Baths are cast-iron. User reviews and opinions of specialists

The word "bath" came to us from the German language. Long ago, the so-called capacity (or tank), designed for bathing and for taking special medical procedures. Now almost every apartment has a so-called bathroom, that is, a room where a person can wash or, otherwise, say, take a bath. The bath itself is an integral part of the interior of this room. Without it, even the name of the room itself becomes meaningless. Now we need to know more about all about cast iron baths, opinions and opinions about them.

Variety of species, advantages and disadvantages

Baths by type of material are:

• Metal;
• Wooden;
• Plastic;
• Ceramic;
• Acrylic.

In turn, metal baths are:

• Steel;
• Cast iron.

The most common were in their time cast iron baths. Reviews about them are ambiguous. Like any other piece of interior, they have both positive and negative sides. Among the shortcomings can be identified 4 main indicators:

1. The complexity of processing the source material. Cast iron is an alloy of iron, carbon and other elements. The casting of such a composition is a rather complicated process in the technical sense. This excludes the possibility of producing products of various forms and modifications, so most often cast-iron baths are the same.
2. Significant mass. Baths made of cast iron are much heavier than similar products made from other materials. Such things are difficult to transport, and the editing process is much more complicated.
3. Finishing the product. Cast-iron baths are usually covered with a layer of enamel. This material can undergo various deformations during use. As a result of sharp blows, cracks and chips appear on it, which spoil the appearance of the product and thus shorten its service life.
4. High price.

Those who in practice used cast iron baths, reviews can give for each of the listed items.

Despite all of the above, this plumbing product has quite important advantages:

1. High heat capacity. This bath is heated for a long time, and the water in it will slowly cool down. It is very convenient for taking water procedures.
2. Low noise level. Under the noise is meant the sound that the water emits when it falls. Thick walls of the product do not vibrate under the action of pouring streams of liquid, so these baths are sometimes also called "quiet".
3. Enamel, evenly covering the surface of the bath, gives it a perfect shine and a fairly presentable look.

When buying a cast iron bath, it is better to ask for responses not only from consumers, but also from specialists. Those who decided to establish domestic production, should know a few significant differences from similar models of foreign brands.

First, our industry produces products with thicker walls. This increases their strength and durability, but at the same time significantly increases the construction. Import models are much thinner (less than 5 mm) and much easier.

Secondly, the quality of coverage of domestic models is very different from foreign models, and not for the better.

Thirdly, the design solutions of imported baths are more diverse, while ours are made according to the models approved in Soviet times. They are more like a normal trough, rather than a comfortable and elegant piece of furniture.

A bit about the size

Depending on the overall dimensions, in the world market, cast iron baths are presented in 3 separate categories: small, standard and large. The choice of model depends on the area of the room and the wishes of the owner. The most popular are the standard samples. They are mainly produced in two sizes: 140x70 cm, 150x70 cm. There is no fundamental difference between them, but the second option is the most preferable. At designing of modern houses at us in the country the cast-iron bath 150х70 more often is used. Reviews about it specialists, as well as owners, speak about the correctness of the choice. It is worth noting that it is perfectly adapted for the sizes of bathrooms of standard domestic apartments. In such a bath, any person can safely be in the "reclining" position. At a depth of 40 cm, everything can be done without any problems. In addition, the dimensions allow the production of products of a variety of shapes and designs. In such models, the most varied configuration of the walls, the presence of handles and armrests. All these features will in no case interfere with the main purpose of the product.

For those who love space

For owners of elite housing, the Russian plant "Universal" offers an excellent version of a cast-iron bath from the category of "large". This enlarged version is specially designed by Novokuznetsk specialists for spacious bathrooms. The overall dimensions are slightly enlarged. Now the length of the product is 170 centimeters, which allows almost any person to lie completely immersed in water. Rounded forms of sides, perfectly white enamel coating make the new version different from others. The bath itself is cast iron "Gracia", reviews about it and quality characteristics above all praise. Such a product, of course, requires the availability of high-power sanitary ware. All these features must be taken into account during the planning and installation period to ensure the necessary safety. The main thing is for the new model to please, help to relax and create a feeling of complete comfort.