Modern bathrooms do not necessarily include such an element as a bathtub: many knowingly refuse it in favor of a shower cabin. But there are those who believe that without a bath, the arrangement of the bathroom will be inferior, especially if there is a child in the family. Bath adherents have access to a wide range of both domestic products and products from European countries - recognized trendsetters in the plumbing industry. One of these manufacturers is the Czech brand Riho.
About Brand
Riho is a subsidiary of a large international concern, which, in addition to the Czech Republic, has branches in the Netherlands, Germany, Hungary, Poland. Successfully operating since the 80s of the last century, the Dutch company Riho International has been producing solariums and accessories for them. But gradually this segment ceased to be profitable, and management began to master the plumbing industry. The change of political regimes in Europe after the fall of the Berlin Wall opened the markets of the former socialist camp countries for cooperation with the whole world.
The Dutch took into account that the history of the production of sanitary ware in the Czech Republic has deep roots and traditions, because at the end of the 19th century high-quality and durable equipment was made there.
In 1994, Riho International opened the company AS Riho CZ in a small town located in the Czech region of Moravia. The main focus for the new plant are acrylic bathtubs, whose popularity then grew by leaps and bounds.
Today, the plant produces acrylic bathtubs and shower trays, hydromassage systems, composite bathtubs (cast marble), cabins, curtains, a whole set of accessories, and even bathroom furniture.Riho production is equipped with modern technologies, quickly responds to new trends, uses high-quality raw materials and developments from the best suppliers (England, Italy), but The main value is considered by a team of professionals of the highest level from design engineers to conveyor line workers.
Characteristics
The Riho brand has proven itself not only in Russia but throughout the world, including among competitors. She is a regular participant in international furniture and plumbing exhibitions, each time surprising with design and technological innovations. Baths, before reaching the consumer, go a very long way from the idea and drawing to the prototype, which is repeatedly tested.
All technical drawings are protected by copyright and are a symbiosis of classy design and thoughtful design.
Like all acrylic bathtubs, Riho products outperform their steel and cast iron counterparts in that they are not susceptible to rust and are relatively light in weight. This material heats up quickly, which creates additional comfort when used, unlike the cool walls of metal models.
Such a bath perfectly retains heat, and the collected water cools down more slowly.
The acrylic surface is smooth, without pores, contamination on it does not linger.
It is enough to wipe the bath after use with a sponge with detergent (non-abrasive). Modern acrylic is scratch resistant, but if they do appear, you should use a thin emery cloth and polishing paste. If you have to wash a dog in the bath, then you can not do without a rubber mat that protects the bottom and sides from claws. After the procedure, it is necessary to thoroughly wash off all the sand so that its abrasive particles do not damage the coating.
Riho bathtubs made of cast marble will decorate the house - these are stylish elite models. Composite material based on marble chips and polyester resins provides high bath strength, consistent color and surface wear. And also it has sound-absorbing and antibacterial properties.
Czech manufacturer baths have a number of distinctive characteristics:
- produced according to international sanitary and hygienic standards (materials and production itself do not harm the environment and humans);
- quite easy to install;
- comfortable in operation, do not require cumbersome maintenance of the coating;
- have many rulers updated every year.
The brand notes that the secret to the quality of their products is based on the use of superior materials and high-end performance, which is carefully monitored at all stages.
Advantages and disadvantages
The modern market offers bathtubs for any budget from both the unknown and the most famous manufacturers. Sure, you need to build on the capabilities of the wallet, but you should not go on about the cheapness.
The choice of model must be approached deliberately, because the delivery, installation and replacement of such a dimensional thing is a costly and time-consuming process.
In favor of Riho speaks high reputation, which provides the brand one of the first places in the top ten.
Pluses of baths from Riho:
- high-quality acrylic with a thickness of 6-8 mm from foreign suppliers (from the British brand of multilayer polymethyl methacrylate Lucite);
- acrylic has a layer of Microban antibacterial protection;
- the bottom is reinforced with an additional layer of polyesters and fiberglass;
- a variety of geometric shapes, volumes, sizes and colors (this option boasts models made of artificial stone);
- non-slip inner surface;
- thoughtful ergonomics;
- innovative technologies guaranteeing the invariability of the white color of the bath;
- stability of form and design throughout the entire service life;
- a guarantee for acrylic and composite baths - 10 years, for hydromassage baths - 2 years (or 4, if it is installed by a certified brand master);
- the brand has an official website with all the collections, where detailed descriptions, dimensional drawings are located and you can get free advice on each product;
- they are made only in the Czech Republic - each genuine product has a sticker with a serial number that can be tracked on the website, which guarantees the buyer from the purchase of a fake;
- the collection includes bath accessories made in the same style - headrests, shelves and much more.
Cons of acrylic bathtubs from Riho due to the property of the material: Acrylic must be protected from falling heavy objects and high temperatures.
The main drawback of Riho artificial marble products is the high price.
Such bumps should also be protected from impacts and chips.
The lineup
The assortment of the company includes over 70 models of acrylic bathtubs. The brand produces:
- classic rectangular bathtubs (from 150x70 to 190x80 cm);
- corner models;
- asymmetric models of various shapes.
At the request of the customer, the baths can be equipped with options: hydromassage nozzles of various systems and backlight-chromotherapy. Luxurious comfort will give luxury baths Thermae Line (Anna, Laura, Carmen, Claudia models)in which the entire range of massage and other functions is presented to the maximum, including heating and disinfection of water. Such a system is controlled using a TLCD display. Among these bathtubs there are very voluminous (over 300 l) models.
Composite bathtubs Solid surface presented in several lines: Bilbao, Barcelona, Granada, Barca, Burgos, Essence and others. The most profitable they look in concise streamlined forms. The inner part is usually white matte, but the outer one can be painted to order according to the extensive Sikkens color catalog (Germany).
Budget acrylic bathtub Rii miami it has dimensions of 150x70 cm and holds a water volume of 160 liters. This is a classic rectangular model without frills, very popular, a great example of decent quality at an affordable price.
The compact model is perfect for corner placement Delta 150x80 cm - It holds 190 liters, has an interesting asymmetric shape.
Comfortable armrests are available in the capacious (225 l) rectangular bathtub Riho Future 180x80 cm. Acrylic sheet thickness - 5 mm, optionally you can install handles and hydromassage.
Reviews
Buyers generally leave positive reviews about the brand, based on comfortable operation: they note the absence of an unpleasant chemical smell of plastic, ergonomics, and easy cleaning.
Even after a long time, Riho bathtubs look like new.
Some dissatisfaction is caused by the claimed anti-slip coating, which is sometimes not felt. Many users note that Riho bathtubs do not have a dazzling snow-white surface, but a slightly muted calm shade. It is called euro white ("European white") and is familiar to Europe.
Plumbing Riho, indeed, is distinguished by true European quality, because even the most affordable models use the best materials, thought out design and shape.
In the next video, you can watch the work of the Riho factory.
