Metal bath

Metal bathtub is the ideal purchase for those who prefer lightweight and at the same time durable designs. Especially since the assortment of stores offers a wide selection of the product. To choose the right size and shape of the bathtub is not particularly difficult.
Advantages of
- The cost. Indeed, in comparison with acrylic and cast iron bathtubs, this type is the cheapest and most accessible to many people. The price in no way proves the inferior quality of the product.
- Weight. Due to the fact that the metal bath is usually not more than 40 kg, it is very convenient and easy to install. It is the best option for dacha. Transportation will not cause much inconvenience.
- Strength and durability. It is difficult to damage the metal bath. No external impact will not break off a piece of it, as it can happen with an acrylic bathtub. Temperature fluctuations will also not have a negative impact on the metal tub.
- An abundance of different forms. The material from which such a bathtub is made is plastic at the stage of creation. Therefore, an unusual shape bath will make the interior not boring and stylish.
- Easy care. Does not require the selection of any specific means for processing and cleaning. In addition, the restoration of a metal bathtub is also a budget option.



Disadvantages .
- High thermal conductivity. Unfortunately, the water in the metal bath will cool quickly. But for those who do not like to lie in the water for a long time, this figure is quite normal.
- Poor soundproofing. The sound of water is very loud. It can, to some extent, be muted if you immerse it in a box with sand for a third. In this case, you need to take care of the aesthetic appearance of the structure and the screen for it in particular. Soundproofing the walls of the bathroom will also get rid of the unpleasant noise from the filling water.
- Deformation, which is caused by the weight of the filled water. The deflection of the bottom of the product can be about 5 mm. If the metal bath has an enamel coating, then such a nuance is fraught with negative consequences: the enamel can crack and break off, and it is difficult to fix.

Dimensions
The dimensions of steel baths are quite standard. The width is always constant and is 70 cm. The minimum length of the bath is 1 m 400 cm, the maximum - 2 m.


Corner models
Metal bathtub, which is installed in the corner, refers to non-standard forms. But in spite of this, its advantages cannot but cause admiration.
First of all, corner model is ideal for a small bathroom. It combines both comfort, convenience and does not take up much space.
The corner model will bring an element of uniqueness and individuality into the interior.
Its functions can be hydro-massage, removal of water residue and a lot of other useful things.
Foreign brands will cover their products self-cleaning enamel. Such an innovation will pleasantly please the owner.

Tips for choice
For the purchase to bring joy, it is necessary to choose it carefully, weighing all the pros and cons.
The quality of the bath directly depends on the manufacturer. So you need to buy it from a reliable supplier, first getting acquainted with the reviews of buyers. If the product is of high quality, then accordingly the reviews will be positive.
The next parameter to which you need to pay attention when buying a metal bath is the thickness of its walls. Anything thinner than 3.5 mm cannot be reliable and of high quality. If in the store you managed to move the tub without any effort, it should be alert.
When choosing you should look very carefully at the surface of the product. It should not be uneven, have a deformed facing layer, roughness. In general, good enamel is characterized by uniformity.



Installation
After you have decided on the model and purchased a bathtub, it must be installed. The lightness of design allows you to perform the installation yourself. You can save on calling specialists. Plus, all the components are sold together with the bathtub, you do not need to look for any special equipment.
The most important thing is to connect it correctly to the water supply and sewerage, so it will be easy and comfortable to take and use the bathtub.
The bathtub is installed against the wall, and the joint is sealed with tape, which will prevent the penetration of water between the tub and the wall, preventing excess moisture.
At the stage of installation, you can provide additional soundproofing. As mentioned above, the sound of water filling the tub, is incredibly loud. Therefore, you can simply turn the bathtub upside down, treat it with water and then apply a layer of ordinary assembly foam. Once dry, the cured excess can easily be cut off with a knife. Water in such a bath will cool down much more slowly.


The bath needs to be stable. The legs are too delicate and will not retain their strength for a long time. The ideal in this case are brick supports, which will be a kind of additional measure. The connecting component between the bricks is again mounting foam.
Fasten the bathtub to the wall with mounting hooks, and the space between the bathtub and the wall is filled with assembly foam.
