Italian baths - an impeccable style and perfect quality.

It goes without saying, the right choice of bathtub makes us feel comfortable in it. The choice must be taken seriously, so that then you will not be disappointed in your purchase. Manufacturers offer a huge variety of shapes and materials from which baths are made. Everyone can choose what he likes to his soul, but often you can "get lost" in this variety.

What do you need to pay attention to when choosing a bath in Italy:

• The material of manufacture. It may be a bath of cast iron, acrylic, steel, wood, marble, glass. That is why you should clearly determine for yourself what you want to see in your bathroom. When choosing, be sure to take into account the properties of the material, its thermal conductivity. About, how to choose a bathtubYou can read in our other article.
• Shapes and sizes. It is not superfluous to consult with a sales consultant. He will give you a precise description of the product you like or will give you some advice.

Still, stick to the golden mean: consider the opinion of a specialist and your own needs. And now a little more detail on each of the selection criteria.

There are a lot of brands worthy of attention in the market of Italian bathtubs.

Let's focus on the main brands:

• Albatros;
• Teuco;
• Jacuzzi;
• Antonio Lupi;
• Castalia;
• BelBagno;
• Gruppo Treesse.

This brand is one of three leading Italian manufacturers of whirlpool acrylic baths, spa pools, shower cabins and racks.

The history of the brand began in 1982. Today, the brand is a part of a large European holding Gertina Holding Group.

The basic concept of the brand - Maximum relaxation and positive emotions that water gives us.

The brand line consists of about 700 models.

The company has developed an innovative material - WhiVe (White Velvet).. It is hypoallergenic, perfectly cleanable, has high resistance to abrasive materials, UV rays and high color fastness. The company offers models of baths for every taste: from standard to designer.

Any model of baths can be equipped with:

• whirlpool systems (Whirlpool);
• aeromassage (Airpool);
• ionization;
• overflow and drain system;
• self-cleaning;
• illumination.

The self-cleaning system (Clean Professional System) allows you to thoroughly clean and disinfect the tub and drain the water.

The automatic overflow and drain system (Aqua Sense) prevents overflowing of the tub and automatically draws or drains water.

The Albatros bath will become a real decoration of any bathroom. The company's price policy is loyal and focused on the needs and wishes of customers.

Especially loved by customers are spa pools.

The history of Teuco Guzzini brand began in the seventies of the last century. During its activity, the company is constantly conducting research in the field of material science, improving technology and implementing innovations in serial production.

Baths of this brand are characterized by a variety of forms, high quality and maximum comfort.

The acrylic material Duralight, patented by the company patented acrylic material has high strength, excellent appearance and gives a great sense of touch and feel to the user of the product.

Features of the bathtubs Teuco Guzzini:

• Invisible whirlpool jets (Hydroline), which are integrated into the holes and do not protrude above the surface of the tub. A special pride of the company;
• The Hydrosilence system ensures maximum comfort and low noise levels when using the whirlpool;
• the Hydrosonic ultrasonic massage system. This type of massage provides a uniform subcutaneous massage effect that provides good lymphatic drainage, gets rid of cellulite and helps to reduce muscle tone after physical exertion.

Teuco Guzzini products are all about beauty, comfort and safety.

Exclusive bath models can be decorated with precious wood, but even the simplest models have about thirty different colors. In addition, all models of baths are supported by other sanitary ware and furniture from the same collection.

For the design of collections of sanitary ware the company attracts the most famous Italian and international design studios and offices:

• art-design studio "Talocci",
• architectural studio "Luca Scacchetti",
• Angeletti-Ruzza and RonAradStudio,
• studio "Matteo Nunziati" and the company "Wilmotte & Associes S.A,
• The world famous designer Massimo Iosa Gini.

It is the world's leading manufacturer of whirlpool bathtubs, spa pools and other wellness designs for bathrooms.

The company has more than a century of history, is the developer of the first whirlpool system for baths and to this day the baths of this brand are the leaders in sales around the world. Leading world hotels and spa centers use Jacuzzi products to equip their bathrooms and relaxation areas. Leading research centers in different countries carry out research for this company, that is why the Jacuzzi baths are equipped with the latest technical developments.

The company has over three hundred patents for inventions in technology and materials.

Some of the main technologies the company uses in the series production of baths and swimming pools are

• A hydraulic system that prevents clogs;
• the innovative Aquasystem bathtub control system;
• Shih Tzu hydromassage;
• whirlpool engines of unparalleled quality.

Diversity of shapes, advanced technical equipment, a constant search for excellence and quality, and a flexible pricing policy: these are the main advantages of the Jacuzzi brand.

The Italian Antonio Lupi brand is a symbiosis of good design, simplicity and natural materials. Of the dozens of Antonio Lupi products, you'll always recognize a bath by Antonio Lupi. The most creative forms, ergonomics, combination of minimalism and delicate taste, and the highest quality make the Antonio Lupi baths a true work of art.

Antonio Lupi sanitary ware is the spirit and traditions of Italy, embodied in the most diverse materials. As you have already realized, the Antonio Lupi baths are not just sanitary ware, but a real art object in the bathroom. The main principle of the brand is to create comprehensive solutions.

Collections of bathroom fixtures, furniture and accessories will help you create the interior of your dreams. Recently, many collections have been created in a symbiosis of Italian and Japanese design trends.

The company attracts world-renowned designers: Frederico Sandri, Domenico de Palo, Carlo Colombo, Oscar Buratti and many others. Glass baths and basins of this brand are real masterpieces, considering that in the beginning of its activity the company was engaged in the production of glass products.

One of the most traditional Italian brands. The company specializes in steel and cast-iron baths.

For 150 years, the company has been producing cast-iron baths of excellent quality.

A distinctive feature of the brand is the use of high-quality cast iron and titanium coating.

These baths are not distinguished by the refinement of forms, but you can be sure of the quality, reliability and durability of the product.

Almost all cast iron bathtub models have a seven-layer enamel coating and anti-slip surface as well as high quality accessories: handles, headrests and feet. Castalia bathtubs offer high quality and functionality at a reasonable price.

One of the most famous Italian brands in the sphere of bathroom fixtures and furniture production is BelBagno. Products of this company are of high quality, refinement of forms and affordable price.

The BelBagno brand catalog of baths is represented by models of cast iron and acrylic. For lovers of retro style BelBagno brand is a real find. The company produces a wide range of freestanding baths, executed in different styles: classic, retro, modern and others.

The beauty of baths, their accessories and sanitary ware collections fully meets the slogan of the brand: "Beautiful bathrooms - a beautiful life".

The founder of the Gruppo Treesse brand is Franco Merenda. For almost forty years the company specializes in the production of designer baths, equipped with advanced technical devices.

The brand collaborates with leading designers from Italy and around the world: Marc Sadler, Paolo Parea, Patirizio Batoni, Alessandro Lenard, Anika-Elisabetta Luceri and others.

In the manufacture are used not only standard materials: acrylic or cast iron, and extraordinary solutions - precious woods, expensive decorations, paintings and even Swarovski stones.

In the catalogs of the brand you can find baths of different shapes and sizes: from the smallest to swimming pools. All products of the brand have in common a great design, attention to details and high quality.

The technology patented by the company, Mytherme System, makes the quality of bath water close to thermal waters.

Many models of whirlpool baths are equipped with Ghost System hidden whirlpool jets.

The innovative automatic drainage systems, which allow you to drain the water in just a minute and a half, have also proven to be excellent.

Gruppo Treesse brand is always an individual special style, which emphasizes refined taste and charisma of its owner through interior items.

The size of your bathroom is directly related to its size. You should agree that if your bathroom is quite small, then a huge bath will not fit in it, or there will be no room for other bathroom equipment or furniture after the installation. Therefore, you can choose a custom size or asymmetrical bath.

Do not forget about your physical parameters: height, weight. This is also not unimportant.

Not a bad solution is a bathtub, which we take in a half-lying position. This position provides minimal strain on the spine, hence we get maximum rest and comfort.

Every bath has a depth parameter. It is also necessary to take it into account when choosing a bathtub. Deep bath creates discomfort when you get out of it. Based on this, the optimal depth will be up to 60 cm.

As mentioned above, Italy offers us a wide choice of different shapes: rectangular, oval, round, with beveled edges, combined with a shower enclosure, equipped with a whirlpool, with lighting and many other functions.

They can be equipped with handles for convenience and various accessories in the form of stairs and armrests.

The bathtub can be designed for two or three people. In any case, do not chase the number of options or the presence of those features that are quite likely you will not use. Buy something that will really bring comfort, convenience and help relax after a hard day's work.

Consider the most popular materials from which Italian baths are made:

• cast iron;
• acrylic;
• steel.

Cast iron bathtub is strong and durable.

Its most important advantage is that it keeps the temperature of the water poured into it for a long time. On the basis of this quality, this bath is indispensable for those who like to lie and bask in warm water. Water will cool down for a long time. Cast-iron baths are very stable. So you can safely lay tile or tile. There will be no deformation during use.

With such visible advantages, there are also disadvantages. The main one is the weight. Even taking into account modern technologies, such a bath will weigh at least 120 kg. This is extremely inconvenient when installing and mounting.

If you'll want to have a bath of unusual shape, then choose acrylic. Especially since acrylic is trending right now.

The most important thing you should pay attention to when choosing a bathtub made of acrylic is the thickness of acrylic sheet. The optimal variant is 5-6 mm, less is not allowed. Check the strength of the acrylic bath can be the same way we check the ripeness of watermelon, that is, by tapping on it. The sound should be dull. A quality acrylic bath should also cost a lot.

The advantage of such a bath is its thermal conductivity. Water poured into the tub will cool down by 1 ° after 30 minutes. You should agree that this is not a bad indicator.

The acrylic bathtub is quite durable, and the surface is easy to clean and restore.

Another material that bathtubs are made of is steel.

Steel baths are the lightest in weight and the cheapest in cost. Such a bath is great for cottages. It can be easily transported and installed.

Steel is a plastic material, so manufacturers offer an abundance of forms for their customers.

Despite the advantages of these models, there are visible disadvantages - it is poor thermal insulation. Hot water will cool down in minutes. The virtual absence of noise insulation is also an inconvenience. Water in such a tub is very loud and it irritates the owners of steel baths. So, if you are not confused by the listed disadvantages of the steel bath, you can safely buy it.

The material for the manufacture of the bath can be wood. It creates a rather pleasant feeling when the contact between the body and the natural component. Take care of these bathtubs is quite difficult.

Bathtubs made of stone can be called an echo of the past. Of course, they are not made from a single piece of stone. Modern technology has made the process much easier, turning an acrylic bath into such a miracle. Marble chips are added to the composition of acrylic, and the result is a very refined and expensive element of the bathroom interior. Designers offer a variety of colors for such baths.

Glass is one of the extravagant materials. Such fantastic products in small quantities, but offered by manufacturers. Glass for such a bathtub is unusually durable.

The rarest bathtubs are made of quarryl. Quartz and acrylic in symbiosis give such an unusual material, which absorbed all the positive aspects of the acrylic bath. Finding such baths is difficult, but possible.

Italian bathtubs with hydromassage function are currently at the peak of popularity. This is not accidental, because the massage procedure has always brought pleasure and benefit. Choosing a bathtub with whirlpool, begin, of course, with the choice of the material of manufacture.

The ideal choice in this case is acrylic bathtubs.

Pay attention to:

• pump. A pump capacity of 1 kW will cope with 250 liters of water in the tub. The power of the pump is directly related to the number of nozzles, which carry out the massage function. The more nozzles, the higher the power of the pump must be.
• the position of the massage nozzles. They must affect all major areas of our body.
• Any whirlpool bath has a control panel. It can be either electronic or pneumatic. The electronic remote control, of course, gives more options, including modes, there may be about ten, and the power of water impact on our body.

Baths with whirlpools are an invention from Italy. And it is named after its inventor: "Jacuzzi". It is the name of one Italian family, who invented and implemented this innovation.

In recent years, Italy is a leader among countries producing sanitary ware. To this day, the Italians treat the bathroom as a shrine. Therefore, special attention is paid to the development of baths. And as a consequence, the products are beautiful, exclusive and luxurious.

Add to these parameters the quality and we get an explanation for the world's falling in love with Italian products. It is safe to say that any bathroom is transformed if it has the spirit of Italy in it.

Elegant accessories, classic style and shape create an indescribable feeling of lightness, comfort and sophistication. Jacuzzi bathtubs provide maximum relaxation. Skillful use of materials for the manufacture of baths is another reason to choose Italian products.

Elite models of Italian baths are not casually called elite. They are the epitome of luxury. This is achieved by using a variety of colors and solutions.

The presence of a creative approach to the development is the main component.

Color is one of the important parameters used in the bathroom. It is not difficult to choose a bathtub that will fit perfectly into the interior and will not disturb the color scheme.

One of the distinguishing features of elite Italian baths is a painted outer rim. What seems to be normal for Italians is understandable only for Russian buyers who like non-standard solutions. For example, a bathtub in bright and extravagant colors.

Functionality and a luxury bathtub are inseparable from each other. For example, a bathtub with a small door. A person enters such a bath, closes the door and starts to draw water. A very convenient option for people who are limited in movement due to illnesses. Such a bath is quite expensive.

And although the bathroom, in the view of true Italians, should be quite spacious, manufacturers take into account the peculiarities of our living space. Therefore, they can offer a small corner design. Anyone can find something suitable for their budget and taste, embodying a piece of Italy in their bathroom.

Italy in the Middle Ages was not notable for its cleanliness. People had the right to wash only once a month. There was quite a clear justification for their way of life based on religious assumptions. The Church considered frequent washing of the body a sin.

There was an opinion that frequent water procedures were detrimental to health and corrupted the soul. The illiterate and poor folk did not doubt the views of the church authorities, and went for months soiled and unwashed.

The consequence of that way of life was various epidemics, which took a great number of human lives. It is interesting that the ancient period was quite different in this respect from the Middle Ages. Recall the era of the Roman Empire. Every home of that era had a bathtub. It could be found in the homes of both rich and poor. Let's recall from history the famous Roman baths and bathing-places.

Two thousand years later, the situation has changed exactly the opposite: the observance of hygiene rules has been reduced to a minimum. And this was a requirement of the Vatican. Citizens were forced to swap bathtubs for basins.

This changed radically with the Renaissance. This period of history revived not only art, but also brought the bathtub back to its true purpose. The bathtub "entered" people's homes and firmly established its position there. It was so strong that it became a cult object. The bathtub had to occupy the center of a large room to mark its important place in human life.

Renaissance bathtubs were distinguished by their original design, which found manifestations in various forms. Add to this the various decorations, moldings and other ways of giving originality and beauty to the product. The bath becomes a true work of art. This beauty and sophistication, the style is fully embodied by Italian manufacturers to this day.

With the passage of time, Italian manufacturers have come to the necessity of creating massaging designs. At first, the attempt to create whirlpool baths was not a success. Perhaps the creators lacked experience and skill. Subsequently, baths from Italy were equipped with whirlpool, and now similar products are admired worldwide, which has a positive effect on consumer demand.