How to choose a cast iron bath

The problem of choosing a new bath for your apartment is usually linked to the wear of the old product, the enamel of which is no longer subject to restoration; and this problem is not all has a unique solution. Since in the overwhelming majority of modern apartments, cast-iron baths, installed directly during the construction of the house, are operated, for many users, their replacement with a similar product is the most attractive option. And indeed, a bathtub made of cast iron is distinguished by enviable reliability, durability and with careful care and competent operation can serve you for many years.

But before choosing a cast-iron bath and then installing it in an apartment, it is advisable to get acquainted in detail with the proposed range of relevant products presented in the domestic market, as well as with the requirements for a new product.

When studying possible options for the choice of cast iron baths are usually guided by the following factors:

• how much does the chosen type of product fit into the bathroom interiors;
• compatibility with drain communications;
• dimensions (dimensions) and shape of the bath;
• color and quality of enamel coating.

It is necessary to think in advance how the installation and fixing of the cast-iron bath will occur.

Consider each of these factors in more detail.

Accounting for the interior of the room

Of course, it is much easier to choose a bath for the interior of the room, than to try to rebuild the situation under the newly assembled product. That is why before replacing the old bath, first of all, you should consider the details of the bathroom decoration, as well as the features of its interior.

If you want to install a large bath, you may need to redevelop the bathroom.

In this case, the first thing you need to pay attention to is the type of bath. According to this feature, cast iron baths can:

• Installed separately based on four decorative legs.
  Immediately make a reservation that this option is only suitable for large bathrooms.
• To be embeddedthat is a more familiar option for us, the implementation of which takes into account the design features of the room. Most of the body of such a bath is usually hidden under a special screen or facing tile.

Compatible with communications

One of the responsible factors, always taken into account when choosing a cast-iron bath, is the location and condition of the drain communications in the bathroom.

In the event that you are not going to completely change the pipe layout in the room - the choice is best guided by the following considerations:

• the opening for discharge should coincide with the location of the existing sewer pipes;
• bathtub hull lines should allow to install it without dismantling the pipes;
• In some cases, you will have to make a box for pipes.

In the case of a major overhaul, a new bath is first selected and installed, and only after that the pipe installation is made.

Choice of size and shape

In order to clearly decide on which cast-iron bath is better to choose, you will need to thoroughly think about the color, shape and dimensions of the new product. In this case, you will again have to take into account the interiors of the bathroom (available or planned), as well as take into account that cast iron baths are usually made in white.

Regarding the shape of the new bath, it should be said that it should be in harmony with the shapes of other sanitary ware (sink, bidet and toilet). As for its dimensions, when considering this parameter, the dimensions of the bathroom itself, as well as the build of future users should be taken into account.

When choosing, it should be borne in mind that the majority of products on the domestic market have standard sizes (from 120 to 180 cm in length with a width of about 70? 80 cm). As for the external contours of cast iron baths, the majority of their samples have a cup-shaped elongated shape.

Surface and coating quality

After choosing a particular model of a bath product, you should thoroughly examine a specific specimen for the quality of its surfaces and coating. At the same time, it will be especially necessary to check it for the smoothness of the surface of the cast-iron walls, indicating that the product conforms to current quality standards.

When they are visually examined, no irregularities (sinks or chips, for example), as well as other visible defects, should be observed. The most attractive option is considered to be baths, the walls of which are treated with powder enamel, providing the product with a pleasant appearance, as well as reliably protecting the cast iron from corrosion damage.

Also during the examination, due attention should be paid to the quality of the enamel coating, which should be uniform over the entire surface, sufficiently smooth and have a characteristic luster.

Video

What is better acrylic or cast iron bath? This video contains an analysis describing the characteristics and forms of each product: