A bathtub made of cast iron has always been distinguished by its longevity, which our parents used, and we still use it. To choose such a reliable product and use it for many years, you need to know the main criteria and subtleties of choice.
The corner bath allows you to rationally use the space of the room without compromising the comfort of the owners of the house or apartment
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Now manufacturers make plumbing from cast iron not only of classic strict forms, but also give them an elegant and original design. White plumbing is also a thing of the past, manufacturers can give the product any color that you can choose depending on the design of the room and your preferences.
The shape of the bowl of a cast-iron bathtub is selected based on the desired room design
Bathroom dimensions are subject to space availability.
Especially popular in recent years is a corner cast-iron bathtub, which will organically look in a large and small bathroom. If your budget is not very limited, take a look at the options with hydromassage, which will pleasantly please during the adoption of water procedures.
Modern cast-iron bathtub with hydromassage
The main selection criteria that you need to know when choosing a cast-iron bath:
If you are a lover of water procedures in a comfortable environment and have provided a spacious bathroom for your house, then models in a separate design will look more organically than wall-mounted bathtubs. Or consider the option of a corner bathtub - manufacturers offer a wide range of these products with various bowl shapes and a diverse color palette that will create a comfortable and cozy atmosphere.
Spacious bathroom in a private house with a cast-iron bowl closed by a decorative wooden screen
When buying, you must take into account door openings for product delivery and installation. On which floor is the bathroom, if it is above the first floor, what is the safety margin of the stairs and floors in the house.When choosing large bathtubs, these parameters must be taken into account at the construction stage.
Cast-iron bathtub in the attic of a country house
Corner bath in a room with a picturesque view
In addition, during operation, the calculation should provide for the weight of the product with water and plus the weight of at least two adults. The entire load will be located on two square meters. Moreover, this will not be the maximum load, but a constant working one. As a conclusion, the calculation and installation of floors for the bath should be performed without deviations from the Building Standards and Rules.
An asymmetric cast-iron bathtub is more often installed in an apartment; it fits seamlessly into the small space of the bathroom.
White cast-iron bathtub in a room with bright accents
Small bathtub with plastic splash guard
Narrow asymmetric model in the bathroom with shower
The main thing, when choosing a product, it is necessary to consider the presence of a freight elevator in the house and door openings in the premises for delivery. The doors in apartment buildings, as a rule, are not very wide, and the large weight of the bathroom can create difficulties when installing the product in place.
Plumbing made of cast iron has a lot of advantages, but there are also disadvantages.
Cast iron, like any other material, has its pros and cons
The main advantages of the product:
A bowl with thick cast-iron walls holds heat well
Minor cast iron bath:
Finding a cast iron bathtub of the desired configuration will be very difficult
With a small assortment of forms, you can choose a cast-iron bathtub for any room of domestic or imported production and depending on your wishes and preferences.
Seating versions of domestic production are usually not equipped with special protrusions for seating and are 120 cm long and 70 cm wide. Imported analogues have such protrusions and are produced in the same sizes.
Imported bathtub with comfortable overhang
Oval forms are convenient to use as freestanding fonts, their sizes: length 180 cm, width from 70 to 100 cm.
A free-standing bathtub is suitable for a spacious room in a country house
Round bathtubs are used in large rooms, and the sizes depend only on your wishes and financial capabilities.
The fashion for large round bathtubs came to us from abroad
Rectangular standard forms of domestic production have a length of 150 to 180 cm and a width of 70-75 cm, import options are from 140-200 cm in length and 70-85 cm in width.
Rectangular cast-iron bathtubs are familiar to everyone since Soviet times
Separate models are equipped with beautiful legs that give the font stability and a chic aristocratic look.
The foot bath is perfect for a classic, retro or provence interior
This form is often installed in city apartments, in which you do not often find a large bathroom.Asymmetric angular shapes save space, look beautiful in any design and fit perfectly into a small room.
The unusual shape will add originality and grace to the interior, additionally save the usable area for the placement of necessary furniture and a washing machine.
The font can be different: oval, rectangular, drop-shaped or any other complex shape. Such bathtubs are equipped with additional equipment for hydromassage and a variety of lighting, which will make the water treatment the most pleasant and relaxing.
In a small room, an asymmetric bath will save space
Asymmetric angular forms of bathtubs are now quite problematic to buy, but possible. It is difficult for manufacturers to make a product of cast iron of this form; it will be quite expensive compared to other, more budget options.
In a spacious room, an asymmetric bowl will add originality and exclusivity to the interior.
If you decide to purchase such a bath, contact specialized stores with trusted suppliers that guarantee decent quality. The installation of such plumbing should be done only by highly qualified specialists and then it will only please you.
The bathroom with such a font can be designed very organically and stylishly. The corner bath is suitable for any design style: from simple classic to chic French. Interior solutions depend on your imagination and individual preferences in the choice of design.
The most harmonious corner bath looks in a classic style
A cast-iron corner bathtub emphasizes the design features in the Art Nouveau style and at the same time dilutes the strict atmosphere
Mediterranean style interior is well suited for a bathroom in a country house
Shelves for shampoos and gels are provided on the sides of the corner bath, and in the corner above the bowl you can additionally hang a corner shelf.
Corner cast-iron bathtub with comfortable headrest
It is better to choose a white font, and add backlighting for originality and romance. A bright accent can be done on the apron in the form of an original mosaic of ceramic tiles. It is better to choose plumbing from one series, otherwise different forms and styles may conflict with each other.
Asymmetric backlit bowl in a minimalist style bathtub
Choosing a high-quality cast-iron bath, you will not be mistaken and will enjoy comfortable water procedures for many years.
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