Corner baths - types, sizes and advantages

If you are the owner of a small bathroom, the purchase of a corner bathtub is a great solution. Compared to a traditional rectangular bathtub, this type will help save space with its compact size. In addition, you will get a great design element for your interior and feel for yourself how convenient is a corner bath in use.

Many people think that a corner bathtub has the form of an isosceles triangle, one side of which is rounded. This opinion is wrong.

Now on the market of sanitary ware you can find a corner bathtub in a wide variety of shapes:

• triangular
• asymmetrical polyhedrons
• trapezoidal
• one corner can be rounded or beveled.

Each model is produced in right-hand or left-hand version. Pay attention to this point, ask the consultants to choose the right oriented bathtub.

The industry produces bathtubs in a variety of models from the simplest to the designer. The introduction of new materials in production has made it possible to give this sanitary product unexpected shapes. Thanks to the widest assortment and a large price range a buyer with any income can buy a new bathtub.

Depending on the material of manufacture, all corner baths are divided into:

They are characterized by a low cost and a lifetime of approximately ten to fifteen years. Steel baths are not very popular, but, nevertheless, they are always on sale.

This type of bathtub has long been well proven due to its high performance, quality and durability. The service life can be up to 20 years. The only disadvantage of these bathtubs is a lot of weight.

Finding a cast iron bathtub is not easy. This is due to the fact that the production of such baths requires large production facilities for melting cast iron. Accordingly, the cost of the cast-iron bath is high enough, and it is impossible to install in it, for example, jets for whirlpool, as it perfectly conducts electricity. Moreover, the installation of such a bathtub requires grounding. Innovative materials in the production of baths successfully compete in all qualitative indicators with cast iron.

Tubs of this type are characterized by affordability, a wide range and inexpensive price. The use of acrylic provides the opportunity to produce products in a huge variety of shapes, colors and sizes. The service life of acrylic bathtub is about ten to fifteen years, moreover, the coating is restorable and you can always upgrade it without large financial expenses. Usually the faucet is included with the bath, but you can choose another suitable model.

If the bath has a whirlpool, then taking a bath will become for you not only a hygienic procedure, but also will contribute to relaxation or toning the body, which is very good for health.

Acrylic bathtub is an environmentally safe product, because acrylic can not cause allergic reactions, and it is impossible for bacteria and fungi to appear on the acrylic surface. This type is characterized by low thermal conductivity, so the water cools down slowly.

By standards, triangular baths are often characterized by such dimensions as: sides of the sides are 1.5 to 1.8 meters, depth - from 0.48 to 0.65 meters, and the total volume - not more than 400 liters.

The traditional length of the corners of the bath does not have more than 1.5 meters. But if the bathroom has a lot of space, there are non-standard models in the range, which have larger dimensions.

There is a huge range of sizes of corner bath on the market of sanitary ware. You can purchase a modest model or quite large in size. Basically, the triangular bath can be from 0,9x0,9 m to 2x2 m. The popular size of a corner bath is 120 x 120 cm and 150 x 150 cm.

If we talk about the "rectangular" model, its dimensions are presented from 0.7 to 2 meters.

The height of different models also varies - from 45 to 80 cm.

The internal dimensions of the bath are much smaller than the external ones, but this does not have a great impact on its comfort.

The difference in size can play a significant role only when installing in small rooms, when every inch of space is valuable. For larger rooms, functionality and comfort are important, size and volume do not matter. In a large bath can comfortably accommodate three people.

Huge bathtubs, which can accommodate several people, also have backrests for sitting. In medium and large bathtubs it is possible to stay in both positions: sitting and lying down.

Hydromassage has a positive effect on human health and internal well-being. This function is very popular among buyers of corner baths.

In the struggle for customers, manufacturers are trying to diversify the functions of whirlpool corner baths and equip them:

• remote control;
• aeromassage;
• color and chromotherapy;
• aromatherapy;
• Water jets power control;
• padded headrests;
• built-in towel holders;
• additional seats for foot baths;
• water level sensors;
• overflow protection function;
• automatic disinfection.

Acrylic bathtubs of the same shape and model can be optionally equipped with a whirlpool function. You have the right to choose a complete set. For simple models, this function is practically not provided. But the more expensive models not only have a hydromassage and aero-massage, but also are equipped with special lighting, a mixer, which simulates a waterfall and many other options.

The sizes of corner and whirlpool baths are approximately as the sides are from 1.5x1.5 m to 1.8x1.8 m, and the height usually ranges from 0.6 to 0.7 m.

Asymmetrical and symmetrical corner bathtubs can be used in the bathroom regardless of its area.

Today there is a huge range of corner baths in size, its standard length is 1.85 meters.

Triangular bathtub will also help to use its one corner for any elements of the interior of the room. For a small bathroom a triangular bathtub will be an excellent solution to the problem of small space, because it allows you to save a lot of space.

Many models of corner bathtubs are equipped with built-in shelves and places for storing personal hygiene products, which helps to optimize space and make it as functional and comfortable as possible.

The sizes of these bathtubs vary from 1.20 to 1.85 meters, which makes it possible to choose the variant that will suit your bathroom best. Very useful is the fact that they can have both left- and right-side versions, and this will greatly help with installation and connection.

Different manufacturers offer their own size range of bathtubs. For example, the company Ravak produces a symmetric bath: 1.3x1.3 m, 1.4x1.4 m, 1.5x1.5 m. The range of asymmetric is much larger: 1.7x1.05 m, 1.4x1.05 m, 1.85x1.05 m, 1.5x1.0 m, 1.6x1.05 m, 1.5x1.05 m, 1.7x1.1 m, 1.5x0.75 m and 1.6x0.75 m.

Before buying a corner bath, you should familiarize yourself with the list of quality manufacturers, in order to buy a good product that meets all the parameters.

Italian, Slovenian, Latvian and Chinese brands have gained well-deserved popularity. But the most popular and expensive are, of course, corner baths from Italy. They are characterized by high quality characteristics, practicality and unique design solutions. The Italian bath will always give any bathroom luxury, elegance and originality. In Europe, such baths are often installed directly in bedrooms.

Generally, the manufacturer's warranty period for a triangular acrylic bath is five years, and additional parts can already be replaced for ten years.

Corner bathtubs have already earned a great reputation among buyers. But in addition to the advantages, they also have some disadvantages. Let's look into this in more detail.

The advantages of using a corner bath are:

• a beautiful detail of the interior. The bathtub is able to embellish any bathroom, as well as bring originality and uniqueness to the design of the room
• trendy and luxurious bathtub is in great demand among the owners of large apartments and private houses. After all, in rooms of large size, you can install not only bathtubs of various modifications, but also mini-pools
• ease of use. Located on the diagonal, the bowl allows you to buy a larger bath, as a result, taking a bath will be a comfortable time of pastime.

Disadvantages of using the following:

• Minor space savings. The smallest size of this type of bath is 0.9x0.9 m. If, for example, take a bathroom in "Khrushchevka", then such a bath will take up almost all the space. You can talk about saving space if you install a rectangular model, one corner of which will be beveled.
• Price policy. Corner baths, as a rule, are more expensive than conventional ones. Pleasure is worth paying for - this rule applies to the purchase of a corner bathtub.
• High sensitivity to detergents. While taking care of the bathtub, you cannot use abrasive detergents and hard sponges, which can break the integrity of the coating
• It is difficult for housewives to wash a corner bathbecause its dimensions are wide enough, and to wash it, you need to get into it with your feet. About, what to clean an acrylic bathtubRead our other article.
• Water consumption increases. The average capacity of a corner bath is from two hundred to four hundred liters of water. Therefore, you will have to wait a long time for the bath to fill up, and the volume of water used will increase significantly.

Before installation, you should measure the corners and the evenness of the walls. They must be flat and have an angle of ninety degrees. If there are irregularities on the walls, then this defect should be removed. If there are tile on the walls and its installation took place without observing the accuracy of the corners, then you should be prepared that during the installation of the corner bath will not adjoin the wall evenly. Therefore, you should first choose the future bath and plumbing, and only then proceed to the bathroom renovation.

There are two ways to install the bathtub structure:

1. Mounting on the base, which is prepared in advance.

2. Installation on legs and brackets made of metal.

To mount the bathtub to the base, first place it against the walls.Make sure that all the surfaces fit together evenly and only then proceed to form the base. Bricks, blocks or cement mortar can be used for this purpose.

Once the base has been laid, you should wait one or two daysAfter laying the foundation, you should wait one or two days for it to properly set and then install the bathtub.

After installing the bathtub, you should connect it to the power supply, sewerage and water. All systems should be tested by filling the tub and checking for leaks. If there are no leaks anywhere, then everything is done correctly.

If the bathtub is not tight against the wall, you should seal the walls with silicone sealant, and then cover it all with a special tape or use a skirting board for the bath.

When buying a steel bathtub, special attention should be paid to its installation. It must be attached hermetically and stablyto create less noise.

A standard corner bathtub is about 1.5-1.6 meters, it's almost the same size as a rectangular bathtub, but the volume will be much larger. In a corner bath can fit two people at once and feel comfortable.

When buying a bath you should take into account that it can be right-handed and left-handed, as well as asymmetrical and symmetrical, its sides can be different or the same. When selecting a bath also take into account where the drain is located.

Before you purchase a bathtub, you should measure the room, determine the shape and size of the product.To know which model is suitable for you and your bathroom. It is impossible to determine the size by eye, because visually the bathtub seems much larger than it can fit in your room. And remember, a rectangular design bath will take up more space in the room than a corner one.