When the question arises of changing the bathtub in the house, you need to seriously consider all the nuances and make the right decision, because such plumbing, as a rule, is not changed every year. The choice and variety of modern bathtubs is so great that it is no wonder to get confused, so first you need to decide on the sizes, study all the pros and cons of the materials from which they are made, to understand whether additional functions are suitable for you and whether they are needed at all, and also to choose a suitable color .
Roca Baths
Many buyers opt for the bathtubs of the Spanish holding Roca, which is understandable - the manufacturer promises that in the catalog of the company everyone can choose a product to their taste, size and wallet. The range includes cast iron, acrylic, steel and marble bathtubs. Many models are equipped with anti-slip coating and hydromassage. According to reviews, Roca baths delight the eye with snow-white enamel, durability and resistance to adverse factors. The ergonomics of the bowls are well thought out, which allows you to not stagnate water when draining.
We will understand the pros and cons of the most common models of this manufacturer.
Cast iron bathtubs Roca
They are oval, rectangular, with legs and without legs.
According to reviews, Roca baths absorb the sound of water being drawn in, retain the heat of water longer, they tend to maintain enamel gloss for a long time thanks to special production and coating technology, and they last 20 years or more.
Cons - large (about 150 kilograms) weight, high cost.
Models of cast-iron bathtubs
Continental - standard, universal, classic bathtub. There are no handles and legs in the kit, but there is an anti-slip coating.
Newcast - this bathtub can stand alone or be mortise depending on the preferences of the buyer. Oval shape. Provides for legs. This bathtub looks beautiful without an external screen. When buying this model, you need to take into account its dimensions - it will not pass into a normal doorway. Designed only for large bathrooms.
Malibu - rectangular, there is anti-slip coating. External screen and pens included. Suitable for a standard bathroom.
Steel bathtubs
Such bath Roca reviews received the following. They warm up quickly, lightweight, which is important for installation, there is an anti-slip coating, they are not demanding to maintain, snow-white enamel, which does not turn yellow as a result of operation, as it is applied to a double layer of soil, burns, and is applied over the enamel special binding, reasonable prices.
Roca steel bathtubs also have disadvantages - the water in them quickly cools, it is difficult to repair cracks and scratches.
Steel Bath Models
Contesa - the most affordable, as these are classic bathtubs, without additional comfort - there are no handles, anti-slip coating and armrests. They come in six sizes: 170 cm x 70 cm x 40 cm, 160 cm x 70 cm x 40 cm, 150 cm x 70 cm x 40 cm, 140 cm x 70 cm x 40 cm, 120 cm x 70 cm x 41.5 cm , 100 cm x 70 cm x 36.5 cm and vary in wall thickness. Due to their small size, these bathtubs can be installed in any, even the smallest, bathroom. Also, when buying, you need to clarify whether the legs and plums-overflows are included in the package, as some sellers sell them separately.
Princess - these bathtubs come in four sizes: 170 cm x 75 cm x 41.5 cm, 170 cm x 70 cm x 43 cm, 160 cm x 75 cm x 41.5 cm, 150 cm x 75 cm x 41.5 cm. These bathtubs already come with handles, armrests, water massage and anti-slip coating, they are higher class, and accordingly, their price is slightly higher.
Swing - the most expensive of the Roca steel bathtubs, the kit includes handles, anti-slip coating and armrests. And depending on the thickness of the walls and steel, the price also varies, so when choosing, you need to know what the difference in price depends on. This model comes in two sizes: 180cm x 80cm x 42cm and 170cm x 75cm x 42cm.
Acrylic bathtubs
They are made by injection molding.
Roca bath reviews have the following: low sound conductivity, comfortable backrest tilt, perfectly smooth surface, anatomical shape, wider choice of colors and shapes, light weight, heat, soft armrests, height-adjustable legs, have the greatest comfort compared to those described above models.
Cons - careful operation is necessary due to the tendency to scratches and cracks.
Models
The best models of Roca acrylic bathtubs are BeCool, Hall, Sureste, Easy, Genova-N, Uno. These are rectangular bathtubs that differ in size and a little shape.
LUNA, HALL ANGULAR - asymmetric bathtubs, they have different shapes.
BALI - symmetrical, corner bath.
It will also be useful to describe such a function of some models of Roca bathtubs as hydromassage. This add-on works through systems such as:
- Tonic is the simplest type of water massage, it is switched on with a button, it is produced using a constant stream of water.
- Tonic Premium - there are options here - constant flow or pulsating, electronic-digital control system with a liquid crystal monitor built into the bathtub, several massage programs.
- Total - massage is also present in this program with the help of air currents, a constant flow is used. Control is carried out using the panel integrated in the side of the bathroom.
- Total Premium - water massage and relaxing air massage, flows - continuous and pulsating. Management - touch remote.
As you can see, the Roca baths, the reviews of which we reviewed in the article, are so diverse that they suit any, even the most demanding, taste. It is only necessary to take into account all your wishes, the size of the bathroom, the pros and cons of each model and purchase the one that is right for you.