Cast Iron Bathtubs of Russian Production: Brands and Their Features

Cast iron bathtubs have long been very popular all over the world. But despite their external attractiveness and affordable cost, they have both advantages and a number of significant disadvantages.

Models manufactured abroad are of the best quality. In comparison, Russian-made goods sometimes exhibit poor enamel quality. This situation is due to the fact that our manufacturers seek to save on production. Another problem of modern cast-iron bathtubs is the irregular shape. Even if these are products with anti-slip coating, you should abandon the idea of ​​getting it under an individual order. Most plumbers recommend choosing a bathtub in stock, looking closely at each model presented.

The cost of the final product will depend on many factors:

• quality;
• dimensions;
• availability of additional features.

Describing the advantages and disadvantages of cast-iron bathtubs, one can not help but say that much depends on the shape. The most popular in the modern market are two types of bathtubs:

• rectangular;
• oval.

The main advantages of models of domestic manufacturers:

• you can adjust the height of the legs;
• there are convenient handles on some models;
• water temperature lasts longer;
• comfortable flat bottom;
• there is an anti-slip coating;
• for the back, the manufacturer has provided a comfortable side.

Of the disadvantages:

• enamel can be easily scratched;
• heavy construction weight;
• installation of an oval bath will require a lot of space;
• over time, the coating darkens.

In Russia, several factories are engaged in the manufacture of cast-iron bathtubs. Among the most popular models are products of the following dimensions:

• 170x70 cm;
• 140x70 cm;
• 180x80 cm;
• 150x70 cm;
• 100x70 cm.

High quality enamel is due to the presence of silver ions in its composition. Plant engineers say that such an additive can improve the quality of water and disinfect the surface. The composition of the enamel has been patented and is a proprietary product of the plant. In stores, you can choose a suitable model from 10 presented by the factory:

• "Prestige-1.5";
• "Prestige-1.7";
• "Ressa-1.7";
• "Ressa-1.5";
• "Yumika";
• PRADA;
• Laguna Lux;
• "Triumph";
• City
• "Baby."

The length of the described goods - 1.5 meters, width - 70 centimeters. At a depth of 40 centimeters, the bath has a volume of 164 liters. The weight of the product is 90 kilograms, which is not the largest indicator for cast iron products.

By name, it is easy to guess that its length is increased (compared to the previous version) by 20 centimeters. The width remained the same as the depth. The volume of the bath is 191 liters, weight increased to 99 kilograms.

Product length - 170 centimeters, width and depth - as in the previous two options. The volume of the containing liquid is 189 liters, the weight of the structure is 99 kilograms. Legs are not included in the package.

A bath without legs with a length of 150 centimeters and a width of 70 cm. The standard depth is 40 centimeters. The product can hold up to 162 liters of water. The weight of the cast iron product is 90 kg.

With a length of 1.7 m, this bath has a width increased by 50 centimeters, so it is 75 cm. Volume - 185 liters, product weight - 102 kg. No legs are supplied to the bath.

This product offers an increased width of 750 mm and a depth of 415 mm. The bathing volume of the bath is 192 liters with a product weight of 106 kilograms.

This is one of the most capacious models, while its length is only 1.5 meters and the depth is 44.5 cm. The mass of the bath without legs is 104 kilograms. The width of the product is 70 centimeters, which is quite enough for a person of average build.

The weight of this model is 106 kilograms, the swimming volume is 192 liters, the length and width in millimeters is 1700 * 750.

The presented option weighs the same as the previous one, only with a similar width of 70 cm, the length of the bath is 1.5 meters.

An ideal solution for small-sized apartments, where it is not always possible to install a standard-size structure due to a lack of free space. The length of the bathtub is 1.20 m. The standard width is 700 mm, and the depth is slightly increased to 44 cm. The volume of enclosed water is 155 liters, the weight of the structure is 86 kg.

Another advantage of the baths of the Novokuznetsk plant can be called use of a special enamel formula. To achieve the desired result, the composition is applied in 3 layers. This approach allows you to get durable products, with a special resistance to damage. A series called Nostalgie is popular.

All models of cast-iron bathtubs can be divided into 2 types:

• recessed;
• freestanding.

Most often, a built-in structure is installed, the difference of which is that it is adjacent to the wall, and its walls are hidden behind a decorative canvas. Detached are sold with beautiful designer legs, they are ideal for large areas.

When choosing a bath, it is worth considering not only the attractiveness of the product, but also its dimensions and shape. Non-standard are rare, more often they have to be ordered individually. It is very important to take into account exactly where the drain is located. If no overhaul is planned, it is better that the location of the communications coincides with where the manufacturer made a hole in the bathtub for water drainage.

When the apartment is supposed to be overhauled with the renewal of communications, any of the options is suitable, because the pipes will be laid in a new way. On the forums you can often see how users are advised to put boards under the design, but this is not worth it. It is worth taking into account the fact that changing the height of the legs will not work. Today you can see that the walls of modern cast-iron products have become thinner than several decades ago. This allowed to reduce the weight of the structure, but this did not affect the strength.

See the video below for the pros and cons of cast-iron bathtubs.