Roca cast iron bathtubs: advantages and disadvantages, varieties, choice

The arrangement of the bathroom is one of the most difficult stages of repair. The biggest difficulty that almost everyone faces is choosing the right bath. It must meet a large number of requirements, including reliability, strength, durability, and have a nice design.

Based on all these characteristics, we can conclude that the best choice is a cast-iron bathtub. Roca, the company that manufactures them, enjoys an excellent reputation among consumers.

Roca is a company that operates not only in Russia, but around the world. Initially, the brand appeared in Spain. During the first years of its operation, Roca produced cast iron radiators for heating systems. Then, boilers were introduced into the assortment of the company, and later, in 1929, the company began to produce cast-iron bathtubs, which are currently sold in many countries of the world and are in demand among buyers.

Now Roca is one of the world leaders in this industry. One of the main tasks of the company is to help the end consumer in the arrangement of comfortable and beautiful bathrooms, with which she successfully copes.

For the first time, the company opened its branches in countries other than Spain, in 1990. So, Roca departments appeared in England, Germany, Italy, China, Argentina, Morocco, Brazil and Russia. The company has been operating in our country since 2004. Geographically, the company is located in Tosno, where the company’s factory is located. The company employs experienced employees who manufacture products under the Roca trademark, based on the latest achievements of science and technology. All products comply with both Russian and international quality standards.

The Roca cast-iron bathtub is a unique plumbing fixture. She has her own individual characteristics. Before you purchase such a device, It is important to study all its advantages and disadvantages.

The advantages of cast iron bathtubs from Roca include several features.

• High strength. In this regard, cast-iron devices are significantly superior to bathtubs made of any other materials (including acrylic). So, cast iron bathtubs are quite strong and can withstand almost any load due to the rather thick walls. In this regard, the manufacturer guarantees that the bath will last you at least 10 years.
• Reliability. It is no secret that to this day in many houses and apartments there are still cast-iron bathtubs that were produced and installed back in the days of the Soviet Union. Cast iron products from the Spanish company Roca have the same advantages: they do not crack or burst under the influence of external factors or over time. In addition, the bath maintains its shape for a long time without deforming or rusting. All these indicators indicate that the cast-iron bath is able to withstand people of various sizes.
• Cast iron - This is a material that due to its physical properties is able to retain heat for a long time. Due to this quality, bathing can turn into a rather long relaxing procedure, since water will maintain a high temperature for a long time without cooling down.
• Long service life due to all of the above positive characteristics of cast iron bathtubs.

However, despite the presence of a large number of positive characteristics, cast iron bathtubs from the Roca trademark have several disadvantages. Consider the main ones.

• In the assortment line of the Spanish manufacturer there are restrictions on the shape and size of the bath. This is due to the nuances of the production and use of cast iron. Thus, the creation of a custom bathtub made to order from this material will be quite expensive and generally unprofitable. Therefore, cast iron products from Roca are for the most part suitable for those people who own bathtubs in standard sizes and shapes.
• A large mass of the product. In connection with this characteristic, all processes associated with the transportation, installation and dismantling of the bath are quite complex and time-consuming. Therefore, they will not be able to cope with them on their own, they will have to attract assistants.
• Lack of additional equipment. Products from Roca are classic products that are not endowed with any additional devices that increase the comfort of using the bath.

Thus, having analyzed all the advantages and disadvantages of cast iron products from the Spanish manufacturer, we can conclude that they are suitable only for people who want to buy a simple, but high-quality and reliable bathtub that will perform its direct functions for a long time. If you want to get premium equipment (including hydromassage, jacuzzi function, etc.), then you should start looking for more modern models.

Among the entire range of Roca cast iron bathtubs, several types can be distinguished:

• with and without anti-slip coating;
• on the legs;
• colored.

So, the presence or absence of an anti-slip coating is a characteristic on which the safety of the adoption of water procedures will depend. In the first case, they will be as safe and convenient as possible, and in the second, there is a chance of injury. That is why you should choose a model that will have a similar property.

The product on the legs allows use the space under the bathroom for storage. In some cases, this may look untidy, which is why buyers often acquire solid designs. A product with legs can fit well into some interior solutions, but at the same time it is less stable (this characteristic is especially important for older people, children, as well as users with a large body weight).

There are 2 main types of cast-iron devices from the Spanish manufacturer: rectangular and oval. At the same time, among the rectangular ones, the following models are most popular among consumers:

• Belice

• Akira;

• Ming;

• Tampa;

• Haiti;

• Malibu;

• Continental

• Banaeso.

As for the oval models, among them we can distinguish:

• Carmen;

• Newcast

The most common sizes of cast-iron bathtubs from the Spanish company Roca are the following parameters:

• 170x70 cm;
• 150x70 cm;
• 170x75 cm;
• 180x80 cm;
• 160x70 cm;
• 180x75 cm;
• 170x80 cm;
• 175x70 cm;
• 180x70 cm;
• 140x70 cm.

Consider the most popular bath models from Roca:

• Continental 170x70 - high-quality product with anti-slip coating;

• Malibu 170x75 - the model has an attractive external design;

• Haiti 170 × 80 - The main advantage is the presence of handles;

• Malibu 170x70 - a bathtub of a standard form;

• Malibu 150x75 - the product is not suitable for tall people;

• Malibu 160 × 75 - the product has a high cost;

• Akira - has a convenient drain in the center of the bathroom;

• Continental 150 × 70 - one of the standard models;

• Newcast - an elegant oval bathtub.

The selection of the Roca cast iron bathtub should be based on your individual needs as well as the characteristics of the bathroom.

The most optimal choice is products from the middle price category. Remember that too low a price is the first sign that you are offered a low-quality product, a defective bath or a fake.

When choosing, it is also important to pay attention to the shape of the bowl. The assortment of the company includes rectangular and oval cast-iron products.

The size of the tank matters in cases where the bathroom is quite small in size. In this sense, it should be remembered that in addition to the bathroom, you also need to install other plumbing devices in the room - a sink, toilet and others.

Pay attention to the presence of additional systems or elements. So, for example, a device with handles will be convenient for older people or children, and the anti-slip coating will protect it from falling. Carefully read the instructions for the product, Consult a sales assistant if necessary.

Cast iron products from the Spanish manufacturer Roca received rather mixed reviews. There are both positive and negative opinions.

As for the positive characteristics, then Buyers most often highlight the affordable cost of products, as well as their strength and reliability. In addition, many models are endowed with an anti-slip coating, which increases the usability of the bath.

Thus, according to consumer reviews, it is impossible to draw an unambiguous conclusion about product quality. Some models are more popular, but even their customers find disadvantages. Before buying, you need to make sure that you make it in the official Roca store - so you will protect yourself from scammers and fakes.

In the next video, watch a video review of the Roca bath.