With a small size of the bathroom, the sitting bath can be a real salvation, especially if there are health problems in which frequent water procedures are required. Of course, in many cases it is more rational to install a shower booth with a high pallet, which does not take up much space and has useful additional functions. For those who are comfortable with a small sitting bath it is useful to learn more about the existing configurations, the size of sedentary baths and the materials used for their manufacture.
The configurations and dimensions of sedentary baths
Sitting baths can be standard rectangular, oval, angled. For people with impaired musculoskeletal function, high square sessile baths equipped with a door are invented, which avoids problems when moving into a bath. The most common sizes of baths are 150 × 70 and 120 × 70, but there are very small 100 × 70 sessile baths. The angular seating bath can have a size of about 120 × 110 cm, but at the same time, thanks to the configuration, it will save space considerably.
Bath materials
To date, there is a large selection of materials that differ in characteristics and, of course, in value. The most common are steel, cast iron and acrylic bathtubs. Each of these materials has certain advantages and disadvantages, which it is useful to know before purchasing the product.
Stainless Steel Bath
The biggest advantage of a steel seated bath is the small cost of the product. Steel baths are also considered strong enough. But other characteristics of this material can be attributed to shortcomings. Long enjoy the water treatments in such a bathroom will not be possible because of its low heat capacity. It is also problematic to install a steel bath, due to instability caused by light weight. In order to eliminate the noise that occurs when filling the bath, you will have to use rubber gaskets or a mounting foam.
Sitting bath cast iron
Cast iron is distinguished by its strength, high heat capacity and durability. Baths made of cast iron are stable, they retain their shine for a long time. But there are drawbacks, which include a lot of weight - the larger the sedentary cast-iron bath, the more it weighs. And the enamel coating is difficult to restore, so with such a bathroom should be handled carefully. When buying a cast-iron bath it is worth paying special attention to the integrity of the coating - there should be no defects and cracks on the enamel.
Sitting acrylic bath
Acrylic sedentary bath has many advantages, which is why higher prices for products from this material are due. Acrylic baths retain water temperature for a long time, they are easy to install. Acrylic itself is not a durable material, so the surface of the bath is often scratched, but at the same time eliminating the damage is also quite simple. In addition, you can choose an acrylic bath of any color, suitable for the interior of the bathroom.
Because of the peculiarities of the composition of the water, experts recommend buying sedentary baths produced in Russia, designed to operate under certain conditions. The use of sanitary ware of European production, as a rule, implies the availability of additional water filters, as well as the use of high quality detergents. Considering all the details, starting from the shape of the bathtub and ending with the manufacturer, it will not be difficult to make the right choice in favor of the most suitable and high-quality product.