Acrylic angular asymmetric bathtubs

Raw materials for the manufacture of such baths are acrylate-based polymers made by special technology. The basic composition of materials necessarily includes additives that actively counteract the development of all types of pathogenic microflora - mold and fungus, harmful bacteria. Therefore, in rooms with such baths, there usually does not arise unpleasant odors, which eventually start to emanate from enameled steel or cast-iron products.

Baths are made from special plumbing acrylic, which usually comes to the production lines in the form of sheets of a certain thickness.

• The most hygienic, durable and high quality is cast acrylic.
• Much lower characteristics, and strength, and sanitary - for sheets obtained by extrusion technology. In many European sleds, extrusion acrylic is not even allowed to be used for sanitary products that have direct contact with the human body - an exception is made only for shower trays.
• There is a complete "extreme" - plumbing tanks are made of ABS plastic, which is covered with a sprayed layer of acrylic only from the front of the groaning. On the high quality in this case, there is no need to speak at all.

On the production line, acrylic sheets are heated to temperatures determined by the technology, which give them the required elasticity. Then there is a process of stamping in special forms-templates, giving to the product the corresponding three-dimensional configuration. Templates are developed by designers, including taking into account the sizes of standard bathrooms of modern apartments. That's why there is a possibility of easy installation in this small room.

Acrylic itself is not a high-strength material - it easily bends, is subject to temperature and mechanical influences, especially if the product is given asymmetrical intricate shapes. Therefore, the walls of the bath on the outside are reinforced with a polyester resin, on which several layers of fiberglass are glued. Thus, the received form is completely reinforced, which gives it strength and resistance to the mentioned impacts. The more layers of reinforcing material will be applied to the walls of the bath, the higher its strength characteristics.

Sometimes, instead of fiberglass, the foamed polyurethane is used to harden the walls of the container, which, in its reinforcing qualities, is almost identical, but more environmentally friendly for living and sanitary conditions.

One can not fail to note one more advantage of acrylic. All who took water procedures in a steel or cast-iron bath will confirm how it is unpleasant to touch their cold walls with a naked body, while sitting in hot water. This is due to the fact that the containers made of these materials are heated only when they are completely filled with hot water, which, incidentally, cools quickly, giving heat to the metal walls, and they, because of their high thermal conductivity, quickly become damp from contact with air.

. In contrast, the acrylic surface quickly heats up completely when it comes in contact with hot water without giving much heat to the outside. The studies show that water cools in acrylic tanks six times longer thanin metal baths. This allows you to take longer water procedures in comfortable conditions and, incidentally, even reflected in a certain way on the overall energy savings.

An important drawback of white acrylic is its property over time to "age" - it usually manifests by the appearance of a yellow shade. Therefore, the producers found a way out of this situation by starting to make baths in different colors, sometimes even decorating their walls with a pattern.

The corner acrylic bath will perfectly match any design decision of the room and will fit in it organically.

Fantasy designer designers are boundless, so the shape of the bathtub is sometimes very bizarre, it can have three, five or hexagonal, round, semicircular or oval configuration. In addition, baths are manufactured that combine several forms, so their range can not be listed in full.

Choosing the Right Acrylic Bath

You should never forget that there are always a lot of fakes on the market that are issued for acrylic baths, in fact, they are not.

For those who do not know how to distinguish this acrylic from counterfeiting, it is very likely that an inexpensive low-quality option is available, based on a cheap cardboard or plastic( ABS) volume template reinforced with fiberglass, then covered with a primer and acrylic layer. Outwardly, these fakes are very difficult to distinguish from real acrylic baths, but such counterfeit in no way has all the positive qualities of good products. These baths are fragile enough, and will last no more than two or three years, and even then - with very careful treatment. As in the modern consumer market the demand for asymmetric forms in baths is high and tends to grow, they are included in a special "risk group" of products that are actively trying to forge unscrupulous producers.

Therefore, when choosing this accessory for a bathroom, you need to follow certain recommendations that will help you to understand if a real acrylic bath is being purchased, or is it a clever imitation:

• First of all,documentation and quality certificate for the product you like. Only after making sure that the documents are in order, you can proceed to a thorough visual inspection of the bath itself.
• The walls of the tub are worth looking at the skylight - this acrylic should not be visible.
• Surfaces must never be scratched or chipped.
• The thickness of all the sides should be the same.
• Next, you should try to push the wall of the bath with your finger. If it is squeezed or bent, it is most likely a fake, or the acrylic reinforcement is poor. But in any case, it is better to refuse such a bath.

• The bath should be well sniffed( literally!) - if it emits a chemical pungent smell, then this is either a fake, or an obvious marriage.
• The frame for the bath must be well protected with a waterproof anticorrosive coating. If even visually it has a high-quality application, this indicates a high level of technical production of the kit.
• When choosing a bath, it is necessary to pay attention to the number of layers on the side edge of the bathtub edge. The wall of this product necessarily has an integral structure that does not separate into layers.
• You should not choose an acrylic bath that is too low price, because it can be made of polyurethane or plastic, on which a thin layer of acrylic is applied on top of 0.5 ÷ 1 mm. Such a bath can not withstand the uneven load and simply crack. In addition, excessive plasticity of the material can lead to deformation of the edges during operation. And as a consequence - there will be a violation of the tightness of the joints of the bath with the wall and there will be permanent leaks.
• Buying an angular acrylic bath, you need to know that the more complicated its non-standard shape, the more difficult it is to apply additional layers of reinforcing material to the back surface of its walls. Therefore, products of simple shapes, as a rule, have higher strength characteristics than baths with intricate configurations.
• If an acrylic bath having the usual form will last ten years, and even more, the angled asymmetric product can usually be actively used for only six to seven years.

Determination of the dimensions of the corner bath for a particular room

The main criterion for choosing a bath in size is the area of ​​the bathroom room, that is, its useful space, which this accessory can occupy. Before you dwell on a particular model of the bath, you need to think carefully about the layout of the room. To do this, on a reduced scale, it is recommended to make a small, but verified drawing, on which it will be easy to distribute the installation of the tank's capacity and all other pieces of furniture and appliances. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the location of the sewage drain, as well as the supply of cold and hot water.

When going to buy a bath, it is best to bring a drawing with the specified dimensions. In this case, the seller will be easier to give advice on a particular model. If the area of ​​the room where the installation is planned is very small, and there are intentions to save it due to the size of the corner bath, then do not choose too intricate forms, stopping at a simple compact version. As mentioned above, the simpler the bath design is, the better it will be reinforced with reinforcing materials.

The size of an asymmetric bath is determined by its two sides - length and width. The most demanded dimensions are the size of 1300 × 1300 mm. Such models can be both very simple, and equipped with air nozzles, hydromassage and other functions that increase the comfort of taking water procedures.

There are five- and six-cornered bathtub variants, but they should not be chosen for installation in the standard bathroom of the apartment, as they are outwardly out of place there. Similar options are more suitable for private houses with a spacious room, allocated for a bathroom - in these conditions they will look like small pools.

The best choice for a standard bathroom room is a triangular model, which will help save space, as it only takes one corner. At the same time, you can install a washing machine, a laundry basket or a convenient coat rack for bathrobes and towels.

Almost all models of corner baths provide space for cosmetic accessories, shampoos or shower gels, which also contributes to space saving - there is no need to provide next to the capacity of additional tables or shelves.

Another factor that you need to pay attention to is the side of the bath connection. Thus, bowls with right-hand or left-hand connection are produced. The choice of a particular model will depend on the location of the bath installation, and on the location of the communication pipes.

By the way, the design of many acrylic baths suggests or allows the installation of a special or even a conventional mixer with a shower on a special pad on its side. This criterion, too, should not be let out of sight - sometimes buying a bath can still necessitate the replacement of plumbing fixtures.

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Famous companies producing acrylic corner baths

The table presents several popular models of asymmetric acrylic bathtubs from reputable manufacturers. Please note that the same model can be produced in a sufficiently large size range:

Manufacturer	Bath model	Illustration	Bathtub dimensions in mm.
"Ravak" ( Czech Republic)	"Avocado"		1400 × 1050;1500 × 750;1500 × 1000;1500 × 1050;1600 × 750;1600 × 1050;1700 × 1050;1700 × 1100;1850 × 1050.
"Kolo" ( Poland)	"Vici XWN0130"		1400 × 1000;1500 × 1000;1600 × 800;1600 × 1000;1700 × 1050.
«Aquanet» ( Russia)	«BELLONA»		1400 × 700;1400 × 1400;1430 × 1430;1500 × 700;1500 × 750;1500 × 1500;1500 × 1000;1500 × 1500;1500 × 900;1600 × 700;1600 × 1000;1600 × 1600;1650 × 1650;1700 × 1000;1700 × 1100;1700 × 900;1800 × 800
"Sersanit" ( Poland)	"Sicilia"		1600 × 900;1600 × 1000;1500 × 900;1500 × 950
«Riho» ( Holland)	«NORA»		1535 × 1005;1500 × 800;1700 × 1100;1700 × 750;1600 × 900;1600 × 1000;1700 × 900;1800 × 1300

To determine the choice of corner bath for the manufacturer, you need to know the positive and negative sides of each.

• «Ravak»

This Czech company is considered one of the best manufacturers of acrylic bathtubs in Europe. Its popularity is explained by the high quality of its products. For production, acrylic sheets with a thickness of 5 ÷ 6 mm are used, and fiberglass is used to reinforce the finished forms, which ensures the strength of the finished containers.

"Ravak" produces baths in a wide range of sizes and configurations. Products of small sizes are great for standard bathroom rooms in modern apartments. Their size saves space and allows you to install additional household appliances or furniture in the room.

Many people are trying to replace metal baths with acrylics, since the latter are not corroded, they are not afraid of temperature changes. In addition, acrylic can easily be cleaned with conventional household detergents, and thanks to its smooth surface on the bathroom, there is almost no plaque from the water. But it should be remembered that the plastic remains plastic, and it is unacceptable to apply organic solvents to clean the walls of the bath, no matter how high-quality it is.

The thickness of the acrylic used by this manufacturer for the manufacture of bathtubs makes it possible, if desired, to install additional accessories or functions on them, for example, a hydro-massage or a head restraint.

The manufacturer gives a warranty period for its products - 10 years, so if the bath is bought in a profile store and all necessary documents are provided, then if a marriage is found, you can safely turn to the seller of the goods with claims.

To the negative moments can be attributed only a fairly high price of the corner acrylic baths of the firm "Ravak", although it is quite consistent with the quality of the product.

• "Sersanit"

This Polish company is also widely known in many countries of the world and is popular because at a sufficiently high quality the products have an affordable price.

The manufacturer produces bathtubs of various shapes and sizes, from which you can choose the right option, ideally suited for the bathroom room. This product is given a warranty of 7 years, which also contributes to the growth in demand for this company's products.

For the manufacture of baths, this manufacturer uses acrylic antibacterial material 4 mm thick.

The negative thickness of the sheet can be attributed to the negative parameters of the product, which makes it impossible to further equip the bath with additional functions and accessories.

Some buyers, judging by the reviews, complained about the unpleasant chemical sweetish smell of styrene coming from the material. Moreover, it did not erode during operation, but, on the contrary, it intensified. Many, when buying a bath did not attach importance to this factor, referring to the fact that the product is new, and this unpleasant odor will eventually pass. But you need to immediately pay attention to it, since quality acrylic should not generally emit any smell. The examinations revealed that the party "camouflaged" under "Sersanit" did not pass the necessary production technological stage, that is, in fact - was a forgery, although very skillfully executed.

In any case, even acquiring the goods of a well-known brand, it is good to ask the store for a copy of the certificate of its quality, because in the process of exploitation other defects can be found out, according to which it is possible to issue a complaint only with this document in hand.

• "Riho"

Acrylic baths made by the Dutch company "Riho" have won their wide popularity in many countries of the world. Such success is due to the fact that the manufacturer uses high-quality environmentally friendly cast acrylic having a thickness of 6 ÷ 8 mm, which is produced by no less famous firm Lucite. Thanks to the thickness of the material and high-quality reinforcement of the bath, the products have excellent reliability and a good safety margin, resistance to any deformation.

Consumers of European countries have already managed to evaluate the products of this manufacturer. Now his products confidently conquer the Russian market and receive only positive feedback. The only problem is one: the prices for such baths are much higher than the average.

• «Aquanet»

«Aquanet» is a Russian production and trading group that has been actively working for more than 10 years, one of the activities of which is the manufacture and sale of furniture for bathrooms and acrylic bathtubs.

The manufacturer produces baths of various sizes and shapes from acrylic sheets having a thickness of 5 mm. Many models are additionally equipped with armrests and headrests, which ensures the comfort of the accepted procedures. If desired, the opportunity is realized to make an individual order for the installation of a hydromassage, a massager for legs and back, a podium, lighting and other elements.

The products of the "Aquanet" group have both positive and negative aspects, which are usually displayed in customer reviews. Having become acquainted with the impartial opinions of consumers, it is possible to draw conclusions whether it is worth to buy a bath of this manufacturer, or to look for something else.

To the merits of products can be attributed very high quality casting, perfectly smooth surface, pleasant to the touch. The material does not absorb dirt, it is perfectly cleaned with usual detergents, keeps heat well, has a reliable reinforcement with fiberglass and polyester resins.

The negative aspects of this product can be attributed too little warranty period, given by the manufacturer - only one year.

Some users in their reviews note that after this period or some time after the guarantee was issued, the bathroom started to have problems. On its surface there were flaws in the form of cracks in the region of drainage and yellow spots-bubbles all over the bottom of the container. And, to fix the situation or make repairs was not possible, because these manifestations were not amenable to cleaning. In addition, many complain about poor quality plum material that can not be repaired. It is characteristic that these parts are not sold separately, that is why, when one of them failed, it was necessary to purchase completely the complete set of drain-overflow system, which is quite expensive.

Here it should be noted that the manufacturer, who values ​​his company's reputation, tries not to save on the drain system, and usually equips the bathtubs with siphons made of brass with semi-automatic for opening and closing. If the bath contains drain-overflow elements made of a reliable material, they can be considered a guarantee of quality and acrylic capacity, too.

Having analyzed this information, it can be concluded that the disadvantages outweigh the merits of the products. Therefore, it is better not to take risks and not "buy" at a low price, but buy a bath of a proven manufacturer.

• "Kolo"

Another European producer, which won recognition of consumers, was the Polish company "Kolo", which produces quality products combining reliability, modern design and affordable price. The warranty period of operation claimed by the manufacturer is three years, but, as practice shows, the baths manufactured by this company serve well for a longer time. There are reviews that speak about seven or even ten years of using acrylic bathtubs without visible changes, and without the appearance of surface defects from accidental impacts by metal tools or the fall of the shower head.

A significant "minus" of this product can be called insufficient thickness of acrylic sheet, which is only 4.5 mm, which does not allow the installation of additional equipment and enhance the functionality of the selected model.

Video: a variety of models of asymmetric acrylic bathtubs

Corner for acrylic bath

For any acrylic bath you need a frame. It is made in the form of a frame structure, which must correspond to the dimensions and shape of the product, therefore, as a rule, it is individual for each particular model. The frame usually has legs, which can be adjusted by setting the desired height and horizontality of the bath. In the corners of the frame must be installed supports, giving the structure rigidity. Since the frame is most often made of metal square pipes, it must be covered with special compounds that protect parts from moisture and protect them from corrosion.

frame. When choosing a bath on a frame, you need to pay special attention. If it is made only in the form of a frame passing under all the sides of the container, then this indicates that the bath itself is, most likely, of low quality. To make the product not deformed prematurely, even from minor loads, the manufacturer makes such a complex frame.

Baths made of cast acrylic sheet, reinforced with polymers or fiberglass, having a wall thickness of 5 mm, can easily withstand the loads from water and the person taking the procedures without special problems if they are mounted on a framework having legs.

The stand, supplied with the acrylic bathroom, is supplied in disassembled form and assembled in a single structure already in place, already in the process of installation.

There are several types of skeletons, and they are applied depending on the quality of the acrylic bowl:

• The frame corresponds to the shape of the bath, and the lower part is designed in such a way that it supports the bottom of the container and maintains a uniform distribution of the load from water and human weight. In this form of the frame the sides of the bath are not fixed, since they are held by the strength of the reinforced acrylic. Such frames come complete with a high quality bathroom.
• Another variant of the frame is a rigid structure with support elements for the sides and adjustable legs. This frame is quite complicated in the installation, but it has a higher reliability. Such a construction is usually made of a U-shaped profile.
• The frame for a corner acrylic bath with hydromassage, designed for two people, is made from a square profile. It is a spatial frame, which is the support for the sides of the bath. This design has high strength and is designed to distribute the load evenly to the bottom of the tank, therefore it has several points of support on the floor.

If the manufacturer does not provide a skeleton in the kit, then it can be purchased separately in the same store, and the consultant-seller will help to choose the most optimal variant for the design.

• If there is a desire to save money, then it is possible to make the support frame yourself. The stand can be made from different materials. Usually, brick or foam concrete blocks are used for this. Folded from these materials stand for the bottom of the bath, should completely repeat its shape.
• It is possible to build a frame from wooden blocks, pretreated with special impregnations, which will make the parts moisture-resistant. In this case, the structure to be manufactured must conform to the shape of the bath and have mandatory supporting elements for its bottom.

Be that as it may, the installation of an acrylic bath without a frame can not do, especially if it is heavier with a hydromassage. Even if the manufacturer gives a long guarantee for the operation of the bath without installing the frame, it will still not be superfluous and will give the opportunity to use this accessory for a longer period.

Video: an example of mounting standard frameworks for acrylic bathtubs

So, asymmetric acrylic baths have their pros and cons, and each consumer is free to choose for themselves a version made from any material. Sometimes the most optimal solution for renewing a traditional metal bath is an acrylic insert that will give a fresh look to the inner surface, make it pleasant to the touch, help to eliminate the characteristic drawback - fast cooling of water.

If you want to install the angular asymmetric version of the bath, you need to approach the selection very carefully, carefully familiarizing yourself with the certification documents and characteristics of the model, and then having a visual inspection. Otherwise, it is possible that in a year or a year and a half you will again have to go to the store for a new bathroom.