Cast iron bathtubs are gaining more and more popularity among consumers. Having appeared on the market more than two hundred years ago, these products continue to amaze with their strength, wear resistance and ease of maintenance.
Brief Background
Since prehistoric times, people have used water not only as a source of body cleansing, but also to relax and restore strength. For this, both natural reservoirs and special containers were used. First, pools were poured from concrete, they made stone baths or bathed in simple wooden tubs. For the nobility they made marble and even silver baths. In the 17th century, the first metal tanks appeared. They were fabulously expensive and were considered incredible luxury.
Cast iron, as an alloy of amazing strength combined with good casting qualities, was noticed in the 19th century. Starting their journey from France, very soon, cast-iron bathtubs of various sizes conquered not only the entire European, but also the Russian market.
Dimensions
When arranging a bathroom, the dimensions of the cast-iron bath are of utmost importance. The modern market offers short (non-standard), standard and large-sized containers.
The casting properties of cast iron and the considerable weight of products from this alloy are the main reason that the dimensions of the bathtub made of this material are usually small and rarely exceed standard ones.
Short ones are used for
small bathrooms or if you want to save space. Their size does not exceed 130x70 cm, which allows you to place the bath in small rooms. In addition, containers of reduced size have a significantly lower weight. Therefore, such concise baths deservedly have their supporters.
If the size of the cast-iron bath is 150x70 cm, then it is standard. This capacity fits easily into ordinary bathrooms. She is comfortable and convenient. The typical size of a standard cast-iron bathtub allows for a variety of design decoration solutions. It gives originality and sophistication.
Rarely do manufacturers increase the size of the cast-iron bathtub. The largest is 185x85 cm. Given the enormous weight and non-standard dimensions, the demand for such containers is low. In addition, they are in the highest price category. However, fans of such baths claim that the bathing process in it turns into a real pleasure. If it is convenient to lie down, complete relaxation sets in, the body relaxes, the mind rests, the water does not cool for a long, long time ...
Advantages and disadvantages
Cast-iron bathtubs are almost eternal. They do not give in to deformation, are stable, retain heat for a very long time. Performed with the latest technology, they have increased shock resistance, have anti-slip notches on the bottom. The bathtubs appear before the modern buyer as snow-white, absolutely smooth and shiny. Their design has become more sophisticated.
Manufacturers give a guarantee for the operation of cast-iron bathtubs up to 25 years. In reality, they serve much longer.
This product has only one drawback - it is very heavy. Therefore, when choosing it is so important to consider the size of the cast-iron bath. A product weighing from 90 to 150 kg is not easy to deliver to the apartment. But this is only once in a lifetime, because for all subsequent years such a bath will serve perfectly.
So bought a cast-iron bathroom. Dimensions, after all, are not so important in comparison with the indisputable advantages of the bathhouse!