Bath of cast marble: reviews. Baths of cast marble: the pros and cons

The modern market of sanitary ware is ready to offer its customers baths from the most diverse in composition and price of materials - it is cast iron, steel, acrylic, various composite compounds (polymers with the addition of natural stone chips). The most effective and expensive are the products of the latter group. These include a bath of cast marble, the reviews of which are quite diverse and ambiguous.

What is an injection marble?

Casting marble (polymer concrete) in its appearance is very similar to natural stone. The most popular, best-selling buyers are baths for malachite, onyx, marble. Such products look fashionable and expensive. Cast marble, as a rule, is a mixture of stone crumbs of natural origin, acrylic resins, hardener and various dyes. Plumbing made of cast marble has a unique appearance. Each product is distinguished by its unique color tones, structure and pattern. The color of the finished product depends entirely on the kind of stone crumb used in the manufacture of the bath.

Technology of injection molding

The technological process of manufacturing a bath of casting marble (the pros and cons will be discussed later) does not in general present much complexity.

Implementation itself can be represented in several stages:

1. Formwork preparation.

2. Preparation of composite material. As a rule, each manufacturer keeps a secret percentage of the components: stone crumbs, hardeners, acrylic resins, dyes (the coloring occurs exactly during the kneading phase of the mixture).

3. Pour the mixture into the formwork. In industrial conditions, this is done on special equipment - vibration table. Vibration significantly reduces the possibility of voids in the body of a future bath, stacks the liquid mixture with the required density.

4. The next stage is the drying of the finished product at a certain temperature with the observance of a number of necessary conditions.

5. Mechanical treatment, "finishing" of the bath - elimination of defects after casting, polishing, cutting holes for draining and water overflow.

After finishing the finished bath, it should stay for some time in order to gain sufficient strength.

Possible forms of injection baths

The use of composite material allows you to create a wide variety of forms of such plumbing as a bath of cast marble. Comments from consumers make it clear that in the variety of forms they are ahead of the work of natural stone. Products made of composite materials can be round and rectangular, oval or polyhedral, separately standing or angled. Baths can be symmetrical or asymmetric. In addition, they are equipped with boards of various shapes (straight or shaped) and headrests.

Like any product on the consumer market, it has a casting marble "for" and "against" its application in the field of sanitary ware.

Merit of marble baths

To the positive qualities of baths made of cast marble, you can undoubtedly attribute their following characteristics:

1. The products have high strength and rigidity. When small damages occur, the material can easily be restored. However, it should be noted that the bath is not recommended to be subjected to excessive loads.

2. Sanitary ware made of cast marble, if one may so express it, "not loud-voiced". The noise from the falling water is sufficiently well muffled by the casting marble and not even a small apartment can be heard in every corner.

3. Throughout the operational period, the baths are not subject to color change, which ensures the attractiveness, aesthetics and elegance of the bathroom.

4. It is quite easy to take care of products made of cast marble, they are very practical. To maintain cleanliness, it will take a minimum of effort and time.

5. Marble has a low coefficient of thermal conductivity, therefore, the bath, heated, will maintain the temperature for a long time.

6. The manufacturer's warranty is not less than 5 years, the operating period is more than 45 years.

7. The cast marble has good bactericidal properties.

"Minuses" plumbing of molded marble

However, not only the positive characteristics have a bath of marble cast. Disadvantages of such products are also available.

1. Care of such products, of course, is simple. However, it must be remembered that cleaning agents for plumbing made of cast marble can not be used with abrasive detergents. In addition, the use of certain types of household chemicals is unacceptable.

2. Products made of cast marble should not have a prolonged contact with water. If long enough not to drain the water, the salts contained in it will leave at the bottom of the bath stains and stains, from which it will be very difficult to get rid of.

3. Strongly contraindicated to test the bath for strength shock loads. Even an accidental drop in the bottle of toilet water can cause a sufficiently large cleavage. The problem is not fatal, everything is solved, but this requires a serious restoration, which costs a lot of money, takes a long time and takes away a lot of nerves.

4. Plumbing products made of cast marble are very expensive, which makes them accessible only to certain segments of the population.

Consumer Recognition

Plumbing products from composite materials, whether it is a toilet bowl, a washbasin or a bath of cast marble, the reviews are mixed, but most of the buyers are satisfied with the choice made.

Some say very well about the products in terms of the fact that the bath is warm, non-slip, easy to take care of, it "does not rattle." Some buyers reported that for several years already using a sink from the same material. And since care for the washbasin did not cause any difficulties (it was easily laundered even after the "painting" with a ballpoint pen), the product did not have any defects, and the appearance was "like new", then a bath of cast marble was purchased without undue hesitation.

Someone was dissatisfied with the fact that the bath heated for a long time, it can be scratched, dirt and dust adhere to it.

Along with the products of foreign manufacturers, domestic baths are also in great demand.

Plumbing company Estet

This brand came to the market of elite sanitary engineering in Russia not so long ago. The main specialization of the company is molded marble products. All products are certified, have a guarantee. Baths made of casting marble "Estet" are made of environmentally friendly materials of high quality and are characterized by high strength parameters. The bath is resistant to the vast majority of colorants. Modern high-tech equipment is used in production. The forms of the products are made in compliance with all the rules of ergonomics. In addition, the manufacturer can make a bath with coloring in any color palette.

Brand "Astra"

A bath made of casting marble "Astra" is produced in Russia. Natural natural materials are used for production. The ideally flat surface of the product is abrasion-resistant and characterized by increased mechanical strength. Baths "Astra" are inert to the effect of chemical cleaning substances, heat-resistant (up to + 180 ° C). Appearing scratches and chips can be eliminated at home.

Baths TM "ASTRA" can be supplied as a basic equipment, and with hydromassage jets and screen. High quality of products is confirmed by certificates of conformity.

The bath of cast marble, the reviews of which leave no doubt about the impeccable quality, elegance and safety, is an item worthy of decorating any dwelling.