Built-in bathtubs: types, selection tips

Returning home after a working day, many dream of a real and good rest. The best option is to relax in the bathroom, and preferably in the spacious. And if it is also built-in, then this is a double pleasure, physical and aesthetic. It is a pity that this option is almost impossible in a standard apartment, only in a private house. If you really want to install such magic in the apartment space, then you can install a bath in the podium.

The main advantage of the built-in bath is the fact that it practically does not take up the meter space. This design has its own characteristics.

• The built-in model is characterized by larger dimensions than an ordinary bath. This capacity has a flat bottom, and the dimensions are due to the fact that a small model is simply lost in the floor.
• The built-in model is equipped on the sides with small “drains”, thanks to which water does not splash onto the floor, so the bath can be “embedded” even in the floor covered with expensive laminate.
• The drain mechanism of the design has a special siphon made with a special degree of reliability.
• In order for the water to flow smoothly into the sewer, it is necessary to improve it by installing a special pump station - pump station.
• The built-in design should be located on the first floor of a private house or even in the basement. If you plan to place it on the floor, you will have to design a reinforced concrete structure for the foundation of the tank.
• Due to the complexity of installing the built-in model, you will have to think about a water filtration system, since the volume of water - 300 liters - is easier to filter than to drain and recycle it again.
• Having installed a structure built into the floor, you will need to take care of the territory for the shower, since in the bath you can only lie or sit, but the invigorating jets of the soul will be deprived.

Like any plumbing, the built-in design has its advantages and disadvantages.

Pros.

• The bath located in the floor creates an unforgettable effect and gives a special refinement to the room for taking hygienic procedures.
• Coming out of the font, you absolutely will not need to step over the high sides that are present on standard products. This is especially true for people with disabilities.
• Those who wish can install additional elements for a comfortable bath: handrails, head restraints, even a TV or radio station can be placed at your feet. Installation options for hydromassage structures or other devices are possible, interesting lighting, in some cases even imitation of sea waves.
• Experts recommend, in case of financial opportunities, to equip the design with chromotherapy, which will allow contactless treatment with light due to electromagnetic radiation of different powers. Such procedures are recommended for psychological and cosmetic diseases, as well as for diseases of internal organs.

Minuses:

• no matter how you dream, in the apartment such a device is practically not installed;
• to maintain, that is, wash such a bath, is quite difficult: you have to kneel;
• such mini-pools are almost never equipped with a shower; if necessary, you need to buy a shower;
• have to worry about installing and finalizing the sewer flush;
• It is difficult to install the built-in bath yourself - here you need the help of a specialist;
• water consumption in this design is about 300 liters, and you will have to pay for it, and indeed, such an aggregate is financially rather wasteful.

Such products cannot boast of a variety of forms, except in size. Built-in bathtubs can be made in the following forms:

• round;
• oval;
• rectangular;
• square;
• angular.

Round and oval bathtubs are popular, they look perfect in various chic interiors, as well as in small and comfortable rooms. Models of this shape can be placed in the center of the room, designers recommend all other bowls to be installed in corners or near the wall.

In some cases, built-in bathtubs are installed in the so-called podium, the material for which is selected depending on your financial capabilities and preferences. The podium itself is a frame, monolithic or block structure, towering above the floor.

The material of which the built-in structure is made depends on the method of its installation in the room.

• The classic version is a cast iron product. Cast-iron bathtubs are durable and wear-resistant, and the enamel with which they are coated perfectly withstands all chemical detergents. However, the heavy weight of these structures makes it virtually impossible to install them in the podium.

• Steel recessed bathtub can even be installed on the podium. In it, water heats up very quickly - this is a noticeable advantage. However, if the model is poorly fixed in the frame, then it can be “led”, that is, the product itself will be deformed, which may cause enamel to crack.

• Acrylic is one of the most popular materials for the production of plumbing, it is from it that the bowls of various configurations are obtained. The acrylic bath is good and built into the floor and on the podium, as its weight is light.It does not require special care in the care, the material is easily washed, but scratches are the scourge of such models.

• Quaril is a mixture of quartz, acrylic and various additives, an innovative material from which today's plumbing is made. Such a material combines the wear resistance of cast iron and zero gravity acrylic.

• Some connoisseurs of beauty prefer bathtubs made of stone, natural and artificial. The material is quite exquisite, so hiding it in the podium is impractical. And the weight of this design is significant. Otherwise, there are only advantages, except for the price, because such bathtubs are not cheap.

• Fans of antiquity may prefer copper baths, characterized by antiseptic properties. But designers do not recommend “hiding” such beauty on the floor or in the catwalk.

• A unique color in the room creates a wooden bathroom. It is clear that this material is environmentally friendly, but the glue with which the components of the structure are joined is not so harmless. And about longevity, a moot point.

A quality bath should serve the owners for more than 15 years, so you need to choose it without haste, considering every nuance. The size of the bath is one of the important factors when choosing it.

There are standard sizes for recessed designs.

• Small bathtubs 70 cm wide have a length of 120-130cm. This is not quite enough for complete relaxation, you will have to take a bath in a half-sitting position. The volume of water spent in such a font is up to 140 liters.

• Medium-sized built-in structures are tanks with a width of 65 to 70 cm and a length of half a meter to 180 cm. They fit up to 195 liters of water.

• For stylish and modern design, large, voluminous acrylic bathtubs, “recessed” in the floor, are suitable. For example, as an option, you can consider an acrylic rectangular model measuring 170x70x41 cm. The considerable length - 179 cm will allow you to completely relax in the font, having received complete pleasure.

An oval bathtub, the width of which is not more than 85 cm, and the length of 170 cm will ideally look in a small room.

When it comes to personal comfort, then your preferred shades and colors play a special role.

• White color is a classic of the genre. He is noble and solemn. A snow-white bathtub, sunk into the floor, covered with black tiles, will amaze anyone's imagination.

• Bathroom in red invigorates, tunes in vigorous actions. This color can be annoying for some, so you can smooth out the persistent shade with white or a similar color tone.

• Hue blue It will look good in small rooms. If you use a combination of blue and white, you can visually increase the footage of the bathroom.

• Yellow bathroom - An example of a positive design decision. Here you can use all kinds of tones and shades, which blends perfectly with other colors.

• Recently, Japanese-style bathrooms have gained particular popularity. This is true for the smallest rooms. A white room with a wooden podium resembles a piece of the country where sakura blossoms so beautifully. This combination of colors emphasizes the naturalness of the material.

• Ethnic style - This is also a game of color in combination with a tree. Here you can use a different palette of shades: from calm Scandinavian to vibrant African. To emphasize this unusual design, you can use accessories and furniture: cabinets, figurines, lamps.

Following the advice of designers, rectangular recessed structures are best placed along the wall or at the window.

As for round or oval bathtubs embedded in the floor or located on the podium, they are recommended to be installed in the center of spacious rooms.

If the bathroom is spacious, then a rectangular “recessed” model into the floor can become a “chip” of design.

When choosing a built-in bathtub, it is best to use the recommendations of designers:

• round and oval bathtubs look great both at the window and in the middle of the room, they fit perfectly into any design;
• the bathroom in the podium enlivens the decoration of the room, but the room will need to do additional plumbing to install sewage, so you have to invest financially;
• for people of high stature, one should choose a product from 170x70 in size, only then it will be possible to stretch out legs completely in it;
• the height and width of the product are also important: the height of the bowl should be at least 60 cm, then it will be easy to leave it;
• in order to stay at the ideal width, you can sit in the font itself and check that there are at least 5 cm on both sides of the body;
• additional functions will bring positive emotions to your vacation;
• it is better to choose a tile covering the floor around the bathtub with a non-slip surface, and if your font is on the podium, you can attach steps.

Bathtubs made of natural stone have recently become more and more popular. This is expensive, but with a competent design, it's worth it. The wall around the structure can also be decorated with stone tiles, to think through accessories and unusual lighting.

A small room can be visually enlarged by combining beige and white tiles. A round white bathtub on the podium of a dark beige color against a snow-white wall is an example of grace and minimalism. Convenient steps of the same beige shade, light accessories, including a washbasin, a bedside table and geometric shapes, lamps are an impeccable design option for a comfortable room.

The bathroom is an ideal option to give yourself pleasure. With a reasonable choice, you can get one hundred percent result.

See how to install a built-in bathtub in the next video.