Comfortable living conditions are of great importance for every person. With a small apartment or house, the problem of compact and convenient placement of all the necessary elements of the bathroom is especially acute.
The principle of placing a corner bath
A bathroom can rightfully be considered the most visited place in an apartment or house. That bath is the most important element of the decor of this room. To date, a huge selection of bathtubs from various materials and different shapes is presented.
In a small space it is very important to compactly place the plumbing. The corner bath in a small bathroom not only saves precious space in the room, but also creates comfortable conditions for personal hygiene or just relaxing after a hard day.
A bathtub of this design not only helps to save more free space, but also fits perfectly into any interior. Today it has become very popular to install corner bathtubs. The sizes and prices for them are selected based on the area of the premises and the financial capabilities of consumers.
Types of bathtubs
Such plumbing is made from various materials. Mainly offered are corner baths:
- steel;
- cast iron;
- acrylic;
- from polymer concrete and acrylic.
The steel corner bath in a small bathroom will look especially presentable if its surface is enameled. In addition, the enamel coating makes it practical and durable to use. A significant plus is the affordable price. A disadvantage is not a very high level of heat saving.
The most common type of products under consideration is a cast-iron bathtub. It maintains water temperature well and does not require special care, and is also easy to install despite its heavy weight.
The bathtubs made of polymer concrete with acrylic have a unique design. Such a corner small bathtub will be compact in the bathroom and will give the room an incredibly luxurious look.
Bath size
Corner baths are symmetric and asymmetric. In their size, they are also different: from 120 to 185 sentiments. They are connected both on the right and on the left side.
Basically, corner baths have the following dimensions:
- 180 * 130 cm;
- 115 * 72 cm.
Regardless of size, in the plumbing market they are presented in three forms:
- petal;
- trimmed drops;
- fans.
The smallest symmetrical acrylic bathtub has a size of only 120 by 120 centimeters, and the largest - 156 by 156 centimeters.
The asymmetric corner bath has sizes ranging from 140 to 185 centimeters and from 75 to 105 centimeters. Small models are installed without problems even in small bathrooms.
The asymmetric acrylic corner bath will amaze not only with its appearance, but also with the ease of installation. Acrylic does not exfoliate, due to which the operational properties are significantly improved. The disadvantage is the fragility of the material from which the plumbing is made. It is subject to scratches and mechanical damage.
Installation
The corner bath in a small room is installed extremely quickly. Installation can be entrusted to specialists, but can be done independently. At the beginning of the installation, you need to find out the exact dimensions of the bath and the installation location. The next step is bringing hot and cold water. A drain is made, and only then is the bath itself installed.
The asymmetric corner bathtub is installed on special supports. Usually legs are sold as a set when purchasing plumbing. In the absence of such parts, the installation is carried out on a brick basis. During installation, special attention should be paid to the tightness of the sides to the walls. This is an extremely important point, because with insufficient fit, damage to the integrity of the bath is possible. The seams between the sides and walls should be carefully sealed with special means. This is done in order to avoid getting water under the structure after draining down the wall.
A compact corner bathtub in a small bathroom can fit even in a very small area. The entire sewer system should be located at the front wall, because in case of malfunctions, access to it (system) should be open.
Price policy
Prices for such plumbing are extremely different. The cost depends on the following parameters:
- manufacturer of plumbing;
- equipment upon purchase;
- material of which the bathtub is made.
It should be noted that mainly due to the complexity of production, such a model as a steel corner bath is not popular. At the same time, its price is very reasonable and affordable: from 32,000 to 38,000 rubles.
Also, the corner cast iron bathtub, the price of which is from 32,000 to 35,000 rubles, does not particularly demand.
Acrylics are in great demand due to the variety of shapes. Prices for such products range from 21,000 to 65,000 rubles, depending on the model of the bathtub and the presence / absence of a hydromassage function in it.
So, all models differ in price, quality and material. But an analysis of consumer activity shows that almost everyone can afford a corner bath today.
Advantages and disadvantages of an acrylic corner bath
Of the advantages we can distinguish:
- the ability to install in a small bathroom;
- a variety of shapes and colors;
- environmental friendliness of the material from which the product is made;
- high strength;
- wear resistance;
- when cracks appear, it is possible to close them;
- long term of operation;
- immunity to corrosion;
- wide selection of sizes;
- affordable price.
Bathtubs are made of polymer, which is a type of plastic. It is thanks to this that it is possible to give products of various shapes and colors.
Such a corner bathtub is equipped with a seat, handles and shelves. There are double options. The inner surface has a protective coating consisting of fiberglass, resin and hardener.
The duration of use with proper care is from ten to fifteen years. The weight of such a bath does not exceed 25 kilograms, which greatly simplifies the delivery and installation process. Such plumbing has good thermal conductivity.
Among the shortcomings, we can single out the possibility of deflection of plumbing. But this is easy to fix during installation. The space between the floor and the bottom of the bathroom must be filled with mounting foam so that the bath does not settle and does not deform.
Bath for two
There are times when you want to share the relaxation process in the bathroom with your loved one. It was in these situations that bath manufacturers for two came to the rescue. Nowadays, a huge number of such products are presented on the market. Corner, rectangular, oval - all of them are popular among the population.
Such baths are designed for two people of average build. Double models are equipped with special headrests and handles. There are even hydromassage function. All bathtubs have an anti-slip coating on the inside for safety reasons.
Basically, bathtubs for two are made from acrylic, since it is this material that makes it possible to give the product a special shape. Double acrylic asymmetric bathtub will complement any interior, making it more refined and original.
Whirlpool baths
The hot tub dates back to the early nineteenth century. She comes from Germany.
With its help, it is possible to relax the body and relieve stress as much as possible. But hydromassage allows you to get rid of not only psychological stress, it has a beneficial effect on the body as a whole, improves blood circulation and heart function.
The correct operation of such a bath and the comfort of staying in it depends on the literacy of the installation and the quality of the nozzles. Basically, air nozzles are installed at the bottom, and hydromassage nozzles are installed on the walls.
Thus, both hydromassage and air massage are possible in the bath. There are also combined configurations. They are called a turbo pool and include two types of massage: water and air.
It is hydromassage that is considered to be therapeutic. Air massage is more aimed at complex relaxation of the muscles of the body.
As you can see, there are a lot of varieties of bathtubs . A corner bath in a small bathroom will save space, while a whirlpool bathtub will not only benefit your health, but also add luxury to the interior.
When choosing a bathtub for a home, you need to determine the location, type and functionality of the model. Rectangular, oval, corner baths - the sizes and prices are quite different. Thanks to such a large assortment, everyone will find a suitable option for themselves based on individual needs and wishes.