Foot bath: features and variety of models

In the bathrooms, decorated in the Baroque style, classic and Renaissance, very often you can find elegant models of foot baths. Such designs are very mobile, can be made in the original design and simply elegantly fit into the rich interior. In this article, you will get acquainted with the features of using foot baths, as well as with the variety of design of these models.

If a professional is installing the foot baths, such units can become a chic addition to any bathroom. Despite this, these types of bathtubs have their advantages and disadvantages, some of which make themselves felt only after prolonged use of the unit.

Pros.

• Mobility - This is the main advantage that distinguishes foot baths from other models. They can be installed in absolutely any place and at any time moved to another place. Such mobility allows you to embody the original ideas of designing bathrooms, where the font is in the center of the room or conveniently located near the window.
• Leg models due to their mobility can be made in a variety of forms. Among them, there may be round, oval, square and even asymmetric patterns.
• In fixing standard fonts, only 1 installation method is usually used, while freestanding models can be mounted on legs or placed on a special podium. Such constructions are usually used to mask communications through which water or electricity for a whirlpool / hydromassage is supplied to the font.
• Foot baths are now actively used in the design of bathrooms baroque, art deco or classic, however, when using certain color combinations, forms of legs and font can perfectly fit into any style.

Minuses.

• The classic font can be mounted in the bathroom at any stage of the repair of the premisesSeparate bath models, however, need to be planned in advance taking into account communications, as well as the size of the structure and the room itself. Because of the need to lay underground utilities, such bathtubs are usually advised to be installed in private homes.
• All freestanding bathtubs are heavier than built-in models. Usually they are created from very rigid and durable materials that can provide maximum reliability. The large weight of such fonts forces the owners of the apartment to be more serious about fastening, as well as the reliability of the flooring (this is especially true for houses with weak load-bearing walls or wooden floors).
• Cost - This is one of the most significant disadvantages of foot baths - some models can cost twice as much as standard built-in bathtubs. In addition, the installation of such fonts should be entrusted to a specialist, which means additional costs. In the same paragraph, you can designate the huge time costs that go both to the installation of the bath itself, as well as communications, faucets and other accessories.

All foot baths can be divided according to two criteria: according to the material of manufacture and the shape of the font itself.

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

• metal (from metals and alloys - steel, copper, brass, cast iron);

• polymer (quartz and acrylic models);

• natural (glass, wood, minerals, marble).

Depending on the shape, all foot baths can be divided into:

• classic oval;
• round or convex;
• square;
• non-standard, including angular and asymmetric models.

The standard dimensions of the foot baths are no different from the sizes of classic fonts. Adult models of such bathtubs include all models with a length of 150 to 180 cm and a depth of 36 cm or more.

Modern foot baths can be made of a variety of materials. The choice of material for making the font depends not only on the preferences of the buyer, but also on the style of the room in which the model will be installed.

• Cast iron. Cast-iron bathtubs are considered a classic option that has not lost its relevance for over 50 years. These are incredibly durable models that can withstand almost any load. Cast iron fonts with legs look extremely harmonious and usually become the complement of classic style bathrooms.

• Acrylic. The most obvious plus of acrylic foot baths is the sheer number of shapes and sizes in which such designs can be made. Acrylic models are very ergonomic, beautiful, easy to maintain, have low thermal conductivity and are able to withstand significant loads. In ideal conditions, acrylic bathtubs can last up to several decades.

• Steel. Steel models are lightweight, they can withstand loads, are easy to install, and can also be made in an interesting design.As a minus of steel baths, one can distinguish a high level of noise, which is observed when filling such models with water, as well as high thermal conductivity.

• He cooked. The quilted foot baths are just starting to gain popularity today, but they have already earned a reputation as very reliable, durable and relatively light in weight designs. Kvaril is a high-strength mixture of quartz and acrylic, which is resistant to corrosion and perfectly tolerates the fall of heavy objects.

In addition to the materials described above, in the manufacture of foot baths, rarer substances can also be used: glass, stone, brass, copper, marble, even wood. Each of them can look very harmoniously in a certain style and is selected for a strictly defined style decision.

First, it is worth saying that, unlike built-in models, freestanding foot baths can be made in a completely different design. The boundaries of shapes and sizes in this case are very blurry - these can be either fonts of a classic oval shape, or round, square options.

Particular attention should be paid to the combination of foot baths with different style solutions.

• Classic style. In the style of the classic, the font on the legs is an indispensable element of the interior. Usually there are models of snow-white or cream baths of a standard oval size made of cast iron or acrylic on fancy gilded or silver-plated legs. An important addition to them should be expensive faucets coated with gold or silver.

• Retro. When looking at retro-style bathrooms, you can also often see footed font models. Unlike the classic style, such bathtubs can be made in different colors (black, brown, green, red). In this case, the legs for the font can be gilded, coated with silver or any other paint that fits into the color scheme of the room.

• Minimalism and hi-tech. In these styles, leg constructions are almost never found. Everything is explained by the fact that such styles do not tolerate smooth lines and pretentiousness. In rare cases, freestanding models on black and white platforms can be found here.

• Renaissance and Baroque. These styles are largely reminiscent of the classics, but suggest an even greater number of luxurious elements of interior and plumbing. Fonts made of absolutely any materials can be found here, however they should look rich and be placed on convex gilded legs. Mixers in this case are recommended to be installed strictly under the color scheme of the room.

• Victorian. This style is a softened version of the classics - there are not so many luxurious decor elements, there is no usual gilding and expensive furniture, however, its own special luxury is still present. Fonts on platforms or legs also look great here, but they can be made in a variety of colors. Most often, calm dark tones such as burgundy, purple and gray are used. A feature of this style is a huge number of additional decorative elements that give the room even more sophistication and comfort.

Among the manufacturers that produce the most affordable foot baths, brands such as Grossman, Belbagno (Italy), Besco, Doctor Jet (Russia-Italy), Devon & Devon (Italy), Luxing, Relisan, Riho, Aquastone, Astra For, as well as Recor (Portugal).

Before you buy a specific model on legs, you should consider only 2 factors.

• The material of manufacture. If you want to buy a reliable bath, it is better to choose cast-iron, stone or kvarilny models. These materials are reliable, but poor mobility due to the large weight and complex fastening, which do not allow to move these structures from place to place. If you want a more beautiful and stylish model, then consider options from acrylic, copper, glass or brass - these materials do not have the same strength as cast iron, but in certain styles they will be simply irreplaceable.
• Reliability, rigidity and material of manufacture legs to hold the font.

Since the pros and cons of individual bath materials have already been discussed above, Below you will find the rules for choosing the legs for the font.

• No matter what material your bathtub is made of, buy models of legs exclusively from durable elements that can support the weight of a person and water. Most often, the bathtub legs are made of steel, bronze or enameled iron.
• Bear in mind that elevated font models are overweight.therefore, they exert an increased load on the floor surface. That is why in no case should you install freestanding bathtubs in places with cracked tiles.

• Today, the legs for the bath can be of three varieties.
  • The first variety is purely decorative it complements the interior of the room, while the font itself is mounted on invisible hooks.
  • Second - supporting. These legs may not be as beautiful as decorative, but they effectively support the font and effectively distribute its weight.
  • Third - auxiliary such legs are needed for additional support and insurance of the font in certain places.
• The legs for the bath should be selected based on the style of the font itself, as well as the design of the room. So, in the classic bathrooms, legs in the form of fancy curved leaves or animal paws fit perfectly.
• Some supports for bathtubs can be mounted on a special tape, however, this mounting option is considered not the most reliable. To get the safest and most reliable foot bath, use mounts that use brackets, screws, screws and plates.

Below are beautiful examples of the use of foot baths in various style decisions. Please note that most of the models in the photo are made in white and have elegant gold-plated or silver-plated legs and faucets.

See how to install the feet on the bath in the next video.