There are many types of sanitary equipment that deserve attention. But even on this background, baths from acrylic with an asymmetric form are beneficial. It is worth knowing what they happen, what brand products should be trusted how to use these devices in the interior and other nuances of choice.
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Peculiarities
Another 3-4 decades ago there were no special choice for users. They could only apply steel and cast-iron baths in their apartments. The appearance of acrylic asymmetric baths instantly split the audience and even experts on 2 opposing camps. Some believe that this is the perfect solution for all cases, others - what to consider acrylics as a serious choice is not necessary.
The creation of asymmetric structures from acrylic is just easier than from metal, because it is plastic and more convenient in operation. That is why such material is very valued by designers. In order to increase the strength of the product, it is outside coated with a layer of epoxy resin and put on a frame of metal structures. Often on the Internet you can find lists of positive and negative properties of acrylic.
It is not necessary to navigate only on them - after all, a lot depends on the proper use of the material. As for the asymmetric form, it itself looks interesting and extraordinary.
Advantages and disadvantages
Asymmetric baths appeared relatively recently, because before there were no relevant technologies. Products are made based on acrylic leaf. Because in plus such designs can be written:
- the uniqueness of the appearance (in the bathroom a kind of features);
- minimal thermal conductivity (will please especially those who like to take a bath longer);
- Maintaining a pleasant appearance is simply due to contact with hot water;
- Easy to eliminate not only superficial scratches, but even serious holes and cracks.
The weaknesses of acrylic design will be:
- Pretty large sizes (asymmetric bath will always take more space than rectangular);
- Excessive flexibility and deformability (though, this is more likely to low-quality budget class models);
- Insufficient resistance to significant load (when the bathroom uses "sweaty" people).
Varieties
The traditional angular bath can be considered a very good type of asymmetric design. Such products look very beautiful and immediately add charm to the room. You can leave more space for imagination. At the same time, the angular execution is also quite convenient. In such a bath is easy to take virtually any position, which is needed when washing or showering.
Please be aware that corner baths can have the left and right format. It is easy to determine. We need only turn to the longest verge sanitaryware face. See you need on which side of an observer is a right angle.
It should also be noted that the corner bath more expensive than having a simple structure.
And those that are made of more elaborate scheme, naturally are the most expensive products. That is why the chase for unique forms of font experts do not recommend. They advise is better to pay attention to the selection of acrylic species. We are talking about technical and industrial forms of it. Technical type:
- used in the manufacture of bath cups;
- It is long enough;
- resistant to wear and mechanical stress;
- relatively reliable.
But at the same time popular and sanitary acrylic . It retains all the valuable qualities of a "technical" one. Due to the special additives not lock the development of health-threatening infections.
In addition, it is worth noting the use of other additives that make more plastic cup, protect it from burning out, simplify subsequent repair.
Dimensions
Rectangular and asymmetrical bath acrylic length are 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 or 1.8 m. This includes models:
- 150x90 cm;
- 160h90 cm;
- 150h100 cm;
- 150h75 cm;
- 150h80 cm;
- 160h90 cm;
- 170h90 cm;
- 170h100 cm;
- 170h110 see.
Thus sufficiently frequent pattern with a width of 0.7 and 0.8 m. This includes such dimensions as 120h70, 130h70 cm 140x70 cm 140h80 cm. A typical depth of 38 cm. The recommended installation depth is 60 ± 2 cm. countdown thus conducted from the floor to the upper face of the rim. Can meet and elongated baths (1.9 or 2 m) with a width of 0.8-1.1 m. But sell their relatively rare. The same problem applies to all looking for a model 140x90 cm, 140h100 cm. In the angular segment is dominated by the following parameters:
- 1.4-1.7 m length;
- width 1.4-1.7 m;
- depth - not less than 0.4 m;
- mounting height - 60 ± 2 cm.
Accommodation options
Oddly enough but even the standard "Khrushchev" early series may be suitable to accommodate the asymmetric baths . Let the total area of the room is about 3 m while its dimensions are equal 1,6h1,9 m most cases, then put to a distal bath and sink (optional - toilet).. To the long wall. If you plan to take place also for a washing machine, it is necessary to put severely to the left, otherwise not be able to take even the minimum area for passage.
You can also use corner models. But it is better that they were smaller. Then the placement of the bath will not be any problems. Even more, it will be released quite significant place on the short wall. There will be a saccine or toilet.
Occasionally, asymmetric angular baths put a long facet to the wall. It can even take completely. Then there will be more space in the middle of the bathroom, there it will turn out to place everything you need. In the square room, it is better to purchase symmetric angular baths. In narrow elongated spaces, on the contrary, asymmetric designs disclose all its advantages.
Manufacturers
Pretty high popularity Stamps Bas. . The assortment of this Russian manufacturer includes approximately 100 different models. The production process involves the use of advanced foreign equipment. Therefore, compliance with international standards is fully achieved. All modifications are calculated both integrated and on a separate installation. The positive side of Bas is warranty service for 10 years. Bath cost will also please consumers.
But the perfect smells and periodic complaints are interfered with this brand. Yes, and the design of some modifications is not too good.
Another Russian Mark - Triton . Products of this manufacturer are familiar not only in our country, but also in neighboring states. The technological process involves the use of methods of vacuum stamping, which has greatly proven itself. The assortment has many versions differing in dimensions. It's not difficult to buy and a decent version with minor costs.
However, sometimes there are defective specimens. In addition, it will have to check if the thin walls are not too much in a specific model.
A higher level is characteristic of Polish products. Brand Kolo. . At its factories, the equipment has recently installed. The warranty period is quite satisfactory, there are modifications of a variety of design, however, you can not find KOLO products everywhere.
From Spain are shipped Baths Pool Spa . This company pays special attention to the design quality of its products. It takes no less carefully for the variety of the line and for its quality. Completing each model, developers take into account all the needs of the consumer.
The wear resistance of the original at a high level, but it will cost it quite expensive, and the likelihood of buying fake is very large.
Spanish solid competition can be Russian Brand Aquanet. . The vast majority of the experts noted that it is the best Russian brand. It can offer a variety of products and features robust construction quality. Like consumers, of course, and a variety of additional equipment products.
However nevertheless sometimes deliver thin wall issues and lack the ability to carry load.
The review should also mention Cersanit. . This company - one of the global leaders in the production of acrylic bathtubs. It brings together Polish, Russian and Romanian capital. In Russia it is on Cersanit accounts for a significant part of the market. Cost of goods many times lower than that of counterparts from the EU, however, cost-effective version of little use for people with large body mass.
The highest quality, according to some experts, is typical Roca products . This is a foreign brand, which suffered all focused on the production of our country within the Russian Federation. It was possible to do so without loss of quality. You can select a variety of modifications.
But, like any other successful brand, Roca has attracted increased attention of counterfeiters, so choose the right design is very difficult.
Good may come more products of such brands:
- "Aquatech";
- "1MarKa";
- Alpen.
Recommendations for choosing
Even if you have money to buy good-quality bath leading manufacturer, and it is certainly not fake, it is necessary to take into account many other niceties. In any respectable the sanitary store can offer a very wide range of even 1 or 2 leading brands. Attention must be paid to the kind of the used acrylic. Models based on ABS / PMMA are, in fact, an elastic plastic. But polymethyl is an organic glass with a homogeneous structure.
If you are using ABS / PMMA, then the share of ABS have about 90% of the total weight. Polymethyl thus only used for the outer layer. This combination looks good. However, the wear will be quite intense. Normally operate the bath can be no more than 3-5 years.
The reason is simple: the ABS is hygroscopic. Once saturated with moisture it starts to break down quickly. The surface layer of PMMA erased very quickly. Therefore advised to give preference to the most durable products made of reinforced PMMA. They have worked for at least 10 years under normal use.
Whether to trust a sales assistant, all decide for themselves. However, listen to their advice still stands. These people can tell a lot about the technical parameters of a particular bath, which are not obvious to the nonspecialist.
It is important to independently assess the number of layers in sanitary products. You can see them all when viewed from the side edge.
3 layer - is ABS and polymethyl basis. In designs with pure PMMA and the base there is always only these 2 layers. But not always, more durable construction is definitely better. It is not necessary where the use of the bathroom will only periodically. Because in a country house, you can choose the cheapest model.
Critical, however, the actual thickness of the face layer of acrylic. It can range from 2 to 6.5 mm. Of course, the thicker the better. Do not trust the sellers said about the fact that not enough smooth inner surface - it is such a high-tech development. In fact, for the tricky terms and reasoning lies not nothing but a frankly poor quality.
Understand the administration of retail chains and retailers can: they are trying to sell arms to non-liquid goods. However, the buyer should observe first of all their interest. Normally, no bumps and humps should not be. Attached firmly to a good bath hand can not slip. She would like to adhere to the surface as to clean the windowpane.
The layer thickness should be exactly the same all over. Part of unscrupulous manufacturers trying to reinforce the ends of the maximum, and the other parts are doing is frankly bad. Sophisticated buyers will not fall into such a trap - they will click on the cup bottom and the walls in different places. Then it becomes clear how well the reinforcement throughout.
Additional verification is done with the help of a flashlight. It is pressed against the bottom of the bath. Turn on the flashlight, put the palms together. On the other hand, the inside of the lumen should not be visible. If it is clearly visible, it means that the products of poor quality. When choosing a bulk bath with high walls convenient to carry out the test lamp together.
Especially important such tests when choosing plumbing dubious origin, or when buying an unknown hitherto store. It is best to go shopping in large retail chains or branches of the official producers. But there is sometimes necessary to carry out tests, especially if you have to choose a bath budget segment.
Height good bath is 0.65-0.75 m above the floor level. When the depth of the inner cup should be from 0.5 to 0.6 m.
Beautiful examples in the interior
Here's what a pure white asymmetrical acrylic bathtub. In combination with light-wood floors and a rich dark color of the walls, it looks very attractive. Its role and the mirror surface.
Angle white model surrounded by dark surfaces may look so. Special charm composition adds the original picture on the wall and skillful manipulation of light.
Acrylic asymmetric bath can be beautifully combined with wood surfaces. It is logical continuation of the snow-white floor. Light chocolate inclusion and decorative items are very appropriate fit into such a composition.
A good alternative is the game of red and white colors. They intertwine as appropriate as possible.
On how to choose an acrylic bath, see the following video.