straightened legs. There are other options - up to sedentary. Please note that the shorter the container, the deeper it is - so that the knees and shoulders of the average person are in the water.

The width of the bath is determined by the span of the shoulders - at least a couple of centimeters should remain to the sides on both sides. This is the only way to move freely. The depth depends on the first two parameters: the longer the container, the smaller it is.

Dimensions of cast iron bathtubs

Cast iron bathtubs are loved for their reliability and durability. They serve for decades, and even large people feel confident in them - the bottom does not bend under their feet. What can get damaged is the enamel, but it can be renewed in several ways. Another plus of cast iron is that it is massive and the sound of falling water is almost inaudible. It is these properties that often turn out to be decisive when choosing.

The disadvantages are also quite serious. The first is a lot of weight. Lifting a heavy colossus up the stairs is another task, and simply moving it in a horizontal plane is not easy. The second minus is a smaller assortment in terms of non-standard shapes and sizes. This is due to the nature of the technology. You will not find anything super-original. The third disadvantage is massiveness and high heat capacity. While the cast iron heats up, you have to stand on the cold metal. This is especially annoying in winter.

Freestanding cast iron bathtubs are almost a work of art

The dimensions of cast iron bathtubs rarely differ from the standard. Even rarer are containers with special shapes - armrests, recesses, etc. The shape is most often rectangular, the length, depth and / or slope of the walls may differ. Other options are very expensive and rare. There are often three options:

• Large. 170-180 cm long, 70-85 cm wide. You can easily lie down and relax in them. For ease of use, handrails are often added.
• Medium. Their length is 140-160 cm, width 70-75 cm. This option is also called semi-sitting. You can lie in them with your knees bent. It is this option that is more often installed in standard apartments, since larger ones simply do not become without moving the walls.
• Small. The length of these cast-iron baths is 120-130 cm, the width is the same - 70-75 cm. Here, an adult can only sit. This is an option for, in which you also need to squeeze the washing machine.

The depth of cast iron baths is usually standard and is 65 cm, which is somewhat larger than others, so the volume of these containers is also larger.

Imported cast iron bathtubs can be enameled inside and out. They are used for open installation without, often they also have decorative legs. So they look presentable. But this option is more suitable for spacious rooms. Concise, no-frills models fit better into small ones.

Steel

Steel baths are not as durable as cast iron ones, but they cost much less (three or four times ordinary and two times stainless steel). Their other advantages are lighter weight, lower heat capacity (they heat up faster), more options for shapes and sizes. They are made from black and stainless steel. Steel is always torn with enamel, which protects them from destruction, stainless - not always.

The disadvantages are significant. If the enamel is damaged, ordinary steel quickly collapses, therefore the condition of the coating must be carefully monitored. At the same time, its walls are thin - up to 3 mm thick, and under heavy load they can bend, causing cracks in the enamel. If you want a steel bath to serve for a long time, it must be installed on a reliable frame supporting the bottom and walls (usually made of bricks or building blocks). The second disadvantage is that they are very “loud”. If the bathtub is not covered with soundproof materials during installation, the water jet “sounds” no worse than the drum.

The size of a steel bath is more often in two gradations: large (150-180 cm long) and medium (130-140 cm long). In shape, they are often rectangular, but there may be several unusual shapes - in the form of an oval, trapezoid, rectangle (almost without rounded corners), with a seat. Metal sitz baths (small sizes) are rare, but can be found if desired.

Acrylic - size range and shapes

Acrylic is a durable chemically neutral polymer with a wide range of applications. They make baths out of it. Moreover, acrylic bathtubs are produced in a variety of shapes and sizes. They are round, oval, angular, complex shapes (in the form of beans, for example). The walls may not be straight, but rounded, with smooth bends. The bottom can be with steps, there are often seats, recesses, armrests and other "excesses" that make operation more convenient. Various sprays and nozzles for hydromassage are built into the acrylic bathroom.

Acrylic is a much less heat-intensive material than steel and cast iron. This means that it heats up faster. And this is another plus. The next positive quality is that it is lightweight. A bath of any size made of acrylic can easily be carried by one person. Another positive point: the size of the acrylic bathtub can be ordered. The material is plastic, it can be given any shape, and the technology is such that you can make a container both large and small.

The frame is covered with a screen

Now for the disadvantages. The walls of the acrylic bathtub are thin and bend under load. Not the most pleasant feeling. Therefore, any on a frame made of metal or bricks (building blocks), the frame itself is then covered with a screen.

Durability and ease of care depends on the quality of the polymer used. The best is sanitary acrylic, poured onto a fiberglass base with a layer of at least 2-3 mm. But such copies cost a lot. Often more expensive than steel, and some acrylic bathtubs cost as much as cast iron bathtubs. But they last a long time and wash normally. By the way, the care of an acrylic bath is special. It can only be washed with certain sponges and special non-abrasive products.

The dimensions of acrylic bathtubs should be described according to the forms, as they are different.

• Standard form. Length from 140 to 185 cm, width 75-90 cm, depth 40-65 cm.
• Round. Diameter from 140 to 200 cm, but can be more.
• Corner. Here I determine the dimensions by the length of the side - from 140 cm to 180 cm, depth - 45-65 cm.

It is difficult to determine the dimensions of unusual shapes. They are usually supplied to order or made to order. So if you need a bathtub size exactly for your room or an unusual shape, your choice is unequivocal - acrylic.