Corner bath: types, manufacturers

In the bathroom, you can put a bathtub of any shape. A corner bath is one of the options. In terms of its functions, it will not differ in any way from the usual classic-shaped bath. If the room is small, then a bath of this shape will fit perfectly into the interior.

The main materials used for manufacturing are steel, cast iron and acrylic. . The modern market can provide many more options, but they are rarer and more expensive. These materials include glass, wood and stone. These materials are made according to individual projects.

Made of steel, a good budget option. Usually there is an opinion that if the goods are cheap, then they are of poor quality. This opinion has nothing to do with steel bathtubs. The low price is due to the low cost of the product.

A material such as steel lends itself well to any type of processing. Due to the high durability of such accessories, many manufacturers have extended the warranty period up to 30 years.

Steel products have a drawback: good thermal conductivity. This suggests that the water will cool faster than in tubs made from other types of material.

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From cast iron

Great option. The service life of such products is almost unlimited. If you follow all the rules of operation, the bath will last for many years. The main thing is that the enamel is applied correctly. Cast iron retains heat very well, so the water will not be able to cool quickly. This is extremely important for people who like to lie in the bath for a long time.

Corner made of cast iron has a number of disadvantages:

• very large mass, some types of models have a mass of 120 kg;
• high cost due to complex material processing;
• models and shapes made of cast iron are limited, since cast iron is difficult to process.

Acrylic

The most popular choice at present. From this material are very common. What is acrylic? Acrylic is an alloy that consists of polymeric materials and a reinforcing mesh. As a result, the alloy itself turned out to be quite light.

Acrylic bathtubs are very pleasant to the touch, the material has low thermal conductivity, which means it retains heat well. There are many options for acrylic products. Repairing such bathtubs is very simple and you can even do it yourself. For example, you can independently remove the cracks, scratches, chips that have appeared. Some manufacturers come with a bathroom with a special repair kit.

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Any corner products have both their advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages of corner baths:

1. Convenience. Due to the fact that the bath is located diagonally, even in a small room you can buy a large volume.
2. Beautiful detail in the interior of the bathroom. This type of bathroom will fit into any interior.
3. Fashionable and practical option for both small and large rooms.

Flaws:

Dimensions

Symmetrical models usually have a side length of 150 cm to 180 cm. The usual bath length is 150 cm. But there are also larger sizes on the market. Small models are 90 by 90 cm and 120 by 120 cm in size. Usually these models are popular.

Asymmetric models have standard sizes from 75 by 140 to 135 by 195. It all depends on the size of the bathroom itself.

Important attention when choosing a model should be given to the capacity of the bathroom. Small baths contain about 150 liters of water. Large bath options, which are usually designed for more than one person, can hold about 500 liters of water.

The height of the corner products ranges from 45 cm to 80 cm. It is worth noting that these are external parameters, the internal dimensions are somewhat smaller, but this does not make it any less convenient. When choosing a size, you just need to take into account every centimeter of bathroom space, which is so important for small spaces.

Kinds

small

Small corner bathtubs usually measure 115cm x 73cm - great for smaller bathrooms. Also, baths can be made in the form of a petal, a fan, a truncated drop. The market offers to choose any model to your taste.

The above sizes are not the only ones. You can also find bathtubs with equal sides or only left-sided or right-sided. Small corner baths will help save free space that can be used for other needs.

Asymmetrical

Perhaps this type of corner bath will save your room. A model that is 170 cm long will still save more space than a conventional type of bathroom. At first, bathtubs were produced in the size of 150 by 70, 170 by 75 cm. Now the variety of dimensions is great. The most convenient size of a regular bath is 160 by 75 cm. However, not every room can fit such a bath. Non-standard forms come to the rescue.

Acrylic is the main material used in the manufacture of bathtubs. All corner asymmetric bathtubs can be divided into ordinary corner, rectangular and complex shapes.

With hydromassage

Whatever type of bathtub it is, it can be equipped with additional functions. So, for example, quite often there are baths with hydromassage.

This feature is the most popular. In the bathroom, nozzles are mounted, from which water is supplied under pressure. This supply of water relaxes, massages the body, which has a healing effect. Depending on the size of the baths, the number of such nozzles can be from several pieces to three dozen. Usually nozzles are made where the back or legs will be located.

Such a system in the bathroom is regulated by a special control panel. The control panel allows you to change the mode, for example, set different intensity and frequency of water supply. Do not be afraid that the remote control will stop working if water gets in. The boards seal well.

More expensive models of corner baths are equipped with a special coating with a self-cleaning effect. But such a model is usually very sensitive to damage.

Now the functionality of corner baths is getting even better. So you can find the following accessories for bathtubs:

• air massage
• overflow protection function
• aromatherapy
• soft headrests
• color therapy and chromotherapy
• bath towel holders
• a sensor that monitors the water level
• extra seats are built in for footbaths.

For two

There are many similar products on the market. Usually it is calculated for two people with an average physique. They have two headrests and special handles. The inner surface of the bathtub is made in the form of an anti-slip cloth. Acrylic is usually used for production, as it lends itself best to casting. Asymmetric will look very original.

Manufacturers and prices

Prices are now very different, fluctuations occur depending on the manufacturer, configuration and material of the bathroom.

Steel, however, is not popular with buyers, on average its cost is 35,000 rubles. Cast iron cost from 32,000 to 35,000 rubles. But, made of acrylic, are widely distributed on the market. Their prices are very different: from 21,000 rubles to 65,000 rubles on average. Corner bathtubs of the following brands are presented and have a good reputation on the Russian market:

Before you buy a new bathroom, carefully study the range of the market and choose the option that suits you.