Over the past few years, round bathtubs have gained great popularity and have become a symbol of good relaxation. Each owner of such a product can confidently say that such a bath will be a great way to relax at the end of the day. If you like comfort, coupled with a custom design, then you will not regret the purchase, and the bathroom will become a favorite place in the apartment.
In today's market you can find a huge amount of plumbing, which will appeal to even the most fastidious owners.
Advantages and disadvantages
Many perceive the bathtub as a container designed to perform hygiene procedures. However, even ordinary bathing can be turned into a vacation, which can easily replace a visit to the spa-salon. You don’t have to pay for such a procedure, and all that is needed for pleasure is the purchase of flavored foam or bath salt. If you wish, you can add romance: turn on your favorite music, light candles.
This bathroom has many positive qualities.
- First of all, note the convenience. Such bathtubs are quite spacious and will be an excellent solution for lovers of joint water procedures. Not only adults, but also children will be happy with such a purchase, because this bathtub can become a full-fledged children's pool in which kids can swim all year round.
- Such a product boasts an appearance. The market has many models with a variety of designs, and the owners can choose a bath, starting from the interior of the room.
- The aesthetic component also plays a significant role.. If you want to update the room, but there is no desire to make repairs, you can just buy a round bathtub, which will give the room a luxury.
- Round bathtubs are premium products. Such models have high technical characteristics. And if the manufacturer does not provide for any components, then users are given the opportunity to purchase and install everything they need themselves, the design allows this. Almost all manufacturers of round bathtubs produce their products taking into account the structure of the human body, which allows you to get maximum pleasure from the adoption of water procedures.
Despite all the positive qualities, such products have negative sides.
- First of all, the dimensions of the tank are noted, such a product can not be placed in every apartment because of the diameter of the bowl. If you have a small house, then installing a similar bath, you will lose a lot of free space in the room.
- If there are small children in the family who like to splash around in the home pool, then they should not be left unattended, since almost all round bathtubs have impressive depth.
- Another significant drawback of this solution is uneconomical. Even narrow-bottomed models hold a lot of water.
- For one full shower, a person spends 50-100 liters of water, and up to 600-700 liters may be required to fill large round bathtubs. Based on this, it can be understood that such products are luxury plumbing, the use of which carries extra costs.
Materials of manufacture
In the modern market, rounded bathtubs from a wide variety of materials are presented, so that such a purchase will fit into absolutely any room design. If the room is made in hi-tech style, then the owners will most likely like products made of stainless steel or glass. For lovers of classic interior fit models of natural wood. Below will be described all the materials from which round bathtubs are made.
A rock
If the budget is not limited, then you can buy in a bathtub made of natural stone. Similar items are made made of marble chips and are distinguished by large dimensions, weightiness and high cost. Such models require special care, but can serve for a very long time.
If you do not want to overpay for natural stone, you can purchase product made of artificial material.
Products made of cast marble are several times cheaper, and in appearance they are in no way inferior to their closest competitor.
Steel and cast iron
Many people mistakenly believe that cast-iron bathtubs went out of production in the days of the USSR, however, products from this material are produced to this day, although not in such large quantities. Due to chemical features cast iron is better than any other metal can maintain the temperature of the water, thereby increasing the time of taking a bath. On the inside, a cast-iron bathtub is covered with a layer of enamel, which perfectly withstands even sudden changes in temperature.
Products manufactured during the Soviet era always had a heavy weight, but modern imported models are much lighter than domestic ones.
Steel solutions are lightweight and can not be compared with cast-iron competitors. The thicker the layer of steel from which the bathtub is made, the more expensive and more reliable it will be. However, this material has a negative side: steel does not retain heat well. Every year, such products are becoming less and less popular.
Wood and glass
Bathtubs made of glass and natural wood are most often purchased by lovers of exotic. Glass models look rather unusual, but modern and almost always arouse admiration of the guests. Many manufacturers produce such solutions to order, and future owners can choose the right accessories and the right color. However, before going to the store, it should be borne in mind that such products are very expensive, as they are made of heavy-duty tempered glass.
Most often used during production larch, oak or walnut. The fact is that such tree species have a pleasant aroma that persists even if processed several times. Many owners are afraid that constant contact with water will adversely affect the condition of the wooden bath, but this opinion is erroneous, since oak is not subjected to deformation even when it is constantly in the water, but, on the contrary, is afraid of its absence.
If you are the owner of a wooden bathtub and you have to leave home for a long time, then manufacturers recommend filling it with water before leaving.
Acrylic and Quaril
The vast majority of round bathtubs on the market are made of acrylic. The popularity is explained by its low cost, the absence of the need for special care, the ability to retain heat and lightness of the material. In the presence of a partner, such a bath can be raised to any floor, even without any tools.
If the bathroom itself is also round, then such products will look especially beautiful.
Kvaril is a combination of acrylic and quartz. Such bathtubs have a long service life, shine and retains heat well. In addition, qvar has a soundproofing property, so that the neighbors below will not hear the sounds of water.
Shape and size
All round bathtubs are divided into 3 types in their form:
- products with semicircular outer walls;
- cup-shaped models when the diameter of the bottom is much smaller than the diameter of the upper part;
- a cylinder-shaped bath when the diameter of the bottom is equal to the diameter of the top.
For daily use, experts recommend buying cup-shaped models., because such a solution allows you to consume the least amount of water. If you live in an apartment building and you have a water meter installed, then such a bath will save a considerable part of the budget.
When talking about the size of round bathtubs, three dimensions are usually mentioned: top diameter, height and depth.
The smallest round bathtubs are considered to be 120x120 cm models. On the modern market, products with a diameter of 150 cm are especially popular. If the diameter of the container is 180 cm, then a person will easily fit in a lying position, and if you want to take water procedures at the same time, two can at once. 180x180 models are not recommended for installation in apartment buildings, as they are full-fledged mini-pools.
The depth is considered to be the distance from the center of the upper circle to the bottom of the bowl. All products on the modern market have a depth of 40 to 70 centimeters, but if desired, the owners can always order an exclusive option.
Many do not see the difference between height and depth. The height of the bath is the distance from the top of the rim to the floor. Most often, it ranges from 45 to 85 cm.
A small round bath can hold from 350 liters of water, and a large one - up to 750 liters.
Additional components
If the owners are not satisfied with the basic equipment of the bath, then they can always buy additional items. To give your bathing even more comfort, you can purchase a rubber anti-slip mat, a water heater, neon lighting, a hydromassage system, elbows for your head, as well as fragrances. If the budget allows, then experts recommend additionally spend money on a water disinfection system.
The video below provides recommendations for caring for the bathroom.