Choosing a corner bath

Corner baths are considered an alternative to standard models. They are bought in small plumbing units, freeing up space for built-in appliances or other needs. However, in order to get a really good option, you need to understand the main selection criteria.

The main difference between bathtubs of an angular type is a non-standard type of execution. Their 2 sides are located at right angles, and the front part can have a linear, rounded or multifaceted shape. These fonts have many advantages.

• They are suitable for furnishing bathrooms of different sizes and shapes.. Depending on the type, they can be installed not only in city apartments, but also in bathrooms of country houses.
• These products visually increase the area of ​​the room. This gives the room the effect of spaciousness, allows you to more rationally equip all corners of the bathroom.
• They are characterized by multifunctionality. Due to the built-in bath functions, it can be used for washing and relaxation, relaxing procedures that are beneficial for the body.
• Models are variable in size. A person can choose an option based on the size of his bathroom and ease of use.
• They are diverse in design and form.so you can buy a model that indicates belonging to a particular style of interior.
• They are easy to operate. and can be matched to the needs of people of different complexions. The shape of the products can be either standard or non-standard.
• Such models make the interior of the bathrooms more refined. They are suitable for decorating bathrooms in any stylistic directions, providing for installation in different places of the room.

Along with the advantages, corner baths have disadvantages.

• The choice of sizes is not as extensive as customers would like. If the bathroom is very small, the compact bathtub loses its convenience.
• Not every corner font can be washed while lying. Other options are suitable only for washing while sitting.
• Selecting such models is more difficult than traditional ones. Moreover, they often have more water consumption due to the larger size of the bowl.
• Along with the convenience of location, not every corner bath saves space. This applies only to small products, but they cannot be called comfortable.
• Good baths are quite expensive. The price of the bowl of the angular type differs significantly from the analogue of the standard type of the same volume.

To date, the range of corner baths is very extensive. Trademarks offer buyers a lot of options that satisfy even the most demanding preferences. These products can be classified according to several criteria: material of manufacture, dimensions, shape and built-in options.

Corner baths are made of cast iron, steel, acrylic, and kvaril. Each type of raw material has its own characteristics, which affects the service life of the models. Both metal and other varieties have many advantages.

Cast iron products are difficult to process, which is why they do not differ in a wide variety of shapes. Install them in the corners of plumbing units. They have low thermal conductivity, in an hour the temperature of the poured water drops by only 5 degrees. You can bask in such bathrooms for a long time without adding hot water.

They are reliable and durable, do not break and last for several decades.. The surface of these products is covered with a special protective layer. The coating can be white or colored, it is not afraid of mechanical stress, it is not erased from abrasive cleaners. In addition, it does not deteriorate from accidental mechanical influences.

Cast-iron bathtubs have sound absorption, which is one of their advantages. Their main drawback is the weight, which even with small models is about 150 kg. For this reason, these products are not bought so often. It is also bad that such bathtubs cannot be equipped with hydromassage, as well as other options.

Steel bathtubs of an angular type have many advantages. Compared with cast iron counterparts, they have significantly lower weight. Their average lifespan is about 30 years, which is pretty good with constant use. In addition, the price of metal bathtubs also pleases buyers.

However, along with the advantages, such products have many disadvantages. One of them is high thermal conductivity. Hot water poured into steel fonts cools very quickly. In this case, when filling, inevitable strong noise from the water being poured.

You need to buy a steel bath very carefully. In the markets there are products of poor quality, which are sometimes not designed for the weight of the user along with the water poured. Other fonts are deformed from a large weight load. However, in the assortment of stores there are also good models equipped with various functions.

Acrylic bathtubs of the angular type are today considered one of the most popular. They are made of sheet plastic based on polyacrylic ether. The material is easy to process, thanks to which it is possible to create products of various shapes from it. The range of acrylic bathtubs is more extensive than other modifications.

The main advantages of such products are optimal weight and good service life. Typical models weigh no more than 20 kg, serve more than 10 years. Acrylic fonts are characterized by heat-saving properties. In this regard, they can be compared with analogues of cast iron.

However, they are not designed for too hot water. This leads to polymer deformation. When buying these options, you need to pay special attention to the sides. The thicker they are, the less likely they are to leak. In addition, it is important to consider reinforcement (it is better to buy those options whose surface is treated with epoxy mixed with fiberglass).

Quaril is none other than composite material obtained from acrylic mass and quartz. The corner baths created from it are distinguished by high quality characteristics. They are very durable, characterized by strength and durability. According to their external data, they resemble acrylic analogues, although they have more weight.

Kvarilny corner bathtubs Suitable for arranging bathrooms of different interior styles. They are very attractive, characterized by hygiene, low noise when filling with water. You can relax in them without adding hot water. The bowls of such fonts are designed for high weight load.

Unlike other analogues, these modifications can have a large bowl depth and size. The material is well stained, therefore, on sale, along with white quartz bathtubs, you can also find color options (mainly made in pastel colors).

Marble corner bathtubs are made from a mixture of marble chips and acrylic resin by casting. In the manufacturing process, natural marble and artificial components are used. These products are considered optimally durable, resistant to accidental mechanical damage. However, they are not protected from too strong blows with sharp objects.

Marble products can be not only white, but also colored. Marble is well stained, due to this, during the ebb process it is possible to create an imitation of various natural materials. These bathtubs are silent in operation and perfectly retain heat. The poured water in them remains hot for a long time, the user can safely relax and lie down in the bathroom without worrying about topping up.

However, despite the low cost, caring for such bathtubs is not so simple. Their surface is unstable to certain detergents.

Despite the apparent limitations, the shapes of corner baths can be very diverse. Triangular options are considered classics, although the sides forming a right angle are far from always the same in length. And if symmetrical modifications can still save space, then analogues of the asymmetric type take up a lot of space.

Trapezoidal models have 2 sides that are closed at right angles. Their third side is usually curved. Install the model data into rectangular-shaped rooms. They differ from ordinary linear type specimens only in the facade line.

In addition, in the product lines there are options for the angular type with a round font. Their angular sides are usually small, but the surface is enough to accommodate the necessary hygiene items. As a rule, such bathtubs are equipped with a set of additional functions.

Polygonal designs look like geometric shapes. Their modifications can be different, the shape of the facade can have several faces, the inner part of the bowl can be stepped. In addition to the sides, the products are equipped with special places for the placement of detergents.

Asymmetric varieties are sometimes complex. The axis of symmetry divides such cups into 2 halves of different shapes and lengths. Asymmetrical models fit easily into the interior of small bathrooms. At the same time, products can be either standard bilateral or single-sided.

When buying left and right options, it is necessary to take into account the features of the bathrooms. You need to take those fonts that fit perfectly into the prepared corner, taking into account the planned arrangement of plumbing and furniture elements.

As for the sizes, today the size range of products is divided into 2 lines: asymmetric and standard. At the same time, the dimensions of the products are small, medium and large.

Modifications with parameters of two sides with a right angle equal to 130x130, 140x140, 150x150, 120x120, 125x125, 135x135, 145x145, 147x147, 148x148, 156x156 cm are referred to standard. Dimensions of the smallest bathrooms are 90x90 cm.

Options with side parameters up to 150 cm are considered the most popular. Such corner baths are bought to equip the bathrooms of urban apartments. Medium-sized models are more convenient to use. They provide the optimum level of comfort to users without taking up too much space.

Dimensions of asymmetrical bathtubs can be different. In the manufacturers' lines you can buy products with the parameters 170x105, 160x100, 150x100, 160x80, 140x100 cm. Other brands have models with dimensions of 196x139, 170x105, 140x105, 185x105, 150x100, 160x105, 150x105, 170x10 110, 150x75, 160x75 cm.

There are completely non-standard models with the length and width of 180x130, 160x125, 160x90, 160x100, 175x110, 1700x100 cm. The length of individual modifications reaches 180-185 cm. The maximum width of asymmetric options is 150 cm. When buying a product, you must pay attention to the height, parameters which range from 54 to 67 cm.

One of the best options is considered hydromassage. Such bathtubs are equipped with powerful nozzles that pump water and air currents. In addition to relaxation, the user receives a massage session that has a beneficial effect on his health.

A useful option is and chromotherapy. Such bathtubs are equipped with a blue spectrum illumination. Chromotherapy has a beneficial effect on the human condition. The shapes of such bathtubs can be very diverse.

There are products on sale with handrails and a seat. These elements are especially necessary for the operation of the bath for people with disabilities, the elderly, children.

Separate modifications, in addition to hydromassage and disinfection systems, are equipped options for heating and purifying air. Despite the high price, they are in great customer demand. Other varieties are equipped with built-in radio and TV. You can watch TV and listen to music right in the bathroom, lying in the foamy water.

Other models are equipped with glass or plastic curtains, screens. They are fixed overboard, prevent spraying of water jets in the process of taking a bath. The presence of screens or partial partitions makes the font more practical, protecting furniture and cladding from moisture.

Regardless of the type of product, there are 2 types of configuration: basic and additional. The base includes the bath itself and the instruction manual. The price may include fasteners, passport, adjustable legs and frame. Additional include various elements.

Options are one of the key points of the purchase. Her choice is thoroughly approached. Headrests, handles or hydromassage cannot be useless options. However, if for the buyer some function seems unnecessary, then there is no point in paying for it. A standard bathtub can be equipped with a drain grate, tee for the drain system, overflow grate, support, siphon and mixer.

The complete set of models with hydromassage includes a water intake, a set of nozzles, a pump, piping systems, an on and off button. In addition, the manufacturer provides the kit with detailed installation instructions. Also, if desired, a crane regulator can be included in the package.

If the buyer chooses a model with hydro and air massage, the price of the bath includes a set of equipment for general hydromassage and elements for aero. These include special nozzles, a compressor, an air massage piping system, an off button. In addition, the kit may include faucets, spouts with a shower switch, water lights, dry-drop sensors.

Design solutions for corner baths can be very diverse. Classic models are made in white and concise forms. They fit most modern styles. More expensive analogues are equipped with glass inserts from the front. Others are decorated with built-in lighting. The water poured in them gives a pleasant bluish tint.

Models can be decorated with plastic inserts, a variety of screens, curly lines, contrasting borders and color elements. Some varieties are decorated with simple patterns, the screens of others are decorated with mosaic tiles. Special attention should be paid to products with unusual shapes.

For example, it can be a design in the form of a wooden or stone bowl. A product with a podium, an option mounted on the floor, a product complemented by a staircase will look beautiful in the interior. Look extraordinary models on supporting legs in the form of lion paws. In this case, the color of the supports can be white or contrasting (gold, black, silver or brass).

The design of other models is distinguished by the contrasting color of the trim and accessories used.. For example, it can be a bowl with glass and black inserts, as well as faucets, a spout and a black shower. Upon request, the buyer can order a color bath, choosing it in a single color with plumbing or hanging furniture.

To choose a particular product for the arrangement of the bathroom you need to take into account the general stylistic concept. This will enhance the overall perception, make the style more recognizable, and the atmosphere - harmonious. For example, models with glass inserts and built-in lighting will look great in bathrooms of modern styles (such as modern, high-tech, art deco, art nouveau, brutalism).

Shapes of bathrooms for rooms in a modern style can be both geometric linear and curly rounded. For bathrooms in the style of constructivism and hi-tech, products of strict and angular shapes are relevant. It can be both triangular and trapezoidal white models. In such rooms, you can install options with a multifaceted facade.

Products for rooms in retro style should give a touch of antiquity or a certain historical era. This is created through fittings with a specific design, as well as simplicity of form. For example, a font model may look like a wooden bowl, be matte without deliberately emphasized hydromassage and even more so the built-in TV screen.

Bathroom font greek style differs in a curvature of a head restraint. Such models are usually built into the podium and equipped with stairs or steps. Options for bathrooms of oriental stylistics (for example, the Japanese direction) are distinguished by the angularity and simplicity of forms. At the same time, models can be rounded or even fan-shaped.

Variants of any classic direction give complexity and pompous forms. These can be either standard or freestanding bathtubs on the catwalks or supporting legs. As a rule, their design is characterized by palace solemnity, a certain elegance. The facades of such bathtubs are decorated with gilded finishes, the legs are carved.

Fonts for bathrooms of ethnic styles can be multifaceted, with screens decorated with paintings or mosaics. Ecostyle is best conveyed through the purchase of a drop-shaped font. The texture of the bowl can be imitated as wood or natural stone.

Angle bathtubs are produced by many leading manufacturers. Among the sought-after companies, several brands can be noted, whose products are in great consumer demand.

• Czech brand Ravak supplies high quality acrylic bathtubs to the market. The company's products stand out among competitors' products with a larger wall thickness, which is the same anywhere in the bowl, including kinks. Models are designed for spacious bathrooms, serve more than 10 years.

• Spanish trademark Pool Spa specializes in the production of acrylic bathtubs of complex configuration. The manufacturer produces a fairly wide range of corner baths, equipped with a different set of options. Products are equipped with hydromassage functions, built-in lighting, cleaning filters, handrails, headrests, faucets.

• German manufacturer Kaldewei It is engaged in the production of steel products using metal sheets with a thickness of more than 3.5 mm. These fonts do not deform under the action of heavy loads and do not fade during operation. They have noise protection and are equipped with a heat-saving coating.

• Polish company Cersanit offers customers high quality acrylic corner bathtubs. The product range of the manufacturer is not so large, however, the models stand out from competitors' products with reliability and durability.

Choosing a corner bath model, it is necessary to take into account a number of nuances. For example, the key one is the ratio of the size of the product with the parameters of a particular room. The font should not seem too bulky or, conversely, be too small relative to the area of ​​the bathroom.

The weight of the product itself is also important. If the floors are strong, you can equip the bathroom with a cast iron product. The weight of such bathtubs can reach up to 170 kg. Steel analogues weigh on average from 30 to 65 kg, acrylic - 15–35 kg. Buying a particular model is better in a trusted store that is a supplier of a reliable brand.

Before buying, you need to scroll through the reviews of real customers about the model you like. This will not only allow you to evaluate the strengths of a particular product, but also talk about its shortcomings. Too cheap options should immediately be excluded from the list of priorities. You should not buy the product at a discount or sale. This is usually how sellers get rid of marriage.

If you want to buy a jacuzzi option, you need to pay attention to the directivity and intensity of the air-water flows. It is better to take the option with nozzles for the back, legs and sides. By adjusting the intensity of the air-water flow, you can not only relieve stress, but also increase metabolism. Such baths perfectly relieve stress, relieve insomnia, joint pain.

They are equipped with control panels, as well as soft pillows at the head of the bed. Other modifications may have the option of protection against overflow, contour lighting, protection against dry start, disinfection system. but the more items included, the higher the price of the product. You need to pay attention to the type of mounting hardware, water supply. Faucets can either be located on the bathtub itself, or include wall-mounted installation.

When buying, you must consider ease of installation, hygiene of the protective coating, rapid heating of the walls, heat transfer, stability and service life. The wear of the coating is also important.Dimensions must also be taken into account: the capacity of the bowls can reach 1000 l, the depth reaches 70 cm.

It is important to consider the convenience of operation. The place for the bath is chosen in advance, measuring the optimal length of the two sides and approximately the allowable distance from the corner to the edge of the facade in the center of the front side. Other options include restoration. When buying, you need to clarify this aspect.

In the spacious bathroom you can buy a model for two users. Their optimal depth is 65–75 cm. It is better to take options with armrests and a railing on the sides. Large bowls are convenient in that they can take a different position. They can have an original design, will become a mini-pool for children.

When choosing such products, you must be interested in the seller about the possibility of connecting additional options. In addition, it is necessary to clarify how and how to clean the font surfaces. If you want to purchase a product on supporting legs, it is important to think through the nuances of its installation in advance.

We offer 10 examples of how you can organically fit an angular model of a bathtub into bathrooms of different styles.

• Choosing a corner bathtub with a rounded facade to create a special atmosphere in the wash zone.

• The arrangement of the bathroom in a classic style with a beautiful corner-type bathtub and gilded fittings.

• An option for a harmonious choice of a font for designing a bathroom with a complex ceiling design.

• Model of a corner bathtub with hydromassage and soft headrests, selected in the modern interior of a bright bathroom.

• Font brown with a laconic design, chosen to equip a spacious bathroom.

• The choice of bath design for decorating a room in Provence style.

• Model with a dark screen in the interior of a modern bathroom.

• The product with hydromassage and glass curtains, selected for the arrangement of a bright bathroom.

• Corner font with lighting and a step in the interior of the bathroom of a country house.

The pros and cons of the corner bath are shown in the next video.