What is the best material for your bath tub?
Vintage antique bathtubs and feet are known for their timeless beauty and functionality. Most bowls are then covered with a hard enamel voting. Until recently, iron and porcelain are the best materials available for bathing. But in recent years have modern technology with the introduction of new materials to see which compete with traditional building materials of yesteryear.
Today, there are two materials commonly used in devices for foot baths: acrylic and cast iron. Although both are strong and durable materials, each has its own advantages, because of different physical properties of materials in nature. This article gives some of the advantages of each material.
Advantages of porcelain cast iron /
First the glass surface very difficult, making it more resistant to scratching and easy to clean than acrylic.
The heavy burden of a second iron bath, it is difficult to spot if you are not firmly anchored in the ground. It is therefore important that the bathroom was fixed on the ground, if possible, such as moving heavy objects may scratch the surface and, eventually, components Shades bathroom connected to the bathroom.
Cast iron baths and the third tone seem more important for some people, and have a heavier “feel” the equivalent of acrylic bathtub.
Cast iron bath fourth historically authentic vintage look older or bathtubs with feet are made of this material.
Advantages of acrylic material
First, although acrylic is lighter than cast iron enamel cracks, it is often easier to repair, sanding and polishing, but them.
The second is an acrylic material lighter than steel, the tray is much easier to move and install.
Third, while acrylic baths must not appear as a cast iron bathtub historically authentic for some people, usually much more appropriate for the installation of additional features. One of the most popular installed in many acrylic bathtubs whirlpool jets, so that the bath into a mini spa right in the bathroom…
Finally, whatever material you choose bath depends largely on your personal preferences, and to a lesser extent, the budget, acrylic sheets are generally cheaper than iron. The most important thing is that when you choose a lighter or enameled cast acrylic, you can enjoy the pleasure and relaxation of a bath at any time in the depths of his own legs as you want.
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