Glass bath: "dissolving" the boundaries

Pros of
Cons
Types
Care
Bathtubs with glass inserts
Manufacturers and prices

We have long been accustomed to the fact that in the living space is very often used such a fragile material as glass. However, the bath, made of glass, will not leave indifferent even the most demanding lover of exotics. Such baths look more than unusual, and not everyone will dare to install such a miracle in their bathroom.

But for lovers of non-standard things and luxurious interiors, a glass bath will be the ideal option, both in terms of aesthetics and in practical terms.

In the manufacture of the glass bath is used a special two-layer glass of high strength, so break such a product is almost impossible. An amazing combination of exquisite lightness and weightlessness and a wide range of design solutions combines a bath made of glass.

Advantages of

The glass bath, despite its visual fragility and extravagant appearance, has several advantages:

Space saving. Some models have a fairly large size, but visually perceived as very light and weightless;
aesthetic appearance. Transparent bathtub fits well in almost any interior. Often it is installed in the center of the room, thus creating an unusual accent;
easy care. It is very easy to clean the bathtub with a soft sponge and liquid detergents;
Environmentally friendly and safe. Glass is a very practical and environmentally friendly material that does not accumulate germs or rust (with careful care, of course);
strength and durability. By its functional characteristics glass baths are not inferior to acrylic models;
Due to their properties glass baths retain the temperature of the water for a long time.

Such a bath, of course, will be an excellent decoration for any interior and will emphasize refined taste and unconventional thinking.

Disadvantages

Glass bathtub has some disadvantages:

You can place such a bathtub in both a spacious and in a small room. However, limited space will not allow you to place the bath in the center of the room and you will have to choose a model that is installed close to the wall.
More difficult to care for compared to cast iron, acrylic, marble bathtubs can also be classified as a disadvantage.
And the price of baths made of glass is high enough, so not everyone can afford such a luxury. Let's hope that with increasing demand for such products, their cost will decrease.

Types of .

The lineup of glass baths is very diverse. The most popular were and are absolutely transparent models.

Glass can also be frosted or have some shade. It all depends on personal preferences and design ideas. To date, released and models that combine different materials. In addition to glass, the design of the tub can include wood, marble and metal.

Buy such a delicacy, however, you can only in specialized shops or make to order. There are models of glass baths that have a bottom of steel or plastic.

There are also exclusive models of glass baths with hand-painted on the sides.

However, in addition to the bright appearance glass bathtubs have special designs for seating and headrests to make an already pleasant bathing procedure even more sweet.

Care

Taking care of sanitary ware made of glass is simple enough. Remember only that it is not allowed to use harsh abrasive cleaners and hard brushes.

It is recommended to use soft sponges and liquid cleaners or special sprays. After cleaning the tub with detergents, it only remains to rinse clean with warm water and wipe with a soft cloth. If you follow these peculiarities of glass surface cleaning, you can keep the original transparency and attractiveness of your bathtub for a long time.

Bathtubs with glass inserts

Not every potential buyer can boast of a large area of the bathroom to be able to place quite a bulky interior element. That is why acrylic bathtubs with glass inserts are especially popular in urban apartments.

If you still decide to buy just this kind of bath, you should think very carefully about the rest of the components to create a seamless and spectacular interior in which the glass bath takes its rightful place.

Additional pieces of furniture made of glass will be a great addition to such an interior. Sinks and cabinets made with glass will perfectly complement the interior and make it even more extraordinary and extravagant.

To create a harmonious design will help accessories made of glass: soap dishes, lamps, glasses for toiletries. A classic mirror will fit perfectly into such an interior.

Some manufacturers produce both glass bathtub and bathroom furniture in the same style. They are perfectly combined and will make the interior of your bathroom stylish and flawless. The glass sink will be a great addition to the chosen style.

Read on to learn about the pros and cons and different designs: The glass sink Has been discussed in detail by us in another article.

Manufacturers and prices

Models made of glass or using glass inserts are presented in Russia not only by domestic companies, but also by European and Asian manufacturers. The choice of brands and models is really impressive: Akvarodos, Albatros, Axor, Aquella, Burgbad, Duravit, Ideal Standard, Novellini, Frap, Jorger, Gemelli, Waterlounge, HST, Nautico, Lamxon, Lemen, Pharo, Villeroy&Boch, Verona and others.

All manufacturers of glass furniture emphasize convenience and comfort of such baths and position them as places for relaxation.

Almost all models of bathtubs are accompanied by a huge number of additional accessories (equipment for whirlpool, aero-massage equipment, special beds and built-in multimedia and audio systems).

Generally speaking, we should note that the glass bathtub is first of all an element of aesthetics and style, but only after that it is a sanitary product. This is the fundamental difference of this bath from all other models.